Hanoi: 2 Days Mai Chau & Pu Luong Nature Reserve Trekking
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Trek through the peaceful valleys of Mai Chau and Pu Luong. Visit ethnic minority villages, walk along rice terraces, and stay overnight in your choice of homestay, or bungalow/eco-lodge
Highlights
- Trek through peaceful valleys, rice terraces, and bamboo forests
- Discover the ethnic White Thai villages and learn about their traditions
- Stay overnight in your choice of homestay, or bungalow/eco-lodge
- Enjoy home-cooked meals with local ingredients and warm hospitality
- Escape the city and explore a less-touristy side of Northern Vietnam
Description
Leave the bustling city of Hanoi behind and set out on a 2-day cultural and nature-filled adventure to Mai Chau Valley and Pu Luong Nature Reserve — two of Vietnam’s most scenic and peaceful countryside destinations.
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong
Depart Hanoi in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive through winding mountain roads and rural landscapes. Stop at Thung Khe Pass for breathtaking views over Mai Chau Valley.
Upon arrival in Mai Chau, visit local White Thai villages, walk through stilt houses and rice paddies, and discover traditional weaving and farming life.
After a local lunch, continue the journey deeper into nature toward Pu Luong Nature Reserve — known for its terraced rice fields, bamboo forests, and minority villages.
Arrive in a peaceful village nestled in the valley and check into your local homestay. In the evening, enjoy a home-cooked dinner and relax with the sounds of nature.
Day 2: Trekking in Pu Luong – Return to Hanoi
Wake up to the sounds of birds and enjoy a simple local breakfast. Begin a guided trek through rice terraces, streams, and bamboo groves, passing by rural hamlets and water wheels used for traditional irrigation.
The trek is gentle and scenic, suitable for nature lovers and photographers.
Enjoy lunch at a local home or eco-lodge before starting the journey back to Hanoi.
Arrive in the city in the late afternoon with a deeper appreciation of Vietnam’s natural beauty and cultural richness.
Includes
Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Hanoi Old Quarter
English-speaking local guide
2 days of guided trekking through valleys, rice fields & villages
1-night accommodation (choose your option)
Experience cycling through villages
All entrance and village fees
All meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
Bottled water
Important Information
- Light to moderate trekking involved; suitable for most fitness levels
Please bring comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent
Homestay has basic facilities: private mattress, mosquito net, shared bathroom
Weather in the mountains can change quickly – bring a light jacket
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund