Trekking Vietnam Mai Chau in December

December is a very good month for trekking in Mai Chau. December falls into early winter in the northern Vietnam. During this period, the temperature is cool, at about 22 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 13 degree C. When there is a monsoon, the temperature can go to 10 or even lower. It is chilly cold when the temperature goes under ten since it is quite humid in the northern Vietnam. There is a little rain in December. Following the statistics there are about 5 hour sunshine per day. It is cloudy most of the time.

Mai Chau is located in Hoa Binh province, approximately 135 km from Hanoi and 60 km from Hoa Binh. Mai Chau is the name of a district of Hoa Binh province where are located the two villages Lac and Poom Coong are inhabited by the White Thai people. For most of travelers and tourists travelling to Mai Chau is to coming to Lac and Poom Coong villages.

From Hanoi you can hire a car and travel to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about 3.5 – 4 hours. Those who are on budget can buy a bus ticket at My Dinh station. There are two daily departures from  Dinh bus station. You can also take the Son La and Moc Chau public bus that take you through Mai Chau as well. Renting a motorbike is also a good choice for many active adventure travelers. Please note Vietnamese driving license is required since international driving license is not applicable in Vietnam.

Mai Chau offers a wide selection of trekking tours ranging from easy, short walking day tours to multi-day challenging trekking tours. Most of Mai Chau treks start in either Lac or Poom Coong village. You travel through different Thai hamlets, rice fields, hillsides before taking another hiking trail to get back to Mai Chau again where you will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Hanoi. Those who are more adventurous may prefer more active and longer treks getting off of the car in the national road #6, from there they begin their trek hiking through H’mong and Dzao village until they reach Mai Chau where they are picked up again and transferred to back to Hanoi.

There are also some other extension tours which can be combined with Mai Chau trekking tours including Pu Luong Nature Reserve trekking tours, Tam Coc river boat trips, Tam Coc countryside cycle, Pu Luong Nature Reserve trekking tours, Cuc Phuong National Park trekking, birding tours…These optional tours may be ideal for active, adventure travelers seeking a multi-activity holidays in Vietnam.

If you already plan your Mai Chau trekking tour in December, you have many choices. You can do either day tour or multi-day trekking tour. If you book the day tour, we recommend you combining it with other optional extensions such as Tam Coc sampan cruise tour, countryside cycle, Halong bay tour. Otherwise there are different multi-day trekking tours in Mai Chau which take you through Thai and H’mong villages.

If you travel with your kids to Mai Chau in December we recommend some easy hiking tours. You hike on flat trails without much up and downhill walk. If you kids are under 15, you can choose some half day hike around Mai Chau. It is a bit cool in December but the weather of December is very good for active adventure travel activities. This month falls into the high travel season of inbound tourism, especially on the Christmas Day and the New Year Eve. If you already fix your travel plan, try to book the tour and get it confirmed as soon as possible.

At Lotussia Travel most of Mai Chau trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, private car with driver, accommodation, food, meals, drinking water and travel permit. For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trekking Vietnam Mai Chau in November

November is a very good month for trekking in Mai Chau. November falls into late autumn and early winter in the northern Vietnam. During this period, the temperature is cool, at about 25 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 17 degree C. When there is a monsoon, the temperature can go to 10 or even lower. It is really cold when the temperature goes under ten since it is quite humid in the northern Vietnam. There is a little rain in November. Following the statistics there are about 5 hour sunshine per day. It is cloudy most of the time.

Mai Chau is located in Hoa Binh province, approximately 135 km from Hanoi and 60 km from Hoa Binh. Mai Chau is the name of a district of Hoa Binh province where are located the two villages Lac and Poom Coong are inhabited by the White Thai people. For most of travelers and tourists travelling to Mai Chau is to coming to Lac and Poom Coong villages.

From Hanoi you can hire a car and travel to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about 3.5 – 4 hours. Those who are on budget can buy a bus ticket at My Dinh station. There are two daily departures from  Dinh bus station. You can also take the Son La and Moc Chau public bus that take you through Mai Chau as well. Renting a motorbike is also a good choice for many active adventure travelers. Please note Vietnamese driving license is required since international driving license is not applicable in Vietnam.

Mai Chau offers a wide selection of trekking tours ranging from easy, short walking day tours to multi-day challenging trekking tours. Most of Mai Chau treks start in either Lac or Poom Coong village. You travel through different Thai hamlets, rice fields, hillsides before taking another hiking trail to get back to Mai Chau again where you will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Hanoi. Those who are more adventurous may prefer more active and longer treks getting off of the car in the national road #6, from there they begin their trek hiking through H’mong and Dzao village until they reach Mai Chau where they are picked up again and transferred to back to Hanoi.

There are also some other extension tours which can be combined with Mai Chau trekking tours including Pu Luong Nature Reserve trekking tours, Tam Coc river boat trips, Tam Coc countryside cycle, Pu Luong Nature Reserve trekking tours, Cuc Phuong National Park trekking, birding tours…These optional tours may be ideal for active, adventure travelers seeking a multi-activity holidays in Vietnam.

If you already plan your Mai Chau trekking tour in November, you have many choices. You can do either day tour or multi-day trekking tour. If you book the day tour, we recommend you combining it with other optional extensions such as Tam Coc sampan cruise tour, countryside cycle, Halong bay tour. Otherwise there are different multi-day trekking tours in Mai Chau which take you through Thai and H’mong villages.

If you travel with your kids to Mai Chau in November we recommend some easy hiking tours. You hike on flat trails without much up and downhill walk. If you kids are under 15, you can choose some half day hike around Mai Chau. It is a bit cool in November but the weather of November is very good for active adventure travel activities. This month falls into the high travel season of inbound tourism. If you already fix your travel plan, try to book the tour and get it confirmed as soon as possible.

At Lotussia Travel most of Mai Chau trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, private car with driver, accommodation, food, meals, drinking water and travel permit. For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trekking Vietnam Mai Chau in October

October is one of the two best months for trekking in Mai Chau. October falls into autumn in the northern Vietnam. During this period, the temperature is cool, at about 28 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 19 degree C. The sky is clear with about 5 hour sunshine per day. There is only little rain which is less frequent than in September. Besides, it is quite dry with clear sky. Traveling to Mai Chau in October, you also have the opportunity to see people harvesting, to experience the life of a farmer.

Mai Chau is located in Hoa Binh province, approximately 135 km from Hanoi and 60 km from Hoa Binh. Mai Chau is the name of a district of Hoa Binh province where are located the two villages Lac and Poom Coong are inhabited by the White Thai people. For most of travelers and tourists travelling to Mai Chau is to coming to Lac and Poom Coong villages.

From Hanoi you can hire a car and travel to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about 3.5 – 4 hours. Those who are on budget can buy a bus ticket at My Dinh station. There are two daily departures from  Dinh bus station. You can also take the Son La and Moc Chau public bus that take you through Mai Chau as well. Renting a motorbike is also a good choice for many active adventure travelers. Please note Vietnamese driving license is required since international driving license is not applicable in Vietnam.

Mai Chau offers a wide selection of trekking tours ranging from easy, short walking day tours to multi-day challenging trekking tours. Most of Mai Chau treks start in either Lac or Poom Coong village. You travel through different Thai hamlets, rice fields, hillsides before taking another hiking trail to get back to Mai Chau again where you will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Hanoi. Those who are more adventurous may prefer more active and longer treks getting off of the car in the national road #6, from there they begin their trek hiking through H’mong and Dzao village until they reach Mai Chau where they are picked up again and transferred to back to Hanoi.

There are also some other extension tours which can be combined with Mai Chau trekking tours including Pu Luong Nature Reserve trekking tours, Tam Coc river boat trips, Tam Coc countryside cycle, Pu Luong Nature Reserve trekking tours, Cuc Phuong National Park trekking, birding tours…These optional tours may be ideal for active, adventure travelers seeking a multi-activity holidays in Vietnam.

If you already plan your Mai Chau trekking tour in October, you have many choices. You can do either day tour or multi-day trekking tour. If you book the day tour, we recommend you combining it with other optional extensions such as Tam Coc sampan cruise tour, countryside cycle, Halong bay tour. Otherwise there are different multi-day trekking tours in Mai Chau which take you through Thai and H’mong villages.

If you travel with your kids to Mai Chau in October we recommend some easy hiking tours. You hike on flat trails without much up and downhill walk. If you kids are under 15, you can choose some half day hike around Mai Chau.

At Lotussia Travel most of Mai Chau trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, private car with driver, accommodation, food, meals, drinking water and travel permit. For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Mai Chau Outdoor Treks 7 Days

Day 1: Ha Noi - Hoa Binh Province.

7:00 AM: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. Depart by road to Hoa Binh Province, 75 km. North West of Ha Noi and home to a number of hill tribes and other ethnic minorities including Thai and Muong. 4-hour trekking along Hoa Binh reservoir to visit the Muong villages. Dinner and enjoy a traditional Muong and Drum concert. Overnight in Hoa Binh. ( 4 hours trekking)

Day 2: Mai Chau Trek

Drive to Xa Linh ( 90 km). 1-hour jungles trek before lunch. Afternoon trek to Hang Kia and overnight in a H’Mong village. ( 5 hours trekking)

Day 3: Mai Chau Trek

Continue trekking to Tau Na and stop for picnic lunch. In the afternoon climb a high pass to Cun Pheo and overnight in a Muong village. (7- 8 hours trekking)

Day 4: Mai Chau Trek

In the morning trek to Sam Khoe village and after lunch trek around villages to discover ordinary day life of white Thai people. In the evening enjoy lovely songs perform by Thai children. Overnight in Thai village. ( 7 hours trekking)

Day 5: Trekking and bamboo rafting

Continue trek to Van Mai . In the afternoon take 2-hours bamboo rafting on Suoi Sia stream. Overnight in a Thai village. ( 5 hours trekking)

Day 6: Mai Chau trek

In the morning trek to Pom Coong village. After lunch trek around villages to discover how local people weaving materials. Overnight in Thai village.

Day 7: Mai Chau - Ha Noi.

In the morning transfer to Ha Noi. End the tour. 

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Mai Chau Hiking Tour 6 Days

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi via Flight???, you will be greeted by Lotussia Travel guide, driver then escorted to your hotel in town. 

The rest of the day is free at leisure. 

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village.

We leave Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. 

Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Xa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to Hang Kia village. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. 

Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.

Day 3: Hang Kia – Van village.

This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van village is home of the White Thai people. The trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness the authentic rural life. 

Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a short walk around the village. 

Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village.

Day 4: Van village – Xo village.

We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. After lunch, stroll down to the river (if weather permit) before embarking on a 3hour walk to the village of Xo. 

Dinner and overnight in Xo village.

Day 5: Xo village – Poong Coong village – Hanoi.

Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek to Poong Cong village. Lunch will be provided in a local stilt house.

After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi. 

Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: Departure.

Free at leisure until transfer to Hanoi airport for your onward flight back home. Flight???. End trip.

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Hiking Mai Chau Nature Place 4 Days

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village.

7:00 AM: you will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. We leave Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. 

Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Xa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. 

Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.

Day 2: Hang Kia – Van village.

This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van village is home of the White Thai people. The Mai Chau trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness the authentic rural life. 

Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a short hike around the village. 

Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village.

Day 3: Van village – Xo village.

We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. After lunch, stroll down to the river (if weather permit) before embarking on a 3hour trek to the village of Xo. 

Dinner and overnight in Xo village.

Day 4: Xo village – Poong Coong village – Hanoi.

Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek to Poong Cong village. Lunch will be provided in a local stilt house.

After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi. 

Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

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Mai Chau Valley Treks 2 Days

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau valley (L,D).

You will be met up at your hotel by Lotussia Travel guide and driver. Then depart Hanoi for Hoa Binh province and the town of Mai Chau. This scenic drive takes around three hours and a half. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. Following lunch in a Thai village in Maichau we spend the afternoon hiking through Mai Chau ethnic minority villages in this area. 

After dinner, we will assist to the traditional music and dance show which is performed by The Thai young girls and boys. They all come from this village. Try also some rice alcohol made of traditional plants and local sticky rice. 

We spend the night with a local Thai family.

Day 2: Mai Chau valley – Hanoi (B,L).

After breakfast, we have the opportunity to enjoy one more half day hiking in Mai Chau this area before heading back to Hanoi. We will hike through many different Thai hamlets, rice fields, hill sides…We will stop by some local houses to talk with local people to understand their customs and culture. 

After lunch, we will join our vehicle again for the journey back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around late afternoon. End tour.

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Hoang Lien National park and Muong Hoa Valley Trek Hiking Tram Ton Sin Chai Y Linh Ho Lao Hang Chai

Day 1: Sapa – Tram Ton – Sin Chai (L,D)

09:00: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred to the Tram Ton Pass. Stop at the Silver Waterfall for a short walk (optional). 

We begin our trekking trip by walkliing to the Heaven Gate. Enjoy magnificent view over the other side of Hoang Lien Son range.

Our Sapa trek mostly goes downhill following a narrow trail sneaking on mountain sides. We hike through the thick rain forest of the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After 3 hours trek, we reach the upstream part of the Muong Hoa River. 

In the afternoon, we hike to Sin Chai village of the H’mong. 

We may have time for a short walk before checking into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Sin Chai – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho (B,L,D)

After breakfast at home stay, we will leave Sin Chai village at about 09.00 am. Our 1 hour walking tour runs along good path to Cat Cat waterfall. Have a short rest at this nature wonders and continue hiking up and downhill along the Vang stream. We trek for over 4 hours through part of Hoang Lien National Park covered by thick bamboo and rain forest. 

We will hike through isolated hamlets of the Black H’mong before we arrive at Y Linh Ho village in mid afternoon.

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 : Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai San – Lao Hang Chai – Giang Ta Van -  Sapa (B,L)

Breakfast and leave Y Linh Ho village at about 08.30 am. We follow a large dirt path hiking uphill to Lao Chai San 2 and Lao Chai San 1 villages of the H’mong. Then we continue our Sapa trekking tour going up and downhill along for about 2 hours before we arrive at Lao Hang Chai of the H’mong. Have a short visit of this village and then we trek for 2 more hours through the thick rain forest. 

Lunch will be provided en route.

After lunch, we continue our Sapa village hike descending to Giang Ta Van village and then onto Ta Van village of the Giay. Both villages are located near the beaufiful Muong Hoa River. Have a visit of this large and prosperous village before we are picked up again by our vehicle and transferred back to Sapa. Trip ends.

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Sapa Hill Tribe villages Trek Travel Ban Lech Sin Chai Nam Sai Nam Toong

Day 1: Sapa – Ban Lech – Muong Bo – Sin Chai B (L,D) 

08.00 am: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred southwards to Ban Lech Dao in Thanh Kim Commune.

We trek for about 2 hours from Ban Lech village to Muong Bo River on a narrow trail. We mostly walk downhill through terraced rice paddies. We cross the river by a bridge, then we trek uphill for another hour to Muong Bo Village of the Tay.

We walk for half hour to explore the village of the Tay featured with spacious stilt houses.

Lunch break for an hour in a local house.

In the afternoon, we trek on a large path for about one hour and a half to Nam Cum Village of the Red Zao, isolated hiding in a remote valley. Half an hour walk around the village and get acquaintance with villagers.

Continue trekking along the Suoi Thau Valley for 1 more hour to Sin Chai B Village. Check in the home-stay for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Sin Chai B – Nam Sai – Nam Tong – Thanh Phu Bridge – Sapa (B,L) 

After breakfast, we leave Sin Chai B at about 08.30. We trek on the village path for about two hours, mostly downhill to Nam Sai Valley. Visit this village of the Tay and then continue along the same path 1 more hour to My Son.

Lunch and short walk around this village of the Xa Pho.

Cross the river to other bank and trek along a narrow trail uphill for nearly 2 hours to Nam Toong Village of the Red Zao. Explore this village, paying visiting for ½ hour before descending to Thanh Phu Bridge where we will be picked up again by our vehicle and transferred back to Sapa. The end of Lotussia Travel service.

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Sapa Tour Half Day Travel to Sa Seng Village

08.00 am: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa. Transfer 3 km out of Sapa town.

Walk along a large path through fruit gardens, vegetable farms and terraced rice fields. Then we go uphill for about an hour before we arrive the first hamlet of Sa Seng village where the H’mong peoples live their own way without any influence from touristic life of Sapa.

Walk along the length of the valley, passing 2 other hamlets for about 1,5 hour to the top of a hill. From high elevation, the panorama of the Muong Hoa Valley opens wide under foot path. Enjoy a long break here before getting down to the main road.

You will be picked up again by our vehicle and transferred back to Sapa.

Arrive in Sapa around noon. End of Lotussia Travel service.

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Sapa Tour Half Day Travel Muong Hoa Valley

08.00 am: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team and transferred to Muong Hoa Valley.

After a half hour drive, we will start walking downhill along a large path 2 km through Lo Lao Chai hamlet which is situated on the top of a hill.

Crossing the Muong Hoa River by a suspension bridge, we will continue walking to Ly Lao Chai village inhabitaed of the Black H’mong. Stop by some local houses and talk with the hosts for a better knowledge of local traditions and customs. You will also have the opportunity to see peoples making fiber, traditional clothes.

We will hike through terraced fields of steep hill sides to Giang Ta Van, another village of the H’mong on high elevation before we descend to Ta Van Village of the Giay peoples. We will visit some Giay home before being picked up again by our vehicle and transferred back to Sapa. 

Arriving back to Sapa town around noon, you will be dropped off at your hotel. End of Lotussia Travel service.

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