Deep Trek to Mai Chau, Vietnam

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Activities: Trek-Walk

Tour duration: 4-day tour with 3-day trekking

Country: Vietnam

Route: Hanoi - trekking Mai Chau - Hang Kia Village - Van Village - Buoc Village - Mai Hich - Hanoi

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Mai Chau is a mountainous area with outstanding natural beauty, inhabited by a Thai and H’mong ethnic minority groups. This trip offers a great combination of cultural expedition and natural trekking. Three amazing days passing through spectacular scenery will lead you to visit remote villages and stay overnight in local home here, we have the chance to get to know about real lives of villagers.

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Tour Highlights

Enjoy the most adventurous tour in Mai Chau with exotic trekking routs
Awesome scenery of terrace fields, valleys and local stilt houses dotted in the whole picture
Homestays in villages of ethnic minorities
Beautiful and various trekking trails from rocky paths, down hill jungle trails to flat, dirt paths
All meals included

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Mai Chau/Trek to Hang Kia Village

Day 2: Trek downhill to Van Village

Day 3: Trek to Buoc Village to Mai Hich Village

Day 4: Trek/drive back to Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia Village

08.00AM, ActiveTravel Asia trekking tour guide picks you up at your hotel at 8 am and leave Hanoi for Mai Chau, the beautiful gate way to the mountainous area of northern Vietnam. We may have stop en-route for some refreshment.

Upon arrival in Mai Chau, we will meet up with our local pilot/porter. The pilot leads us to less touristy path to get to Xa Linh village. Enjoy lunch at local Hmong house before setting off on a beautiful trekking in the afternoon.

From here, we start hiking on dirt, small paths using by locals only. After about 40 minutes walking, we reach to first stop - Tra Day Village, home to a small community of Black Hmong people. Depending on your physical level, we offer you two trekking trails: the first one which is easier with rocky trails running through a Hmong village and the second, the harder one, is longer, tougher with uphill hiking through jungle and terraces.

We will reach Hang Kia around 5pm, the home of Flower Hmong minority people. Tonight we will stay overnight with a Hmong family. While our pilot/porter cooks dinner we can take shower or stroll around the village. Dinner around 7.30 pm. Before going to bed we will treat our feet with herbal foot massage for total relaxation.

Summary

The transfer: 4.5 hrs – AC vehicle

The trekking: 2.5 – 3 hrs trekking on dirt & rocky path (or jungle trail-second option), slightly uphill and downhill.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Home stay: Hang Kia Village

Day 2: Trekking from Hang Kia to Van Village

Having breakfast with local host and getting ready for another amazing trekking today. Leaving the village, we will walk on jungle trail for one hour. The trail could be a bit wet due to the dense trees that keep sunlight away. After that we descend the hill passing farm and terraces. The scenery is stunning with mountains, terraces and expansive valley. During the trek we will some breaks for snack, rest, and photographing. After crossing a small river we reach a village of White Thai minority group, where we have lunch in a local house.

You may wish to have a short nap after enjoying your lunch. In the remainder of the day we will walk on village road to reach Van Village, a beautiful village of White Thai minority people. The road runs zigzag along the valley and through lots of scenic village. Tonight have dinner and stay overnight in a Thai family. We will eat and sleep on the bamboo floor as it is the traditional way. Again, our porter will cook dinner for us while we are taking shower or having a pre-dinner drink. At the meal time the host will welcome us with homemade whisky. Before going to bed we look after our feet with herbal foot massage.

Summary

The trekking: 5 – 5.30 hrs trekking on downhill jungle trail and flat dirt road

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Home stay: Van Village

Day 3: Trekking from Van Village passing Buoc Village to Mai Hich

Today begins with homemade breakfast following with 3-hr trekking to reach Buoc Village. The path will runs up and downhill through bamboo forest, terraces and farms. On hiking trails, we may see farmers working on their farms. Around 12 pm we reach Buoc Village, another scenic village of White Thai minority people where you will have lunch or even a short snap. This afternoon is another 2-hr leisure trek to Mai Hich. Weather permitting, we could enjoy a swim into the cool water of the stream nearby at the end of the day. Closing this trekking day with a dinner cooked by the pilot and foot bath in herbal water.
Summary

The trekking: 5 hrs trekking on slightly downhill and uphill dirt path

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Homestay: Mai Hich Village

Day 4: Trekking to Van Mai – Transfer to Hanoi

Spend your last morning for delicious breakfast and pure morning of mountain. We say goodbye to the family and enjoy the last trekking along mountain foot to reach Van Mai. Meet our car and driver again then take a short transfer to Pom Coong Village for lunch in a local house.

Drive back to Hanoi. Get into downtown around 5pm. Tour ends.
Summary

The transfer Mai Chau – Hanoi: AC vehicle

The trekking: 3-hrs trekking on flat dirt road along mountain foot

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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Price valid till Sep 30, 2020 Exchange rate: 1US$ = 23.500VND (in Jun 2023)

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What is Included

AC vehicle transfer as program
Professional trekking English speaking guide
Local cook and cooking items
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Homestay expenses
Homestay permission
First-aid kit
Water & Snack
Entrance & Sightseeing fees
Service charges and taxes

What is NOT Included

Travel insurance
Visa process and stamp
Tips and gratitude
Personal trekking protection gears
Others not mentioned

THIS ADVENTURE INFORMATION
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Depart from: Hanoi - End at: Hanoi
When: Year round see more Vietnam weather
Activities: Trekking, Cultural expedition
Transport: AC vehicle, on foot
Accommodation: 3 homestays
Tour guide: English speaking guide from Hanoi
Support crew: Local cook
Trekking grade: Moderate Grade that means this tour involve in active, physical-required activities can be up to 4 - 5 hours a day at a steady pace. The tour is going to involve a considerable amount of ascent or descent under different weather conditions. Support facilities may not be available on-site and there are some occasional difficult days. You will need a good level of fitness.

* Suggested preparation: 30 - 45 minutes of aerobic, physical exercise, 3-4 times per week for a few weeks leading up to your adventure are recommended.

Who suits: For outdoor novices and above.

Activity: 4-5 hours most days

Distances: Hike up to 8 miles (or 13km) most days, cycle 20-40 miles (or 32 – 68km) most days

Surfaces: rolling or mountainous terrain with some steep ascents/descents and uneven trails

Elevation change: up to 3,000 ft/day (about 900m)

Altitude: up to 8,000 ft (about 2500m)

Meals and food
- Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2,3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. On this trip we will have food cooked by a local chef who will escort us the whole trip. The emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce. Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirement.

The homestay
Home stay in villages is simple in term of bedding condition and amenities. We will sleep on beds or floor with mattress, clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually western style

Our tour guide
The tour will be guided by one of our tour guides who are experienced in guiding trekking tours in Vietnam. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.

The trekking day
A typical trekking day start at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the terrain. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the trek we will have short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.

What to bring
Trekking boots, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, sleeping bag (optional), rain coat, toiletries, original passport.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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WHAT ATA SUPPLIES?

Trekking poles: manufactured by Coleman, USA. Telescoping pole extends from 27 to 53 inches. Contoured handle grip features adjustable nylon strap and compass. Aluminum pole has steel tip with removable cover and basket for various terrains
Sleeping bags and/or mattresses in homestay
- Summer sleeping bags: Satin sleeping bag 60cm x 180cm. Used for home stay and camping in hot weather
- Winter sleeping bags: manufactured by Landus, France. Winter bag (5 degree) 60cm x 200cm. Used for home stay and camping in cold weather
Waterproof blue bag for luggage
Radio: manufactured by Kenwood, Malaysia. 16-channel VHF FM Transceiver. Used for jungle trek with group from 5 passengers up. Help to manage group
ATA first-aid kit: Available on any ATA trip

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH?

Origin passport to declare for homestay permission
Hiking Shoes
Flip flops/string-back sandals or river boots
Small backpack with rain cover
Clothes: trekking pants, thermal underwear (top/bottom), t-shirts, long-sleeved shirt, pajama/sleeping pants, underwear (what you’re comfortable with), pairs of socks
Rest and sleeping clothes.
Hat, sunglasses, sun protection.
Waterproof pants and jackets
Rain coats
Bottle of water
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Toiletries
Anti-insect repellent
Common medicines in your personal first aid kits

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