Distance by transfer: Approx. 180 km |
Depart from Hanoi in the morning and journey through the scenic mountain roads of Hoa Binh Province to reach Hang Kia, a peaceful H’Mong village located at an altitude of over 1,000 meters above sea level. Surrounded by misty valleys and limestone mountains, Hang Kia offers a glimpse into a slower and more traditional way of life.
Enjoy a local lunch upon arrival before taking a leisurely afternoon walk through the village. Meet H’Mong families and discover their unique cultural heritage. Visit a traditional house where local artisans demonstrate the ancient techniques of hemp and brocade weaving, from preparing natural fibers to creating colorful handmade textiles.
Continue to learn about the fascinating beeswax batik technique, a centuries-old art in which hot beeswax is carefully painted onto fabric before natural dyeing, creating the beautiful symbolic patterns found on traditional H’Mong clothing.
As the sun sets over the mountains, return to the homestay to enjoy a home-cooked dinner featuring local specialties. Spend the night in a traditional H’Mong-style homestay and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the highlands.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A Mua Homestay, Hang Kia
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4-Days Mai Chau Trekking Tour
Discover nature and culture of Mai Chau
Experience designed for modern travelers
Discover the authentic beauty of northern Vietnam on this 4-day Mai Chau trekking tour, taking you from the highlands of Hang Kia to the spectacular rice fields and traditional villages of the Mai Chau Valley.
This immersive Mai Chau hiking and cultural trekking tour is designed for travelers who want to go beyond the usual tourist routes. Over four days, you will trek through mountain trails, bamboo forests, corn fields, rice terraces and peaceful ethnic minority villages while experiencing the traditional lifestyles of the H’Mong and Thai people.
With approximately 45 km of trekking, this adventure combines spectacular mountain scenery, authentic local culture, traditional handicrafts, home-cooked meals and overnight stays in local homestays.
Why Choose This Mai Chau Trekking Tour?
If you are looking for an authentic Mai Chau trekking experience, this 4-day adventure offers the perfect combination of nature, culture and local life.
Everything you should know before booking
Top reasons travelers choose this tour
A polished day-by-day travel plan
Each day is presented as a clean timeline card so customers can quickly grasp where they go, what they do and what to expect.
Trekking distance: Approx. 15 km |
Wake up to the fresh mountain air and enjoy breakfast with views over the surrounding valleys. Begin your first full trekking day, following ancient footpaths that connect remote villages hidden among the mountains.
The trail takes you through H’Mong communities, corn fields, bamboo forests, and quiet hillsides. Along the way, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of limestone ranges and deep valleys, with many opportunities to stop for photography and interact with local people working in their fields.
A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot in nature.
In the afternoon, continue descending towards Van Village, a peaceful Thai ethnic village known for its traditional stilt houses, green surroundings, and warm hospitality. Take time to relax, explore the village, or enjoy a cup of local tea while watching daily life unfold.
Dinner and overnight at a local homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ky Yen Homestay, Van Village
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Trekking distance: Approx. 15 km |
After breakfast, continue your journey deeper into the beautiful countryside of Mai Chau. Today’s route leads through a changing landscape of terraced rice fields, small streams, bamboo groves, and traditional Thai villages.
Depending on the season, the rice terraces display different colors: fresh green during the growing period and brilliant golden shades during the harvest season, creating unforgettable scenery.
Meet local farmers along the way and learn about traditional agricultural practices, including how rice has been cultivated in these valleys for generations.
Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the fields or under the shade of the forest before continuing to Te Village, a quiet and less-visited Thai community surrounded by mountains.
Upon arrival, relax at the homestay and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of village life. In the evening, savor a traditional dinner prepared by your hosts.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Que Homestay, Te Village
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Trekking distance: Approx. 15 km |
After breakfast, begin the final stage of your trekking adventure. Follow village paths through lush rice paddies, small canals, and traditional stilt-house communities, gradually entering the spectacular Mai Chau Valley.
This final walk offers some of the most iconic landscapes of Northern Vietnam, where dramatic limestone mountains rise above a patchwork of rice fields and peaceful villages.
Stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by nature and take time to capture the final memories of your trekking journey.
Arrive in the heart of Mai Chau Valley in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at a local homestay in Mai Chau
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai Chau valley.
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What is included and not included
Included
Bus/motorbike to carry stuff
Meals
English speaking local guide
Homestay
Water ( 2 bottle/person/day)
Fees and tickets
Porter
Excluded
Others drinks
Tip for tour guide
Private spend