08 00 Depart Hanoi, 3 hours 30’ heading south-west to Mai Chau, Hoa Binh province. Have lunch at Lac village, drive for another hour to the Hmong village of Sa Linh, the starting point of our 2-hour uphill trek to Hang Kia. Visit the local exchange stalls to know how the people of this isolated village do business and make their living...
| Day 1: Hanoi - Hang Kia village (L/D) | |
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08 00 Depart Hanoi, 3hours30’ heading south-west to Mai Chau, Hoa Binh province. Have lunch at Lac village, drive for another hour to the Hmong village of Sa Linh, the starting point of our 2-hour uphill trek to Hang Kia. Visit the local exchange stalls to know how the people of this isolated village do business and make their living. Overnight at Hmong family. Trekking distance: 8 km/ 2 hours |
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| Day 2: Hang Kia - Van village (B, picnic lunch, D) | |
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After breakfast, we take one-hour uphill trek before descending to Maichau valley to the Van village of the Thai. Upon arriving, have some relax before wandering around this scenic valley. Have dinner, then have cross-cultured with local inhabitants, geeting to know their life as well as there culture. Overnight on house-on-stilts. Trekking distance: 14 km/4 - 6 hours |
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| Day 3: Van - Sam khoe - Hanoi (B/L) | |
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Have breakfast, make a walking tour for 2hrs to Sam Khoe. Car pick up, drive back to Lac village and have an hour wandering about the village before lunch. Then, we drive back to Hanoi, stop in Hoa Binh town to see the biggest hydropower dam in Vietnam. Arrive in Hanoi around 16.30 pm. Trekking distance: 7 km/2 hours |
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| Your group size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Single Sup. |
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| Note: Depart from: Hanoi Return to: Hanoi Trip duration: 3 Days Activities: Trekking, cultural exchange Grade: Moderate Trip highlights: Hoabinh hydropower plant, Thai & Hmong people, Hang Kia village, Xo village, overnight on house-on-stilts. You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking. |
| What To Bring Items : We suggest a small, lightweight trekking pack for cameras, spare film, drinking water, 2 set of changing clothes, raincoat, torch, and comfortable trekking shoes. |
| Inclusion: Air-conditioned transportation by private vehicle, Homestay at villages, English speaking guide, All entrance fees and permits, Meals as indicated in itinerary |
| Exclusion : Drinks, Personal expenses |