Mai Chau – Pu Luong 3 Days 2 Nights

4.8 (20) 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	$200	Homestay in Pu Luong	$20/ Night
Deluxe	$217	Eco Lodge in Pu Luong	$25/ Night
Premium	$234	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.

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AdultAge 12+

$200

ChildrenAge 6–11 · see policy below

InfantsAge 0–5 · see policy below

Free

Children’s rates & policy

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.

Total $400

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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

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.

Traveller reviews

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      EXCELLENT  
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   Helen Gemmell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was a brilliant trip. Was able to see the real Vietnam visiting the rice fields, water wheel, market, weaving and real house.
Guide was excellent - very friendly and informative.
  
 
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   Mai Phạm 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 3-day trip to Pù Luông was amazing! Stunning rice terraces, peaceful villages, and friendly locals made it unforgettable. The homestay was cozy, and the food was delicious. Trekking through nature was refreshing. A perfect getaway!
  
 
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   Alejandro Lopez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am really impressed with the way this tour operator works. I have traveled to many places in Vietnam and they supported me very well. Thank you for that. If you need a reputable place to travel, contact them. I highly recommend them :)
  
 
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   GAVIN WELCH 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did a 3 day 2 night tour in November and Nga Lila was a great tour guide. She was caring and very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. Book a tour and you will be not disappointed. Thanks again.
  
 
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   Shirl 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great tour in Pu Loung with Nga. She was super friendly, informative and just so nice. We had 2 days, walking through a farm, traditional village, cycling, lunch with a family, Buffalo ride, water wheels, rafting. A great experience, highly recommend the tour with Nga.

      EXCELLENT  
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   Ivan S 
 
 
 
 Verified Maravillas de Pu Luong
La experiencia fue genial, sobre todo por la atención y simpatía de Hanna. Sin duda repetía.
  
 
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   Antoine B 
 
 
 
 Verified Une belle journée
Merci a Eddie pour cette super expérience !
  
 
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   Dorte P 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing
Amazing with a wonderful guide Eddie. We enjoyed it a lot.
  
 
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   Vladimir B 
 
 
 
 Verified Hana our tour Guide was outstanding
Hana Was my best guide while in North Vietnam . She had the best English overall, very knowledgeable and a true Nature lover . She went the extra mile to ensure an experimce of True Vietnam .
  
 
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   Sabrina R 
 
 
 
 Verified Lovely experience
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie who kindly took us around Pu Luong to visit the villages, learning about their history and artwork, followed by trekking, wonderful lunch on a raft and a lovely swim at the waterfall. We really enjoyed our time!
  
 
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   Boyd v 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic
Beautiful day! Saw beautiful things, when I come back I will definitely visit it again. Hana guided the day well!
  
 
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   Explore06226362858 
 
 
 
 Verified A Wonderful Day with an Excellent Guide
We had a wonderful day with our guide. He was extremely professional, kind, patient, and pleasant throughout the entire day. He was very knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, and made sure we felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. We truly had a lovely day with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent guide. Thank you for making our day so enjoyable and memorable!
  
 
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   Eve s 
 
 
 
 Verified Extraordinary
Hana was an extraordinary guide! Super attentive and friendly! The trip was super complete...from walking through the rice paddies to being able to enter a Thai house where the owners offered us tea...from seeing cotton weaving to having lunch on the raft with delicious food, it will be unforgettable! Thank you very much!
  
 
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   Lea C 
 
 
 
 Verified Half day with Hana
Great experience, thanks to Hana for her good humor, her explanations about the culture of the places visited. The group was great, we had an excellent half day! I recommend it 100% 😁