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Leave Hanoi behind and spend a day cycling through Mai Chau Valley, surrounded by mountains and rice fields. On the way, stop at Thung Khe Pass to take in views over the valley, then enjoy a traditional lunch with a local White Thai family. In the afternoon, ride along village lanes between the paddies to Poom Coong and Na Phon villages and see Thai traditions such as weaving up close. Choose the 2-day option to stay overnight in Mai Chau and trek to the rice terraces of Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

Head from Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley
and cycle through Thai villages
This tour takes you by vehicle from Hanoi to the peaceful countryside of Mai Chau to discover the valley's scenery and Thai culture. For the day trip, you can choose to depart from Hanoi or start locally in Mai Chau, while the 2-day option includes an overnight stay in Mai Chau and a visit to Pu Luong. An English-speaking guide, meals, entrance fees and bicycles are included.
Take in the valley views from Thung Khe Pass

After leaving Hanoi, you'll take a short break along the way and stop at Thung Khe Pass before reaching Mai Chau to admire the valley below. On arrival, enjoy a welcome drink, then a traditional lunch with a White Thai family in a local village. Vegetarian options are available.
Cycle along rice fields and Thai villages

In the afternoon, ride a bicycle past rice fields and quiet village lanes to Poom Coong and Na Phon villages. Meet local farmers, watch traditional weaving and see daily life in the Thai community up close. You'll then have free time to stroll the village or browse handicrafts, and day trip guests return to Hanoi by vehicle.
The 2-day option adds a trek to the Pu Luong rice terraces

On the 2-day option, enjoy a traditional dinner and a Thai folk dance performance in the evening, and spend the night in a stilt house. Groups of 5 or more may also get to taste Ruou Can, a local rice wine.
On day 2, after breakfast, travel to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, surrounded by mountains and forest, and trek past rice terraces and remote villages. After lunch in a village, return to Mai Chau and continue by vehicle to Hanoi's Old Quarter, arriving in the evening.
※ There are no rice terraces in Mai Chau. Rice terraces can only be seen in Pu Luong.
※ On days with few participants, the guide does not travel from Hanoi. The driver will take you to Mai Chau, where you will meet your guide.
Pickup and drop-off from hotels or meeting points in Hanoi's Old Quarter
Enthusiastic English-speaking guide
Delicious traditional Vietnamese food
Entrance fees, bicycle
Overnight stay in a shared stilt house in Mai Chau (for the 2-day tour)
Bungalow upgrade fee
Single room supplement
Personal expenses
Tips
Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
Depending on your option, you will be picked up from a hotel or meeting point in Hanoi's Old Quarter, or meet your guide at the meeting point in Mai Chau.
Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point:
Mai Chau Valley (day trip departing from Mai Chau)
Near Lac Village, Mai Chau, Vietnam
Meeting point:
Hanoi Old Quarter pickup (day trip from Hanoi, 2-day tour)
Day trip from Hanoi: Trần Nhật Duật, 1 P. Ô Quan Chưởng
2-day tour: 95 Hàng Bông
Meeting point information:
For options departing from Hanoi, pickup takes place at your hotel in the Old Quarter or at the meeting point above. Please check the voucher provided after booking confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Near Lac Village, Mai Chau, Vietnam (Hanoi departure options: Old Quarter pickup)