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Mai Chau - Pu Luong 2 days

~ 'In the nature of Pu Luong & life of the Thai people'

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Code: MP02
Routes: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau – Hanoi
Duration: 2 days
Feature: Mai Chau, the mountainous townlet of the Thai people. Here is one of the most picturesque regions of Vietnam's Northwest and the Pu Luong Natural Reserve. It is an area with outstanding beauty and biodiversity.
The region is covered by rich tropical forest, limestone panoramas, and rice paddies. Bamboo water wheels turning in the distance conjure curiosity and movement in the breathtaking natural scenery.
Difficulty: (2/5)

Itinerary in Detail:
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong (170 km drive, 3 hour walk)
Hanoi to  Mai ChauDepart from your Hanoi hotel at 7:00 am transferring to Mai Chau. Daydream as we drive a safe route with spectacular views around every bend. Upon arrival at Poom Coom village in Mai Chau, we will take a short walk to visit the ethnic Thai people, then lunch will be served at local home. By 1:00 pm take a short ride (15 minutes) to the Ma river.

We will take a short boat trip then start a 2 to 3 hour walk through beautiful hill side villages, magnificent rice paddies, seeing hand crafted bamboo water wheels. The highlight on this walk is experiencing the beauty of Puluong Nature Reserve, the everyday life and culture of the White Thai people. Become a part of local life when we are welcomed as honored guests at a traditional Thai home on stilts. Here in Hang village we will have a traditional dinner and stay the night.(L,D)

Day 2: Pu Luong - Mai Chau - Hanoi
Mai Chau, Pu Luong local house
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The daily life here starts early, it will be interesting for you to get up at the first sign of day light and take part in the activities in the morning, or take a stroll around Hang village before having breakfast with our new Thai friends.

At 8:00 am start a trek inside the Pu Luong Nature Reserve (back on some of the same routes) then onto the main road, after a 3 hour walk, the driver will pick us up and transfer to the Poom Coong village for lunch. We should leave Mai Chau at 2:30 pm and return Hanoi by 6:00 pm. Finish our journey at your hotel. (B,L)

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 PS: Join-in group is not available. Please contact us if you need further information.

Included: E.S. guide, local guide, transport, accommodation (home stay), permit, admission fees, boat trip along Ma river, meal as specified: B for Breakfast; L for Lunch; D for Dinner.
Excluded: Insurance, drinks, other personal expenses. Tips are welcome!
What to Bring: Passport, towels, swimsuits, toiletries, rain coat, walking boots, sandals or light footwear, change of clothes, sun block, sun cream with a high factor 10-20, sunglasses & hat with a shade, flash lights, insect repellent, first aid kit.

Notes:

  • Accommodation: Homestay condition is basic.
  • Best Time to Do: all year round, best from September to April of next year.
  • Please Travel Responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!
  • Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice. Please click here for more information.

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