Description:

MAI CHAU EASY TREK

Highlights

• Awesome scenery
• Homestays in villages of ethnic minorities
• Beautiful trails
• Un-touched areas
• Remote villages in region of Mai Chau.

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Xo Village (L, D) ~ 160km ~ 4hrs

Leaving Hanoi for Mai Chau around 08:30. After beautiful bus ride we reach Pom Coong, a village of the Thai ethnic minority in Mai Chau valley. Lunch in Pom Coong Village. In the afternoon we take light walk on village road to Xo, a village of the Thai ethnic minority. Dinner and overnight in a local house.
Notes: Trekking: 14 km – Easy grade

Day 2: Xo Village – Buoc Village – Van Village (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the home stay we say goodbye to the host and walk to Buoc Village. On the way we would see villagers working on rice paddies and children going to school. Lunch on the way. In the afternoon, we will reach the beautiful village of Van. We will spend the second night with a local family.
Notes: Trekking 18 km – Moderate grade

Day 3: Van Village – Buoc Village – Van Mai Village – Hanoi (B, L)

After breakfast at the home stay, we walk on village roads which run between mountains and rice paddies. We reach our lunch stop, Van Mai Village, around 11:30am. Lunch in a local house before taking a bus ride back to Hanoi. We would arrive in Hanoi around 5.30pm. Trip completes in Hanoi.

Notes: Trekking 14 km – Easy grade

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Type of tour	Private
Departure	Everyday
Notes	This itinerary may alter due to local conditions, the strength of the group and other unexpected circumstances. We will do our very best to adhere to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that might occur. In all such circumstances, your biking or trekking guide will have the final say. Validity until 30/09/2010.
Inclusion	Transportation (car or mini van ), Entrance fee, English Speaking guide, Meals (local cook), Homestay permission, First Aid Kit, Mineral water & snack, Ciao Travel Charity Fund.
Exclusion	Beverage, Personal Expense, Insurance, Tips.
Packing lists	Original passport, Sun-glasses, Sun-cream, Comfortable footwear for trekking, Insect repellent.