The Best Mai Chau Tour for First-Time Travelers

How to Get to the Mai Chau Vietnam Tour

Shuttle Bus – Comfort and Affordability

Shuttle buses are a great option for those who want to strike a balance between comfort and budget. Leaving from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, these buses are air-conditioned and come with an English-speaking driver.

• Departure Times: Multiple daily departures from 6:30 am.
• Pick-Up: Hanoi Opera House or your hotel (in the Old Quarter, agreed in advance).
• Duration: Around 3.5 to 4 hours.
• Cost: About $11.43 a person.

Private Car – Flexibility and Personalized Service

Traveling by private car will provide the most flexibility and comfort, giving you the freedom to customize your trip and take in scenic stops like the stunning Thung Khe Pass.

• Vehicle Options and Prices:
  • Sedan (4 passengers): Around 1,900,000 VND (about $81.80).
  • SUV (7 seats): Around 2,100,000 VND (~$90.50).
  • Minivan (for 16 passengers): Around 3,000,000 VND (about $129.30).
• Duration: About 3.5 to 4 hours, not including stops.
• Pick-Up: Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi, then drive out of the city to the countryside.

Motorbike – For the Adventurous Spirit

Motorbiking is great for adventure seekers, experience a more authentic side of Vietnam as you fly down the country’s roads on two wheels.

• Rental Prices:
  • Semi-automatic scooters: Starting at $10/day.
  • 125cc touring motorcycles: Starting at $15/day.
  • 125- 250cc dirt bikes: $25-$35 per day.
• Time: About 4-5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
• Route: On Highway 6.Impossible not to admire the countryside.

Day Tour to Mai Chau 

07:00 AM: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel. Here are our road trip promises.  You will enjoy our pick-up service, then we will drive to Ninh Binh within 2 hours. You would be looked after with our highly experienced car & driver and tour guide.

09:30 AM: Take a drive through the mountains, enjoying the thick forests before stopping at Thung Khe Pass for views of the mountains. Here, it’s the ideal spot for a picture with the misty valley below.

10:30 AM: Reach Lac Village, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh, the cultural centre of the Mai Chau Vietnam Tour. Here you will be welcomed and greeted with a smile by the very friendly local people of Thai race.

11:00 AM: Cycle through the rice fields and villages with a local guide, visiting Ban Lac and Pom Coong Villages and stretching our legs in the serene village. Breathe the clean mountain air as you cycle through the tranquil countryside.

12:00 PM: Have lunch at a stilt house local restaurant, enjoy authentic Thai cuisine and freshly prepared dishes.

01:00 PM: Visit traditional craft workshops and experience the colorful culture of locals. Here you can learn how to weave colorful fabric and shop for unusual souvenirs.

02:00 PM: Keep going on visiting Pom Coong village, where you can see the typical stilt houses, vegetable gardens, learn how to cook, exchange culture with locals, and share their customs and stories.

03:30 PM: Farewell to the peaceful land of Mai Chau, then return to Hanoi.

06:30 PM:  Arrive at Hanoi and bring with you lots of impressions from your Day Tour to Mai Chau.

Mai Chau Tour 2 Days 1 Night 

Day 1: Departure from Hanoi – Discovering Mai Chau’s Beauty

07:00 AM: Get picked up by our air-conditioned shuttle bus and depart for Thung Khe Pass between hills in Yen Vien, Festive Hotel. Chill as we explore the beautiful countryside of North Vietnam.

09:30 AM: Take photos of the misty valleys and giant limestone mountains at Thung Khe Pass – White Stone Pass.

11:00 AM: Go to Lac Village, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh, the center of the tour of Mai Chau, Vietnam. Here, you will be greeted by friendly people of the Thai ethnic group, whose culture and way of life will fascinate you, Thai traditional wooden stilt houses, Thai culture and costume with hand-woven products made by women, and traditional marriage customs.

12:00 PM: Visit the local stilt house near Mae Rim for a delicious traditional Thai lunch featuring home-cooked dishes made from fresh, local ingredients.

01:30 PM: Take a guided walk around Lac Village and Pom Coong Village, where you will:

• Discover the daily life of the Thai ethnic people.
• Wander around the meadows, green with rice in the summer, yellowish brown in the autumn.
• Find local handicrafts and see the weavers  weaving beautiful clothes.

03:30 PM: Cycle through the villages, breathe in the fresh air of the mountains, and get mesmerized by the beautiful scenery.

06:00 PM: Enjoy a heavy dinner with classic Thai food, with grilled beef and sticky rice, complemented with exotic local herbs.

07:30 PM: Jump into a lively culture show as the local Thai do traditional music and dance performances. You can join the fun dancing sound the fire in the night that should be one of the most exciting part in the Mai Chau Vietnam Tour.

09:30 PM: Have some rest and enjoy the night atmosphere in the stilt house in Mai Chau.

Day 2: Scenic Exploration – Hang Chieu or Thac Go Lao

07:00 AM: Wake up to the cool mountain air, a light breakfast.

08:00 AM: In the morning, you have choices:

• Option 1: Hang Chieu (Afternoon Cave): Climbing up 1,200 steps, you will arrive at an inside cave filled with twinkling stalactites and overlooking the valley below.
• Option 2: Thac Go Lao Waterfall: A cool, refreshing nature getaway with sparkling waters falling on wild rocks (For those who truly love nature)!

10:30 AM: Visit back in Lac Village and you will have the last walk around the village to buy souvenirs and take the last pictures before saying goodbye to the friendly locals.

12:00 PM: Farewell lunch at local restaurant, last taste of real Thai food.

01:00 PM: Return to the comfortable ride and head back to Hanoi.

04:30 PM: Hanoi arrival and the end of your extraordinary Mai Chau Tour 2 Days 1 Night.

Mai Chau Tour 3 Days 2 Nights 

Day 1: Discover the Heart of Mai Chau – Cultural Immersion Begins

07:00 AM: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi with a comfortable AC vehicle at the meeting point. Relax and enjoy the beautiful sights as you travel through the countryside of northern Vietnam.

09:30 AM: Rest at Thung Khe Pass (White Stone Pass) for taking photos of misty mountains and exercising with the breath of the mountain.

11:00 AM: You coming to Lac village, Mai Chau Home stay, Mai Chau Hoa Binh, that is the hub of the Mai Chau trip Vietnamese where the White Thai ethnic minority.

12:00 PM: Relish a tasty traditional lunch in a comfortable raised bamboo house, sampling organically grown Thai cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

01:30 PM: Visit Lac Village and Pon Coong Village – where you:

• Uncover the picturesque stilt houses and mingle with the amicable locals.
• Cycle through verdant fields, with such sights as rice paddies and bamboo groves.
• Go on your own to local craft stores and learn how to weave traditionally.

03:30 PM: Back to your stilt house for your  leisure or for discovering the surrounding area.

06:00 PM: Dine in with an amazing traditional dinner of Thai treats.

07:30 PM: Enjoy a rich cultural exchange where you will:

• See and participate in traditional dance performances.
• Listen to folk music on instruments made from bamboo.
• Joining a dance around the bonfire of friendship and happiness.

09:30 PM: Return to your stilt house for a relaxing night in the stillness of Mai Chau.

Day 2: Cloud-Hunting and Kayaking Adventure

07:00 AM: Begin the day!

08:00 AM: Start an exciting day by discovering Hang Kia – Pa Co, the place known for hunting clouds:

• Rise to the clouded valley, where mist whirls and spins round green hills.
• Take amazing pictures and breathe in the refreshingly cool mountain air.

11:00 AM: Optional: Kayaking on Hoa Binh Lake.

• Paddle through clear and beautiful water amidst splendid mountainous views.
• Great for those who love nature and adventure.

01:00 PM: Come back to Lac Village and have lunch with some delicious and unique local food.

03:00 PM: Free time to either explore the village or cycle around the fields.

06:00 PM: Another typical dinner, chilled out after that.

Day 3: Scenic Exploration and Farewell to Mai Chau

07:00 AM: Wake up to the quiet natural sound and take a light breakfast.

08:00 AM: Visit Chieu Cave (Hang Chieu) – Hidden charm of Mai Chau, Vietnam Tour:

• Climb 1,200 stone steps to the cave.
• Take in the beautiful stalactites and breathtaking views over the valley.

10:30 AM: Return to Lac Village for one last wander.

11:30 AM: Sample local souvenirs and handwoven textiles from the Thai ethnic group.

12:00 PM: Commit a farewell lunch to memory as you savor your final taste of Thai.

01:00 PM: Get in the car and then start returning to Hanoi.

04:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, end of your memorable Mai Chau tour 3 days 2 nights.

How to Book Your Perfect Mai Chau Vietnam Tour

Your Mai Chau Vietnam Tour is booked and is worry-free! For a smooth and memorable trip, it is essential to work with a professional tour operator. We recommend very much is Impress Travel, is reputable travel company with superior Mai Chau Packages: the popular ones are the Day Tour to Mai Chau, the Mai Chau Tour 2 Days 1 Night, or the Mai Chau Tour 3 Days 2 Nights. Regardless of whether you want a personal tour or a group trip, our competent team will deliver an excellent tour with a friendly car and tour guide, a comfortable vehicle, and well-planned itineraries.

Ready to book your adventure? Contact Impress Travel today:

• Address: 125 Hoang Ngan, 3rd Floor, Trung Hoa, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Phone: (+84) 912 379 189
• Email: info@impresstravel.com

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Essential Travel Tips for Your Perfect Mai Chau Vietnam Tour

Pack Smart – Be Ready for Every Adventure!

• If you will join Day Tour to Mai Chau, you should bring casual but warm clothes, and footwear for walking. For warm days, lightweight, breathable fabrics are optimal, and on cooler evenings, a light jacket is a must.
• If you have signed up for Mai Chau Tour 2 Days 1 Night or Mai Chau 3 Days 2 Nights don’t forget to pack your warm clothes, in the night and early mornings steps in the mountain are cold. Temperatures can dip, and you’re going to want to stay cozy.
  

Cash is King – Be Prepared for Local Shopping

• Despite the beautiful, picturesque villages of Mai Chau, including Lac Village, Mai Chau Hoa Binh, featuring numerous local items, many of these quaint stores and markets only accept cash.
• Carry cash (Vietnamese Dong – VND) to purchase handwoven fabric, souvenirs, or eat some tasty local snacks, all prepared by the Thai people.

Respect Local Customs – Embrace the Culture of the Thai People

• People of the Thai ethnic minority in Mai Chau are welcoming and have a rich culture. Show your respect by:
  • Conservative attire is required when in villages or participating in a cultural dance performance.
  • Taking off shoes before entering the stilts houses.
  • Request permission before photographing locals, in particular during traditional activities.

Conclusion

Prepare for an extraordinary experience with our Mai Chau Vietnam Tour, so that you can explore beautiful valleys, colorful culture, and stunning landscapes! No matter your preference in terms of a Day Tour to Mai Chau or a Mai Chau Tour 2 Days 1 Night, or a Mai Chau 3 Days 2 Nights, you are likely to get the best out of this little-known paradise. Don’t wait, choose the best Mai Chau Tours for yourself and hit the road!