HIGHTLIGHTS
Travel Style: Active Tours
Trip length: Day Tour
Just a couple of hours’ drive west of Hanoi lies the peaceful Mai Chau valley, a green oasis of rice paddies, stilt-house Thai villages, and mountain air.
This one-day tour brings you into the heart of rural Vietnam—ride bicycles or stroll through quiet villages, visit traditional Thai stilt-homes, meet local farmers at work, and soak up the calm pace of Mai Chau life. Along the way, stop at panoramic viewpoints (like Thung Khe Pass), and enjoy a home-cooked lunch in a Thai ethnic house. If time permits, you’ll visit handicraft shops where villagers weave intricate textiles and carve wood souvenirs. Perfect for travelers who want to escape the city, breathe fresh air, and experience genuine countryside culture on a relaxed schedule.
- Scenic drive through rolling countryside to Mai Chau valley
- Cycle or stroll among rice paddies and villages
- Visit traditional Thai stilt-house villages and meet local ethnic Thai people
- Home-cooked lunch in a local Thai house
- Optional stops at viewpoints, local handicraft or weaving shops
- Calm, low-stress day perfect for a rural escape
ITINERARY
7.15-7.30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, head out for Mai Chau. Scenic photo stop along the way and visit the Muong tribes and then Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley.
11.30 arrive in Mai Chau, relax and have an authentic lunch with a local family of the White Thai tribe and enjoy some free time to acquaint yourself with the villagers.
Afternoon, ride a bike through narrow village path, see terraced rice paddies and small villages, discovering the natural beauty of the valley and encountering the culture of the ethnic minority Thai people on our visits to the Pom Coong and Na Phon villages.
16.00 get on car and drive back to your hotel. End this Mai Chau day tour around 20.00.
We highly recommend you to take the 2 day trip Mai Chau if you have more time.
GROUP TOUR (Seat-in-Coach)
The price is USD/person, quoted for a package tour/room/tickets..| Tour Package | Price |
|---|---|
| SIC Tour Price | $36 |
PRIVATE TOUR PRICE
The price (USD/person) is quoted for a private tour based on the group sizes, you can send us your inquiry to make up a personalized itinerary and quotation.| Tour Category | 2 pax | 3-5 pax | 6-8 pax | 9 pax up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private tour | $78 | $62 | $44 | $38 |
Not fit your requirement? Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
INQUIRY
Other information
- Best seasons: April–May (green rice season) and September–October (harvest colors, comfortable weather).
- Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen), and insect repellent if you’re cycling near paddies.
- Comfortable shoes for walking and breathable clothing recommended.
- If you prefer a slower pace, I can offer a version with more village visits and fewer stops.
Tour Includes
- Transferring as per program, pick up and drop off at hotel,
- Entrance fees & bicycle,
- Vietnamese set lunch at restaurant,
- English speaking guide,
- Bottle Mineral water.
Tour Excludes
- Drinks, personal expenses and other not mentioned above
- Travel insurance,
- Tips.