Category Archives: Trek Mai Chau tours

Vietnam Trekking Map- Hanoi Maichau Trekking ( 2 Days )

Mai Chau village trek (2 days)

The overnight trekking tour is provided in Mai Chau valley, located just about three hour drive from Hanoi. This hiking tour is customized for those who don’t have much time for a longer holidays. The trekking package begins with a car transfer from Hanoi through Hoa Binh to Mai Chau valley. You spend the half day of the first day and another half day of the second day trekking through rice paddy fields and local Thai hamlets. Spending a night at local home (homestay); Eating local food; Chatting with local friendly Thai people help to understand the local villages life. The two-day trekking tour is provided with private transfer, English-speaking tour guide, meals, homestay and trekking equipments. The packaged tour is appropriated for small group tours, family travel, holidays with kids and the best time to travel this two-day tour is the dry season. Contact Lotussia Travel for more details.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Hanoi – Mai Chau valley .

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 walking through the various 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 02: Mai Chau valley – Hanoi

After breakfast, we have the opportunity to enjoy one more half day walking in 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.

Lotussia Travel is a Hanoi based tour operator offering a wide selection of trekking tours in all over Vietnam. The above trekking tour is only a sample we list on this site for your reference. That can be flexible, customizable and subject to weather conditions and other circumstances. We have lots of other itineraries we don’t put all here since there are some dishonest individuals have copied, without our agreement our contents and pasted on their site for commercial purpose. If you need further information or have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to seeing you soon in Vietnam!

Vietnam Trekking Map- Ha Noi Mai Chau Trekking ( 4 Days )

Mai Chau trekking tours: Travel through Thai villages Hang Kia Van Xo Poom Coong (4 days)

Mai Chau offers a wide selection of trekking tours ranging from easy day hike to multi-day challenging treks. The following 4-day trekking tour is only a sample trekking itinerary Lotussia Travel customizes for active, adventure travelers, small groups tours or family travel, those seeking a medium hike to the northern Vietnam. Begin your holidays with a car transfer from Hanoi through Hoa Binh and up to Mai Chau valley. You start you hiking adventure from Hang Kia village, inhabited by the H’mong, hiking through Van village, Xo village to Poom Coong villages which are inhabited by the Thai people. The 4-day hiking tour is provided with an English-speaking guide, local Thai guide, cook and trekking equipments. Your luggage is taken care by our support team. You only need to bring you small bag for the day hike. The accommodation and the food are simple, basic and this trekking tour is not recommended for those looking a luxury travel, vacations. Contact Lotussia Travel for more details.

Itinerary:

Day 1: 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 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 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 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 walk 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 from Xo 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.

Lotussia Travel is a Hanoi based tour operator offering a wide selection of trekking tours in all over Vietnam. The above trekking tour is only a sample we list on this site for your reference. That can be flexible, customizable and subject to weather conditions and other circumstances. We have lots of other itineraries we don’t put all here since there are some dishonest individuals have copied, without our agreement our contents and pasted on their site for commercial purpose. If you need further information or have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to seeing you soon in Vietnam!

Vietnam Trekking Map-Hanoi Maichau Trekking (6 Days)

Trek Mai Chau villages (6 days)

Mai Chau offers a wide selection of trekking, hiking tours ranging from easy day hike to multi-day challenging treks. The following 6-day trekking tour is only a sample trekking itinerary Lotussia Travel customizes for active, adventure travelers, small groups tours or family travel, those seeking a medium hike to the northern Vietnam. Begin your holidays with a car transfer from Hanoi through Hoa Binh and up to Mai Chau valley. You start you hiking adventure from Hang Kia village, inhabited by the H’mong, hiking through Van village, Xo village to Poom Coong villages which are inhabited by the Thai people. The 6-day hiking tour is provided with an English-speaking guide, local Thai guide, cook and trekking equipments. Your luggage is taken care by our support team. You only need to bring you small bag for the day hike. The accommodation and the food are simple, basic and this trekking tour is not recommended for those looking a luxury travel, vacations. Contact Lotussia Travel for more details.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia Village

08h00: You will be met up with Lotussia travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. Then head west to Hoa Binh Province where we may make stop for refreshments. We continue driving for two more hours towards the Mai Chau valley.We arrive Mai Chau around noon. We will have lunch in a stilt house in Mai Chau before taking half-hour drive to Sa Linh from where we commence a 3-hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts for this evening will be the H’mong minority people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality, we will discover a little more about their lives and culture.

Day 2: Trekking Hang Kia – Van Village

Today we will have a 7-hour trek to Van Village, home of the White Thai people. The trek will offer you the opportunity to closely observe rural life in Vietnam.

A picnic lunch will be provided along the way.

Arriving in Van village by late afternoon there will be time to take a stroll down to the nearby stream.

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Trekking Van village – Xo Village

After breakfast we spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages and meeting local villagers. After a morning’s exploring we return to Van village for lunch.After lunch, it will be possible for you to take a short siesta or to stroll down to the river before embarking on a 3 hour walk to the village of Xo.We arrive the homestay about late afternoon. Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Trekking Xo village – Poong Cong Village

After breakfast, we will continue our journey taking a five-hour trek from Xo to Poong Cong village. We arrive Poom Coong village around noon. Lunch will be provided in a stilt house in Poom Coong village.

We have the afternoon free to wander around the picturesque Thai villages or maybe wander into Mai Chau town itself.

Dinner and overnight in Poong Coong village.

Day 5: Poong Coong Village – Nanh Village

We drive to the Da River where we board our boat for a one-hour river cruise. From our drop off point we have a 2-hour trek to Nanh village, inhabited by the Zao people. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way.

We will arrive Nanh village around late afternoon. Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Mai Chau- Hanoi

Leaving the village at around 08:00, we retrace our steps back to the boat for a cruise back to meet with our vehicle. Drive back to Hanoi. We will arrive back in Hanoi early afternoon. Trip ends.Lotussia Travel is a Hanoi based tour operator offering a wide selection of trekking tours in all over Vietnam. The above trekking tour is only a sample we list on this site for your reference. That can be flexible, customizable and subject to weather conditions and other circumstances. We have lots of other itineraries we don’t put all here since there are some dishonest individuals have copied, without our agreement our contents and pasted on their site for commercial purpose. If you need further information or have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to seeing you soon in Vietnam!