Day 01 Ha Noi – Mai Chau - Hang Kia (L/ D)
Drive to Mai Chau valley – 170 km from Hanoi. Lunch in Mai Chau. From here start 3-hour trek to Hang Kia. Your hosts for this evening will be the H'Mong minority people. In sampling these peoples' hospitality, you find out a little more of their lives and cultures with a cultural exchange following the evening meal. This night's accommodation could probably be a little rustic with homestay (3 hours trekking).

Day 02 Hang Kia - Pieng Ve village (B/ L/ D)
Breakfast with the family and setting off on a 7-hour trek. On the way stop for a picnic lunch of sandwiches and fruits. Around 16h00 we arrive at Pieng Ve Village inhabited by the Muong people. Our good cook will treat you to a fine meal, Our outstanding guide will tell you stories of life in Pieng Ve village. The hosts will share their home brewed rice wine with you and traditionally offer a toast or fruits to your good health and happiness

Day 03 Pieng Ve village - Ban Buoc (B/ L/ D)
After breakfast trek 4 hours to Ban Buoc village. 12h30 Arriving at the new hosts who are Thai. With lunch finished there will time for a short siesta or to stroll down to the river before embarking on a 3-hour walk around villages and meeting villagers along the way. After an afternoon of cultural insights you will return to Ban Buoc village ( there will be a opportunity to freshen up at the river before the sun set. In the evening following dinner, you will have the opportunity for more cultural interaction.

Day 4 Ban Buoc - Ban Cum (B/ L/ D)
After breakfast start 4-hour trek from Ban Buoc to Ban Cum where you have lunch. You have the afternoon to wander around one of the most picturesque Thai villages in Mai Chau valley. This evening is spent in Ban Cum ( White Thai village).

Day 5 Ban Cum - Lac village (B/ L/ D)
After Breakfast start 4-hour trek from Ban Cum to Lac village - The "Tourist center" in Mai Chau. Here you can have variety of choice to buy traditional souvenirs for your family and friends. In the afternoon you are free to wander around villages. This evening after dinner you enjoy Thai music and dance. Overnight in Lac village ( White Thai village).

Day 6 Nanh village  (B/ L/ D)
From Lac you go 30 minutes by car to Go Lao where you start 2-hour trek to Da river. This day you will see a beautiful waterfall in Go Lao on the way trek to Da river. After 2 hour trek transfer to a boat. Cruise the river for 2 hours. lunch on board. Afternoon start 2- hour trek to a Dzao village. Dinner and spend night at the Nanh village.

Day 7 Nanh village - Hoa Binh (B/ L/ D)
Breakfast. Retrace your steps back to the boat. Cruise 2 hours to Ban Voi. Lunch on board. Afternoon continue 3-hour trek to Hoa Binh. This day you will have chance to admire picturesque view of Hoa Binh reservoir on the height of 300 m. This evening you have dinner and enjoy traditional Muong orchestra. Overnight in Hoa Binh Hotel ( Hotel on stilts).

Day 8 Hoa Binh - Ha Noi - Departure (B/ L)
Have breakfast at 7.30 and leave Hoa Binh at 8h 00. Arrive in Ha Noi at 10h00. Have city tour. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon go to Noi Bai airport for departure.
 
Tour includes:
•    All accommodation at standard guest house
•    Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
•    English speaking guide on land tour
•    Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle
•    Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time