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This trip offers a wide array of natural sceneries from fertile valleys to pristine jungle: jungle, terraced rice fields, forested limestone mountains, rivers, cascades, and natural pools.

Highlights

• Fantastic landscape with endless mountains, fertile valleys, and pristine jungle
• Remarkable trekking to remote and wondrous ethnic villages
• Amazing motorbike trip to hidden Tat Nang waterfall
• Soaring in Phu Mau natural hot spring
• Staying in our homestay with a great view to Na Phon rice field

Description

Day 1. Hanoi - Mai Chau Meal: Lunch, BBQ dinner | Accommodation: Village stay at our traditional house -on-stilts 7:30. Departing from the our office (17 Cau Go) to Mai Chau valley. 10:30. We arrive at Mai Chau, where we will be welcomed by our hosts and enter a world of new customs and traditions. In the afternoon, we’ll hop on bicycles and start cycling. There are many beautiful cycling trails in Mai Chau Valley which take you through quaint villages, rice and cropping fields. Along the way, you can stop anytime to catch beautiful moments of nature or talk to a friendly villager. 4:00. Back at our homestay, there is enough time for you to chill out before enjoying a BBQ dinner prepared by your hosts with their amazing cuisine skills. Day 2. Mai Chau - Pu Luong National Reserve, from valley to jungle Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Village stay at our traditional house -on-stilts 8:00. We leave our hosts after breakfast and drive East for about 50 km before entering the Pu Luong nature reserve (depending on the group size, we will arrange a car or motorbike/ easy rider for you). Along the way to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, you will make a stop to visit a chopstick workshop. You will see how bamboo is transformed into these essential dining utensils. 10:30. Arrive at Kho Muong village. Explore the mysterious Kho Muong cave before returning to the village for a delicious home-cooked lunch with a local family at noon. 2:00. After a delicious lunch, we will say goodbye to the Kho Muong people. You’ll then head to Bang village for 1.5 hours trekking on a single trail through Thai villages and rice terraces. 3:30. Be ready to head to Cham Stream, where you can cool off with a swim in the freshwater. Continue the journey by stopping at the waterwheel to see the skillful technique of Thai people in using water power to irrigate fields. 5-5:30. End of the trip in Pu Luong, return to Mai Chau. 6:30. Arrive Mai Chau and relax after an active day before dinner. Dinner and overnight at our homestay. Day 3. Mai Chau, wild swimming in Tat Nang waterfall - Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: Not any 6:30am. Starting with an early breakfast then get on a motorbike behind our experienced rider to Tạt Nàng waterfall. Stop for a snack here and swim. Or you can skip the swimming until we reach Phụ Mẫu hot spring the soak your body in this wild hot spring. 12:00pm. Lunch at our friend's Thai family in Chieng Xuan village. After lunch, we will head back to Mai Chau. On the way, stop at Hoà Bình lake, formed during the construction of Hoa Binh hydropower plant, the lake is called Halong Bay on the mountain thanks to its stunning views of the jade reservoir. 2:30pm. Arrive at Mai Chau and have tea before saying goodbye to your host, then head back to Hanoi and arrive at around 6.30pm. End of the trip

Includes

Meals and accommodation English speaking local guide in Mai Chau Two ways transfer from Hanoi in an air-conditioned vehicle Fabric dyeing workshop Bicycle (without gearship and suspension) Motor-taxi with experience rider in Van Ho & Pu Luong Activities as mentioned in the tour program Water, tea and local fruits All entrance fees VAT and other taxes

Important Information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking No heart problems or other serious medical conditions Most travelers can participate This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund