DAY 2: HANOI – MAI CHAU – WHITE THAI VILLAGE – NIGHT AT MAI CHAU
Mai Chau Valley, Hoa Binh – A Retreat from Hanoi – Home to small stilt houses of the White Thai ethnic group, Mai Chau Valley located in Hoa Binh Province is known for its idyllic beauty and rich cultural identity. Resting within jungled hills not too far from Hanoi capital, Mai Chau offers you a peaceful, relaxed getaway.
Mai Chau is home to the White Thai ethnic group, a group distantly related to those in Laos and China. White Thai people own special cultural customs and unique farming techniques.
06:30 Breakfast at hotel
7:30 – 8:00 : Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter in our comfortable van/bus
11:00 – Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam).
11:30-12:30 : Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau
12:30 : Traditional lunch in our home (vegetarian available)
14:30: Bicycle ride with your tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving
scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.
17:00: Free time for cycling, walking, shopping
19:00 : Enjoy the the dinner preapred by the host.
Optional with extra cost: you will have a chance to Enjoy traditional dishes prepared in the style of the native Thai and watch the Thai’s traditional dance show and drink traditional wine “ruou can”.
Overnight at a home-stay in Mai Chau – End of Day 2: Hanoi Package Tour 7 Days
(hotel can be arranged on request with extra cost)