Let’s spend 3 days to get away from bustle Hanoi capital to explore the Northwest of Vietnam. This trip will surely give you a lot of fun with a Jeep drive on back road through many mountainous villages then stopping at the lake house to swim on the reservoir. Do not miss to take a lot of fantastic photo when strolling around Mai Chau and staying at Mai Chau Eco-lodge.

Day1: Driving on the stunning pathway byJeepand swimming in reservoir

Start in the morning, you will be picked up at Hanoi Old Quarter around 8:00 am and transferred by the Jeep which will drive you to the west of Hanoi. Reach to the foot of The White Rock Slope- the place with the temporary market along the road of Muong ethnic people.

Keep driving along the reservoir bank; you will get to a Muong’s home. The host was a former local authority officer; retired now but full of energy and warm hearted. His house is nice, isolated and located just by the reservoir. Have lunch at his house. Following lunch, you will take a boat trip on reservoir where you can swim if the weather permits.

Enjoy your time until depart for Mai Chau in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will check in Mai Chau Ecolodge, which is surrounded by mountains and great view of rice fields. Overnight at Mai Chau Ecolodge.

Day2:Hikingorcyclingonthevillage’spathway

You will spend your second day hiking or cycling on the the beautiful countryside pathway to the tribal village on the hill. The local food will be served for lunch at a family in the village. Take a break after lunch time and you will get back to the eco-lodge in the afternoon.

You will have time for your own at leisure till the end of this day

Day3:BacktoHaNoi

In the morning, you are freely to choose between swimming or hiking to the nearby villages to discover more interesting things before getting back to Ha Noi. The Jeep and guide meet you again for transfer back to Hanoi. Trip ends at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter