Hanoi to Mai Chau & Pu Luong: 2-Day with Pu Luong Overnight Stay

Hanoi to Mai Chau & Pu Luong: 2-Day with Pu Luong Overnight Stay

By Insight Vietnam

Features

2d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Mai Chau, a serene rural district in Hoa Binh Province just 140 kilometres from Hanoi, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes—lush rice paddies, dramatic limestone mountains, and tranquil valleys. This peaceful region is home to several ethnic minority communities, most notably the White Thai people, who reside in charming traditional stilt houses. Among Mai Chau’s natural highlights is Nhim Cave, a captivating geological wonder that enhances the area’s rustic charm and scenic appeal.

Your journey continues into the enchanting Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where terraced rice fields, forested hills, and traditional villages create an idyllic setting. As you wander through the reserve, you’ll gain meaningful insights into local life and craftsmanship. Connect with warm, welcoming residents in their homes and gardens for a truly authentic and enriching cultural experience.

Activity location

Old Quarter
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Old Quarter
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Check availability

Overnight in Standard Room

2d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:00

Price details

฿7,308.02 x 1 Adult฿7,308.02

Total

Overnight in Deluxe Room

2d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:00

Price details

฿9,214.46 x 1 Adult฿9,214.46

Total

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What's included, what's not

Minivan/Car transfer in Mai Chau & Pu Luong
Entrance fees
Limousine Bus between Hanoi, Mai Chau & Pu Luong only
Dinner
English-speaking guide
Breakfast
Private room with bathroom
Personal expenses & Drinks
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau – Pu Luong Overnight (Lunch, Dinner)

4 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Pu Luong

Old Quarter

4h

Between 06h15 am to 06h45 am: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Please raedy all thing at the hotel lobby, our driver will come to your hotel and check your name with the receptionist then transfer you to Mai Chau. It takes about 3.5 hours drive from Old Quarter to Mai Chau.

Mai Chau

4h

Arrive in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Have lunch in the traditional house with specialities of the Northwest mountains. Take a small rest to relax or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life. • Start the Cycling tour to discover the beautiful Mai Chau valley. You will pass through fields and villages and get the opportunity to discover more about the unique cultural activities of the White Thai ethnic group. Take a break to visit brocade production facilities made by locals. You are welcome to visit the shops and to buy souvenirs from this unique place.

Hang Nhím

1h
Admission ticket included

Your next destination is Nhim Cave. From the foot of the mountain, you will climb to reach the mountain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of Mai Chau valley.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

3h
Admission ticket included

• Back to homestay and have some teabreak • 17:00: Take the bus to Pu Luong from Mai Chau. • 18:30 Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel/homestay and enjoy Dinner and relaxing in the Hotel/Homestay. Including: Transfer from Ha Noi to Mai Chau to Pu Luong, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation.

Day 2: Pu Luong Explore - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

6h
Admission ticket included

08:00 AM -08:30 AM: We will pick you up at your hotel/homestay, your guide will pick you up and take you to Lan Village through rice fields and mountains. Visit a Thai household, see silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk. • Next, Chieng Lau Village, where you will witness traditional farming practices and the ancient waterwheels in action. • 10:00 AM: Set out on a scenic 4km trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, stop at a traditional local house to experience genuine hospitality and immerse yourself in the region & culture. • 10:45 AM: Arrive at Cham Stream for a Bamboo rafting adventure. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimming costume and towel if the weather is warm.) • 11:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat • 13:00 – 13:30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Take the bus back to Ha Noi

Hanoi

5h

In the noon, guest get on BUS depart for Hanoi. Arrive back in Hanoi and drop off all guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter between 18h30 pm to 19h00 pm. End of the tour. Including: Transfer Pu Luong to Ha Noi, Breakfast, Lunch, Tour guide.

Location

Activity location

Old Quarter
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Old Quarter
- 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

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