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This 3-day journey offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation. Unlike standard tours, you’ll experience authentic village life by joining a local household, trying silk weaving with expert artisans, and enjoying bamboo rafting with a fresh lunch on Cham Stream.
You’ll trek through terraced rice fields, cycle in Mai Chau Valley, visit hidden caves, and witness traditional farming practices that have been preserved for generations. At each stop, you’ll connect directly with local people, not just observe them from afar.
To make the trip even more memorable, accommodations are handpicked boutique lodges and resorts where you can unwind in comfort after active days. With convenient transfers, expert guides, and a variety of unique hands-on activities, this tour is a rich and authentic Northern Vietnam experience you won’t find anywhere else
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is provided for hotels within Hanoi Old Quarter and at the Hanoi Opera House. If your accommodation is outside these areas, please inform us in advance so we can arrange the nearest meeting point. Please be ready at your hotel lobby or meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure. Our staff will be wearing a Divi Travel uniform or holding a Divi Travel flag/logo sign for easy recognition
Itinerary
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• 6:45-7:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or in Ninh Binh (08:00 – 08:30). Expect a 3,5 hours drive to Mai Chau. • Arrive in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Have lunch in the traditional house with specialties of the Northwest mountains. • Take a small rest to relax or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life. 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.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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• Your next destination is Chieu Cave also known as the Thousand Steps Cave. From the foot of the mountain, you will climb to reach the mountain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of Mai Chau valley. • Back to homestay & have some teabreak
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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• 17:00 – Take the bus to Pu Luong. • 18:30 Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy Dinner and relax in the Hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
• 08h00 -08h30: Check out of the Lodge, your guide will pick you up and take you to Lan Village through rice fields and mountains. Visit a Thai household, see silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk. • Next, Chieng Lau Village, where you'll witness traditional farming practices and the ancient waterwheels in action. • 10h00: Set out on a scenic 4km trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, stop at a traditional local house to experience genuine hospitality and immerse yourself in the region's culture
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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• 10h45: Arrive at Cham Stream for a bamboo rafting adventure and enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm).
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Ninh Binh
• 13h00 – 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land in Ninh Binh. • 17h00: Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and have Dinnner.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
08h00-08h30: Pick yoy up by our friendly guide then visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Mua Caves
• 09h30: Get back to Car then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Ninh Binh
• 12h00: Have a Buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice... Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Trang An Landscape Complex
• 13h30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong's Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016- "Skull Island". With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here. • 17h00: Finish the tour and get on the Bus to take you back to Ha Noi (19h00 – 19h30).
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Ha Noi/ Ninh Binh - Mai Chau Valley– Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Pu Luong -Lan Village-Silk-Weaving- Rafting – Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An – Ha Noi
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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