Day 1: HANOI - HOA BINH - MAI CHAU (-/-/D)
In the morning, we start from Hanoi to Hoa Binh - the nearest place from Hanoi that we can see the ethnic minorities.
Upon arrival in Hoa Binh, we will take a 2-hour boat trip on Hoa Binh Lake for relaxation & viewing daily local life of Muong and Dzao People living around the lake. After lunch at Hoa Binh, proceed to Mai Chau. The valley of Mai Chau, with Thais’ s houses-on-stilts, is surrounded by rice fields, mountains and forest.
Free time in Mai Chau valley & view sunset behind the hills.
O/N at house on stilts in Pom Coong remote village.

Day 2: MAI CHAU - XAM KHOE - MAI CHAU (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer by car to the valley center. We start t to trek mountainsides to Xam Khoe Village. The trekking is difficult at times with some steep uphill and downhill walking, but the views are incredible however some physical preparation will enable you to fully appreciate today's trek. Picnic lunch in a family.
Arrive back to Pom Coong Village in the afternoon.
O/N at house on stilts in Pom Coong remote village.

Day 3: MAI CHAU - XA LINH - MAI CHAU (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer by car 30km on the destination to Moc Chau. Today we have the opportunities for trekking through Hmong Villages with chance to contact local people.
Picnic lunch en ruote. Transfer back to Mai Chau Valley.
After dinner in a family, we have the opportunity to take part to a traditional dance show.
O/N at house on stilts in Pom Coong remote village.

Day 4: MAI CHAU - HANOI (B/-/-)
After breakfast, we have a cycling tour around the valley before transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon..

INCLUDING:
• Accommodation in house-on-stilt
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• English or French speaking guide and local guide for trekking
• Meals as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
• Entrance fee and permit to indicated sights
• Boat trip

EXCLUDING: Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance...