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TREK TO
MAICHAU VALLEY
Vietnam adventure tours
and outdoors activities
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Tour code
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Route
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Hanoi – Mai Chau - Hang Kia - Sam Khoe - Mai Chau – Hanoi
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Duration
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03 days / 02 nights
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Features
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Mai Chau valley offers a balance
of cultural interest and physical activity, set amongst some of
northern Vietnam’s most stunning scenery. Trekking through
villages in Mai Chau and overnight in both H’mong and White Thai
villages will bring tourists the opportunity to observe the
lifestyle and ordinary life of these minority peoples.
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Gears provided |
Sleeping bag, sleeping mat,
mosquito repellent, water boiler, footrest stove, utensil set,
bowls and pots, raincoat, toiletry kits, maps, two-way radio,
GPS. |
Quotation
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Includes
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Travel Insurance |
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English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available
upon request.
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Home stays |
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Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements could be
arranged upon prior notice.
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Transfer by Russian Jeep for the whole trip |
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Equipments, facilities and travel gears offered within the tour |
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Admission |
Excludes
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International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax |
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Visa arrangement. |
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Accommodation in Hanoi |
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Drinks and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.) |
Itinerary
Day 1: HANOI - MAI CHAU - HANG KIA VILLAGE (-/L/D)
After breakfast we depart Hanoi for Hoa Binh province and the town
of Mai Chau. This scenic drive takes around three hours. Along the
way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice
paddies. After lunch in a traditional stilt house of the Thai
people, we drive for one hour to Sa Linh Village to begin our
trekking. The verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the
colorful local population makes this an unforgettable experience.
Today we walk along gravel tracks and small paths, used by the
locals. Our destination for this evening is Hang Kia village, home
of the H’mong Minority people. Here we stay overnight as the guests
of an
H'mong family in a traditional long house, situated in a picturesque
valley of peach orchards. (Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 2: HANG KIA VILLAGE - VAN VILLAGE (B/L/D)
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Today we get well and truly off the beaten track as we trek through
tropical rain forest, using the local tracks and passing through
cornfields as we descend in to Mai Chau Valley. Along the way we
encounter the local villagers as they go about their daily business:
whether it be tilling the fields, logging or herding buffalo. The
trek usually takes around 7 hours and is quite steep in places.
Lunch will be provided en route, and weather permitting, we will
have a picnic near a babbling brook at the foot of the valley. From
here we pass through several White Thai villages, and are sure to
attract attention as this part of the country receives very few
visitors. We arrive at Van village by late afternoon and will have
time to walk around this charming little village, enabling us to
understand a little more about how the people live. The village is
home to the Thai people, and tonight we will be their guests in one
of their traditional stilt houses. There, we will be toasted as
honored guests and will be able to sample some of their homemade
rice wine! (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 3: VAN VILLAGE - SAMKHOE - HANOI(B/L/D)
This morning we trek for a couple of hours passing through several
more Thai hamlets. We walk on the valley floor and are surrounded by
rice paddies and beautiful scenery. At the small village of Khoe we
meet up with our waiting vehicle and drive back towards Mai Chau.
Lunch is again provided in Mai Chau and there is also the chance to
do a little souvenir shopping before we return to Hanoi. (Breakfast
& lunch included)
Useful information
Weather:
Mai Chau, a district of North Vietnam has a tropical climate. From
June to September July and August, it is rain and hot (25-30oC) ,
humid conditions with afternoon monsoon rains During the
months of November to March the weather will tend to be drier but
with colder temperatures (25-30oC).
Optional
Gears: Besides the outdoors and travel gears provided
within the tour, we would like to recommend you some items for this
trip. All are available at Threeland Outdoors and Travel gears:
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Official Papers |
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Valid passport |
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Airline tickets |
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Luggage |
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Small daypack for camera, water bottles, rain gear and other
trail necessities |
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Passport security pouch or belt |
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Luggage tags and locks |
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Footwear |
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Lightweight hiking boots, broken in and water resistant |
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Outerwear |
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Rain jacket, waterproof and breathable |
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Rain pants, waterproof and breathable |
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Windbreaker or synthetic sweater |
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Clothing |
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T-shirts |
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Long-sleeve shirt(s) for sun protection |
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Underwear |
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Hiking pants, quick-dry |
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Hiking shorts, quick-dry |
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Hiking and liner socks |
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Sun hat |
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Travel Accessories |
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Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries/bulb |
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Sunglasses with cord |
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Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 15+) |
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Insect repellent |
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Toiletry kit |
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Personal first-aid kit |
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Sleep sheet or sleeping bag liner |
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Baby Wipes |
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Hand sanitizer gel |
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Favorite energy snacks and drink mixes |
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1/2 roll of toilet paper |
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Ziploc bags to separate wet items from dry |
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Optional Accessories |
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Camera and spare batteries |
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Waterproof disposable camera |
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Small binoculars |
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Reading and writing material |
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Travel games |
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Gaiters, ankle-high (for July and August only) |
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Rain cover or trash bag to protect your daypack in the event of
rain |
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Paddling gloves |
 Please
read our useful information,
Terms and Conditions before
booking with us
See also:
other set - departure
tours
or
prefer to travel on your own at low additional cost, take this
itinerary as a
private independent tour
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