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Day 1 : Hanoi - Mai Chau -
Hang Kia
We depart Hanoi at 0800 heading west towards
Hoa Binh province, two hours away. We will stop here for
refreshments. Leaving Hoa Binh we climb towards the Mai Chau
valley, about another two hours away, stopping on the way to
take in the spectacular scenery. Following lunch in Mai Chau
town we drive to the White Thai village of Sa Linh. From here
we will start our 3-hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our
hosts for this evening will be the H'mong minority people. In
sampling these peoples hospitality, we find out a little more
of their lives and cultures with a cultural exchange following
the evening meal. Tonight's accommodation could probably be a
little more rustic than you would be used to. (Lunch &
Dinner included).
Day 2 : Hang Kia - Van
village
This morning we will breakfast with the family,
before bidding farewell to our gracious hosts and setting off
on a 7-hour trek. On the way we will stop for a picnic lunch
of sandwiches and fruit. Around 1600 we arrive at Van Village
inhabited by the White Thai people. Our equally hospitable
hosts for this evening, will treat us to a fine meal, stories
of life in Van village, share their home brewed rice wine with
us and traditionally offer a toast to our good health and
happiness. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
included).
Day 3 : Van village - Xo
village
After breakfast we spend the morning strolling
around the surrounding villages and meeting villagers along
the way. After a morning of cultural insights we will return
to Van village for lunch. With lunch finished there will time
for a short siesta or stroll down to the river before
embarking on a 3-hour walk to the village of Xo (pronounced
Soh). Arriving at our new hosts residence around mid to late
afternoon, there will be a opportunity to freshen up at the
communal well before the sunsets. This evening following
dinner, we will have the opportunity for more cultural
interaction, before retiring for our second night in a stilt
house. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
included).
Day 4 : Xo village - Lac
village
This morning we breakfast with the family early
before bidding farewell to our new friends, it is a five-hour
trek from Xo to Lac village where we have lunch. We have the
afternoon free to wander around one of the most picturesque
Thai villages in Hoa Binh Province and also maybe wander into
Mai Chau town itself. This evening is spent in Lac village.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included).
Day 5 : Lac village - Nanh
village
From Lac we drive to the Da River, 45 minutes
from Mai Chau town, climb board our boat and cruise the river
for about a hour. We have a 2-hour trek to a Zao village and a
picnic lunch on the way . We have dinner and spend the night
at the village. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
included).
Day 6 : Mai Chau-
Hanoi
We have breakfast at 0730 and leave the village
at 0800. We retrace our steps back to the boat and the bus
trip back to Hanoi. We get back to Hanoi by 1300. (Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
included). | 
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