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Cyclists riding a dirt track through vivid green rice paddies in Mai Chau, heading towards mountain hills
Travellers strolling along a rural path beside rice fields in Mai Chau, with misty mountains in the background
Row of wooden stilt houses overlooking expansive rice fields in Mai Chau, with karst peaks rising behind
Goats grazing by a pond in front of a village with palm trees in Mai Chau, backed by distant green mountains
Thatched-roof houses and gardens beside a field in Mai Chau, set against a forested mountain slope and misty sky
Cyclists riding a dirt track through vivid green rice paddies in Mai Chau, heading towards mountain hills
Travellers strolling along a rural path beside rice fields in Mai Chau, with misty mountains in the background
Row of wooden stilt houses overlooking expansive rice fields in Mai Chau, with karst peaks rising behind
Goats grazing by a pond in front of a village with palm trees in Mai Chau, backed by distant green mountains
Thatched-roof houses and gardens beside a field in Mai Chau, set against a forested mountain slope and misty sky

Mai Chau Private Day Trip | Like Sapa Without The Crowds

Explore Mai Chau from Hanoi, the lesser-crowded version of Sapa
4.0
|2 Reviews
Group size
Up to 12 guests
DURATION
11 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 12 guests
Cycle through rice paddies & villages of Mai Chau - the quieter version of Sapa
Mai Chau is what Sapa used to feel like - before the crowds. The same beautiful rice terraces and mountain valleys, but quieter and doable as a day trip - it's just a few hours from Hanoi.This private day trip lets you soak it all in at an easy pace. Cycle through rice paddies, peaceful villages and take in the sweeping views from Thung Khe Pass. You'll also get to explore a local Muong ethnic market to get a glimpse into the local daily life and learn about their traditions.Along the way, you’ll be welcomed into a local home for a hearty, home-cooked lunch, and get to see how farmers and weavers go about their day - a simple but grounding view into Vietnam's Northern countryside.What to ExpectDepart from Hanoi and head to Mai Chau for an unforgettable eco tour.Take a short break on the way and continue the journey to visit Mai Chau.Stop for a scenic photo taking of the picturesque Mai Chau valley and arrive in Mai Chau.Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in a local village.Embark on a bicycle ride with a knowledgeable tour guide, witnessing farmers working in the fields, locals weaving scarves, and exploring peaceful surrounding villages.

Experience highlights

What You’ll be Doing

Eco tour in Mai Chau, Vietnam.
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What’s Included

Lunch at local restaurant
Entrance tickets
Bicycle
Walking & Shopping
English speaking guide or other languages on request
Water bottle
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Who you’re supporting

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Next Available Dates

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Select Time for 16 Jun 2026
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter(Hanoi Old Quarter Hotel, Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
08:00AM - 07:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Warm clothing (in the winter)
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Smile Travel is a reliable local operator run by four friends. Travellers have raved about their fair prices, their in-depth knowledge of the destinations, and how they go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service.
Speaks: Fluent English
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