3-Day Mai Chau Villages, Floating Houses & Kayak Tour
Mai Châu District, Hanoi
Escape Hanoi for 3 days in Mai Chau. Visit Go Lao Waterfall, explore floating houses and fish farms, kayak on Hoa Binh Lake, and cycle through traditional White Thai villages.
Highlights
- Cycle to Go Lao Waterfall from Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort
- Discover floating houses, fish farms and local fishing life on Hoa Binh Lake
- Kayak on Hoa Binh Lake and enjoy leisure time at the lakeside resort
- Cycle through traditional White Thai villages in Mai Chau Valley
- Learn about local daily life, brocade-making and community culture
Description
Leave Hanoi for a three-day journey to Mai Chau, combining mountain scenery, waterfalls, lakeside life and traditional White Thai villages.
Travel via National Road 6 and Thung Khe Pass before arriving at Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort for lunch overlooking Hoa Binh Lake and the surrounding mountains. After check-in, cycle approximately 5 km from the resort to Go Lao Waterfall and spend time exploring the natural surroundings. Return to the resort in the late afternoon for free time, dinner and an overnight stay.
On the second day, transfer to the floating-house area, approximately 6 km from the resort. Discover local fishing life around floating houses and fish farms, then enjoy kayaking on Hoa Binh Lake. Return to the resort for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. Relax in your room, enjoy the infinity swimming pool, explore the surroundings or try fishing at the resort. In the evening, enjoy dinner followed by a traditional dance show.
On the final morning, transfer to Ban Van and begin a cycling journey through the traditional White Thai villages of Lac, Na Phon, Nhot and Pom Coong. Discover local daily life, traditional brocade-making and community culture before returning to the resort for check-out and lunch. Depart for Hanoi in the afternoon and arrive in Hanoi city center at the end of the tour.
Includes
- Twin-share accommodation for 2 nights at Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort
- Daily use of the infinity swimming pool
- Activities specified in the itinerary
- Bicycle use and kayaking
- English-speaking local guide
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- 3 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
- Vegetarian meals available on request
- Free Wi-Fi and welcome drink
- Travel insurance
- Transportation from the designated meeting point in Hanoi to Mai Chau and return to Hanoi city center
Excludes
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- This is an active outdoor tour with cycling, kayaking and walking in natural areas. The cycling routes include hilly and uneven sections, so participants should be confident riding a bicycle and have a reasonable level of fitness. Swimming at Go Lao Waterfall is optional and subject to safe conditions. Activity timings may be adjusted depending on weather, actual check-in time and operating conditions. We recommend bringing swimwear, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, a sun hat and weather-appropriate clothing. Vegetarian meals are available on request
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund