Depart from Hanoi this morning and heading the north west for Mai chau and Hoa binh mountain, some 3hours away from Hanoi, on arrival to the village of Thai people at Poong coong village, relax and take a walking tour to visit the village and people, a great chance to learn of how people live? Lunch is served by a local Thai family before we drive for Xa Linh village, 35km away from mai chau. upon arrival, begin trekking to Hang Kia. After an easy start on dirt paths, trek down two slippery streambeds before climbing up a steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense and the trail down is steep. The path eventually leads to an open valley, known locally as “Elephant Valley”, where there is a flat trail. The trail leads up and over a final pass before descending down a rocky path to the H’mong village of Hang Kia. Overnight in Hang Kia (L/D)

Today’s trekking is mainly downhill, and the scenery a contrast to the previous day. Begin with a gentle descent on a wide track, which turns into a narrow path, which winds through hamlets, cultivated fields and affords beautiful views of the Mai Chau Valley below. The trekking is challenging involving several stream crossings, steep descents and balancing between rice paddies! There are spectacular views of karst Rock Mountains in the distance. Picnic lunch will be prepared by your guide right by the trailside or at a local family’s stilt house. Continue our walk along the path crosses two suspension bridges before arriving at Cun Pheo, a village of the White Thai minority. Overnight in Cun Pheo.(B/L/D)

After breafast, we will start our trekking today for the village of Thai ethnic named Xo, at the midle of our trek, stop over at Sam Khue village for lunch anbd refreshments. From here trek a further few kms before eventually conquering a steep uphill. Overnight in the wonderful village of Xo, another White Thai village nestled high on the mountainside.(B/L/D)

After breakfast in the village continue contouring the mountainside and trek a final few km uphill before reaching the pass. From the top it is an 11km hike downhill all the way to Poong Coong village nestled in the Mai Chau Valley. Have lunch and rest weary bones. In the afternoon transfer back to Hanoi by road. Upon arrival. Transfer to the hotel. End of services.(B/L)

 

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