Mai Chau is one of the place that you will not forget while travelling in the North of Vietnam. There is a special atmosphere in the valley where you can enjoy the particular wonderful landscapes and also discover the local life, in the fields but also in one of the handicraft shops. Cycling and trekking are the best way to start an adventurous time in Mai Chau.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Hanoi – Mai Chau - Pu Luong (L, D) 170km
07:30 – 8:00 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to start the Mai Chau Pu Luong 2 ...
07:30 – 8:00 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to start the Mai Chau Pu Luong 2 days tour. 09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi).
11:00 = Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam).
12:00 = Arrive in Mai Chau Valley for lunch. (Vegetarian is available).
13:00 – 15:30 = Cycling to visit the traditional villages of the Thai Ethnic Minority and rice paddies to learn about their daily life and culture and the traditional way of weaving.
16:00 = Board the van to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. 17:00 – 19:00 = Check-in at Pu Luong Eco Garden and have free time for swimming in the pool or walking around the village. 19:00 = Dinner and free time. *Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. Traditional dorm in the house on stilts or Deluxe Room with Air-con.
Overninght a the room you booked ( Pu Luong Eco Garden)
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Day 2
Pu Luong – Hieu Waterfall full day trek (B,L,D )
07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast at Pu Luong Eco Garden. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge.
09:00 – 12:30 = Board the van to Pho Doan to start your trek. (Visit local market of Pho Doan...
07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast at Pu Luong Eco Garden. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge.
09:00 – 12:30 = Board the van to Pho Doan to start your trek. (Visit local market of Pho Doan only on Thursday and Sunday morning) From there , follow the small road, trail through the terrace rice fields, jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall. Have lunch by the waterfall.
Afternoon = Free time to relax and swim in the waterfall or trekking to explore the surrounding village and jungle.
15:30 = Board the van to go back to Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat
17:00 – 19:00 = Free time to relax by the infinity pool.
19:00 = BBQ Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.
*Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.
Traditional dorm in the house on stilts or Deluxe Room with Air-con
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Day 3
Pu Luong – Hanoi 200km. (B,L)
Medium Trek in Kho Muong village and explore Bat Cave (6km): 07:30 – 08:30 = Have brea...
Medium Trek in Kho Muong village and explore Bat Cave (6km): 07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge and check out. 09:00 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote rural villages of Black Thai Minorities to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave) of Kho Muong village, this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition) 12:00 – 13:00 = Lunch at the Eco Garden Restaurant. 13:00 = Free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the village.
14:00 = board the van to go Mai Chau to catch the Limousine bus to go to Hanoi. 17:00 = Soft break on the way. 19:30 = Arrive in Hanoi old quarter drop you off at your hotel. Tour Ends
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Transfer Roundtrip by comfortable van/bus ( Hanoi -Mai Chau-Puluong)
Accomodation in Mai Chau (Dorm/Standard/Deluxe Room)
All entrance fees for sightseeing as itinenary
Biking and Trekking through terrace rice fields around the village
Beverages,Travel Insurance,Personal Expenses & Tips
Surcharge Holiday
