Mai Chau & Pu Luong Ethnic Encounters (ES & IT - For prices) 03 Days

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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Route: Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Duration: 03 Days
Theme: Authentic
Tour type: Private tour
Tour guide in: Español, Italiano

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Day 1Fri, Jan 2, 2026
Hanoi - Mai Chau 145km - 3.5h
Journey to Mai Chau, stopping en route at a Muong village, admiring panoramic views from Thung Khe Pass, and enjoying a relaxed walk in Mai Hich.
8:30: Meet your tour guide and driver, then depart for Mai Chau. Along the way, stop for a short walk to visit a Muong ethnic village, offering a first glimpse of rural life in northern Vietnam. Continue to Thung Khe Pass, where you pause to enjoy sweeping panoramic views over the valley before arriving in Mai Chau town around noon. Nestled among green mountain ranges and rice terraces, Mai Chau is a peaceful valley known for its harmonious landscapes and laid-back atmosphere.
Enjoy lunch at a local homestay.
In the afternoon, explore Mai Hich village and the surrounding hamlets by bicycle (optional) or on foot, following a quiet concrete path through the countryside. The serene scenery is captivating, with villages, rice fields, mountains, and streams blending seamlessly together. Take time to interact with the warm and welcoming locals, who are often happy to invite you into their home for a cup of tea and a friendly conversation.
Walking: approximately 6 km Cycling (optional): approximately 12 km
Dinner and overnight in Mai Chau.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: L, D
Transportation
Bike: Mai Chau
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Tu Diep Bungalow(Bungalow Double ) *or similar hotel
Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh , Vietnam
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Day 2Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Mai Chau - Pu Luong 50km - 1.5h
Travel to Pu Luong, enjoy a scenic hike, visit Eo Ken and Ban Hang villages, and marvel at the breathtaking rice terraces.
8:30: Start the day with a short transfer from your hotel in Mai Chau to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. En route, stop at a local bamboo workshop where skilled artisans transform bamboo into everyday items such as chopsticks, cups, and household tools - an insightful introduction to traditional craftsmanship and sustainable materials.
The journey continues to Eo Ken, around 30 kilometers from Mai Chau town. From here, begin a gentle two-hour walk along a narrow path winding through a beautiful rural landscape. Lush tropical forests gradually give way to terraced rice fields dotted with limestone outcrops, creating a striking harmony between nature and agriculture. Along the way, visit a local family in Eo Ken village and gain a glimpse into their authentic daily life.
The morning walk ends in Hang village, where the driver is waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Pu Luong.
Walking distance: approximately 5–6 km
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, set out from Ban Don, walking through expansive rice fields toward Lan village, well known for its traditional Thai textiles. As you descend further into the valley, the scenery becomes a rich mosaic of rice paddies, small villages inhabited by Thai communities, vegetable gardens, and fish ponds. Stop at a local workshop to observe how traditional Thai brocade textiles are genuinely handcrafted using age-old techniques.
Later in the afternoon, meet the driver and transfer back to your hotel.
Walking distance: approximately 5–6 km
Dinner and overnight stay in Pu Luong.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Pu Luong Home(Bungalow Double) *or similar hotel
Ba Thuoc district, Thanh Hoa , Vietnam
https://www.facebook.com/p/Puluong-Home-100063523480660/
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Day 3Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Pu Luong - Hanoi 180km - 4h
Enjoy a scenic walk, explore bamboo water wheels, and return to Hanoi.
8:30: Head to Chieng Lau, a picturesque area renowned for its lush rice fields and bamboo water wheels. Here, embark on a scenic walk, allowing you to engage with local residents and catch a glimpse of the bamboo water wheels used for irrigation.
To round off the day, enjoy a bamboo raft ride on the river. This experience offers a moment of relaxation and meditation after our walk.
Walking distance: 3-4 km
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Your driver will pick you up and transfer you back to Hanoi. The journey takes around 4 to 5 hours, with optional stops along the way for a break or restroom use. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.
Dinner and accommodation are at your own expense (not included).
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Chieng Lau bamboo rafting
Transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
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Inclusions

English speaking tour guide following itinerary
All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
Boat: Chieng Lau bamboo rafting
Transportation
Meal: Breakfast: 02, Lunch: 03, Dinner: 02
Bike: Mai Chau
Service charges and Taxes

Exclusions

International flight from/to your country
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
Other not mentioned in the program

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