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Selection – We have hand-picked the best tour operators to offer
you a full range of short tours throughout Vietnam.
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Price– Our prices are the same as if you purchased directly from
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Mai Chau Hideaway Lodge
2 Days / 1 Night
Trip Code: IB-NOR-BT35
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From $165/ per person
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Private Tour
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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 opening in July 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
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We leave Hanoi at 8am for the scenic drive to Mai Chau. On arrival, a welcome briefing on the activity options and Lodge facilities is followed by lunch. At 1pm you can check into your room and take a shower. There is then an optional buffalo cart ride or trek to the nearby Thai villages of Pom Coong and Lac. Here we have time for handicraft shopping from the local artisans or enjoying a coffee with the friendly villagers.
At about 4pm there is an optional trip to a private cave attached to the Lodge. The cave, which used to be a military base, is looked after by a team of local hill tribe people. During the cave tour you will learn more about the limestone karst cave and its history in the local region.
A fabulous dinner is served at 7pm, accompanied by a traditional dance performance by the local Thai tribe
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After breakfast you are welcome to join a two hour cycling tour or walking trek through the beautiful valley of Mai Chau. You will meet the local hill tribes going about their daily routines such as planting rice, herding buffalos or building traditional houses.
Lunch is served after check out. We then leave for Hanoi, returning to your hotel at approximately 5pm
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Includes:
- All transportation
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation on twin share basis
- Full board
- Trekking
- Cycling
- Cave visit
- Paddle boat on private lake
- Buffalo cart ride
- Learning local traditions of cooking, weaving, dancing and crop harvesting
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Excludes:
- Pre & Post trip accommodation in Hanoi
- Visas and Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
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Other:
Mai Chau Lodge facilities:
- 16 ensuite rooms and suites with air conditioning, balcony, cable TV, international phone line, internet access and mini-bar
- Swimming pool
- Spa with sauna, steam bath and Roman-style Jacuzzi
- Restaurant serving local and international specialities
- Fully stocked bar and lobby café
- Business centre and reading room with internet access
Responsible Tourism in Mai Chau:
Ivivu Travels are the leading promoters of responsible tourism in Vietnam. We have been very proactive in Mai Chau, pioneering trekking and homestays in the region. Buffalo Tours run volunteer projects and medical treks to the region, plus regularly donating water buffalos. Our 8 year low impact involvement with Mai Chau has enabled us to develop a harmonious relationship with the people and brought much needed income and services to the local community.
Every effort has been made for Mai Chau Lodge to have a positive and sustainable impact on the communities. Independent studies were undertaken to ensure hill tribes were happy and involved in the Lodge development. Mai Chau Lodge educates and employs local hill tribe people thus helping to alleviate poverty in the region. The monthly income for Lodge staff is equivalent to a yearly income working in the fields. By staying at Mai Chau Lodge you will be financially supporting the local people and helping them to stay in the region
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Tour valid from
11/15/2007 - 12/31/2008
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Tour Price (per person) in USD
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1 Person
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$165
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2 People
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$165
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3 People
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$165
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4 People
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$165
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5 People
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$165
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6 People
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$165
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7 People
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$165
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8 People
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$165
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9 People
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$165
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10 People
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$165
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