TIẾNG VIỆTMai Chau -Pu Luong 3 days / 2 nights tour
Price From:
$224.7 USD
Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days tour is the perfect combination between two beautiful places in Vietnam. The Mai Chau’s proximity to the capital makes it an ideal escape for nature lovers with small ethnic minority villages sitting among a patchwork of paddy fields surrounded by green mountains.
In Pu Luong, limestone peaks puncture the clouds and dramatic rice terraces looked ethnic villages, home to distinct cultures that have inhabited these parts for centuries.
BRIEF PROGRAM
(B: Breakfast/ L: Lunch/ D: Dinner)
| Day | Itinerary | Accompaniment | Meal |
| 1 | Hanoi – Mai Chau | Guide & driver | -/L/- |
| 2 | Mai Chau – Pu Luong | Guide & driver | B/L/- |
| 3 | Pu Luong – Hanoi | Guide & driver | B/L/- |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
- Visit 2 beautiful areas of Northern Vietnam
- Experience a large variety of activities
- Varied and sublime landscapes
- A gastronomic stay full of flavors
- A perfect combination between adventure and relaxation
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Location
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Hotel name | Room category |
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Mai Chau
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Mai Chau Rustic | Deluxe room |
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Pu Luong
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Pu Luong Eco Garden
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Deluxe room
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Note: If hotels are fully booked, hotels of similar category will be provided
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : HANOI – MAI CHAU (-/L/-)
7:00 – Pick up the guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter 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.
Arrive 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.
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.
Your next destination is Chieu Cave aslo known as the Thousand Steps Cave. From the foot of the moutain, you will climb to reach the moutain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of Mai Chau valley.
Back to homestay & have some teabreak
Hotel: Mai Chau Rustic Home ( or similar)
Day 2 : MAI CHAU – PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE (B/L/-)
7:30 - 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 before starting the exciting day. You will board the van to reach the starting point of the trek. On Thursday and Sunday, you will have a stop at the local Pho Doan market.
You will then be dropped at the starting point. The trek will pass through a small dirt path, passing by an isolated hamlet and through the jungle. You will arrive at the higher part of Hieu village contemplating some stunning views. While going down to reach the waterfall, you will see some local houses. Free time to enjoy the waterfall (swimming and water hiking depending on season). Time to join the local house for a Garden to Table Lunch at the homestay of ethnic minority people.
In the afternoon, board the car to reach the starting point of the afternoon trekking. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham river. You will pass through Ba village and see old traditional houses.
After that, you will admire the ingenious agriculture system of the Thai ethnic minority, the bamboo waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the water wheels in Pu Luong are amongst the most impressive in Vietnam. The day will end by a relaxing and tranquil bamboo boat ride. Adapted for tourism, the boat is kept in use by locals to navigate and visit other houses or to go to the fields. Back to the Retreat to relax in your room or enjoy swimming at the infinity pool.
Hotel: Pu Luong Eco Garden ( or similar)
Day 3 : PU LUONG - HANOI(B/L/-)
Breakfast at the Retreat. Then start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. 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).
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 swim at the infinity pool before departure.
14h30: Transfer back to Hanoi
Tour ends
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Price list
Price: $224.7
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- All transports mentioned in the itinerary
- All mentioned meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches
- English speaking local guides
- Accommodation mentioned
- Entrance tickets
- Activities mentioned
- 1 bottle of water/day/pax
Exclusions
- International flights
- Drinks
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
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