TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

Encounter with Muong and Thai hill tribes

Experience in home stay of Thai people

Enjoy traditional dance show

Authentic sampan ride in Linh Coc, new site of Ninh Binh

Stay in beautiful resort in the middle of rice fields and limestone

mountains

MAI CHAU AND TAM COC FAMILY EXCURSION (5 DAYS)

SPIRIT

This trip will bring you a beautiful trekking in to Thai and Muong land in Mai Chau; experience the

local life and culture of ethnic people in scenic villages with traditional, rustic home-stay

accommodations. A traditional dance show performed by villagers is also an interesting experience.

TOUR PROGRAM

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau

Morning depart Hanoi for Mai Chau, begins your excursion to North West mountain of Vietnam.

Arrive in Mai Chau at noon, visit Lac and Pom Coong villages inhabited by the Thai at the foot of the

mountain. Lunch at a local family and walk around to visit the villages. Then transfer to Mai Hich

village; meet with local family and settle in a beautiful wooden stilt- house. Overnight at Thai

homestay (L, D).

Day 2: Mai Chau (Mai Hich & Buoc Village)

Morning , you will hike to Buoc village on a flat road along the Na Lum River, passing through several

Thai villages as well as agricultural fields where corns, vegetables and rice are grown. Lunch at a Thai

family. Back to our car to return the village. The rest of the day exploring the village at your leisure.

Dinner and enjoy a Thai traditional dance show performed by local villagers. Overnight at Thai

homestay (B, L, D).

Day 3: Mai Chau – Tam Coc

This morning, travel by road to Tam Coc. Upon arrival, visit Hoa Lu, a former Vietnamese Royal city.

Then short drive to Thung Nham valley for a 2-hour boat trip from Linh Coc pier and visit But Cave.

Check in your resort which. a stunning Tonkin-style resort located in the middle of rice fields and

limestone peaks. Free time for your family, take a bicycle ride to Thung Nang, walk around village

near the resort or just relax at the swimming pool. Overnight in Tam Coc (B)

Day 4: Tam Coc

Breakfast at hotel. Today belongs to your family for relaxing and enjoying some local activities:

Options for a kite making class, bamboo basket weaving, sampan rowing or just fishing at small pond

nearby. That will be an interesting experience for your kids. Overnight in Tam Coc (B)

Day 5: Tam Coc – Hanoi

At leisure until transfer back to Hanoi. End of tour (B).

TOUR PRICE:

Tour price is available upon request. Please contact us at sales@intimateasia.com to get the best

possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

ACCOMMODATION LIST:

CITY HOTEL CATEGORY

Superior (3*) Deluxe (4*) Luxury (5*)

Mai Chau HOMESTAY HOMESTAY HOMESTAY

Tam Coc TAM COC GARDEN TAM COC GARDEN TAM COC GARDEN

Our services include :

Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle

Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room

Homestay in Thai village

Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)

English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)

Entrance fees for mentioned visits

Bicycle ride

Vietnam visa approval letter

Water and wipes on car or bus.

Our services exclude :

International flight to and from Vietnam

Travel insurance.

Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program.

Personal expenses.