BEST SELLING MAICHAU HOMESTAY TREKKING TOUR – 4 DAYS

* Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi Sightseeing Tours to Mai Chau – Mai Chau Trekking Tours to Hang Kia Village

Day 2: Mai Chau Trekking Tours from Hang Kia to Van Village

Day 3: Mai Chau Trekking Tours from Van Village to Buoc Village

Day 4: Mai Chau Trekking Tours to Van Mai – Transfer to Hanoi 

Day 1: Mai Chau Homestay Trekking Tour to Hang Kia, Paco, Pomcong Village: Hanoi Sightseeing Tours to Mai Chau – Mai Chau Trekking Tours to Hang Kia Village

Pick up at your hotel at 8 am and leave Hanoi for Mai Chau, the beautiful gate way to the mountainous area of northern Vietnam. On the way we will have some short stops for refreshment and photos. Mai Chau nestles in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam, south west of Hanoi in Hoa Binh Province.

The valley of Mai Chau is inhabited by a community of one of Vietnam’s 52 minority groups, the White Thai while the upper lands of Mai Chau are inhabited by the H’mong minority group. Upon arrival in Mai Chau we will pick up our local guide and continue driving to Xa Linh Village, where we will have our lunch in an H’mong house before setting off on a beautiful trekking in the afternoon. From here we shall not use our car until the last day.

After lunch we will begin our trek on the village’s road and then walk on dirt path used by the locals. After 40nims we will reach Tra Day Village, home to a small community of Black H’mong minority people, a lesser known village. From the Tra Day village we have two options for trekking route to reach Hang Kia, where we will stay overnight. The easier route with rocky path running through another H’mong village. The harder route takes more time to do with trail uphill through jungle and dirt path though terraces. We will reach Hang Kia around 5pm.

Hang Kia is a small and scenic valley, which is home to a group of Flower H’mong minority people. Tonight we will stay overnight with an H’mong family. While our local guide cooks dinner we can take shower or stroll around the village. Dinner is ready at around 7.30 pm. Before going to bed we will treat our feet with herbal foot massage, which you do by yourself with our guide’s instruction.

Summary:                                    

• The transfer: 4.5 hrs 
• The trekking: 2.5 – 3 hrs trekking on dirt & rocky path (or jungle trail-second option), slightly uphill and downhill.
• Meals: Lunch & Dinner 
• Home stay: Hang Kia Village

Day 2: Mai Chau Homestay Trekking Tour to Hang Kia, Paco, Pomcong Village: Mai Chau Trekking Tours from Hang Kia to Van Village

After breakfast hosted by the H’mong family, we’ll begin an exciting trekking day. First, start with 01- hour jungle trail which could be a bit wet due to the dense trees that keep sunlight away. After that we descend the hill passing farm and terraces. The scenery is stunning with mountains, terraces and expansive valley. During the trek we will have some breaks for snack, cold water brought by our porters and photographing. After crossing a small river we reach a village of White Thai minority group, where we have lunch in a local house.

In the remainder of the day we will take an easy walk on a flat road to reach Van Village, a beautiful village of White Thai minority people. The road runs zigzag along the valley and through lots of scenic villages. As you are walking through these villages the locals may try to invite to come into houses to be their guests.  Tonight we will have dinner and stay overnight in a Thai family house on stilt. We will eat and sleep on the bamboo floor as it is the traditional way. Again, our local guide will cook dinner for us while we taking shower or having a pre-dinner drink. At the meal time the host will welcome us with home- made whisky. Before going to bed we look after our feet with herbal foot massage.

Summary: 

• The trekking: 5 – 5.30 hour trekking on downhill jungle trail and flat dirt road 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Home stay: Van Village

Day 3: Mai Chau Homestay Trekking Tour to Hang Kia, Paco, Pomcong Village: Mai Chau Trekking Tours from Van Village to Buoc Village

After breakfast we say goodbye to the family and begin 3-hr trek in the morning to reach Buoc Village, another village of the White Thai people and is also less traveled site. The trek is on a path running up and and downhill through bamboo forest, terraces and farms. On the trek we may see farmers working on their farms. Arriving at Buoc Village at around noon, we will have lunch in a local house and take a short nap if you wish.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy 2-hr leisure trek around the village. Weather permitting, at the end of the day we could enjoy the cool water of the stream nearby the homestay. Again, dinner will be cooked by our local guide. Foot massage before bedding time.

Summary:

• The trekking: 5 hrs trekking on slightly downhill and uphill dirt path 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
• Homestay: Buoc Village

Day 4: Mai Chau Homestay Trekking Tour to Hang Kia, Paco, Pomcong Village: Mai Chau Trekking Tours to Van Mai – Transfer to Hanoi 

After breakfast we say goodbye to the family and enjoy the last trekking along mountain foot to reach Van Mai, where we will meet our car and driver for a short transfer to Pom Coong Village for lunch in a local Thai house. After lunch we will head back to Hanoi. Return to Hanoi around 5pm. .

Summary: 

• The trekking: 3-hrs trekking on flat dirt road along mountain foot 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

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Inclusion:

• AC vehicle 
•  English or French speaking guide 
•  Local cook 
•  Meals as indicated in the itinerary 
•  Homestay permission, porter fee.
• First-aid kit 
• Water & Snack 
• Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Exclusion:

• Travel insurance 
• Visa 
• Tips 
• Personal expenses