Summary

Mai Chau is only 4 hours away from bustling Hanoi but feels like another world as your vehicle ascends into the lush mountains, home to remote hill tribes and visited by surprisingly few tourists. Want an authentic cultural insight into the fascinating lives of the Mai Chau hill tribes by day but don’t fancy homestays by night? For the first time this is now possible with the brand new Mai Chau Lodge which opened in November 2007. With only 16 ensuite rooms the Lodge has an intimate feel and excellent facilities including a swimming pool, spa, restaurant and fully stocked bar.

This package is ideal for those wanting to see the real Vietnam but with limited time. Included in the package are many opportunities to explore the dramatic scenery and learn about the local people, or if you prefer to simply relax, this is the ideal setting to do so. Enjoy trekking and cycling, learn about local handicrafts like weaving or try your hand at a cooking class. Buffalo Tours is actively involved in poverty alleviation in the Mai Chau region (see overleaf for details) and runs community projects you can visit or participate in. With so many activities offered, you are highly recommended to stay longer if time permits.

Highlights

•  Staying in a small, lovely lodge on the edge of Mai Chau with the village at your finger tips
• Cycling through villages, on small paths and past smiling happy people
• Dining on delicious food, swimming in the lodge's pool and sleeping in the best beds for miles!
• Visiting a large cave, having a guided tour of the village and shopping for souvenirs
• Being so close to hanoi but feeling so far away, with very few tourists!

Perfect for...

• Anyone wanting to experience hill tribe villages but not wanting to loose their creature comforts
• Families, the lodge has a swimming pool, children's bicycles and much more
• Expats wanting to escape for the weekend

Everything went according to plan from when Seon collected us from the airport and then all the way through our stay. The village Mai Chau is beautiful. The service at the motel was excellent, the food was great.We were also treated to some traditional dancing by the local Thai people and they were great. We went for a walk around the local village of the white Thai people and our guide ( I am sorry I have forgotten his name) he was fantastic.

Peter Brown, Australia

US$117 per peson sharing twin accommodation

US$25 for Single Supplement

Valid for travel from 1^st May to 30^th September