The 5 Best Mai Chau Tours

1.3D2N Mai Chau – Pu Luong from rice valley to nature reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $296Our pick

Spend three days traveling from Hanoi through Mai Chau and Pu Luong, with valley cycling, a stilt-house homestay, village walks, Kho Muong Cave, a waterfall swim and a natural hot spring. English-speaking local guides lead the trip; past guides have included Thu Ha and Vin. Transport in Pu Luong can vary by group.

“Was a fantastic 3 days. Home stay was lovely, host was such a lovely lady. Tour on motorbikes was superb, our guide Thu Ha was a local and knew all the best places to visit. Had time for us to take photographs. Food at home stay was lovely & meals on days out was also really nice. Would recommend and would definitely book the trip again.”

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2.Ha Noi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong 2 Days 1 Night Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · from $102

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Mai Chau and Pu Luong with an English-speaking guide. Cycle past rice fields and White Thai villages, sleep in a traditional stilt house, and trek to a remote Pu Luong village. Guides on the route have included Tom and Cha, though your guide may differ.

“It was absolutely worth it. The first day we rode among the villages by bicycle. It was a wonderful experience because although there are tourists the area is not yet a mass tourism destination. Tom, Our local guide, was very good at explaining many details of rice cultivation and the villages and people of Mai Chau. The hotel was nice and clean (by default a dormitory is assigned, we upgraded with 20-30 euros or so to a single room and it was a very good choice.) The room with large windows looked out right onto the rice fields where we could see the farmers at work in the morning. we…”

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3.Shared Mai Chau Valley Bus and Hiking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $99Top rated

Spend two days traveling from Hanoi to Mai Chau by air-conditioned bus or van. Stop at Thung Khe Pass, cycle through Thai villages and rice paddies, then set out on foot toward Na Meo, Na Mo, and Xam Pa. The tour includes meals, entrance fees, and a Vietnamese- and English-speaking guide. Pickup is offered; the group can reach 99 people.

“I had a great time on the tour! The team made us feel very welcome, and the guide was especially impressive - spoke fluent English and shared lots of useful information. Thanks for making it such a great experience!”

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4.Mai Chau Full Day Group Tour in Hoa Binh Vietnam from Hoa Binh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $62Best value

Travel through northern Vietnam to Mai Chau, pausing at Thung Khe Pass for valley views and a temporary Muong market. After lunch in a village, cycle through rice paddies and Thai villages, with time to see traditional homes and fabric weaving. Round-trip transport and an English- and Vietnamese-speaking guide are included; no guide name is provided.

“Mai Chau is a very beautiful place, perfect for visitors to enjoy the scenery and relax. There are many fun and meaningful community tourism activities to join. Highly recommend!”

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5.2D1N – Mai Chau for Nature Lovers (Only 3 hours from Hanoi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $149

Spend two days traveling from Hanoi to Mai Chau with a small group of up to eight. Cycle between villages, try a hands-on White Thai natural-dye workshop, and sleep in a traditional stilt house. On day two, ride by motorbike to Tat Nang waterfall and Phu Mau hot spring. Local guides include Tan and Mr Thu.

“Very nice people, Tan is the best! one of the most green and beautiful places in Vietnam. very good accommodation and food.”

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