Hanoi - Mai Chau (L/D)
Hanoi - Meet at the Opera house in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Mai Chau. You will have a stop in Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. During the stop, you can see the local stands selling typical products. Take a chance to try one of the local specialties, the “Com Lam”, sticky rice cooked in bamboo. Arrival in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Check in and have lunch in the traditional house on stilts with specialties of the Northwest mountains. Take a small rest to relax by the pool or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life.
Mai Chau - Start the cycling tour to discover the beautiful Mai Chau valley. You will pass through fields and villages and get the opportunity to discover more about the unique cultural activities of the White Thai ethnic group. Take a break to visit brocade production facilities made by locals. You are welcome to visit the shops and to buy souvenirs from this unique place. Back to homestay & free time to relax, enjoy the swimming pool or walk around in the narrow alleys around the homestay. Diner and peaceful night in the homestay
Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Hanoi ( B/L)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Board the car to reach the beautiful Pu Luong Reserve and stop at Pu Luong Eco Garden to drop your bags
The trekking will start by a small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces.
Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is.
After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions). This is the biggest cave of the whole Reserve. You can explore deep inside and see the rock formation as the vegetation grows inside.
Back to Pu Luong Eco Garden to take a shower and check out. You will then enjoy lunch at the restaurant. Finally, enjoy some free time to relax or to have a swim in the infinity pool before departure.
Hanoi - Transfer back to Hanoi with an estimated arrival time around 19pm.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance ticket & activities
- Gratuities
- Drinks: beer, soft drink, etc
If you have a tight travel plan, this is the perfect choice for those looking to do a more adventurous trip to mountain area. A wonderful opportunity for you to mix both local experience and beautiful sceneries in Northern Vietnam.
Mai Chau is a popular destination in Vietnam, we will still give you the chance to visit the main tourist sight but stay overnight in a more rural village. You will go on a trek to visit other villages where you may be the only tourist in the whole area.
Another new famous site in Northern Vietnam is Pu Luong Nature Reserve – a village home of the White Thai, Black Thai, and Muong Ethnic Minority communities. The scenery is well-known for large rice terraces and floating clouds like Sapa but much less touristic. This is a great location for hiking and hard trek through the forest and experience the simple life.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
