Mai Chau easy trek & homestay

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Xo Village

8:30 am: leave Hanoi for Mai Chau. After 4-hr beautiful bus ride we reach Pom Coong, a village of the Thai ethnic minority in Mai Chau valley. Lunch in Pom Coong Village. In the afternoon we take light walk on village road to Xo, a village of the Thai ethnic minority. Dinner and overnight in a local house.

Summary
Transfer Hanoi – Mai Chau:   4-hr
Trekking:     14 km – Easy grade
Meals:     Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:   Home stay

Day 2: Xo Village – Buoc Village – Van Village

After breakfast at the home stay we say goodbye to the host and walk to Buoc Village. On the way we would see villagers working on rice paddies and children going to school. Lunch on the way. In the afternoon, we will reach the beautiful village of Van. We will spend the second night with a local family.

Summary
Trekking:     18 km – Moderate grade
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:   Home stay

Day 3: Van Village – Buoc Village – Van Mai Village – Hanoi

After breakfast at the home stay, we walk on village roads which run between mountains and rice paddies. We reach our lunch stop, Van Mai Village, around 11:30am. Lunch in a local house before taking a bus ride back to Hanoi.  We would arrive in Hanoi around 5.30pm. Trip completes in Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer Mai Chau – Hanoi:   4-hr
Trekking:     14 km – Easy grade
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.

Highlights
• Scenic villages
• Homestays in villages of Thai people
• Beautiful and easy trails
• All meals included
PRICE (Per person) Valid to 30 Sep 09

1 person:      US$ 398 US$ 368
2 persons:    US$ 234 US$ 217
3-4 persons: US$ 190 US$ 179
5-6 persons: US$ 150 US$ 138
7-8 persons: US$ 132 US$ 129
From 9 persons: price on request

Inclusion: 
•  AC car transfer
• English or French speaking guide
• Local cook
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Home stay permission
• Water & Snacks
• First-aid kit
• Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees    

Exclusion:
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• Tips
• Personal expenses