2 Days
Up to 3 days
15 people
English
This 2-day, 1-night packaged tour is designed for adventurers who crave authenticity—offering a perfect blend of cycling through rice paddies, moderate trekking to remote villages, and sleeping in a traditional wooden bungalow.
From the moment you cross the mountain pass and look down into the patchwork valley of yellow rice terraces and stilt houses, you’ll feel the “cleaner atmosphere” of the Northwest. You won’t just be a spectator; you’ll join the locals for an evening of traditional Thai dance, sip authentic “Ruou Can” (rice wine), and feast on bamboo-cooked rice and BBQ. This is your chance to step into a world where life moves at the pace of the harvest.
Authentic Bungalow Stay: Spend the night in a traditional “house on stilts”—a handmade wooden bungalow that offers a peaceful, rustic, and culturally immersive sleeping experience.
Village Cycling Tour: Pedal through a “matrix” of emerald rice fields and quiet lanes, visiting local artisans who weave vibrant scarves and textiles by hand.
Moderate Highland Trekking: Explore the hidden corners of Lac, Poong Coong, and Na Nung villages on a guided trek to observe the daily routines of the Thai, Dao, and H’Mong people.
Traditional BBQ & Cultural Show: Indulge in an outdoor BBQ party followed by a Thai ethnic dance performance, a centuries-old tradition that brings the community together.
Scenic Mountain Passes: Experience the thrill of driving through the North’s rocky mountain chains, with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the entire valley.
Local Culinary Secrets: Taste the unique flavors of the highlands, including Com Lam (bamboo-tube rice), local mountain pork, and traditional fermented rice wine.
7.30 – 8.30: Guide and Minibus will come and pick you and your family at your hotel in Hanoi, relax on our air-conditioning minivan to driving straight to Mai Chau Valley where you can see the yellow terraces fields, rocky mountain chains along the path.
10:30: have some drinks at Midway shop and it’s time to take a rest before driving cross the short pass
12.00: Arrive Mai Chau, lunch is ready and served at local restaurant, Vegetarian should be noted and required at your voucher
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 or dinner at restaurant, and watch the Thai’s traditional dance performance and drink the traditional Rice- fermented -wine “ruou can”.
Overnight at bungalow which some people call ” house on stilt ” wooden handmade -house.
Day 2: Mai Chau Valley – Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Get up early to enjoy a view and have breakfast.
8.00: Today we are ready for moderated trekking in to some of Ethnic people villages such as Lac, Poong Cong, Na Nung…villages and understand more about how the local lives carry out daily.
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 Quarter. Drop you off at your hotel. End of tour.
While Sapa is famous, it can be crowded. Mai Chau offers a more intimate, peaceful, and authentic alternative for those who want to see the real Northern Vietnam. Our tour is fully “packaged,” meaning we handle the logistics, the bikes, the gear, and the guides, leaving you free to focus on the culture and the views. It is the most affordable way to experience a high-altitude adventure with VIP-style service.
The valley is golden and the villagers are ready to welcome you! Don’t miss this chance to sleep under the stars in a traditional stilt house. Book your Mai Chau 2-Day Adventure today and find your mountain flow!