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Mai Chau Pu Luong & Ninh Binh 4 Days 3 Nights from Hanoi
Location: Ha Noi – Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh- Hanoi
Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh tour is the perfect combination between three beautiful places in Vietnam. The Mai Chau’s proximity to the capital makes it an ideal escape for nature lovers with small ethnic minority villages sitting among a patchwork of paddy fields surrounded by green mountains.
In Pu Luong, limestone peaks puncture the clouds and dramatic rice terraces looked ethnic villages, home to distinct cultures that have inhabited these parts for centuries.
Ninh Binh, the land of the masterpieces, which possesses striking limestone karsts, record-breaking temples and pagodas, amazingly vast rice paddies and a lot of world heritage sites.
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up the guests at Hotels in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if outside.
Itinerary
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Old Quarter (Pass by)
7:00 – Pick up the guests from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Mai Chau
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1Mai Chau
11:00 - Arrive in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Check in and have lunch in the traditional house on stilts with specialties of the Northwest mountains. Take a small rest to relax by the pool or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life. 14:00 - 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. Back to homestay & have some teabreak. Hotel: Mai Chau Rustic Home ( or similar)
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
7:30 - Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Board the car to reach the beautiful Pu Luong Reserve and stop at Pu Luong Eco Garden to drop your bags before starting the exciting day. You will board the van to reach the starting point of the trek. On Thursday and Sunday, you will have a stop at the local Pho Doan market.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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You will then be dropped at the starting point. The trek will pass through a small dirt path, passing by an isolated hamlet and through the jungle. You will arrive at the higher part of Hieu village contemplating some stunning views. While going down to reach the waterfall, you will see some local houses. Free time to enjoy the waterfall (swimming and water hiking depending on season). Time to join the local house for a Garden to Table Lunch at the homestay of ethnic minority people. After lunch, rest and relax in the village before boarding the car back to hotel. Hotel: Pu Luong Eco Garden ( or similar)
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Breakfast at the Retreat. Then start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by a small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions).
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Ninh Binh
Check out and lunch at Pu Luong. Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh. Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Hotel: Tam Coc Valley Eco Resort ( or similar)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Welcome the new day with breakfast at the hotel. Then cycling to do Tam Coc boat trip. Enjoying an amazing boat trip on a rowing boat traveling along the river with scenic mountain and green fields landscape. You will go through many water caves with spectacular stalagmites and stalagmites and passing many ritual places. It is a world apart and a unique destination in Vietnam. A relaxing and serene boat trip with the most amazingly beautiful views and rich in history with perfectly preserved architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Bich Dong Pagoda
10: 00 – Continue the trip to Bich Dong Pagoda, a spiritual complex tucked into the cliffs of the limestone mountain. Often called the “Second Most Beautiful Cave in Vietnam’. This hidden gem is a peaceful blend of ancient pagoda architecture and lush natural surroundings. The pagoda consists of three levels: Ha, Trung and Thuong each offering tranquil views and glimpse into the spiritual life of the region. 11:30 – Back to the hotel for lunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
8Mua Caves
14: 00 – In the afternoon, take the car to Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
Old Quarter (Pass by)
Transfer back to Hanoi with an estimated arrival time around 6.30pm.
Hanoi – Mai Chau (L)
Mai Chau - Pu Luong (B, L)
Pu Luong - Ninh Binh (B, L)
Ninh Binh - Ha Noi (B, L)
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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