Day1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (L, D)
Depart forHoa Lu (Ninh Binh), enjoying the rural scenery along the road. Visit Hoa Lu old citadel. In the afternoon, take a rowing boat along the tiny canal among the rice fields to visit Tam Coc (Three Grottoes). Overnight at Thuy Anh hotel.
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Mai Chau (B, L, D)
In the morning, we depart for Mai Chau. On the way to Mai chau, pay a Visit to Hang Pagoda (Ancient Cave pagoda) to enjoy a peaceful scenary and to get a more understanding of the most popular religion- Buddism. Visiting a Muong ethnic minority village to see stilt-houses and understand about and the people's lives. Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon we continue the trip to MalChau. In Mai Chau, we go shopping around Lac Village. Walking throughout some White Thai villages to see people making traditional dress and stools. 7.00 pm diner. Homestay overnight in a stilt houseLac village (Mai Chau guesthouse).
Day 3: Mai Chau - Xa Linh - Hanoi (B, L)
Morning: 7.30 am Breakfast. Leave for Xa Linh at 8.00 am, Visiting H' Mong ethnic minority village (Pa Co market held on Sunday) to enjoy the daily life of the local people. Walking through plum & peach gardens to contemplate peaceful scenery. 12.30 am lunch at restaurant.
Afternoon: On the way to Ha Noi stop at Hoa Binh Hydro power Station to see how the greatest power station was built in the war. Return to Hanoi Noi at 4.30 pm.
