Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort: 1,2 Nights

Where You’ll Stay: Inside the Serene World of Mai Chau Ecolodge

Overview of Mai Chau Ecolodge

In Mai Chau, imagine waking to birdsong, emerging from your wooden stilted home onto a balcony that opens to endless rice paddies and limestone mountains, and inhaling the chilly, misty air. About Us welcome to our  Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort, located in the beautiful village of Na Thia, only a few minutes from the traditional stilt houses in the Pom Coong and Lac Village.

This isn’t just any old place to stay  Mai Chau Ecolodge was created with both cultural authenticity and ecological responsibility in mind. All 43 bungalows are constructed entirely of local, natural materials,  wood, thatch, and bamboo, and built in the style of traditional Thai stilt houses. The result? A 1st Mai Chau homestay immersed in Mai Chau’s spirit but comfortable.

The lodge’s focus on sustainability is perhaps its most impressive aspect. Solar-powered water heaters, natural airflow, and no-television cut-off from the digital world and reconnecting with nature. At the Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort, peace is not only an amenity, it’s a lifestyle.

Room Types & Features

Whether you are traveling alone to admire the peace and solitude, a couple on a romantic vacation, or a family searching for quality time, our Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort has accommodations to fit every taste.

• Superior Garden View Rooms – Comfortable, cute, and ideal for those who wake up to trees and chirping birds.
• Junior Deluxe Mountain View Rooms – An expansive upgrade with highland views, and some family rooms.
• Deluxe Valley View Rooms — These are upwards of the most popular rooms and offer sweeping views of the lush valley below.
• Suite Valley View Rooms – For those who want a bit more luxury, large balconies, and beautifully decorated.
• President Suite – Our unique room with panoramic views and exclusive privacy for those seeking the best.

All of the rooms have open-air bathrooms, private terraces, natural lighting, and locally inspired décor. No TVs here, just fresh air, soft bedding, and the rhythm of village life.

Pricing is seasonal, with low season (May–September) offering great value, and high season (October–April) great for those looking for cultural festivals and peak weather. Rates are inclusive of breakfast, free bike rental, and all resort facilities – one of the many reasons why the majority of guests decided to stay at our Mai Chau Tours stay  Ecolodge Resort.

Facilities & Amenities

Everything Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort does centres around making the guest’s stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The resort has a fantastic array of amenities that you can use throughout your stay:

• Outdoor Swimming Pool: Set on the hillside, this infinity pool has sweeping views of the valley — the ideal spot to cool off after an afternoon cycle or watch the sunset.
• Traditional Restaurant: Offer authentic Vietnamese ethnic food including sticky rice and grilled pork, vegetables, and herbs collected in the mountain It is a culture of its own with each meal.
• Bar & Tea Corner: A post-hike cocktail or an afternoon herbal tea awaits at the corner bar, a space to enjoy a drink the color of the view.
• Wellness Spa: Enjoy a traditional herbal bath or massage using techniques that have been passed down through generations.
• Free Bicycles: Cycle through nearby villages and paddy paths – one of the best parts of any Mai Chau Tours experience.
• Cultural Guidance & Tour Desk: Our expert team members are on hand at all times to recommend hidden gems, and local markets, or navigate accordingly to nearby landmarks.

Mai Chau Ecolodge Resort (Sours: maichautourist)

Tour Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Breakdown

Option 1: 1 Night / 2 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Thung Khe Pass – Mai Chau – Cultural Cycling & Dancing

7:30 AM – Pick-up in Hanoi
At your hotel, your guide from Impress Travel greets you. The journey begins! Heading by air-conditioned private car toward Mai Chau, the concrete jungle disappears into rice fields, tea hills, and misty mountains. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating local stories and get tips from your guide.

10:30 AM – Stop at Thung Khe Pass (White Stone Pass)
We will stop for a scenic break at Deo Da Trang, where you can relax a bit with a cup of hot corn milk or green tea and take beautiful panoramic photos of Mai Chau Valley. The fresh breeze and mountain views prepare you for your indulgence in nature.

12:00 PM – Welcome Lunch at Mai Chau Ecolodge
Check into the delightful Mai Chau Tours stay  Ecolodge Resort. Following a brief welcome and cool refreshment, lunch is served using locally sourced ingredients such as:

• Ga nuong la chanh ( Grilled chicken in lime leaf)
• Ca suoi chien gion (Crispy mountain stream fish)
• Sticky rice in bamboo (Com lam)
• Rau rung cham muoi lac (Forest greens with roasted peanut salt)

1:30 PM – Check-in & Leisure
Go return to your private bungalow and shower in your outdoor bathroom or lie in your hammock with fresh juice. Or just chill out in the hilltop swimming pool that peers over the green fields below.

3:30 PM – Guided Cycling Tour to Local Villages
Hop on a free bicycle and follow your local guide along shaded trails through the rice paddies to visit:

• Pom Coong is famous for stilt houses and textile weaving.
• Lac Village – A 700-year-old village where you’ll meet warm locals, watch looms at work, and buy souvenirs directly from artisans
• Stop at a traditional house for a sweetener of warm rice wine or fresh sugarcane juice

6:30 PM – Dinner at the Ecolodge Restaurant
At sunset, enjoy a candlelit dinner on the open-air terrace. Relish specialties such as grilled pork skewers, sticky rice balls, and banana blossom salad, all made with local herbs and traditional recipes.

8:00 PM – Ethnic Performance & Campfire
Music, color, and dance make the night come alive! Join the local Thai community for a bamboo-pole dance, hear folk songs in traditional costume, and sip rice wine around a crackling campfire. You’re free to come along for the party, the more you shake, the better the rewind!

Overnight at Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort

Thung Khe Pass (Sours: baotintuc)

Day 2: Sunrise – Cave Exploration – Return to Hanoi

6:30 AM – Sunrise & Buffet Breakfast
Get up early to witness the sunrise over misty rice fields, the truly spiritual moment. You will have a hearty breakfast buffet with:

• Fresh fruit, toast, pancakes
• Noodle toss, dumpling embeddings.
• Vietnamese coffee, tea, or juices

8:00 AM – Hike to Hang Chieu (Chieu Cave)
Set out for a light-to-moderate hike up 1,200 stone steps to Hang Chieu, sealed into the cliffs above town. Inside the cave is a maze of glowing stalactites and cool stone chambers. Step out of the cave entrance and admire views of the valley below,  it’s a great photo op!

10:30 AM – Leisure Time
Use your last hours to:

• The morning sun pool swim
• Optional herbal massage or bamboo bath at Ecolodge Spa
• Take one last bike ride to Na Phon Village, where life moves a little slower

11:30 AM – Check-out & Lunch
Pack up and have a tasty parting meal at the restaurant, and perhaps one more bite of sticky rice.

1:00 PM – Return to Hanoi
Chill on your way back to the metropolis. On the way, we’ll stop to buy some local specialties, such as mountain honey, tho cam scarves, and rice wine.

5:00 PM – Tour ends in Hanoi
Drop off at your hotel. Your Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort, your short but soul-refreshing stay comes to an easy end with a final beloved breakfast.

Chieu Cave (Sours: maichauhideaway)

What’s Included & Not Included.

Included

• 1 stay in Mai Chau Ecolodge Resort (4-star standard bungalow)
• Air-conditioned round-trip transportation from Hanoi
• Meals included as per itinerary (01 Lunch, 01 Dinner, 01 Breakfast)
• Lac & Pom Coong Villages Guided Cycling Tour
• Admission fees at each of the attractions listed
• Ethnic music & dance cultural performance
• Use of bicycles, swimming pool, and common areas free of charge
• A professional, English-speaking Impress Travel guide
• 01 bottles of mineral water per day per person
• Basic travel insurance

Not Included

• 10% VAT (in case you ask for a VAT invoice)
• Drinks & individual costs (laundry, minibar, spa…)
• Tips for guide and driver (optional, at your discretion)
• Not included in the itinerary activities

Option 2: 2 Nights / 3 Days Itinerary

Want to go deeper? The 2-night itinerary offers an extra full day of liberty, a boon for nature walks, road trips to hidden treasures, and long chats beneath the thatched roofs.

Day 1 – Same as Above

Day 2: Freedom to Explore or Simply Relax

7:00 AM – Breakfast
Everyday fresh buffet breakfast with Vietnamese and Western dishes.

8:00 AM – Optional Activities
You have options for how to spend your day:

• Long guided hike to Na Meo or Van Village (chance for off-the-beaten-path), stops at traditional handicraft workshops & local schools
• Explore Thac Go Lao – a shady, less-populated waterfall in a tranquil forested area (transport)
• Cooking class (on request) making nem cuon (spring rolls) or sticky rice in bamboo tubes
• Weaver workshop with a local artisan in a DIY way

12:30 PM – Lunch (included or self-arranged)
Go for something different at the Ecolodge or a village homestay nearby.

Afternoon – Pool & Spa Time
At the lodge, relax with a bamboo herbal foot soak, book a massage, or sip iced tea in the reading pavilion. It’s your time.

6:30 PM – Dinner at the Ecolodge
Have a quiet, atmospheric dinner, maybe with a glass of local rice wine to appreciate the stars overhead.

Optional: Night walk, stargazing, or just journaling under your bungalow’s softly glowing lantern.

Overnight at Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort

Thac Go Lao (Sours: xanhsm)

Day 3 – Same as Day 2 of 1-Night Itinerary

What’s Included & Not Included.

Included

• 02 nights in Mai Chau Ecolodge Resort(4-star standard bungalow)
• All meals and accommodation as per itinerary ( Breakfast;  Lunch; Dinner)
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 02 dinners)
• Cycling tours with ethnic families
• Day 2 optional trekking or local activity (depending on group preference)
• General sites, Chieu Cave, and all the destinations listed above.
• Cultural performance evening with live music and dancing
• Bicycle usage, pool, herbal foot soak, freely.
• Full-time tour guide by qualified Impress Travel
• 01 bottle of mineral water/day/person
• Basic travel insurance

 Not Included

• Value Added Tax 10% (ticket invoice is required)
• To be borne by you: drinks, spa, other transportation, souvenirs…
• Tipping guidelines for local staff (local guide, driver, etc.)
• Other services not specified in the inclusions

Practical Travel Tips for Mai Chau Tours

Best Time to Visit

When it comes to selecting the best time for your Mai Chau Tours retreat, timing is everything, and each season offers its  unique charm.

• The golden window is between October and April. In these months, cool mountain winds, clear skies, and green rice fields are perfect for hiking, cycling,  and photography. And when local villages throw traditional festivals, you have the best chance to witness ethnic music, dance, and food rituals up close.
• March is when the hills are dotted with flowering white ban flowers, and the air vibrates with the rhythm of ethnic festivals. If you’re a color and culture lover, this is your time to shine.
• Planning to trek or hike? Try to steer clear of the rainy season (May to September), when trails can be slippery and sudden downpours might derail outdoor plans.
  

In a nutshell: Stay from October to April for the best of both weather and culture on your Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort.

Mai Chau (Sours: vietnam.travel)

What to Pack

You may not need a “suitcase-full-of-stuff” to truly enjoy your Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort, but there are certainly a few essential items that will make all the difference:

• Some comfy walking or trekking shoes: If not biking through Lady’s Village, you’re scaling 1,200 stairs to the cave of Chieu: Comfortable, solid footwear is your best friend.
• A light jacket or windbreaker: It can get cool in the mountains in the mornings and evenings, particularly from November to February.
• Sunscreen and sunglasses: Don’t take the mountain sun for granted, it’s powerful and direct, even on days when the weather’s not warm.
• Swim: Don’t miss the infinity-style pool at the Ecolodge. Nothing compares to a swim with a view down the valley.
• A power bank: Because we designed the rooms eco-friendly, so might have limited number of sockets. Keep powered up for all your amazing photo opportunities.
• Cash: Bring small denominations to purchase handmade textiles, snacks, and souvenirs; most local stalls and artisans do not accept cards.

Bonus tip: If you’re there for a cultural show, wear something comfy you can dance in yes, the bamboo dance is calling your name!

Getting There

Arrival to Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort is already a part of the adventure, and with the right option, it’s easy.

• The drive from Hanoi takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (140 km), passing through the green countryside and limestone mountains of Hoa Binh province. And expect breathtaking views all along the way!
• Impress Travel has door-to-door transfer in its new air-conditioned vehicles and local drivers who are familiar with every twist and turn. For our group package, transport is already organized and covered for you.
• Prefer traveling on your own? While you can arrange a shuttle bus or hire a private car, we strongly recommend you take our organized transfers, especially if you prefer peace of mind and a bit of storytelling from your guide along the way.
• Be it you’re traveling alone, you are traveling as a couple, or a small group of friends or family; Impress Travel can surely customize the transfer experience according to your needs.

FAQ – Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

1. Can I stay for just 1 night?

Absolutely! Flexible Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort properties package Whether you are looking for a quick 1-night getaway or something a little more relaxed for a 2-night getaway, we can accommodate you! The 1-night option is a great way to go for weekenders or those short on time, all while still rich with cultural gems, scenic cycling, and an evening of spectacular Thai dancing!

2. Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes, you can! Impress Travel specializes in arranging experiences tailored to your travel rhythms. Want more time cycling through rice fields? Want to visit a local weaving village or do a trek to a waterfall? Just let us know. Private that makes Mai Chau Tours truly yours, family-friendly touches, honeymoon packages, everything is possible.

3. Is the tour kid-friendly?

You bet it is! Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort also is a great option for family. The wide spaces, soft cycles, music, and dances for cultural shows greatly attract kids. The Ecolodge has family rooms, and the slow pace of the tour makes it accessible for children (and parents!) to enjoy. We suggest this tour for children 4 and older.

4. Are there vegetarian or gluten-free food options?

Yes, and they’re delicious! The staff at the Ecolodge kitchen is well-versed in dietary accommodations. Or, if you’re veggie, gluten-intolerant, or on a specific diet regime, we’ll make sure every meal is prepared accordingly and cooked with fresh local produce. Email us your requests when you book your Mai Chau Tours and we will do the rest.

5. Is there Wi-Fi at the Ecolodge?

Wi-Fi is available at Mai Chau Ecolodge? Yes, you may enjoy Wi-Fi, but mostly in houses and public areas like lobbies & restaurants. Remember, the whole purpose behind the Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort experience is to self-disconnect from screens and reconnect with Mother Nature. So, yes, you can check emails or upload a few sunset shots, but we suggest you take a break and bask in the serene cadence of the mountains.

6. Is Mai Chau safe for solo travelers?

Definitely! Mai Chau Tours is the haven of rural Vietnam, featuring delightful locals and a very quiet environment. You’ll feel secure and deeply nourished at the Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort whether you are coming as a solo female traveler, or from a personal journey of soul-searching. Our local guides are attentive, and the resort provides 24/7 support.

Conclusion

Let the peace of the mountains, the embrace of Thai culture, and the memory of eco-luxe work their magic on your escape. A perfect getaway for your adventure, either a quick 1-night escape or a slow 2-night immersion, Mai Chau Tours stay Ecolodge Resort.

Contact Impress Travel now to reserve your journey!

•  Impress Travel – Hanoi Office: 125 Hoang Ngan, 3rd Floor, Trung Hoa, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Hotline: +84 941 796 556
• Email: info@impresstravel.com
• Website: www.impresstravel.com