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PT 01: Ethnic Extra, Mai Chau Trek: (6
Days) (4-Day Trek) |
| Duration |
6
days/ 5 nights |
| Route |
Hanoi - Mai chau - hanoi |
This
trip to the north west highland of Mai Chau offers a balance of
cultural and physical activities set amongst some northern Vietnam's
stunning natural landscape. We spend 5 nights in the ethnic hill
tribes minority villages walking a average of 5 hours a day. We
trek for four days through villages in the Mai Chau area and overnight
in White Thai and H'mong villages where we have opportunities
to observe the local lifestyle of these minority people. From
the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nations
capital, Hanoi. Travelers who prefer to get off the beaten track
often prefer Mai Chau to Sapa.
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TripTrip Prices
Include :
- Accommodation
at village
- Logistics for
the treak
- English/French
speaking guide
- Meals as indicated
within the itinerary
- All in country
transport
- Admission fees
and permits
Trip
Prices Do Not Include :
- International Airfares
- Domestic
& International Airport taxes
- Meals
and drinks not mentioned
- Personal
expenses such as Bar, Laundry & Telephone bills
- Admission
fees and permits during free time
- Tips
and gratuities
Day 1 : Hanoi - Mai
Chau - Hang Kia
We depart Hanoi at 0800 heading west towards Hoa Binh province,
two hours away. We will stop here for refreshments. Leaving
Hoa Binh we climb towards the Mai Chau valley, about another
two hours away, stopping on the way to take in the spectacular
scenery. Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the
White Thai village of Sa Linh. From here we will start our
3-hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts for this
evening will be the H'mong minority people. In sampling
these peoples hospitality, we find out a little more of
their lives and cultures with a cultural exchange following
the evening meal. Tonight's accommodation could probably
be a little more rustic than you would be used to. (Lunch
& Dinner included).
Day 2 : Hang Kia -
Van village
This morning we will breakfast with the family, before bidding
farewell to our gracious hosts and setting off on a 7-hour
trek. On the way we will stop for a picnic lunch of sandwiches
and fruit. Around 1600 we arrive at Van Village inhabited
by the White Thai people. Our equally hospitable hosts for
this evening, will treat us to a fine meal, stories of life
in Van village, share their home brewed rice wine with us
and traditionally offer a toast to our good health and happiness.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 3 : Van village
- Xo village
After breakfast we spend the morning strolling around the
surrounding villages and meeting villagers along the way.
After a morning of cultural insights we will return to Van
village for lunch. With lunch finished there will time for
a short siesta or stroll down to the river before embarking
on a 3-hour walk to the village of Xo (pronounced Soh ).
Arriving at our new hosts residence around mid to late afternoon,
there will be a opportunity to freshen up at the communal
well before the sunsets. This evening following dinner,
we will have the opportunity for more cultural interaction,
before retiring for our second night in a stilt house. (Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 4 : Xo village
- Lac village
This morning we breakfast with the family early before bidding
farewell to our new friends, it is a five-hour trek from
Xo to Lac village where we have lunch. We have the afternoon
free to wander around one of the most picturesque Thai villages
in Hoa Binh Province and also maybe wander into Mai Chau
town itself. This evening is spent in Lac village. (Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 5 : Lac village
- Nanh village
From Lac we drive to the Da River, 45 minutes from Mai Chau
town, climb board our boat and cruise the river for about
a hour. We have a 2-hour trek to a Zao village and a picnic
lunch on the way . We have dinner and spend the night at
the village. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 6 : Mai Chau-
Hanoi
We have breakfast at 0730 and leave the village at 0800.
We retrace our steps back to the boat and the bus trip back
to Hanoi. We get back to Hanoi by 1300. (Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner included).
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