Vietnam · Village Tours

Mai Chau 1 Day Tour From Hanoi

1 Day Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to the rural valley of Mai Chau
02 Scenic drive through mountains, fertile valleys and traditional villages
03 Local-style lunch in a Thai traditional stilt house
04 Bicycle ride through peaceful surrounding villages
05 See farmers working in the fields and locals weaving scarves
06 Experience Mai Chau’s traditional stilt-house culture

Escape the city for a full-day journey from Hanoi to Mai Chau, a scenic rural valley in Hoa Binh province known for its peaceful landscapes and traditional Thai stilt houses. Travelling through mountains, fertile valleys and village countryside, you’ll discover a quieter side of northern Vietnam.

After a local-style lunch in a traditional stilt house, continue with a bicycle ride through the surrounding villages. Along the way, see farmers working in the fields, locals weaving scarves, and everyday life unfolding in this charming cultural region before returning to Hanoi in the evening.

Travelling through mountains, fertile valleys and village countryside, you’ll discover a quieter side of northern Vietnam.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Hoa Binh, Mai Châu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mai Châu is a rural district of Hoa Binh province in the northwestern region of Vietnam. The district is located at about 160 km from Ha Noi. The scenery of Mai Chau attracts many tourists. The Mai Chau area is well known for its stilt houses. The type of stilt houses, or pile dwellings, they construct are called Thai stilt houses and are made of bamboo and timber. These houses are elevated 10–12 feet off the ground in order to avoid water damage and shelter animals from the elements.

Itinerary Hanoi - Mai Chau tour for 1 day:

7.30 - 8.00: Our tour guide and driver pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Mai Chau. The road will slowly weave itself through mountains, fertile valleys and traditional villages.

12.00: Arrive Mai Chau, enjoy local style lunch in a Thai traditional stilt house.

13.00: Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.

15.30: Return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel around 19.00.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Roundtrip transportation by air-condition van
Tour guide
Meal in the village
Bicycle
Lunch
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
Others not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
Not stroller accessible
To enjoy most Mai Chau Valley Tour, You should take along with: long sleeve clothes, hat, sun cream, sunglasses, Vietnam dongs.
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
We highly recommend you to take the 2 days trip if you have more time.
Customers are solely responsible for the information they enter when making bookings through our website, travel agents. Please make sure you allow enough time for flight, train, bus, travel…
NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
All passengers should provide to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
Pick up guests from Hotel at Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point at: Hanoi Opera House (#No 1 Trang Tien Str, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi City).