Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Mai Chau & Pu Luong 2-Day Trek & Local Life Option 3: Eco-Resort with Balcony Mountain view Room
ID: GYG1162085-O-1947932
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
2 days
Description
Embark on a 2-day cultural retreat through Mai Chau Valley and Pu Luong. Cycle quiet villages, learn silk weaving, trek through terraced fields, and enjoy bamboo rafting with a unique floating lunch.
Experience the beauty of northern Vietnam on a private journey designed for flexibility, authentic cultural encounters, and a relaxed pace through Mai Chau and Pu Luong.
Day 1: Hanoi / Ninh Binh – Mai Chau – Pu Luong (L, D)
07:30 – 08:00 | Hotel pick-up
Meet your guide at your hotel in Hanoi or Ninh Binh and depart for Mai Chau (approx. 3.5–4 hours with a short break).
11:30 | Arrival & local lunch
Arrive in Mai Chau Valley and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by a local Thai family.
13:00 | Village cycling & cultural visit
After a short rest, begin a gentle cycling tour through rice fields and stilt-house villages. Visit a local brocade workshop and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing techniques.
15:00 | Nhim Cave viewpoint hike
Transfer to Nhim Cave and take a short scenic hike to a natural viewpoint overlooking Mai Chau Valley.
16:30 | Transfer to Pu Luong
Continue your journey to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
17:30 | Check-in & leisure time
Check in at your mountain lodge and relax with views over the rice terraces.
19:00 | Dinner
Enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Day 2: Lan Village – Silk Weaving – Waterwheels – Bamboo Rafting (B, L)
07:00 | Breakfast
Start your day with breakfast at the lodge.
07:30 -08:00 | your guide pick you up at your hotel.
Travel to Lan Village and visit a local Thai artisan’s home. Learn about the silk-making process from cocoon to finished textile and try weaving yourself.
09:30 | Chieng Lau Village & waterwheels
Continue to Chieng Lau Village to see traditional bamboo waterwheels and observe local farming life.
10:30 | Trek to Cham Stream (4 km)
Begin a scenic trek through rice terraces, gardens, and remote villages.
11:30 | Bamboo rafting & floating lunch
Arrive at Cham Stream and board a bamboo raft. Drift gently along the stream while enjoying a freshly prepared lunch on the raft, surrounded by lush nature.
13:00 | Return transfer
After the experience, begin your transfer back to Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
18:00 – 18:30 | Drop-off
Arrive at your hotel. End of the tour.
Highlights
- Exclusive access to local households for cultural exchange
- Cycling route through Mai Chau’s quiet hamlets and rice fields
- Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream with a floating lunch experience
- Visit ancient waterwheels and meet farmers tending their land
- Trekking through terraced paddies and hidden villages in Pu Luong
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POLICY: We can pick you up in Hanoi (Limousine) or Ninh Binh (Minivan 16 seats) and drop you off in Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
CHILD POLICY: Children aged 0–4: Parents are responsible for all expenses, Children aged 4–9: Share a bed with parents.
ACCOMMODATION POLICY: If the listed hotels are fully booked, similar standard accommodation will be provided.
TRIP COORDINATION: The Operator team will contact you via WhatsApp before your pick-up date to confirm details, give you guidance & support throughout the tour and address your questions & requests.
LUGGAGE: bring over and store it in our Resort - backpack with everything necessary for 2 days + comfortable clothes + shoes are recommended.
GROUP SIZE: To ensure your safety and comfort, our guided groups are limited to 10 participants
INCLUDED
- A Balcony Private Room at Home stay or Resort with garden view or mountain view.
- English-speaking Local guide in Mai Chau and Pu Luong
- Limousine/ Minivan transfer round-trip
- All entrance fees
- All activities: cycling, trekking, silk weaving, bamboo rafting...
- Lunch (Day 1 & 2), Dinner (Day 1), Breakfast (Day 2)
- Bottled water on tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Solo Traveler Surcharge: Homestay: $20 extra, Eco Lodge: $25 extra and Eco Resort: $35 extra for Single supplement.
- Personal expenses, beverages
- Travel insurance
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
