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Mai Chau Day Tour: Cycle Through Lush Rice Fields

Get out of Hanoi and into the tranquil Mai Chau valley. During this Day Tour to Mai Chau, you’ll bike through landscapes of gorgeous rice fields, meet friendly locals, and enjoy a scrumptious home-cooked meal. Up for a nature, culture, and adventure-filled experience? Let’s begin!

Tour in Details

Key Highlights of Your Day Tour to Mai Chau

Pedal Through Lush Rice Fields – A Breathtaking Adventure 

On this Day Tour to Mai Chau, you will cycle through the peaceful countryside of Mai Chau and experience the local life from up close. Experience the clean and cool mountain air while you ride through quiet village roads, flanked by high mountains and colorful farms. A wonderful eco-friendly adventure allows you to get a close-up experience of country life as you meander through beautiful scenery at every turn, with lots of photo opportunities.

Pedal Through Lush Rice Fields with a Day Tour to Mai Chau

Pedal Through Lush Rice Fields (Sours: meadowmaichauhomestay)

Discover Traditional Villages and Thai Ethnic Culture 

While pedaling through Lac Village and Pom Coong Village, you will have the chance to see inside Thai ethnic culture. You can visit iconic stilt houses, meet friendly locals, and explore colorful markets that are packed with handwoven textiles. This is a unique opportunity to learn about traditional weaving techniques and daily life in Mai Chau Valley, which makes your  Day Tour to Mai Chau a day of Cultural Discovery.

Cycling through Lac Village with a Day Tour to Mai Chau

Cycling through Lac Village (Sours: maichauhideaway)

Savor a Delicious Home-Cooked Meal 

No doubt a day in Mai Chau would be incomplete if you hadn’t tried the local food! You have the chance to experience a home-cooked meal with a family, and each dish is crafted with your health in mind (fresh and delicious Thai food). All food from sticky rice and grilled pork to seasonal vegetables carries a distinctive flavor of Mai Chau Valley. Stay with us, you will get a real taste of this lovely location.

Home-Cooked Meal 

Home-Cooked Meal (Sours: maichaumoment)

Detailed Itinerary for Your Day Tour to Mai Chau

7:30 AM – Departure from Hanoi

Your Day Tour to Mai Chau begins with hotel pick up in Hanoi. Hop in your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle as you head out toward the peaceful charm of Mai Chau Valley, weaving your way through the picturesque landscapes of Hoa Binh.

10:00 AM – Scenic Stop at Thung Khe Pass (White Cliff Pass)

Get your camera ready, as the views here are stunning. You will be able to take the panoramic stretch of a mountain in Thung Khe pass , which is known as White Cliff Pass. The high cliffs and hazy mountains make great backgrounds for travel photos.

11:30 AM – Arrive at Mai Chau (Lac Village)

Welcome to Lac Village, the centre of your Day Tour to Mai Chau. Begin with a welcome drink while enjoying an introduction to the lifestyle of the Thai ethnic group. You can also opt to dress in Thai traditional costumes for beautiful photographs, if you like.

12:00 PM – Enjoy a Traditional Local Lunch

Enjoy a traditional home-cooked dinner prepared by a local family in Mai Chau Valley. Your lunch consists of traditional Thai dishes like sticky rice, grilled pork, stir-fried veg, and more. There are also vegetarian options available upon request, so everyone can have a taste of traditional food.

1:00 PM – Cycle Through Lush Rice Fields

Prepare for the highlight of your Day Tour to Mai Chau – the spectacular cycle! Cycle peacefully through rice fields, take clean breaths of fresh mountain air, and ride through the delightful minority villages of Pom Coong and Lac Village. You’ll see classic White Thai stilt houses and interact with locals who love to share their tales.

  • Head to some of the small craft shops and you can see traditional Thai weaving at work.
  • Buy traditional handmade souvenirs straight from the local craftsmen.
  • Take some great photographs of green fields and life in little villages.

3:00 PM – Free Time for Photos and Relaxation

After a thrilling bike ride, get some free time to explore on your own. Go to the village path, stay by the rice fields, and take great shots to save your moments of the Mai Chau Vietnam Tour.

3:30 PM – Departure Back to Hanoi

Farewell, the peaceful valley, as you board your vehicle for the return trip to Hanoi. Relax after the tour with the memories from this unforgettable Day Tour to Mai Chau.

6:30 PM – Arrival in Hanoi

Return to Hanoi with memories stored in your heart. You will be dropped back at your hotel to conclude an incredible Day Tour to Mai Chau. Are you ready for this adventure? Make sure you don’t miss anything. Book your Mai Chau Vietnam Tour here.

Thung Khe Pass

Thung Khe Pass (Sours: muongthanh)

Essential Tips for Your Day Tour to Mai Chau

Dress Comfortably for an Active Adventure

Visit Mai Chau, where the simple, scenic, and traditional lifestyle of the people living among the beautiful landscapes of rice fields and peaceful villages in Mai Chau. Be sure to dress in lightweight clothes and wear comfortable shoes, suitable for cycling and walking around the minority villages. Don’t overlook a light jacket to cope with the cool mountain breeze at Thung Khe Pass.

Pack Essentials for Your Day Tour to Mai Chau

Plan on a day packed with adventure. This walk is a good opportunity for you to take photos of the beautiful view of Mai Chau valley. A small pack is great for storing all your in-park essentials, so you won’t miss any magic.

Respect Local Culture in Thai Ethnic Villages

Ride past the charming villages of Mai Chau Valley and get acquainted with the friendly villagers of the Thai ethnic minority. Remember to be respectful when taking photographs, especially of locals. That’s an excellent idea to ask permission first, and your respectful demeanour will likely be reciprocated.

Thai Ethnic Villages

Thai Ethnic Villages (Sours: baohoabinh)

Stay Hydrated Throughout Your Day Tour to Mai Chau

Water is available on the tour, still it never hurts to have an extra bottle of your own, particularly if it’s a warm day. Keep sipping water! Hydration will keep your energy up as you cruise past the stunning beauty of Mai Chau Valley on your biking tour.

Conclusion

Your Day Tour to Mai Chau has led you across fertile can fields, tranquil villages, and the bright smiles of the Thai people. You have biked through the beautiful Mai Chau Valley, visited a traditional stilt house, and shared a tasty home-cooked meal with a local family. With everything from breathtaking views at the Thung Khe Pass to the colorful life of the White Thai, it is an ideal getaway from noisy Hanoi.

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

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We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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