Top Things to do in Mai Chau
Things to do in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province: The Best Multi-day Tours
Sixty kilometers from Hanoi, home to Pu Luong Natural Reserve, perfect for mountain hikes and views of beautiful rice paddies. Overnight visitors stay in eco-friendly stilt houses, in a region that is home to mostly ethnic Thai.
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1. Private 3-Day Trekking Tour: Pu Luong Nature Reserve Including Homestay from Hanoi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This 3-day, privately guided trek through the picturesque regions of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve offers a great combination of northern Vietnam’s landscapes and traditional cultures. Enjoy the surrounding beauty of terraced rice fields and the biodiversity of limestone mountain forests on this unforgettable eco-adventure, led by an experienced guide. Visit local villages and stay for two nights in traditional stilt homes as you immerse yourself in a cross-cultural experience with the Thai people, the area’s ethnic minorities. Round-trip transport by private vehicle is included from Hanoi.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Private transfer, English guide, and other services mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions: Drink (soft, beers & wine) and tips for driver and guide
Reviewed By Mark S
Everything about this cruise was fine except that we never got to or even close to Bai Tu Long Bay. Early the 2nd day, still in Ha Long Bay (I was tracking this on Google Maps), the propeller apparently fell off our boat and we spent most of the day anchored, awaiting repair. The scheduled activities--kayaking, beach time, beach BBQ, etc., --continued unabated, and repairs were effected on the night of the second day. The third day's activities continued as scheduled, all in Ha Long Bay, nothing ever in Bai Tu Long Bay. Few apologies were offered, and, given the worsening economic situation in Vietnam, we did not complain. The sales pitch was all about Bai Tu Long, how uncrowded it is, etc., but we never saw it.
2. Three days motorbiking tour Pu Luong
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A short motorbike tour is perfect for you who do not have much time to explore all of North Vietnam or your budget is limited. The journey will take you to peaceful places Mai Chau of the White Thai, Pu Luong nature reserve of the Black Thai. Overnight in homestay – type of stay with the family of local people in their village, will give you the value of human culture of each region of Vietnam. You will drive motorbikes directly through the beautiful roads with mountain slopes, high passes, through the village in order to get closed to the people and different customs.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, xr 150cc motorcycle, gasoline, tickets, riding gears, rain coat, map.
Exclusions: Personal essence, insurance, visa, drinks, tips, broken bike's parts, rescue.
Reviewed By DamianBilman
We arranged a 9 days tour for the four of us with Motorcyclist Tours to see the North East Ha Giang, Ban Gioc waterfalls and then Ha Long Bay. Our guide was extremely friendly and accommodating. Note that even though it says the trip is to the North East to see the waterfalls, it includes a lot more. We rode through the villages on a Enduro, interacted with some of the locals, drank sugar cane juice, seen how rice was processed, watched a lady make rice noodles and then sampled her noodle dish. We rode our enduro from small village to the next small village, to the next – so lovely to see the culture and beautiful countryside which you cannot appreciate unless you venture outside of Cao Bang. We also went to an off the beat track to view grotto which was beautiful. At the end of the trip we drove to Ha Long Bay, spent 3 days 2 nights on a luxury cruise. Really enjoy kayaking, swimming biking and hiking in Cat Ba island. After that, we drove back Hanoi to visit the southern on ourselves. We would highly recommend this route and this company. Thanks MOTORCYCLIST-TOUR.COM
3. 14 days Vietnam bicycling tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Cycling is a great way to experience Vietnam. First and foremost because the travel pace adapts to one's own desire and likewise, the experiences seem stronger from the saddle on a 2-wheeler than the passenger seat in a car. On this 16-day tour, we have put together a varied program that combines the major sights with local attractions and rural surroundings. You will thus get spicy sightseeing of Vietnam's recent history of cycling in the cities, and you will become part of the street crowd on your cycling journey around the planned attractions.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Restroom on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By 125heidij
An amazing adventure and experience. Enjoyed every moment and everyone was so friendly and helpful. I will definitely be booking this trip again in the future. Would recommend this trip if you are looking for a truly mindful experience.
4. Mai Chau-Pu Luong 1/2/3 days tour - A nice valley mixes with a nature reserve
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 27 reviews
Undiscovered Adventure specially operates ecology "OFF THE BEATEN TRACK" Mai Chau and Pu Luong tours in Vietnam with small group tour. Our goals are green nature, support locals and bring beautiful scenery for tourists.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
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Reviewed By hussam_w11
It was a really good walking food tour. I enjoyed eating the traditional Hanoi food alongside the city at night. It felt like a surreal experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Hanoi and the nightlife.
5. 2-day Mai Chau Valley from Hanoi
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
This amazing 2-day tour discovering Mai Chau Valley-home of Vietnam's indigenous ethnic minority groups gives you a great opportunity to admire the only-can-see-in-Vietnam’s landscape - the picturesque terraced rice paddies, as well as discover other Vietnam’s beauty hidden in small villages, ethnic minority group’s daily life. Joining in this tour, you will also have chance to take part in local activities, enjoy their tradition meal to discover other Vietnam’s hidden beauty through these small villages and their daily life.
Inclusions: Transfer as per program (pick-up and drop off at your hotel), Accommodation in homestay., English speaking guide, Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner), Complementary mineral water.
Exclusions: Beverage, Personal expenses,, Gratuities., Other not mentioned above.
Reviewed By ya_van_can
This activity offers a nice comfy excursion out of the busy city of Dalat to the countryside. The coffee shop which is part of this tour is quite nice to sit and drink a cup of coffee as it has some nice exposed view of the coffee farm. The falls are very nice. There are some walks down and up the elephant falls but it is worth it as you can get quite close to the waterfall and behind, underneath the fall! I also have to recommend it for the super nice guide, Tin Tin, humorous and knowledgable. I recommend it!
6. 3-Day Mai Chau Fishing and Farming Life Tour
Enjoy a specially designed tour for people interested in home/farm stays with a particular focus on traditional farming and fishing life of the ‘White Thai’ ethnic families of the region.
Inclusions: Round-trip transportation, Bicycle and raft on the stream, English-speaking tour guide, Plenty of photo opportunities, Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner), Home-stay, Traditional dance with wine on second night
Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks, Personal purchases
Reviewed By ya_van_can
This activity offers a nice comfy excursion out of the busy city of Dalat to the countryside. The coffee shop which is part of this tour is quite nice to sit and drink a cup of coffee as it has some nice exposed view of the coffee farm. The falls are very nice. There are some walks down and up the elephant falls but it is worth it as you can get quite close to the waterfall and behind, underneath the fall! I also have to recommend it for the super nice guide, Tin Tin, humorous and knowledgable. I recommend it!
7. 3Days Ninh Binh Tam Coc – MaiChau – Kayaking on Hoa Binh Lake
Tours take you to the picturesque destinations and uncovered Vietnam fascinating culture. Stay at Maichau Hideaway resort – an international standard lake resort • Picking up at your hotel in Hanoi • 2 nights accommodation twin share at Maichau Hideaway Lake Resort • Visit Tam Coc ( Halong bay in Land ) • Dinh & Le King temple in Ninh Binh • Discover the Maichau valley, the north west of Hanoi • Biking and trekking on bamboo forest • Kayaking & Boat trip on Hoa Binh lake • Entrance and Sightseeing fees • Full board: 3 lunches, 2 dinner, 2 breakfasts ( Vegetarian is available ) • Full Transportation Hanoi - NinhBinh - Maichau – Hanoi pick up from your hotel
Inclusions: 2 nights twin share overnight accommodation at Maichau Hideaway., Full board: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts ( Vegetarian is available, All activities are mentioned in specific itineraries, Round-trip shared transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Full Transportation Hanoi - NinhBinh - Maichau – Hanoi pick up from your hotel, Kayaking & Boat trip on Da river or Hoa Binh lake, Local english speaking guide, Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Single supplement, Drinks, tips and other personal expenses, Travel insurance
Reviewed By 358giangn
I just had a Tet holiday with my family at Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort. It’s a beautiful place with an infinity pool and bungalow rooms. The breakfast was delicious with many dishes both European and Asian. You can experience Hoa Binh lake right at resort by boat, kayak or bamboo rafting. The atmosphere here is very cool, quiet, really suitable for a family vacation.
8. Mai Chau - Pu Luong 2 days group tour
Mai Chau Pu Luong 2 days 1 night tour departing from Hanoi is a great ideal package for the travelers who love to be off the beaten path and discover new culture of the destination.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Air -condition van/bus, English speaking tour guide, Accommodation in Mai Chau, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Other drinks and foods, Tips and personal expenses
Reviewed By AmyHobart_12
My friend and I booked a tour to Sapa a couple of months in advance. They failed to tell us and cancelled our booking at the last minute despite our hotel ringing to confirm the details. Very disappointing and poor communication.
9. Mai Chau- Pu Luong 2D1N
Unique group tour to reach the hidden Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The best opportunity to discover a beautiful and natural area. There is no better way to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and meet the local people than hiking in the Reserve. You will be impressed by the scenery. The mountains, the rice field terraces and the valley make this place so special. Recently, Pu Luong becomes a great destination for a few day trips from Hanoi. Trekking in the forest and a long rice paddy fields, cycling through the reserve and visit many beautiful small villages are among the activities travelers like. Pu Luong is among a few "off the beaten path" places near Hanoi that receives recommendations from explorers.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Drinks, Personal Expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By andywS8882BL
This tour package hits on three of the main destinations around Hanoi while making Hanoi home base. The only activity in Hanoi was the water puppet show. To be clear this is not one cohesive tour but four separate tours/activities packaged together so there will be some down time between tours which is nice to unwind and explore Hanoi on your own or book a separate walking tour, cooking class or anything else you want to do in Hanoi. The package provided everything from my transport to and from the airport and various activities as well as all of the lodgings. The staff at The Church Travels were very accommodating, responsive and had a lot of good recommendations. Now on to the tours themselves. It goes without saying that Halong Bay has one of the most beautiful sceneries out there, even on my first day when there was overcast. The bedroom on the boat was clean and had all of the amenities needed for an overnight stay and the meals were nicely prepared. I was very satisfied. Although some of the stops in the bay were jam packed with other tourist groups, it did not spoil the views once we made it. Trekking and the homestay in Sapa was definitely the highlight of this package for me. What a unique and wonderful experience to trek through the mountains and end up at our host's home. I was very fortunate to be part of a good group of fellow trekkers as well as having an awesome host, Mama Chao and her family. Her home cooked meals were made of dishes mostly grown on here land! Though simple, her home had all the amenities for comfort like a shower, western toilets and even wifi! Since Halong Bay and Sapa were my main objectives for this tour, I really didn't do any research or have any expectations for Ninh Binh and treated it as a bonus but it turned out to be very educational and interesting with views and destinations I won't forget. The row boat ride through the mountains and rice fields of Tam Coc and the views a top of Dragon Mountain were spectacular!
10. Mai Chau 2days 1night Adventure tour
Isolated Mai Chau and the nearby villages are in a valley around 139km from Hanoi and only 150 metres above sea level. Nestled between two towering cliffs and surrounded by emerald green paddies, it is an enchanting sight as you approach down the windy cliff side road and the villages and surrounding countryside present an idyllic rural scene that could easily charm you into staying longer than intended. The majestic nature, peaceful landscapes and enthusiasm of the Thai locals will definitely leave unforgettable impressions in tourists' mind.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Round trip transfer by A/C van, English speaking tour guide, Meals in the village, Entrance fees, Bicycle and trekking, Accommodation homestay
Exclusions: Beverages, Tips, Personal expenses, All other services not clearly mentioned above, ect.
Reviewed By mkristinel2017
I highly recommend taking this cruise on Bai Tu Long Bay, which is just as beautiful as Halong Bay but much more exclusive with not as much tourist traffic and the water is cleaner. We enjoyed the spectacular view, high-end accommodations, amazing food and excellent service. The cruise included a beach dinner on one of the Karsts that had a path which wound up to the top with spectacular views - magical. We also did some kayaking and reading on the deck. I do recommend two nights because you truly have time to relax and enjoy the bay. It was the perfect way to end our Cambodia/Vietnam trip.
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