Amazing Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days: Waterfall, Rafting & Trekking
Overview
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72 hours
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Small group tour with maximum personal experience.
Widen your knowledge cultural and history of Mai Chau, Hoa Binh, Vietnam.
Special meals with the local cuisine featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture.
Enjoy the daily life with local people and learn about the daily life of Thai minority in Mai Chau and Puluong.
Unique and unforgettable biking route passing through villages, rice fields and karst mountains on a high-quality sports bike.
The breath-taking view with beautiful valley of rice terraces and landscapes in Vietnam.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2 night at private room in Puluong
Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area by limousine
02 bottle of water per person/day.
All sightseeing fees, cycling, trekking.
English speaking guide.
Pick up & drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter area
Tipping for tour guide/driver and Personal expenses.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Hanoi – Mai Chau – Puluong.
Accommodations
Accommodations (Puluong Retreat, Puluong Casa Resort, Puluong Bocbandi Retreat…).
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Thung Khe Pass
Thung Khe Pass is a spectacular mountain pass along the scenic Highway 4D in Northwest Vietnam. Located 140 km from Hanoi, the steep pass provides stunning views of mountain ridges, deep valleys, and rural villages. The challenging ride through hairpin bends up Thung Khe Pass is a memorable motorbike experience offering breathtaking vistas at the top.
Mai Chau
Mai Chau is an idyllic countryside getaway in northern Vietnam, renowned for its lush green rice paddies and Thai ethnic minority villages. Nestled in a tranquil valley, Mai Chau attracts visitors with its simple wooden stilt houses, colorful local markets, and peaceful rural setting. Tourists can hike through rice fields, visit traditional villages, and enjoy homestays with ethnic minority families to experience Mai Chau's rural culture and untouched natural beauty.
Explorer Puluong
Accommodations
Accommodations (Puluong Retreat, Puluong Casa Resort, Puluong Bocbandi Retreat…).
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Following the small roads, we will visit remote, hidden villages such as Kho Muong Village to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong, the spot is created by thousands of great blocks of limestone having existed for 250 million years, excitement by the beautiful stones and the sound of water dripping down from the ceiling. Trek to Uoi and Lan Villages this is a common and easy walk around the most beautiful valley of rice terraces. Then you will walk through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque Uoi village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to remain still when you see the panorama view of the village from above. Continue walking down the hill and visit Lan village. If time permits, we will visit a local family where we can learn about their traditional brocade weaving. After that you will take you back to your accommodation.
Puluong – Hanoi.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
08:00 The van will take you to the local market in Pho Doan "only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday morning". Pho Don Fair is the place to exchange, buy, and sell products of the Kinh, Muong, and Thai people. They come from surrounding communes in Ba Thuoc District, Tan Lac, and Lac Son districts of Hoa Binh Province as well. 09:30 Take a bike and start riding. Follow the small road and trail through the terraced rice fields and jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall, which is known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Pu Luong because of its wild scenery. 12:00 - 12:30 You will enjoy lunch with local cuisine. 14:00 Leave Puluong and go back to Hanoi; on the way, you will stop at the stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from rivers to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes. 18:30 - 19:00 Arrive in Hanoi, we will drop you off at your hotel or private address. Tour ends.
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Amazing Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days: Waterfall, Rafting & Trekking
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with Tom
N4521CBbretts,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience on this tour. It was very enjoyable, educational and interesting. The food and lodging was also excellent. I cannot say enough good things about my tour guide, Tom, who was so courteous, knowledgeable and diligent. He really extended himself to ensure that I had a great experience. Our driver, Jerry, was excellent as well. Thank you!
Closer to the village community !
412joannal,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An awesome experience which provided all the wonderful activities stated and fantastic landscapes but also allowed us to very comfortably engage with the local villages witnessing their skills culture and community spirit . Our guide, Nam was excellent, his English was extremely good and his historic knowledge was unbelievable, the information he shared was well paced and very engaging. The luxury transport and special attention made us feel like VIPs !
Amazing Immersive Experience
michaelsZ7957MH,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing and immersive experience into the history and culture of the region with our tour guide Nam. (Excellent driver too making the journey very comfortable!) Spectacular scenery complimented with very interesting commentary which provided a lively narrative to all that we saw. The cycling, hikes, caves, boat trip and insights to village life were great fun too. Very good authentic food along the way all made the tour a unique experience - highly recommend !!
Wow … what an experience… one we will not forget
libbysmith2024,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was extensive with activities filling each day The weather wasn’t the best for us but that didn’t stop play. The tour guide NAM explained things well of what we were doing and when. His experience of the cultures were outstanding . The local people of Vietnam were welcoming and friendly, their food was outstanding . All the hotel staff and waitering staff wanted to go over and above to please you.
Mai Chau, Pulong and Ninh Binh
clivep427,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, our guide and driver were excellent, we learned so much about the culture and are from our guide, nothing was too much trouble
Beesandpeas,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had two guides: Nam and Phil. They were super amazing and made the trip so smooth for our family. We have two kids (ages 6 and 8) and they were so flexible to their needs. We had so much fun exploring, trekking and swimming. Mai chau was amazing and the resort we stayed at was called Avana Retreat which was a highlight for all of us. The areas we went to were so different from what we were used to and they made the trip so much more comfortable for us from the food to experiences. I really recommend this to anyone interested in seeing the countryside and beautiful views!
Comfortable local experience
Jonavhz,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely local tour in Mai Chau and Pu Luong, with Nam as our very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide (and greet photographer) and Mr. D. as our smooth driver in a comfortable vehicle. The tour is nice as it is comfortable, the accommodation provided is excellent and all-over the organisation is perfect. It also felt quite authentic with spots that are not so touristy yet, such as the bat cave in puolong. Given that the tour is 3 days, I felt that perhaps the amount of activities could be a bit higher. On the other hand, not having too much activities also allowed for not having to wake up super early and enjoying the pool and other facilities at the beautiful resort. This also made the tour give it a bit of a 'holiday' vibe, away from the busy city life. We were unlucky that there was no local market on the Tuesday we were around, likely because the locals were harvesting rice. Perhaps the market would have enhanced the overall experience, as for example now the last day only included visiting a waterfall (which was nice but for me not the most et impressive I have seen). At all places, meals were provided so at no point did I feel hungry. While not all meals were equally good, overall the food experience was good.
Mountains, rivers and rice paddies
kimhN420ZA,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour . Our guide Tom was informative, funny and good company . Our driver Gerry was a very good driver on some tricky roads . My fitness levels were sometimes challenged but the views were worth every step ! Delicious food and lovely accommodation each stop.
Fabulous experience!
Fivegetoverexcited,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We (2 couples) had a great time touring Mai Chau and Pu Luong with our fantastic guide, Nam. From pick up at our hotel in Hanoi to our return, it was a very positive experience. The vehicle was clean and so very comfortable. Our driver was great! The activities were well organised and very fun. From cycling around the rice paddy fields, to visiting remote villages, trying our hand at weaving, hiking through the gorgeous countryside and climbing into caves and around the waterfall - it was all fantastic. Nam took such good care of us and passed along his knowledge of the natural area, the peoples and their traditions and customs, plus he is such a fun and kind person. He arranged everything beautifully- like always having bottles of water available, arranging comfort stops along the way and being very clear with what we were doing and when. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the views were spectacular! The food was good and very plentiful. Nam also took loads of great photos for us so that we have some great memories of our tour. We are so glad we did this tour and that Nam was our guide. What a great experience!
Vietnamese adventure
X5002TFpedrop,
Jan 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is amazing. We really enjoyed the activities: visiting caves, villages, bike tours. Our guide, Tom, made things easy for us, he made sure everything was perfect. The hotels were really good, as well as The food.
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