Off The Beaten Track Activities:  Rice planting in Mai Chau

Different from other hill tribal groups, Thai people grow rice on flooded paddies, not on mountain terraces. Join with locals on the field to discover their daily life.

How to find Van Village ?

Van Village is the least visited village in Mai Chau. It is thus very quiet and relaxing. If it is not in right time, you can choose gardening work. This activity is best to be combined with homestay in a local family.

Detail Activities

The Ban Van is a small village peacefully nestled in a deep valley backed by mountain in Mai Chau. There are many activities to enjoy Mai Chau and this simple but authentic way brings a lot of fun for travelers who find themselves in an "active discovery". The activity of course depends on the season and if not in right time, guests can do gardening work instead.
 

Off The Beaten Track Activities

  • Homestay in Mai Chau

    Mai Chau is in northwest Vietnam near the capital of the White Thai ethnic minority. Wooden stilt houses are a unique product of the region, an experience that you shouldn’t miss.

  • Homestay in Pu Luong

    Pu Luong is a wonderful destination to observe the rich forest, magnificent rice paddies, and a colorful mix of hill tribe groups.

  • Rice planting in Mai Chau

    Different from other hill tribal groups, Thai people grow rice on flooded paddies, not on mountain terraces. Join with locals on the field to discover their daily life.

  • Biking in Mai Chau

    Unlock the jewels of Mai Chau: its magnificent scenery and smiling tribal people. Riding a bicycle will get you truly connected to the land.

Examples of full packages

These examples of full package show how we combine adventure travel, off the beaten track travel with classic sightseeing and relaxation to make a balanced, fulfilling and enjoyable holiday.
Hidden Indochina ( Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos) 21 Days
Grade: Challenging
Luggage: Vehicles
Accommodation: Hotel & homestay
When to do: Year round

A mythical great river runs through three lands of Indochina, the Mekong River. A shared history, sometimes common and sometimes distant, has shaped the cultural richness and uniqueness of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. This journey aims to unlock the fascinating appeal of Indochina: its spectacular landscapes and amazingly diverse cultures. Covering all highlights from the magnificent Angkor temples to the roof of Indochina - Fanxipan Mountain, and filled with enjoyable activities, it can delight the most jaded mind.

Starting at the vibrant hub of South Vietnam, Saigon, cruising on endless waterways of Mekong Delta, marveling at majestic Angkor temples, relaxing in atmospheric Luang Prabang before trekking in laid back Muang Ngoi and Sapa and finishing with a scenic cruise in Halong, this itinerary is perfect for a complete Indochina discovery.
 

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Vietnam and Cambodia - A taste of exoticism ( North Vietnam and Siem Reap) 13 Days
Grade: Moderate
Luggage: Vehicles
Accommodation: Hotel & homestay
When to do: March to November

This tour brings in a glimpse of Vietnam and a taste of Cambodia. The journey starts out in the 1000-year-old city of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam with rich history and sensational cuisine. It then gets off tourist trails and travels inland for 4 days in  beautiful Pu Luong nature reserve with trekking between hilltribe villages, meeting the local people and enjoying a homestay in these remote communities.

This adventure also combines exploration of the impressive waterscape at Tam Coc, both on foot and by sampan. Boat is also the way to explore Halong Bay, making this tour a perfect itinerary for those love being on water.  Other hightlights include the Siem Reap homestay  and the majestic Angkor temples.
 

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