07:00 – 07:30 – Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi. Departure and begin your scenic drive to Mai Chau, a peaceful valley surrounded by limestone mountains and lush rice-fields.
10:30 – Stop at panoramic viewpoints on the way to Mai Chau to take breathtaking photos of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visit a Muong ethnic minority village to learn about their traditional stilt houses and unique customs. Continue to Thung Khe Pass, a stunning mountain pass offering sweeping views over Mai Chau Valley.
11:00 – Arrive in Mai Chau for lunch. Enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch with a White Thai ethnic family while experiencing their warm hospitality and traditional cuisine. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the local village, interact with the friendly villagers.
13:30 – Begin your cycling adventure through the villages and their rice fields. Hop on a bicycle and ride along narrow village paths, passing through lush terraced rice paddies and serene countryside landscapes. Stop at Chieng Chau ferry wharf and enjoy a peaceful bamboo rafting experience on the gentle stream, drifting slowly through picturesque valley surroundings.
14:30 – Continue cycling to explore Pom Coong and Na Phon villages, home to the White Thai ethnic areas. Observe their traditional stilt houses, vibrant
handwoven textiles, and daily activities that have been preserved for generations.
16:00 – Return and check into your accommodation to enjoy some relaxing free time.
19:00 – Dinner and overnight in Mai Chau. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal featuring local specialties before settling in for the night.
DAY 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong Nature Reserve
7:00 – 8:00 – Wake-up and start your day with a hearty Vietnamese breakfast while enjoying the fresh mountain air and peaceful surroundings of Mai Chau.
8:30 – 10:30 – Depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve exploration, a breathtaking area known for its untouched landscapes, terrace rice-fields and for its diverse flora and fauna. Immerse yourself in nature as you explore its tranquil beauty, passing through remote ethnic minority villages and admiring the spectacular mountain scenery.
10:30 – 12:30 – Trekking to a Hidden Cave. Embark on an adventurous trekking journey through dense forest trails, rice terraces, and small streams.
Discover a stunning hidden cave, filled with impressive rock formations shaped over thousands of years. Take in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of this secluded natural wonder.
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13:00 – 15:00 – Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in a local village. Take a scenic ride back to Mai Chau along a different route, passing through picturesque rural villages and landscapes that showcase the region's charm.
15:00 – 16:00 – Say farewell and prepare for departure to Hanoi. Spend the final moments in Mai Chau saying goodbye to your host family and the peaceful countryside. Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
20:00 – Arrival in Hanoi and end of the tour.
Children's policy:
- Under 2 years old: Free of charge
- 2 to 5 years old: 75% of regular price
- 6 years old and above: Full price
Includes:
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Traditional Vietnamese
- Meals
- Entrance fees
- Bicycles.
Excludes:
Beverages and personal expenses.
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes, camera, hat or cap, sunscreen cream, mosquito repellent lotion, some cash for personal expenses.
Our bus will bring you back to Hanoi.
07:00 – 07:30 – Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi. Departure and begin your scenic drive to Mai Chau, a peaceful valley surrounded by limestone mountains and lush rice-fields.
10:30 – Stop at panoramic viewpoints on the way to Mai Chau to take breathtaking photos of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visit a Muong ethnic minority village to learn about their traditional stilt houses and unique customs. Continue to Thung Khe Pass, a stunning mountain pass offering sweeping views over Mai Chau Valley.
11:00 – Arrive in Mai Chau for lunch. Enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch with a White Thai ethnic family while experiencing their warm hospitality and traditional cuisine. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the local village, interact with the friendly villagers.
13:30 – Begin your cycling adventure through the villages and their rice fields. Hop on a bicycle and ride along narrow village paths, passing through lush terraced rice paddies and serene countryside landscapes. Stop at Chieng Chau ferry wharf and enjoy a peaceful bamboo rafting experience on the gentle stream, drifting slowly through picturesque valley surroundings.
14:30 – Continue cycling to explore Pom Coong and Na Phon villages, home to the White Thai ethnic areas. Observe their traditional stilt houses, vibranthandwoven textiles, and daily activities that have been preserved for generations.
16:00 – Return and check into your accommodation to enjoy some relaxing free time.
19:00 – Dinner and overnight in Mai Chau. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal featuring local specialties before settling in for the night.
DAY 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong Nature Reserve
7:00 – 8:00 – Wake-up and start your day with a hearty Vietnamese breakfast while enjoying the fresh mountain air and peaceful surroundings of Mai Chau.
8:30 – 10:30 – Depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve exploration, a breathtaking area known for its untouched landscapes, terrace rice-fields and for its diverse flora and fauna. Immerse yourself in nature as you explore its tranquil beauty, passing through remote ethnic minority villages and admiring the spectacular mountain scenery.
10:30 – 12:30 – Trekking to a Hidden Cave. Embark on an adventurous trekking journey through dense forest trails, rice terraces, and small streams.
Discover a stunning hidden cave, filled with impressive rock formations shaped over thousands of years. Take in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of this secluded natural wonder.
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13:00 – 15:00 – Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in a local village. Take a scenic ride back to Mai Chau along a different route, passing through picturesque rural villages and landscapes that showcase the region's charm.
15:00 – 16:00 – Say farewell and prepare for departure to Hanoi. Spend the final moments in Mai Chau saying goodbye to your host family and the peaceful countryside. Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
20:00 – Arrival in Hanoi and end of the tour.
Children's policy:
- Under 2 years old: Free of charge
- 2 to 5 years old: 75% of regular price
- 6 years old and above: Full price
Includes:
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Traditional Vietnamese
- Meals
- Entrance fees
- Bicycles.
Excludes:
Beverages and personal expenses.
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes, camera, hat or cap, sunscreen cream, mosquito repellent lotion, some cash for personal expenses.
Our bus will bring you back to Hanoi.
