Cycling, trekking and a night in a Thai stilt house
Slow down in Mai Chau Valley: cycle between rice fields and Thai villages, spend the night in a stilt-house homestay with a traditional dinner, then trek to the remote villages of Na Meo, Na Mo and Xam Pa.
Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. If the street cannot be reached because of traffic, we will meet you at a convenient nearby point.
Drive west along winding mountain roads, through the countryside of the Muong and Thai people, where villages sit between valleys and limestone hills.
Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass (weather permitting) for a panoramic view over Mai Chau Valley, and browse the small roadside market selling Muong produce.
Lunch in Mai Chau (vegetarian options available).
Cycle with your guide past rice fields and peaceful Thai villages, watching farmers at work and local women weaving scarves and brocade.
Free time to cycle, walk or shop for handicrafts.
Dinner of traditional Thai dishes. Groups of more than 5 can enjoy a Thai dance show and taste "ruou can", rice wine drunk through bamboo straws. Overnight at a stilt-house homestay.
Breakfast at the homestay.
With a local Thai guide, cycle 2 km then trek to the remote villages of Na Meo, Na Mo and Xam Pa, with rice terraces and a closer look at local life and customs.
Back to the homestay to check out, then lunch.
Free time to relax or shop.
Drive back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi and drop-off at your hotel.