— GENERAL INFORMATION —
Tour Duration: 3 days 2 nights.
Tour Category: Small Group Tour.
Transportation: Shared car.
Pick-up Time: 7:00 AM.
Pick-up Point: Hotels within Hanoi Old Quarter.
Meeting point: 82, Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội (Link).
– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –
Discover the authentic beauty of Mu Cang Chai on this 3-day, 2-night cultural journey. Stay in a traditional homestay at It Thai Community Tourism Village and experience the warm hospitality of local families while exploring the customs and traditions of the Thai and H'Mong ethnic communities. Enjoy village trekking, hands-on workshops in traditional beeswax painting and indigo dyeing, home-cooked meals, herbal foot baths, tea tasting, and vibrant cultural performances.
– ITINERARY –
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & VILLAGE IMMERSION.
- 7:00 AM: Depart from Hanoi to It Thai Community Tourism Village.
- 2:00 PM: Arrival at the village. Check in at the local homestay and relax. Meet and interact with a local buddy/local guide.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Village trekking experience around the local community.
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Home-hosted dinner with the local family.
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Herbal foot bath and tea tasting experience.
- Overnight at the homestay.
DAY 2 – CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS WITH HIGHLAND COMMUNITIES.
- 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Breakfast at the homestay.
- 09:00 AM: Visit a local H’Mong family. Traditional beeswax painting experience.
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lunch and rest at the village.
- 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Traditional indigo dyeing experience.
- 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM: Visit a Thai ethnic family. Traditional folk singing and cultural exchange.
- 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM: Dinner at local home.
- 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM: Traditional music exchange & bamboo dance.
- Overnight at homestay.
DAY 3 - SLOW MORNING & DEPARTURE.
- 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Breakfast at the homestay.
- Optional: Paragliding experience over Mu Cang Chai landscapes.
- 11:00 AM: Check out at the homestay.
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Farewell Lunch & Departure.
INCLUDED:
- Tour guide / local buddy.
- Experience arrangements.
- Community homestay.
- Meals and services as mentioned.
EXCLUDED:
- Personal expenses.
- Private transfer.
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Surcharges outside standard inclusions.