Mai Chau & Ninh Binh Landscapes 3 Days 2 Nights Private

OVERVIEW

Mai Chau is a small town nestled in the midst of a lush valley and surrounded by a green rice field. Located not too far from Hanoi, a trip to Mai Chau would bring you the opportunity to experience the life of local villages with their own distinct dress, language and custom, walking through the rice paddies and enjoy breathtaking scenery en-route.

Ninh Binh is home to the ancient capital of Vietnam - Hoa Lu - dating back to the 10th century before it was moved to Thang Long Hanoi early 11th century and Trang An is known as a World Heritage Site or “Halong bay on land”. A combination of Mai Chau and Ninh Binh offers you a fantastic escape to the beautiful countryside and great photo opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Instant Confirmation is available for requests outside 15 days in low season and 30 days in peak season.
The price featured on this page is a per person price in USD, applicable for a group of 2 travellers 
Single Supplement is available on request

Please contact sales@travelmates.asia for other special requests or a customised itinerary.
Cancellations for accommodation, flight, trains and cruises will be specific as suppliers' terms and conditions, and for touring cancellations within 7 days or no show will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

DAY1    HANOI  TO MAI CHAU

Your local guide will pick you up from your hotel to start a day with a trip to the Ethnology Museum on the outskirts of Hanoi. Here you will get a fantastic introduction on the customs, traditions and beliefs of the people who inhabit Vietnam. From here you shall travel further west to the town of Mai Chau. On arrival, you shall enjoy a cup of tea or rice wine before exploring the local village. Mai Chau is inhabited by the Thai people. This ethnic group like all others in Vietnam has its own unique identity, with their own unique dress, language, and customs. Upon arrival you shall visit Mo Luong (Soldiers) Cave. The cave holds a fascinating page in Vietnam’s history in relation to the role it played during the war and also how it is perceived in common folklore. Enjoy and sunset drink outside the cave before returning to your accommodation for dinner.

DAY2    MAI CHAU TO NINH BINH

After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a walk (or cycle) through the beautiful valley to the neighbouring villages. This is a great chance to learn about hilltribe methods of cultivation and way of life. The scenery in this area is spectacular and allows for some amazing photographic opportunities. From here enjoy an early lunch whilst continuing onto the town of Ninh Binh.

DAY3    NINH BINH TO HANOI

This morning take a paddle boat ride through the karst limestone fringed waterways of Trang An EcoRegion. Described as the Halong Bay on land, you shall venture through multiple water caves and view some amazing pagodas set amidst stunning verdant backdrops. This trip allows for some amazing photographic opportunities in a unique region of Vietnam. After the boat trip you will be transferred back to Hanoi by vehicle.

Overview
Mai Chau is a small town nestled in the midst of a lush valley and surrounded by a green rice field. Located not too far from Hanoi, a trip to Mai Chau would bring you the opportunity to experience the life of local villages with their own distinct dress, language and custom, walking through the rice paddies and enjoy breathtaking scenery en-route.

Ninh Binh is home to the ancient capital of Vietnam - Hoa Lu - dating back to the 10th century before it was moved to Thang Long Hanoi early 11th century and Trang An is known as a World Heritage Site or “Halong bay on land”. A combination of Mai Chau and Ninh Binh offers you a fantastic escape to the beautiful countryside and great photo opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Instant Confirmation is available for requests outside 15 days in low season and 30 days in peak season.
The price featured on this page is a per person price in USD, applicable for a group of 4 travellers and valid until 31 December 2020.
Single Supplement is available on request

Please contact sales@travelmates.asia for other special requests or a customised itinerary.
Cancellations for accommodation, flight, trains and cruises will be specific as suppliers' terms and conditions, and for touring cancellations within 7 days or no show will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

INCLUSIONS:
2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
Drinking water (two 500 ml bottles for a half day and three bottles for a full day)
Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees
Experienced English-speaking guide
Private touring

EXCLUSIONS
Personal expenses, meals other than stated in the itinerary, or tips for local guide and driver.