10 Sightseeing Tours in Hoa Binh Province That You Shouldn't Miss

This 3-day, privately guided trek through the picturesque regions of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve offers a great combination of northern Vietnam’s landscapes and traditional cultures. Enjoy the surrounding beauty of terraced rice fields and the biodiversity of limestone mountain forests on this unforgettable eco-adventure, led by an experienced guide. Visit local villages and stay for two nights in traditional stilt homes as you immerse yourself in a cross-cultural experience with the Thai people, the area’s ethnic minorities. Round-trip transport by private vehicle is included from Hanoi.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Private transfer, English guide, and other services mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions: Drink (soft, beers & wine) and tips for driver and guide

The Hoa Binh Hill tribes are located in the Northwest of Vietnam, 75km from Hanoi. Hoa Binh Province is home to six minority groups, including the Hmong, Muong, Dao and Thai. The area changed drastically after the largest hydro power plant in Southeast Asia was built, turning the Da River into a lake. Still, today the province boasts some of Vietnam most beautiful scenery and typical Muong culture. This tour to visit the Muong minority group will give you the opportunity to explore, learn, and truly experience rural life in Vietnam.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Cycling is a great way to experience Vietnam. First and foremost because the travel pace adapts to one's own desire and likewise, the experiences seem stronger from the saddle on a 2-wheeler than the passenger seat in a car. On this 16-day tour, we have put together a varied program that combines the major sights with local attractions and rural surroundings. You will thus get spicy sightseeing of Vietnam's recent history of cycling in the cities, and you will become part of the street crowd on your cycling journey around the planned attractions.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Restroom on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Have you ever wondered how the fabrics especially those with beautiful patterns and colors are made from hand weaving? Our workshop is an opportunity to get an unique experience to understand and get involved into different processes of how fabrics are made from dyeing with natural ingredients to weaving on the looms with traditional techniques from the White Thai people or creating your own embroidery designs. The Workshop is a special occasion for not only the CULTURAL EXPLORERS but also for the ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS who care about sustainable values and want to be a part of the CHANGE. Presented and instructed by our local artisans at How Ban Atelier and international volunteer team from different countries who want to be a part of the REVOLUTION . We strike to bring the tourists an unforgettable memory of Vietnam and discover one of the most treasured cultural activities which we are trying to preserve and promote.

Inclusions: Snacks and Soft Drinks are offered during the workshop, Materials for the workshop that you can take home , 10% Discount at our shop

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Mai Châu is a rural district of Hoa Binh province in the northwestern region of Vietnam. The district is located at about 160 km from Ha Noi. The scenery of Mai Chau attracts many tourists. The Mai Chau area is well known for its stilt houses. The type of stilt houses, or pile dwellings, they construct are called Thai stilt houses and are made of bamboo and timber. These houses are elevated 10-12 feet off the ground in order to avoid water damage and shelter animals from the elements. On this private day trip, explore the natural and cultural wonders of Mai Chau, you will enjoy the breathtaking scenery in the mountain, have a lunch at a local White Thai family on house on stilts, trekking through villages and cycling through paddy fields and different villages in Mai Chau. This trip will take about 8-10 hours from 8:00 am till 5:00 pm and the time could also depend on the road traffic.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Biking tour along villages, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Moving out of busy and noisy - hustle Hanoi in the morning head to Hoa Binh mountainous Province,  green valleys and fascinating ethnic minority communities. Drive up and through the Doc Cun mountain Pass before enjoy lunch of the local ethnic cuisine. Check in 5 start-Resort in Mai Chau before a walking and biking through many ethnic surroundings villages. Visiting some typically households, enjoy local market, trying some traditional wine made from rice at dinner.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Bottled water, free pick up/ drop off at hotel, Private transportation, Local Thai Massage, Local Sticky Rice Wine, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Puluong Nature Reserve has preserved a primitive landscape and plentiful and diversified flora and fauna. For those who like adventure, a tour to climb to Puluong peak promises to bring tourists an unforgettable experience. One place that tourists should not miss is Hieu Hamlet. Following a path, not far from Pho Doan Town, tourists can see many water wheels, a typical tool of the Thai people. After a day discovering, tourists can stay in airy and spacious houses-on-stilts of the local ethnic people. Arriving in Puluong Nature Reserve where there are immense green forests and green terraced fields, tourists seem to be lost in a valley, completely separated from the outside world, with many mysteries expecting to be discovered.

Inclusions: Pick up on time at your accommodation, Road tolls, gasoline, parking fee, Pickup/Drop off at your hotels as booked, Experienced drivers with basic English, 01 bottle of water for each passenger

Exclusions: Meals serving time, Tips/Gratitudes

Location: Ha Noi – Mai Chau – Ha Noi Duration: Mai Chau 1 Day You are on a limited time but still want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi! We have created the perfect Mai Chau 1 Day trip to visit the local Muong Ethnic market. Cycling through rice fields and villages of the Thai Ethnic Minority and learn about the daily life of the local people in Mai Chau.

Inclusions: Lunch, Use of bicycle, Private transportation, Friendly and passionate local guides., Private Tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

- Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers workings in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages. - Watch Thai Traditional dance in the stilt house with the community - Hike to 1000 step Cave and local market

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water, 2 ways transfer from Hanoi to Mai Chau, 1 night at homestay or hotel depend on your choice, English Speaking Tourguide

Exclusions: Tip for local tour guide USD3/day, Comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy from guests’ country of origin.

Immerse yourself in North Vietnam’s rich culture and natural beauty on a four day cycling trip that takes you deep into heart of this mystical region. Peddle through emerald-green rice paddies and past ancient, mountaintop pagodas. Learn the rhythms of local life and enjoy a rural homestay, making new friends and forging lifelong memories. Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D) -No Cycling Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Thai Tribe Village (B/L/D) -3 hours cycling Day 3: Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong National Park – Tam Diep – Ninh Binh (B/L/D) - 3 to 6 hours cycling. Day 4: Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Hanoi (B/L) - 3 hours cycling.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Private tours with English speaking Cycling Tour Guide, Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites, Accomodation in twins/double rooms with 3 star class, Support van and first aid kit during the tour, Meals as mention in the itinerary, Snacks,local fruite and bottled water during the tour, Professional bikes (Giant, Trek or Cannondale), Government tax and services charge, Cold water, coca, 7 up, sprite, and towel during the tour

Exclusions: International airfare, Travel insurance, Visa and visa arrangement, Surcharges for compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons, Peak season surcharges (which will be advised at time of booking), Tip Guide and Driver, Personal expenses