Golf in Hanoi

Private 7-Day Vietnam Boutique Cultural Tour: Hanoi & Mai Chau

Hanoi and Mai Chau valley tour

Karen and Casey - our Veiled Valley hosts - arranged a wonderful time for my wife and me in the city of Hanoi and the beautiful Mai Chau valley. It was our first time in Viet Nam and it was so well thought out and paced that we were able to experience a new culture and relax at the same time. It can be daunting getting around in an unfamiliar country especially when you don't know the language, but Karen and Casey orchestrated everything with friendly, English speaking guides. We took a cultural tour around Hanoi including stops for egg coffee - a local favorite - and for the iconic Hanoi Street Train in the old quarter where we sat at a café as a train passed within 5 feet of us! We learned a lot about the Vietnamese people. Then we left the hustle and bustle of Hanoi for the serene Mai Chau valley and received a whole new experience that included a feast with a White Thai family, seeing the countryside including rice paddies, visiting a Hmong family and learning how they weave and dye their own fabric as they have done for centuries, and shopping for food in the bazaar that we used to prepare a meal for ourselves in a cooking class. Afterward we returned to Hanoi for a day before going on a three day cruise of Ha Long Bay that our hosts were able to tack on to the end of our tour. Five stars all the way!

3-Day Private Boutique Eco and Cultural Tour in Mai Chau Vietnam

Great Experience!

My wife and I took a tour with Veiled Valley along with our two children (6 and 8). We wanted to give our kids an authentic experience of Vietnamese culture but also do so in a safe and comfortable way. Karen did a great job managing expectations and curating the right types of activities to fit our group. Starting in Hanoi, our tours and hotel that were set up for us were fantastic. Our kids had a great time, as did the adults. Once we moved up to Mai Chau, we loved the slow pace and beautiful scenery of the valley. Our hotel (Eco-Lodge) was comfortable and unique. We did many tours including the bike tour, family dinner, cooking class, waterfall tour, boat ride on a lake, and used the down time to enjoy the garden grounds of the hotel. Sidenote, the Eco-Lodge has great rates on massages at their spa. After long flights and days of travel, they were well needed and received! Highly recommend. Overall, we had a great time. Karen is a great guide. Does well keeping kids engaged and is able to communicate well. Her knowledge of the local culture also lends to in depth discussions and understanding of village life in Vietnam. If you want a luxurious yet authentic experience of Vietnamese culture, you will definitely want to book with Veiled Valley!

Explore Lan Ha Bay with 5-Star Serenity Day Cruise from Hanoi

A dreamy Halong Bay escape

Our time on Cruises was absolutely magical. The cabin was cozy and beautifully designed, the food was delicious, and the staff were so attentive. Kayaking through calm waters and exploring hidden caves felt like something out of a movie. Watching the sunset over the bay from the sundeck was the highlight - pure peace and beauty.