3 days

Experience Mai Chau & Pu Luong ethnic life

Hanoi, Mai Chau, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh

Price only from

~~$367~~ $314

Experience Mai Chau & Pu Luong ethnic life

Just a short drive from Hanoi, you'll be amazed by the authentic charm and lush greenery of the mountainous areas in Mai Chau and Pu Luong. Along the way, you'll have the chance to capture stunning photos of the magnificent mountain ranges and the verdant Pu Luong landscape. Enjoy exciting homestay experiences and immerse yourself in the local culture. This trip is perfect for anyone seeking a quick escape from the bustling city.

                        Highlights
                        Stay overnight in a local home and learn about the customs of the Thai and Muong ethnic minorities.
Explore the villages of Mai Chau, making friends with the welcoming farmers.
Share meals, exchange smiles, and use gestures and jokes to overcome language barriers with your local hosts.
Relax in the peaceful rural setting, a perfect retreat from the stresses of daily life.
Gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's diverse culture through trekking trips to remote villages.

                    

By Day	Destinations	Activities	Meals
Day 1	Hanoi, Mai Chau	Arrive at Mai Chau villages, take a stroll to explore the local life, and participate in a Traditional Thai Dance	L, D
Day 2	Mai Chau, Pu Luong	Drive to Pu Luong, enjoy a 2-hour trekking through Thai Villages	B, L, D
Day 3	Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Hanoi	Drive to Van Long Nature Reservation Area, enjoy a boat trip around the area, then transfer back to Hanoi	B, L

1 Hanoi, Mai Chau

Transfer: Car Walking

Activities: Arrive at Mai Chau villages, take a stroll to explore the local life, and participate in a Traditional Thai Dance

Arrive at Mai Chau villages, take a stroll to explore the local life, and participate in a Traditional Thai Dance

08:00 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up for the journey to Mai Chau. Along the way, we will pass through scenic mountainous landscapes, driving up high passes and stopping to interact with local people.

After lunch, we will take a walking tour around the villages to observe farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves, and visit the surrounding peaceful communities before heading to your homestay.

In the evening, we will enjoy a traditional Thai dinner served in a local Thai stilt house, featuring local cuisine and the opportunity to taste traditional wine with the host family.

Overnight accommodation will be provided by a local family in their traditional house-on-silts. You will sleep in a communal room with a single mattress, blankets, pillow and mosquito net.

Overnight in Mai Chau.

🍽️ L, D

2 Mai Chau, Pu Luong

Transfer: Car Tracking

Activities: Drive to Pu Luong, enjoy a 2-hour trekking through Thai Villages

Drive to Pu Luong, enjoy a 2-hour trekking through Thai Villages

08:00 AM: After breakfast, the group departs for Pu Luong Nature Conservation Center. You'll then disembark for a 2-hour walk on a trail through Thai villages and rice terraces, with the opportunity to rest at local houses along the way.

We will walk through the different villages there and have lunch before checking in. Take a break and you'll have time to explore the village in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the motel.

Note: Be prepared to bring good shoes and batteries for your camera.

Overnight in Pu Luong.

🍽️ B, L, D

3 Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Hanoi

Transfer: Car Boat

Activities: Drive to Van Long Nature Reservation Area, enjoy a boat trip around the area, then transfer back to Hanoi

Drive to Van Long Nature Reservation Area, enjoy a boat trip around the area, then transfer back to Hanoi

After breakfast, you can either relax or explore the area with a village trek. We'll then return to our car and transfer to Ninh Binh along the Ho Chi Minh road. Upon arrival at Van Long, we'll embark on a boat trip through the nature reserve, allowing you to soak in the beautiful scenery, fresh air, and spectacular views of mountains and clear waters with underwater grass. You might even try paddling the boat yourself, adding an exciting and memorable experience to your Vietnam holiday. After the tour, we'll head back to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon around 18:00.

Check into your hotel (self-arranged) for some free time in Hanoi. End of service.

🍽️ B, L

Inclusions

Meals

2 breakfasts 3 lunches 2 dinners

Accommodation

Transport

Car, Walking, Trekking, Boating

Included services

Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned
Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Government taxes
Local English-speaking guides
Water on coach
Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions

Exclusions

International in/out flights
Travel insurance
Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
Single supplement surcharges
Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
New Year surcharges: Jan 01
Lunar New Year surcharges
Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
Beverage
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Other services not mentioned above

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