Some excursions may require pre-registration or incur additional costs. Please contact our trip planners for more details.
Half/Full Day Mai Chau Cycling
Private Tour
Cycle through the rural villages of Mai Chau, where stilt houses, rice fields, and quiet backroads offer a clear look into daily life in this mountain valley. Ride alongside a local Thai guide who explains the customs, beliefs, and traditional architecture of the White Thai ethnic group. Stop at family homes, observe local crafts, and learn how cultural practices are reflected in the layout and structure of the villages.
Half/Full Day Mai Chau Boating
Private Tour
Route: 40 km
Travel north of Mai Chau to explore quiet villages, forest trails, and scenic waters. Begin with a drive to Suoi Lon village, followed by a short hike through rolling terrain to reach Go Lao Waterfall—a remote site where you can relax or swim. Continue to Hoa Binh Lake for a one-hour boat ride, passing floating fishing farms and watching daily life unfold along the shoreline.
Half/Full Day Trekking
Level: Easy
Route: 10 kilometers
Transfer: Up to 40 Minutes
Altitude: 200 meters Up / 200 meters Down
Take an easy-paced trek through the hills and villages surrounding Mai Chau. After a short drive, begin hiking from Sam Pa village, following a gentle trail across Pu Poc Mountain. The route passes rice terraces, forest paths, and Thai stilt-house communities. Along the way, stop in a local village to meet residents and learn about farming practices centered on cassava and corn.
Half-Day Pa Co Market
Available: Sunday Morning
Tour Duration: 3.5–4 Hours
Hiking Distance: 3 kilometers (45 minutes)
Transfer: 1.5 Hours
Travel to the northern highlands of Mai Chau to visit the weekly Pa Co Market, a key gathering place for H’mong communities. Held every Sunday morning, the market draws villagers from surrounding areas who come to trade handmade textiles, local produce, and livestock. After exploring the market, take a short hike through Pa Co village, where H’mong families live among terraced fields and plum orchards
Full Day Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Tour Duration: 8–9 Hours
Route: 7–10 kilometers
Transfer: Up to 2 Hours
Spend a full day exploring Pu Luong Nature Reserve, a 17,500-hectare protected area known for its terraced rice fields, limestone peaks, and forested valleys. Begin with a drive to Don village, home to traditional Black Thai stilt houses. From here, start a guided trek through farmland, bamboo water wheels, and karst landscapes. Stop in Nua village for a local lunch in a quiet stilt house, before continuing the trek through open scenery and rural trails.
Trekking
Nature Trails in Mai Chau Valley
Follow well-marked trails through Mai Chau Valley to explore its natural beauty and biodiversity. These routes are designed for travelers seeking a relaxed outdoor experience with opportunities to observe tropical plants, birds, and other wildlife. Trails pass through forested areas and open farmland, offering a look into the local ecosystem. Wildlife sightings are common, but please avoid disturbing animals or damaging the environment.
