MAI CHAU VALLEY – PU LUONG RESERVE: 2 Days 1 Night

• 7:00: Pick up the guests from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start the trip to Mai Chau. You will have a stop in Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. During the stop, you can see the local stands selling typical products. Take a chance to try one of the local specialties, the “Com Lam” – sticky rice cooked in bamboo.
• Arrive in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Have lunch in the traditional house with specialties 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.
• Your next destination is Chieu Cave aslo known as the Thousand Steps Cave. From the foot of the moutain, you will climb to reach the moutain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of Mai Chau Valley.
• Back to homestay & have some teabreak.
• 17:00: Take the bus to Pu Luong.
• 18:30: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy Dinner and relax in the Hotel.

Including: Transfer from Ha Noi to Mai Chau to Pu Luong, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation

• 08:00 – 08:30: Check out of the lodge, 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’ll witness traditional farming practices and the ancient waterwheels in action.
• 10:00: 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’s culture.
• 10:45: Arrive at Cham Stream for a bamboo rafting adventure and enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm.)
• 12:30: End of the Tour.
• 13:00 – 13:30: Depart for Hanoi by car.
• 18:30 – 19:00: Arrive back in Hanoi.

Including: Transfer in Pu Luong and back to Hanoi, Breakfast, Lunch, Tour guide