Explore Mai Chau & Ninh Binh: Connect with ethnic communities, enjoy scenic boat trips, and discover Vietnam’s stunning landscapes. Perfect for nature lovers and cultural explorers.
Explore Mai Chau & Ninh Binh: Connect with ethnic communities, enjoy scenic boat trips, and discover Vietnam’s stunning landscapes. Perfect for nature lovers and cultural explorers.
Hanoi - Mai Chau
Thung Khe Pass - 8:00 AM: Meet the tour guide and driver to begin the journey to Mai Chau. En route, visit a Muong village. Continue to Thung Khe Pass for breathtaking panoramic views of the valley before reaching Mai Chau town. Mai Chau is a picturesque valley located 145 km from Hanoi, known for its harmonious landscapes, lush…
Hanoi - Mai Chau
Thung Khe Pass - 8:00 AM: Meet the tour guide and driver to begin the journey to Mai Chau. En route, visit a Muong village. Continue to Thung Khe Pass for breathtaking panoramic views of the valley before reaching Mai Chau town. Mai Chau is a picturesque valley located 145 km from Hanoi, known for its harmonious landscapes, lush mountain ranges, rice terraces, and White Thai ethnic villages.
Mai Hich - Upon arrival in Mai Hich village, check into your accommodation and enjoy a lunch prepared by the host. Later, explore Mai Hich by walking along the trails and concrete roads. The stunning landscapes, where villages, rice fields, mountains, and streams blend beautifully, will captivate you. Take the opportunity to interact with the friendly locals, who are always happy to invite you into their homes for a cup of tea.
Sam Khoe - Continue trekking through rice fields and small communities to Sam Khoe, a Thai village untouched by tourism. Experience the harmony of nature’s beauty and rich cultural heritage. At the end of the trek, a driver will pick you up and transfer you back to your accommodation.
Note: A private traditional music and dance show by local performers is available for an additional cost of $35 per group. Please ask the guide to make a reservation if interested.
Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - 8:00 AM: Depart from Mai Hich and head directly to Eo Ken, 30 km away, home to the Muong ethnic group. Walk down the slope and enjoy the stunning views of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, rice terraces, and mountains. Visit a Muong ethnic family in Eo Ken village to learn about their authentic lifestyle. Continue walking through this beautiful landscape and cross a stream to reach Hang Village.
Mai Chau - A car will pick you up and transfer you to Mai Chau for lunch. Afterward, depart for Ninh Binh, with an optional stop along the way to stretch your legs or capture photos of the scenic daily life. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, check into your accommodation.
Van Long - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Van Long Nature Reserve - Enjoy a sampan boat trip along the stream and among the limestone mountains to explore the beauty of Van Long Nature Reserve. If fortunate, you might spot the rare Delacour’s langurs and flocks of white storks soaring through the sky. Sometimes the langurs descend to the mountain’s base to drink water, while at other times they bask in the sun atop Hoang Quyen Mountain.
Ninh Binh - Leave your bike at the homestay and bid farewell to the host. Travel from Ninh Binh to Hanoi, enjoying the scenic views of the Red River Delta along the way. You can opt for a rest stop to stretch your legs or take photos of daily life. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
- Private transportation
- Boat & bicycle
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Selected accommodations with daily breakfast
- Breakfast
- Private music show in Thung La temple
- English speaking tour guide following itinerary
- Service charges and Taxes
- All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
- Private transportation
- Boat & bicycle
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Selected accommodations with daily breakfast
- Breakfast
- Private music show in Thung La temple
- English speaking tour guide following itinerary
- Service charges and Taxes
- All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
- International flight from/to your country
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Other not mentioned in the program
- International flight from/to your country
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Other not mentioned in the program
Explore the road less traveled and delve into the stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage of northern Vietnam. This remarkable adventure leads you into the heart of Mai Chau and Ninh Binh, where you will engage with the Muong and Thai ethnic communities, enjoy their warm hospitality, and observe their traditional lifestyle. Be awed by the…
Explore the road less traveled and delve into the stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage of northern Vietnam. This remarkable adventure leads you into the heart of Mai Chau and Ninh Binh, where you will engage with the Muong and Thai ethnic communities, enjoy their warm hospitality, and observe their traditional lifestyle. Be awed by the magnificent mountains and verdant valleys of Mai Chau, then set off on a picturesque boat journey through Van Long Nature Reserve, passing by towering limestone formations and rare wildlife in Vietnam’s largest wetland reserve. This experience, crafted for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and cultural explorers, promises genuine encounters and breathtaking scenery.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
