Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Ninh Binh 4 days 3 nights | More time in Pu Luong

Morning 07:00: Pick-up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to go to Mai Chau. Pass by Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley 11:00: Arrival in Mai Chau homestay and check-in 12:00: Have lunch with local delicious food and enjoy some free time to acquaint yourself with the villagers. Afternoon 15:00: One of the highlights of our tour is the opportunity to explore the remote villages of Mai Chau by bike. We'll ride through the stunning valley, taking in the natural beauty of the rice fields, mountains, and bamboo forests, while also learning about the local culture of the ethnic minority Thai people. We'll visit the Lac, Pom Coong, and Na Phon villages, where you'll have the chance to interact with the locals and observe their traditional way of life. You can explore the traditional stilt houses and observe local artisans weaving textiles. 17:00: Return to your stay for a rest or help prepare the evening meal to learn about the local food and culture At night 19:30: Enjoy dinner with new and delicious special dishes. Time to rest after an active day in your private room.

Morning

• 7:30: Have breakfast at Mai Chau. Enjoying the cool morning atmosphere of Mai Chau

Embark on a scenic 40km journey from Mai Chau to Pu Luong

• 09:00 – 12:30: Walking to Visit Eo Ken village (Bản Eo Kén) is located in Thanh Son commune, Ba Thuoc district, Thanh Hoa province. Eo Ken village has no paved roads, just an available trail for walking, and motorcycles can go off-road. Eo ken also lying on the side of Pu Luong National Park.

Then, visit a beautiful Don village - The first tourist village in Pu Luong with many rice fields Board the car to Hieu Village to reach Hieu Waterfall. You can swim at the waterfall to enjoy nature. The cool water definitely gives a feeling of enjoyment

• 12:00: Have lunch by the waterfall.

Board the car to the trekking point and start a medium or easy trek. From there, follow the small road, trail through the rice fields, and do Bamboo rafting on the river, and see the local giant water wheels At night At 19:00, enjoy dinner at the lodge and spend your second night in Pu Luong.

Morning

• 7:30: Have breakfast at Homestay
• 8:30: Trek 6 Kms (3 hours) inside the Pu Luong Nature Reserve ( Trails and trek are suitable for everyone). Follow the small roads through the rice terraces to visit the remote rural villages of Black Thai Minorities to discover the local lifestyle and explore the Kho Muong local Cave, which is the largest natural, unspoiled cave in Pu Luong. Definitely, you will be surprised at its beauty
• 12:00: Check out of the accommodation and enjoy a delicious lunch before having some free time to relax and unwind.

Afternoon

• 14:00 - 17h30: Depart from Pu Luong to Ninh Binh.

At night

• 19:30: Enjoy dinner with new, delicious, and special dishes. Time to rest after an active day in the private room in Ninh Binh

Morning

• 10:00: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
• 10h30 - 12:00: Explore Bai Dinh, Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist complex in Ninh Binh. Discover monumental statues, the longest Arhat corridor, and stunning spiritual architecture.

• 12h00: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with a great buffet of local cuisines and vegetarian foods
• 13h30: Depart to visit the Tam Coc boat tour tourist attraction. You will board a small boat to visit Trang An. There is beautiful Scenery you’ll wind peacefully between the lush fields and dramatic karsts, typically stopping at the three caves.

Visit Mua Cave, and we can shorten the time visiting other destinations, then take you there. Complex, which is known as one of the muses of Ninh Binh, because at the top of Cave you can have a most realistic and vivid panoramic view of Ninh Binh with fields

• 16.00: Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi.
• 18.00: Arrive in Hanoi, drop you off at your hotel or private address in Hanoi. Trip ends. Thank you so much

Thank you for choosing us to explore the beauty of Vietnam. We hope you have a memorable journey filled with incredible experiences and unforgettable moments. From the bustling cities to the serene landscapes, Vietnam offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty. We wish you safe travels and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure soon.