Tap into the untouched northwest region of Vietnam and discover a world of green valleys and humble hilltribe folk. This is Mai Chau. Also included on your Northwest Vietnamese visit is a homestay in a Tai hilltribe’s traditional stilt housing. A simple and memorable time awaits. So, head out from the bustling capital and into a world untouched by many during their Vietnamese trips.

Mai Chau is about a three and a half hour drive from Hanoi. The trip there is scenic, with great views of the northern fields, trees and hills. If you think what you have seen in the car is eye-popping, wait till you reach Mai Chau. Yep, some of the prettiest greenery you’ve ever seen seems to stretch out endlessly across in all directions. Plus, you’ll be staying with a pretty cool and welcoming Tai hilltribe family who’ll be more than happy to enlighten you about their ancestors and heritage. You’ll also have time to see some of their culture live with a colorful and lively dance and musical performance before capping the evening off with a traditional dinner with your host family.

Wake up to a relaxing Mai Chau morning and bid farewell to your host family and their neighbors. Begin the day with a light trek around the valley. Now this is what we’re talking about! You are actually experiencing the great Northwest Vietnamese outdoors! A light trek through the valley will take you past endless fields and through the shadows of the limestone karts. After lunch, begin the journey back to Hanoi climbing over Mai Chau Valley itself for superb views- have your cameras ready and snap away!

Experiencing hilltribe life and the breathtaking scenery of Mai Chau, this Vietnam package is crafted to show the best of the north’s beauty. Requiring little travel time, it is the perfect escape from Hanoi or extension to a Vietnam tour.

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