Mai Chau – Pu Luong 3 Days 2 Nights

Mai Chau · Pu Luong 3 Days 2 Nights

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Official itineraryfrom the supplied PDF

Listed inclusionsmatched to the programme

English-speaking guideas stated in the programme

Local supportbefore and during the tour

Overview

Mai Chau, located about 140 kilometers from Hanoi, is renowned for its lush rice paddies, limestone mountains, peaceful valleys, traditional White Thai stilt houses, and the impressive Nhim Cave. This 2-day, 1-night tour also explores Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where you will discover terraced rice fields and traditional villages, experience local culture, enjoy lunch on a boat, swim in Cham Stream during a bamboo rafting trip, observe traditional farming in Chieng Lau Village, and visit the iconic waterwheels. Blending nature, culture, and adventure, this tour offers an authentic experience of rural northern Vietnam.

Official package prices

Package	Price / person	Room	Single surcharge
Standard	$235	Homestay in Pu Luong	$20/ Night
Deluxe	$255	Eco Lodge in Pu Luong	$25/ Night
Premium	$275	Eco Resort in Pu Luong	$35/ Night

Children’s rates

0 – 5 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
6 – 9 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
10 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.

Please note: For safety reasons, the itinerary may change due to force majeure, such as
natural disasters, epidemics, or as required by local authorities or the tour operator.

Package options

Highlights

Cycling
Trekking Local House
Rice fields
Silk Village
Bamboo Rafting
Water Wheels
Cooking Class
Buffalo Cart Ride
Hieu Waterfall
Traditional silk-weaving experience
Scenic village trekking
Traditional waterwheels

What to expect 3-day itinerary

1 Day 1 Ha Noi/ Ninh Binh - Mai Chau Valley– Pu Luong Nature Reserve (L,D).

06:45 AM – 07:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to begin the trip to Mai Chau Valley.

12:00 PM – 17:00 PM: Arrive in Mai Chau, the capital of the White Thai people. Savor a local specialty lunch inside a traditional stilt house. Embark on a guided Cycling tour through narrow alleys, lush rice paddies, and local brocade workshops. Hike up to Nhim Cave to absorb stunning views of the valley floor.

17:00 PM – 18:30 PM: Board the bus to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check into your accommodation, enjoy a relaxing dinner, and unwind.

2 Day 2 Pu Luong -Lan Village-Silk-Weaving- Rafting – Ninh Binh

08:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Depart your lodge to visit Lan Village. Learn the traditional process of silk-weaving from local artisans and try weaving your own textile. Continue to Chieng Lau Village to witness historic, active wooden waterwheels.

10:00 AM – 13:00 PM: Take a 1–2 km trek to Cham Stream. Board a bamboo raft for a scenic river cruise past local farms and forests, while enjoying a unique floating lunch directly on the raft.

13:00 PM – 16:00 PM: Depending on seasonal conditions, participate in one of two paths: Option 1: Relax and swim at the serene Hieu Waterfall, OR Option 2: Enjoy a scenic trek through Kho Muong Village and discover the limestone formations inside Bat Cave. Return to the lodge by 16:00.

3 Day 3 Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride (B,L)

08:00 AM – 13:00 PM: Check out and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Cycle through Chieng Ai Village to visit families making traditional homemade rice wine. Enter a local home to join an immersive Cooking Class and enjoy your self-prepared family lunch. After lunch, experience a traditional buffalo cart ride ("Natural BMW") out to your main vehicle.

13h00 – 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Take the bus back to Ha Noi or Ninh Bình.

18h30 – 19h00: Arrival at your Hotel in Ha Noi.

17h00 – 17h30: Arrival at your Hotel in Ninh Bình.

What's included

Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool based on double occupancy.
Shared car transportation with an experienced driver.
Lunch on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Dinner: Day 1, Day 2.
Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
Visits to local houses, waterwheels, Hieu Waterfall and farms.
Guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
Trekking in the village.
Bottled water on tour.
Cooking class.
The buffalo cart ride.
Entry fees.

8% VAT (Government tax).
Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
Insurance.

Good to know

Children's rates0 - 5 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
6 - 9 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
10 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
Please noteFor safety reasons, the itinerary may change due to force majeure, such as natural disasters, epidemics, or as required by local authorities or the tour operator.
SourceOfficial tour programme supplied by the operator.

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