Uncover the hidden gems of Northern Vietnam on this immersive 3-day journey from Hanoi. Travel in a small group tour (maximum 7 travelers) with a French-speaking local guide, ensuring a more personal and enriching experience. Connect with the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh, enjoy a leisurely walk through the tranquil villages of the White Thai people in Mai Chau, and experience their traditional dance performance. Stroll along the breathtaking rice terraces of Pu Luong and admire its iconic bamboo water wheels. With guaranteed departure, this thoughtfully paced itinerary strikes the perfect balance between cultural discovery and natural beauty—offering a truly memorable adventure off the beaten path.
8:30: Meet tour guide and driver then depart to Mai Chau. On the way, visit a Muong village. Continue to Thung Khe pass where you can view magnificent panoramic views of the valley before arriving in Mai Chau town. Mai Chau is a beautiful valley located 145 km away from Hanoi. It is great place with harmonious landscapes, green mountain ranges, rice terraces and White Thai ethnic villages.
Upon your arrival in Mai Hich village, enjoy lunch cooked by the host. explore Mai Hich by walking along the trails and concrete roads. You will be seduced by the gorgeous landscapes as the villages, rice fields, mountains and streams are in perfect harmony with one another. Do not miss the opportunity to communicate with the friendly local people who are always willing to welcome you into their house to enjoy a cup of tea.
Continue trekking, passing the rice field and small communities to Xam Khoe, a Thai villages that is still not touristic. Enjoy the harmony of nature's beauty and rich human culture. At the end, get a pick up by driver then transfer back to your accommodation.
8:30: Depart from Mai Hich and go directly to Eo Ken, 30km away. Arrive in Eo Ken where the Muong Ethnics live. Walk down the slope and enjoy the spectacular view of Pu Luong Nature reserve, rice field terraces and mountains. Visit a Muong ethnic family in Eo Ken village and discover their authentic life.
Continue walking through this beautiful landscape and cross a stream to reach another village, Hang Village. Have lunch at a local family home or enjoy a picnic. In the afternoon, continue walking to Ke Man village to meet our driver then transfer back to your accommodation.
At the end of the day, meet your driver for a transfer to your accommodation.
transfer to Chieng Lau, a beautiful rice field area with bamboo water wheels. Walk through the field to the village and encounter the locals to discover their life, culture and customs.
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