Vietnam · Village Tours

Mai Chau Adventure Tour 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Hanoi to the scenic Mai Chau Valley
  • 02 Cycle through peaceful villages with a guide
  • 03 See farmers in the fields and locals weaving scarves
  • 04 Enjoy traditional meals in a local village
  • 05 Experience an outdoor BBQ party and Thai traditional dance
  • 06 Taste traditional “ruou can”
  • 07 Visit Na Meo and Na Mo villages
  • 08 Overnight in a communal stilt house or Valley View Bungalow

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day journey into the peaceful landscapes of Mai Chau Valley, where stilt-house villages, rice fields, and mountain scenery offer a glimpse of rural life in northern Vietnam. This experience combines light adventure with cultural discovery, giving you time to cycle through local villages, observe daily life, and enjoy the valley’s relaxed pace.

Along the way, enjoy traditional meals, an overnight stay in Mai Chau, and an evening of local hospitality with an outdoor BBQ party, Thai traditional dance, and “ruou can”. On the second day, continue exploring nearby villages before returning to Hanoi.

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day journey into the peaceful landscapes of Mai Chau Valley, where stilt-house villages, rice fields, and mountain scenery offer a glimpse of rural life in northern Vietnam.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Mai Châu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ha Noi - Mai Chau Valley (Lunch, Dinner)7.30 - 8.00:Tour pick you up at your hotel, depart for Mai Chau.

Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains that terraced fields are

sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a short break in 30 minutes then continue the trip to Mai Chau valley

12.00: Arrive Mai Chau, have traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available).

14.00 - 16.00: Ride a bicycle with our guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit

surrounding peaceful villages.

16:30 - 18:00: Free time for walking, shopping,...

18.00: Enjoy the outdoor BBQ party and watch the Thai’s traditional dance and drink the traditional wine “ruou can”.

Overnight at the communal stilt house or Valley View Bungalow.

2
Day 02

Mai Chau Valley - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)Get up early to enjoy a view and have breakfast.

8.00: To visit Na Meo and Na Mo villages, typical traditional Vietnamese village, to learn about their culture and

custom.

12.00: Come back mountain village for have lunch and check out.

13.00 - 15.00: Free time for shopping and relaxing.

15.00 - 15.30: Getting on the car, returning to Hanoi.

18.30 - 19.00: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quater. Drop you off at your hotel. End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned above is not included in the price
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • All other services which are not mentioned above
  • Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks, tips for guide, travel insurance …etc

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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