General
Mai Chau is a holiday destination near Hanoi that many people fall in love with a peaceful natural landscape 135 km far from Hanoi. Join with us, you will not only discover the beauty of the majestic mountains of North Vietnam, but also enjoy the special flavors of the North West mountains and forests. It is very interesting to exchange arts and culture with ethnic minorities will all make you have one of the most memorable journey of his life when participating in Mai Chau Valley in Asia.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau, Cycling (L,D)
07:45 Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter in our comfortable van
10:00 Short break
11:30 Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau
12:15 Traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available)
13:00 Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.
15:00 Free time for bicycling, walking, shopping
18:00 Free at leisure before having set menu dinner with host
19:30 Watch Thai traditional dance in the stilt house Enjoy Traditional alcohol (ruou can) with the community.
Overnight in Ban Van village or Ban Van Mai Chau valley.
Day 2: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B,L)
07:30 – 08:00 Wake-up and eat breakfast
08:30 – 11:30 Hike to 1000 Step Cave and local market
12:15 – 15:00 Lunch and free time to relax before getting on the van to Hanoi
18:30 -19:00 Drop you off at your hotel
SPECIAL NOTES:
* Surcharge for Language Speaking Guide US$15/day
**Above rates are not applied during peak season from 20 Dec 2018/19 to 31 Dec 2018/19
Peak season surcharge and compulsory dinner advised at booking stage
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Accommodation in a twin or double room with daily breakfast, meals as specified in the itinerary, Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers, Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers, Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival as complementary (for foreigners who need visa), Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary, Mineral water is available as complementary
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: International & Domestic flight tickets, Meals if not specified in the itinerary, Gratuities for guides and drivers, Visa stamping fee at the airport, Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance), Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary
TOUR POLICY & NOTES :
- Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is free of charge.
- Child below 12 yrs old sharing same room with 1 ADL is charged for 90%.
- Child above 2 years old to 12 yrs old with a own bed is charged for 70%.
- Tipping for guide and driver (suggestion):
- Group from 2 – 4 pax: USD 5/ pax/ day
- Group from 5 – 9 pax: USD 4/ pax/ day
- Group from 10 – 15 pax: USD 3/ pax/ day
- Group above 15 pax: USD 2/ pax/ day
