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Mai Chau & Pu Luong Popular Trail 3 Days

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Duration: 3 days 2 nights

Start: Hanoi

Tour code: NVN3D

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Overview

Discover Vietnam's finest landscapes from Hanoi to Mai Chau and Pu Luong. Traverse stunning rice fields, waterwheels, and vibrant local villages. Enjoy eco-resort lodging with an infinity pool for a truly memorable experience.

Here's a concise overview of the points of interest in Mai Chau to Pu Luong Tour 3 days:

Mai Chau: Scenic valley known for its stunning landscapes, ethnic minority villages, and opportunities for trekking, cycling, and cultural experiences.
Pu Luong: Nature reserve renowned for its lush forests, terraced rice fields, and eco-tourism activities, including trekking, homestays, and wildlife spotting.
Kho Muong Cave: Magnificent limestone cave located in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, offering visitors a chance to explore its stunning rock formations and underground rivers.
Don Village: Quaint village in Pu Luong, showcasing traditional stilt houses, local culture, and warm hospitality, providing an authentic rural experience.
Waterwheels: Traditional waterwheels scattered throughout the region, particularly in rural areas like Mai Chau and Pu Luong, serving as iconic symbols of rural life and agriculture.

Places you’ll see

Mai Chau

Pu Luong

Hanoi

Itinerary

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You first head southwest to Mai Chau, 150 km from Hanoi, which you reach around noon, after a photo stop in the mountains as you descend towards the valley where the small town of Mai Chau is located. It's this valley that is spectacular, as it has the shape of a bowl surrounded by a circle of mountains, and the town is situated on the edge of this bowl.

You spend the afternoon strolling through the surrounding countryside, at the bottom of the bowl, mainly occupied by rice fields. It is primarily inhabited by the White Thai ethnic minority, who build their houses on stilts, clustered in small villages. You move from village to village, which are surrounded by rice fields, glistening in the sun. You first arrive at the village of Pom Coong, and you finish after completing a loop at the village of Ban Lac. In many houses, locally crafted products are displayed, especially textiles with ethnic patterns, made on-site, as you see several women weaving cotton on traditional looms.

Check-in at the Mai Chau Eco Lodge.

Dinner on your own.

Top 10 Delicious Dishes In Mai Chau

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

In the morning, continue your village exploration with a bike ride (or a hike depending on weather conditions) through the Thai villages and rice fields. You will also visit the local market in Mai Chau.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the entrance of Pu Luong to reach the starting point of the Pu Luong trek. Embark on an easy walk for 2-3 hours through beautiful villages situated on the hillsides, surrounded by magnificent rice terraces. You will also have the opportunity to observe handmade bamboo water wheels.

Pu Luong is a relatively undiscovered nature reserve, perfect for those who want to explore the majestic mountain landscapes, vast Vietnamese terraced rice fields, and the daily life of ethnic minorities. This travel guide will provide you with all the necessary information and experiences to enjoy precious moments of relaxation with family or friends.

You will have the choice between two accommodation options: spending the night in a stilt house or in a more comfortable private room bungalow of a resort.

Overnight stay in Pu Luong.

Discover The Black Thai Communities In Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Meals

Breakfast

Dinner

After breakfast, visit Kho Muong Cave, which is home to many types of bats. There are at least 4 types of bats in Kho Muong Cave at different times of the year.

The cave is reached by a dirt road that is covered in forest trees. Bat Cave is made up of towering limestone blocks, formed about 250 million years ago.

Have lunch at the local restaurant. Then return to the meeting point and wait for the minibus to arrive. Arrive in Hanoi at around 6 p.m.

End of your Mai Chau to Pu Luong Tour 3 days.

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point

Hanoi, North Vietnam, Vietnam

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End point

Hanoi, North Vietnam

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Available

Adults (12 years old and older)
Children (From 6 years old to 11 years old)
Infants (From 0 years old to 5 years old)

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Accommodation in a double or twin room with daily breakfast.
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
English-speaking guide during all tours.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary.
Water & cool towels.
Government taxes & service charge.

Drinks and meals not mentioned.
International airfare and departure taxes.
Personal travel insurance.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks… etc.
Vietnam Visa (If you are not exempt from the visa).
Any gratuities and tip to driver and tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide & driver).

* Notes:

Domestic flights: We quote separately and can book for you without fees.
Surcharged for Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any.
The triple room is possible upon your request.
Surcharged for Public holidays (30/4-1/5, Lunar New Year).
A single supplement is required if you are traveling alone.
The timing of check-in and check-out at the hotels: Check-in at 14:00, check-out at 12:00. (Early check-in/late check-out is upon your request).

All customers participating in the tour must have a passport and identification document when leaving the country.
Backpack, toiletry bag, sunscreen/cap, water bottles, camera(optional), extra pair of clothes, personal medication, track pants and cotton T-shirt, sweater/ warm jackets for the night.
Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, torch per person with extra batteries, moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches, sports shoes or trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with good grip, personal hygiene items: medicine, face towel, shower gel, brush, toothpaste.

Deposit 50% tour price when signing up and pay the remaining amount 10 days before starting date.
In case of tour cancellation: (Tour cancellation time is calculated by working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and New Year).
After the deposit, if you cancel the tour, the company will not refund the deposit.
If you cancel or change the tour within 20 - 29 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 70% of the tour price.
If you cancel or change the tour within 10 - 19 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 90% of the tour price.
If you cancel or change the tour 9 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 100% of the tour value.

* Notes:

Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return.
If you are a foreigner or overseas Vietnamese, please bring all your passports (bring both passports in case you have 2 citizenships), and Vietnamese visa (attached to your passport or separate sheet) while on tour.
Please follow according to the tour program, do not separate from the group. If there is a need to separate from the group, please notify the consultant when registering for the tour for more information and additional costs (if any).
Customers aged 70 years or older require a health certificate to travel abroad from a doctor and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (healthy). Guests over 75 years old, please pay a premium insurance (the fee varies depending on the tour).
The program may change depending on the flight situation, the hotel in at the site will be officially confirmed on the day of the group meeting, 2-3 days before the departure date. The attractions may not be in the order in the program. During the peak weeks in the site, the hotel may not be in the central area but still ensure the hotel standard according to the program.

In case of cancellation of the tour right after registration until 10 days before the departure date, you will be subject to a 30% penalty on the travel fare.
In case of cancellation of the tour within 5-10 days before the departure date, you will be charged 50% of the travel fare.
In case of cancellation of the tour within 3-5 days before the departure date, you will be charged 75% of the travel fare.
If you cancel the tour within 0 – 3 days before the departure date, you will be charged 100% of the travel fare.

* Notes:

In case of tour cancellation due to objective incidents such as natural disasters, epidemics, postponement and cancellation of transportations service... Tourist will not be responsible for any additional compensation other than refund tour fee.
Above is the maximum cancellation penalty, this cost can be reduced depending on the conditions of each service provider for Tourist.
The tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and New Year.
If the travel program is canceled or changed by either party due to a force majeure reason (fire, weather, accident, natural disaster, war, delay and cancellation of the public transport plus…), the two parties will not bear any obligation to compensate for the loss that has occurred and not bear any liability. However, each party is responsible for trying its best to help the aggrieved party to minimize losses caused by force majeure.

Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult price (baby sharing bed with parents).
Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of adult price (kid sharing bed with parents), 100% of adult price (kid has their own bed).
Children from 12 years old and up: 100% of the adult price.

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Mr.Conrad | South Africa

Mar 05, 2024

Very well organized, great tour guide

Best performance from Auasia Travel! Through Ms.Nhung Roisy, we scheduled a Vietnam vacation lasting a full 3 days with Mai Chau and Pu Luong journey and it ended up being a wonderful time spent! There was a nice variety of amazing places to visit, and well organized. The nice part was the accommodations and the friendly service, which perfectly fit our specific interests, and Nhung Roisy ..More
Best performance from Auasia Travel! Through Ms.Nhung Roisy, we scheduled a Vietnam vacation lasting a full 3 days with Mai Chau and Pu Luong journey and it ended up being a wonderful time spent! There was a nice variety of amazing places to visit, and well organized. The nice part was the accommodations and the friendly service, which perfectly fit our specific interests, and Nhung Roisy deserves praise for going above and beyond to accommodate us. I also highly appreciate Tom for being an excellent host and tour guide. We had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend Auasia Travel to anyone thinking about traveling to Vietnam.Less
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Mr.Steve Tse | Australia

Feb 21, 2024

Excellent Trip!!! Most memorable trip in my life

Will definitely use Auasia Travel again. Auasia Travel did an amazing job of organising our tour to Mai Chau And Pu Luong wonderful tour. I would not hesitate to recommend this company and will be definitely use Auasia Travel again. Thanks to Auasia Travel team and Sunny for fantastic holiday.
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Ms. Louise | United Kingdom

Feb 09, 2024

Pleasant & Memorable Trip!!!

Best travel agency in town! The trip to Vietnam was excellent thanks to Mr. Nobi Tung's help from Auasia Travel in planning my trip. Given that this would be my first trip traveling without a companion, I took advantage of some prearranged excursions. Before leaving Australia, I arranged 3 days and 2 nights of the trip, and they all went off without a hitch. Everything from a tour guide to ..More
Best travel agency in town! The trip to Vietnam was excellent thanks to Mr. Nobi Tung's help from Auasia Travel in planning my trip. Given that this would be my first trip traveling without a companion, I took advantage of some prearranged excursions. Before leaving Australia, I arranged 3 days and 2 nights of the trip, and they all went off without a hitch. Everything from a tour guide to transportation for our Mai Chau and Pu Luong trip, including accommodations, foods, itineraries were great. All the inquiries were addressed promptly, and I couldn't be happier with the service. Auasia Travel is a fantastic local company prioritizes customer satisfaction above all else. I strongly suggest this tour agency for everyone.Less