Mai Chau in 1 Day: Cycle Through Vietnam’s Peaceful Villages
The one-day Mai Chau excursion transports guests through picturesque scenery to the serene countryside of northern Vietnam, providing a welcome diversion from Hanoi. After arriving, visitors are shown around a traditional stilt house, get to know the friendly locals, and take a leisurely bike ride through charming towns and rice farms. The tour includes a wonderful regional lunch, a short hike to see more of the stunning surroundings, and a visit to a local market for handcrafted goods. A leisurely journey back to Hanoi rounds out the day, making it the ideal quick but insightful cultural experience.
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Mai Chau in 1 Day: Cycle Through Vietnam’s Peaceful Villages
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What's included in Mai Chau in 1 Day: Cycle Through Vietnam’s Peaceful Villages
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old Quarter
7:00-7h30: We will pick up all guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour and then transfer to Mai Chau. It takes about 4 hours to drive from Old Quarter to Mai Chau including a stop for a short break on the way.
Thung Khe Pass
7:30 – 10:45: On the way of the winding pass as silk. You will see be Living space of the Local Muong, Thai is interwoven between the Valley and the mountains along the way. 10:50 -11:30: Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to admire the panorama of Mai Chau Valley especially you will feel interested when visiting the temporary local market where selling products of the Muong ethnic people at the top of the pass.
Mai Chau District
Arrive at Mai Chau, Hoan Binh Province. 12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian available) 13:00-15:00: Cycling Tour in a beautiful valley full of fresh air and visit the typical Thai ethnic village, houses, and explore the way they are woven traditional fabrics and brocade products that take a very long time to finish.
Inclusions
- Delicious lunch meal with Vietnamese traditional dishes
- Comfortable Bus pick up and drop off at the hotel within Hanoi Old Quarter
- Enthusiastic English speaking guide
- All sightseeing fees: Thung Khe Pass, Mai Chau Valley, peaceful villages
- Biking around countryside and visit minorities villages
- Personal expenses & Beverages
- Holiday Surcharge, Other services are not listed above
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.
