Mai Châu is a rural district of Hoa Binh province in the northwestern region of Vietnam. The district is located at about 160 km from Ha Noi. The scenery of Mai Chau attracts many tourists. The Mai Chau area is well known for its stilt houses. The type of stilt houses, or pile dwellings, they construct are called Thai stilt houses and are made of bamboo and timber. These houses are elevated 10–12 feet off the ground in order to avoid water damage and shelter animals from the elements.
Mai Chau Day Tour
HIGHLIGHTS:
ITINERARY:
07:30: Our tour guide and driver pick you up from your hotel to departs for Mai Chau Town. Today we are traveling by car/mini van to the lush valley, rich with rice fields and ancient tea plantations. Stop to take scenic photos before you arrive at Mai Chau at about 11:00.
Admire the stunning backdrop of green limestone mountains, rice paddies, and fruit orchards. In the summer, each orchard is a different color as the fruits begin to ripen.
After lunch in a local guide will take you on the bicycle ride and see farmers working in the fields, and locals weaving scarves. Visit peaceful villages of traditional stilt houses dotted between modern homes.
Explore the daily life of the minority people, and learn more about their ancient traditions and customs. Look out for bright green parrots in the dense forest before returning to Hanoi, driving along one of Vietnam’s most scenic routes.
19:00: We get back to Hanoi, our tour guide and driver drop you off at your hotel, and end of Hanoi Full Day Trip to Mai Chau.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Tour Inclusions: Round-trip private transfers from Hanoi, Local lunch, Bike rental, English speaking guide, Entrance fees.
Tour Exclusions: Breakfast and dinner, Drinks on tour, Tips/Gratuities for tour guide & driver, Anythings not mentioned.

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