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    HANOI TO MAI CHAU VALLEY 3D2N

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    Overview

    Experience the natural beauty and rich ethnic culture of Northern Vietnam on this relaxing 3-day escape to Mai Chau valley and Pu Luong reserve. Discover traditional stilt-house villages, spectacular rice terraces, and welcoming local communities while enjoying a slower pace surrounded by mountains and tranquil countryside.

    Highlights

    • Discover the peaceful landscapes of Mai Chau Valley and Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    • Visit traditional White Thai villages and experience authentic local culture
    • Cycle through picturesque rice paddies and scenic countryside
    • Admire the breathtaking rice terraces and limestone mountain landscapes
    • Enjoy gentle walks to hidden villages and tranquil natural surroundings
    • Stay in charming eco-lodges nestled in the heart of nature
    • Private tour with experienced English-speaking guide

    Itinerary

    At around 8.00am we’ll meet you at your hotel in Hanoi and take approximately 3.5 hours drive south-west from Hanoi city. The road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys and traditional villages. By late morning, we’ll arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley, which is surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies.

    Enjoy a traditional lunch in the local village. After lunch, we can cycle around the locality with your tour guide. You’ll see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages. Retire to Mai Chau for an evening of traditional dance (Bamboo pole dance ) and wine (ruou can) with the local community . Dinner with a local family is included tonight.

    After breakfast, we’ll drive through lovely countryside for around 35km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This place is the authentic everyday life and culture of the white Thai minority. Become guests at a traditional Thai home on stilts.

    Lunch is served at a local house then you can take the opportunity to stroll around Hang village. We will continue on through this beautiful valley with unspoiled villages and a wonderful views of Karst mountains, with many rice terraces. This is one of the most beautiful areas, with glorious views of the valley, rice terraces, rain forest and streams.

    Mid-afternoon, we return to Mai Chau and you have a few hours relaxation or exploring on your own, before dinner.

    This morning, you’ll explore some remote rural villages at Na Thia, Nhot and Pom Coong OR if you’re feeling energetic, hike to ‘1000 steps cave’ then on to a local market to understand more about the local cultures and customs. A local guide will escort you along the way.

    Around noon, we’ll have lunch and then there’s a couple of hours free time for you, before we drive back to Hanoi – returning you to your hotel by early evening.

     

    Includes/Excludes

    Includes:

    • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
    • Experienced English-speaking guide
    • 2 night accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Meals as specified in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets as mentioned
    • Bottled drinking water during touring days

    Excludes:

    • International / domestic flights
    • Accommodation in Hanoi
    • Vietnam visa (if applicable)
    • Travel insurance
    • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
    • Tips for guide and driver
    • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Optional activities and services not specified above