Mai Chau Discovery

Mai Chau is  135 km Southwest of Hanoi and is home to different ethnic minority groups such as the White Thai, H'mong, Zao, Muong, Tay, Hoa and Viet.

The Mai Chau hill tribes are warm and welcoming, and famous for their handicrafts - in particular for their skills in embroidering clothes.

Mai Chau offers superb views of the valley which is surrounded by lush greenery and stilt houses inhabited mainly by White Thai.

This overnight trip reveals the culture and traditions of the minority tribes as well as the stunning scenery of this corner of Vietnam.

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau

You will be collected from your hotel for the drive to Mai Chau with visits to minority villages en-route.

Hoa Binh and Mai Chau provinces are the beginning of the Northwest highlands, home to many different ethnic minorities.

The first stop is the Muong Museum (Village) of Giang Mo in Hoa Binh. This small village of traditional stilt houses is nestled amongst rice paddies, set against a backdrop of picturesque hills.

Continue into Mai Chau province passing scenic rice paddies to Lac Village, inhabited mainly by White Thai minority people.

Enjoy some sightseeing in Mai Chau (including Buoc, Lac & Pomcoong).

Drive a further 25km to visit Buoc village, one of the most beautiful white Thai ethnic villages in the region.

The village maintains the traditional way of life of the ethnic White Thai.

Mai Chau Ecolodge

Mai Chau Ecolodge is located right at the heart of the Mai Chau Valley within walking distance to Lac and Pom Coong villages.

Sitting atop a private hill in Na Phon village, Mai Chau Ecolodge is secluded, set amongst a stunning backdrop of lush rice paddies and emerald mountains.

Taking inspiration from the surrounding nature, the lodge was designed as an oasis of charm and serenity and was built entirely from natural materials, with thatched roofs, bamboo interiors, wooden furniture and outdoor jungle showers.

Each bungalow was designed to embody the local stilt-house style and traditional Thai ethnic culture.

Is this a Private Tour or a Group Tour?

All of our tours are private tailor made itineraries, customised for you - we can amend things to entirely suit you.

You will have your own private car, driver and guide on excursions.

What are the departure dates?

Let us know your preferred dates of travel and we will find the best and most suitable flights to fit your itinerary.

As this is a private tour, there are no set departure dates.

Which Airlines do you use?

We work with all the major airlines flying to this part of the world.

Typically for Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific would be airlines we most often use.

However, just let us know your preferred airline if you have one. We can organise flights from any regional destination in the UK.

Vietnam Airlines fly directly to both Hanoi and Saigon from the UK.

Which Hotels do you use?

We're careful with our choice of hotels, but we're guided by our customers also. If you have some preferred hotels, just let us know.

We specialise in boutique hotels and so we will often suggest some of our favourite smaller hotels where we think these will be suitable.

We keep on top of hotel developments in Indochina from our office in Vietnam and regularly inspect the hotels we use.