Highlights
- Admire endless mountains, fertile valleys, and pristine jungle
- Trek to remote and wondrous ethnic villages
- Ride a motorbike to the hidden Tat Nang waterfall
- Soak in the Phu Mau natural hot spring
- Stay in a homestay overlooking Na Phon rice fields
Description
Day 1. Hanoi - Mai Chau
Meal: Lunch, BBQ dinner | Accommodation: Village stay at our traditional house on stilts
7:30. Departing from Hanoi Opera House (we also offer pickup at your hotel if it is located within the Hanoi Old Quarter).
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 a 1.5-hour trek 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: None
6:30am. Start with an early breakfast, then get on a motorbike behind our experienced rider and travel to Tạt Nàng waterfall.
Stop for a snack here and swim. Or you can skip the swimming until we reach Phụ Mẫu hot spring to 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
Round-trip transfer from Hanoi in an air-conditioned vehicle
Fabric dyeing workshop
Bicycle (without gears and suspension)
Motor-taxi with an experienced rider in Van Ho and Pu Luong
Activities as mentioned in the tour program
Water, tea and local fruits
All entrance fees
VAT and other taxes
Excludes
Hotel in Hanoi
Beverages and personal expenses
Tips for the local guide (optional)
Insurance
Surcharge in festive days (Lunar New Year)
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
