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Mai Chau Hiking Tour 6 Days

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi via Flight???, you will be greeted by Lotussia Travel guide, driver then escorted to your hotel in town. 
The rest of the day is free at leisure. 
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village.
We leave Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. 
Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Xa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to Hang Kia village. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. 
Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.
Day 3: Hang Kia – Van village.
This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van village is home of the White Thai people. The trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness the authentic rural life. 
Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a short walk around the village. 
Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village.
Day 4: Van village – Xo village.
We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. After lunch, stroll down to the river (if weather permit) before embarking on a 3hour walk to the village of Xo. 
Dinner and overnight in Xo village.
Day 5: Xo village – Poong Coong village – Hanoi.
Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek to Poong Cong village. Lunch will be provided in a local stilt house.
After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi
Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Departure.
Free at leisure until transfer to Hanoi airport for your onward flight back home. Flight???. End trip.
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Hiking Mai Chau Nature Place 4 Days

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village.
7:00 AM: you will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. We leave Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. 
Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Xa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. 
Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.
Day 2: Hang Kia – Van village.
This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van village is home of the White Thai people. The Mai Chau trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness the authentic rural life. 
Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a short hike around the village
Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village.
Day 3: Van village – Xo village.
We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. After lunch, stroll down to the river (if weather permit) before embarking on a 3hour trek to the village of Xo
Dinner and overnight in Xo village.
Day 4: Xo village – Poong Coong village – Hanoi.
Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek to Poong Cong village. Lunch will be provided in a local stilt house.
After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi. 
Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.
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Hanoi Mai Chau Valley Trek 3 Days

Day 1: Ha Noi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau (150km)
Depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau at 7h 30 via Hoa Binh Hydro-electricity. Arrive in Mai Chau about 12.00. Have lunch. After lunch start to trek Mai Chau discovering Lac village, Pom Coong village – the typical ethnic people of Mai Chau. Dinner at 19h00. Overnight in Lac village.
Day 2: Mai Chau – Ma River (20 km)
Breakfast at 7.30 AM. Trekking to Van Mai village. Lunch in Van Mai. Afternoon transfer to Co Luong ( 20 km) and go for a row on the river by motor – boat with stop-over at En village (Thai people). Return to Co Luong at 18:00 PM. Bus back to Mai Chau. Dinner at 19.00 and enjoy traditional music show. Overnight in Ban Lac village.
Day 3: Mai Chau – Xa Linh – Ha Noi
AM: Have breakfast at 7.00 AM then go to Xa Linh (35 km from Mai Chau) where H’Mong people stay. Trek to Pa Co village to visit black H’Mong. Back to Mai Chau at 12.00PM. Lunch. Return to Ha Noi at 14.00. Arrive in Ha Noi at 18.00. 
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Trek Hanoi Mai Chau Village 3 Days

Day 1: Ha Noi – Mai Chau
8:00 AM: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Ha Noi. Drive about 2 hours to Hoa Binh. Short stop for break and coffee in Hoa Binh hotel. Drive up to Mai Chau with few stops on the way for taking pictures. 12h00 arrive in Mai Chau where you have lunch in Thai’s house. In the afternoon take a 3-hour trek around Mai Chau valley to admire beautiful landscape of the valley. Dinner at a stilt house of Thai minority village. Night in the village.
Day 2: Mai Chau Trekking
Whole day trek. 8:00 AM: Trek to Van Mai village. On the way you can have chance to see ordinary activities of Local people in Thai’s area. Lunch in Van Mai. Afternoon trek to Ban Buoc village. You can enjoy beautiful, peaceful scenery along the path. Dinner and overnight in Ban Buoc. This evening you will meet warm hospitable Thai schoolchildren with interesting traditional songs. 
Day 3: Drive back to Hanoi.
Drive back to Hanoi. Upon your arrival back in Hanoi, you will be drop off at your hotel. The end of Lotussia Travel services.
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Mai Chau Valley Treks 2 Days

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau valley (L,D).
You will be met up at your hotel by Lotussia Travel guide and driver. Then depart Hanoi for Hoa Binh province and the town of Mai Chau. This scenic drive takes around three hours and a half. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. Following lunch in a Thai village in Maichau we spend the afternoon hiking through Mai Chau ethnic minority villages in this area. 
After dinner, we will assist to the traditional music and dance show which is performed by The Thai young girls and boys. They all come from this village. Try also some rice alcohol made of traditional plants and local sticky rice. 
We spend the night with a local Thai family.
Day 2: Mai Chau valley – Hanoi (B,L).
After breakfast, we have the opportunity to enjoy one more half day hiking in Mai Chau this area before heading back to Hanoi. We will hike through many different Thai hamlets, rice fields, hill sides…We will stop by some local houses to talk with local people to understand their customs and culture. 
After lunch, we will join our vehicle again for the journey back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around late afternoon. End tour.
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