3 days

Multi-Day

About this activity

Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (L)

8:00 - 8:30. Pick you up at the hotels in Old Quarters area, then leave by coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs).

11.00 Visit the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties. Then our bus will transfer you from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch around at 12:30PM.

PM : Boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Then, cycle for an hour on quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops in Tam Coc - Bich Dong (around 5 km). Drive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel around at 18:00PM.

Day 2: Hanoi - Mai Chau (L,D)

08h00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then depart to Mai Chau (3.5 hours drive with break, photo stop; good road condition)

12h00: Arrive in Mai Chau. Welcome drink and cold/hot towel to be served, followed by an appetizing lunch. The fresh, tasty dishes on offer include local vegetable, ingredients and flavors such as green bean, black mushroom, fish and chicken cooked in Muong or Thai ethnic minority style.

15h30: Start your journey to discover the interesting surroundings and ethnic minority tribes with a relaxing walk to Thai villages of Pom Coong and Lac and explore Mo Luong cave on the other side of the hotel.

19h00: Complement your experience by sampling delicacies from the local region during dinner time and enjoy the performance by local troupe of ethnic minority Muong and Thai people. It is so relaxing to watch the exciting dances featuring the flower, land-scape and daily agriculture cultivating activities and sweet dating songs in the fresh mountain air.

Day 3: Mai Chau - Hanoi (B,L)

08h00: Enjoy a tasty international breakfast in Bo Luong Restaurant with views overlooking the lake, the paddy fields and the swimming pool.

09h00: Start the Valley biking tour. The ride passes through many villages, across lush rice paddies and into the countryside to get to know the local hill tribe people and their culture better. Then free time.

13h30: Leave Mai Chau. You will arrive in Hanoi at around 17:00

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Included

English speaking tour guide
Meals as indicated in itinerary
Round trip transfer by A/C van
Deluxe room in Mai Chau Lodge
Bicycle trip in Mai Chau, Tam Coc

Not included

VAT & travel insurance
Drinks & Personal expenses
Hotel accommodation in Hanoi

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Features

Tourism

85%

Cultural

75%

Original

20%

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