Perfect Balance of Mountain & River

Hoa Binh Reservoir is an ideal place for kayakers thanks to its gorgeous beauty. The beauty of the reservoir can be fully reflected whilst paddling among evergreen tropical forest, karst mountains and numerous hill tribe villages. Nature and human are intermingled within tranquility, just as calm as the slow moving water of this country’s largest man-made reservoir. Chieng Yen Valley nears Mai Chau and offers great trek through jungle and rice paddies on hill slope. This new trekking area also offer authentic home stay experience.

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Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Tour Code: MVAT06

Price from: US $ 269.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Paddling in Hoa Binh Reservoir - Home stay in villages of Thai people - Beautiful and easy trails: Hanoi - Hoa Binh (Thung Nai & Bai Sang) - Buot Village - Phu Mau Village - Na Bai Village - Mai Chau - Hanoi

• Day 1 - Hanoi – Thung Nai – Kayaking to Bai Sang

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Lunch - Dinner

  8:00 am : pick you up at your hotel and leave for Hoa Binh Town which is 70km northwest of Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hoa Binh, we have a short rest for refreshment. Continue to go to Thung Nai- a small quiet town on the bank of Hoa Binh Reservoir, the biggest reservoir in Vietnam which is ideal for kayaking. On arrival, we start our paddling exploration toward Bai Sang where we will do homestay in a beautiful house-on-stilts of the Muong ethnic minority. The house looks over the reservoir and offers us a real relaxing time after the paddling. Lunch will be served on the support boat. Have dinner and stay overnight at the homestay.

  Day 2 - Bai Sang – Buot Village – Phu Mau Village

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After breakfast at the homestay, we walk 6km to the highway where we meet our van. Transfer shortly toward Son La where we trek through a beautiful area of mountains, jungles, rice paddies and villages of ethnic minorities. We will walk downhill to Buot Village where we have picnic lunch in a local house. After lunch, we continue trekking to Phu Mau Village where we will spend another night homestay in local house.

  Day 3 - Phu Mau Village – Na Bai Village – Mai Chau – Hanoi

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast at the homestay, we walk uphill for 2km to Na Bai Village. The trekking path goes through villages and rice paddies. Upon arrival in Na Bai Village, we will drive toward Mai Chau Valley where we have lunch in Pom Coong Village. After lunch, we head back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi at 5.30. The trip ends.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 02 Nights Accommodation in home stay.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program

  - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring ?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start ?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  
  

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).