Explore Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days 2 nights
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72 hours
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Be part of the Mai Chau Pu Luong 3 days tour will provide an exciting experience. Exploring the Off beaten track of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, hard trek through terrace rice paddies, jungle and remote rural villages, swimming in the waterfall in the Reserve.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ha Noi - Mai Chau (L)
Accommodations
Overnight at Mai Chau Rustic Home or similar
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Mai Chau Trek
7:00 – Pick up the guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start the trip to Mai Chau. 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)
Day 2 : Hieu waterfall –Pu Luong (B, L)
Accommodations
Overnight in Pu Luong Eco Garden or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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. 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. Back to the Retreat to relax in your room or enjoy swimming at the infinity pool. Hotel: Pu Luong Eco Garden ( or similar)
Day 3: Pu Luong - Hanoi 200km. (B,L)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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). Back to Pu Luong Eco Garden to take a shower and check out. You will then enjoy lunch at the restaurant. Finally, enjoy some free time to relax or swim at the infinity pool before departure. 14h30: Transfer back to Hanoi
What‘s Included
Accomodations
All Fees and Taxes
One bottle of water/pax/day
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Insurance
Drinks
Personal expense
Options
Deluxe room
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sarah Happiness Tour
MarkDisbrow7,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic adventure with Sarah. She was fun, energetic and knowledgeable. She provided extra personal touches and unique experiences. She has unique gift of making strangers become friends.
Amazing experience
martinem698,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely splendid scenery , the inhabitants of Mai Chau and Pu Long very welcoming , always smiling , working hard every day . My guide Brian very friendly, very attentive, cultivated , deeply loving his country, introduced me to customs , a rich culture, incredible places of beauty . Thank you very much Brian. I highly recommend to future travelers.
Green rice fields
Mettelpa,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time while exploring Mai Chau and Pu Luong spending one night at each place. The landscape with green rice fields, the delicious food and the warm and very friendly people. Our tour guide Brian is an amazing guide who went above out expectations and we had a really great time. Can only recommend this tour with Brian
Beautiful Pu Luong with nice guide
CelienVanSan,,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Brian as a guide for our trip to Mai Chau and Pu Luong. Brian is a very nice guide, who provides a lot of information. He knows when to go to the touristic places, for example early in the morning to avoid crowds. He is helpfull and kind. We definitely recommend Brian!
Our guide to Ma Chau and Pu Luong
J1464HXcarolinec,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Brian was very good. He could give a lot of explanations and was very friendly. He took us to beautiful places in Mai Chau and in Pu Luong. He is definitely recommended.
Fantastic Day Exploring Mai Chau Valley!
645kyrab,,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had an amazing time exploring Mai Chau with our guide, Brian! He was very knowledgeable and friendly, always taking the time to explain things clearly and share fascinating insights about the local life and culture. We were in a small group with another couple, and the five of us instantly hit it off! The trip began with a cycling tour through the rice fields and villages, with a few stops along the way. We finished at Chieu Cave, also known as the Thousand Steps Cave (since you have to climb 1,000 steps to reach it). The effort was definitely worth it – the cave was fascinating, and the view of the valley from the top was breathtaking. By the end it was so hard to part ways after sharing such a memorable experience together. We definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area. Thank you Brian for a most wonderful experience! 💗
Amidst rice paddies and mountains
helenehL3748GL,,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the trip very much, especially because we had such a cheerful, warmhearted and knowledgeable guide as Hung. He has an extensive knowledge of Vietnam history and local peoples lives. The trip takes you to visit the less traveled places, and it was such a privilege to be there, walk amidst rice paddies and witness the beauty of this relatively untouched nature. There was a good balance of activities and relaxation. What we also liked was the small size of the group (we were 4 ppl) and the second accommodation in Pu Luong Eco Gardens with wonderful vistas. Thank you so much!
Dissapointing
Anne S,,Nov 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00We booked the english speaking tour for 3d/2n. The tourguide Double however hardly spoke any english and it required a lot of immagination to try to understand what he was trying to say. He also did not understand what any of us where asking. The only way to communicate with him was thru google translate. The overall communication was very confusing from him. Since he could not really communicate with us he stuck to fooling around with the driver during the bike ride and in the hotel. The first day we didn’t do the listed program. A 1,5h bikeride in Mai Chau….rest waiting without any communication. 2nd day we all insisted (via google translate!) that we stuck to the program and we ended up doing the program from day 2 and 3, so day 3 was just waiting till after lunch so we could go back home. It turned out that this was for the better as 3 out of 7 in the group got foodpoisoning and were sick all night from the lunch in the homestay/restaurant by the waterfall. Both hotels were very nice and clean and staf was helpfull and polite. Both Mai Chau and Pu Luong are nice areas…it would have been nice if we have had an english speaking guide to tell us what we were seeing…good thing we could look up some information on internet and share with eachother in de group.
Great potential but but the Tour operator may not care so much.
JJ Bellski,,Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This was our 5th tour in Vietnam & although it was excellent in many ways, the tour operator did leave us a bit disappointed. Due to a car accident (out of their control) we missed some of the itinerary. However, the main issue was our guide didn’t seem as knowledgeable as other tour guides so we didn’t learn so much about the local area. He was superb in some ways (eg problem solving) and has excellent English but he seemed more distracted and distant vs others we’ve met. We discovered he had not been to the area for 6 years. For one part of the trip he brought in his uncle for help who was very good & did have local knowledge. With all of that said, we enjoyed 90% of the tour - the places we stayed were lovely, the transport excellent & also the food. When we reported these issues back to the tour operator, they didn’t seem interested. Had they responded with more understanding I would have given this tour 4 stars (for reference every other Vietnamese tour i have reviewed = 5 stars).
Active yet peaceful
Pauline Y,,Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite some misunderstandings in the itinerary that Stewie ( the tour-guide) solved perfectly, I had a wonderful trip. I could finally experience a motorbike ride in Viet Nam thanks to him. Stewie was furthermore very attentive, flexible and knowledgeable and a great company. It is visible that he likes this part of Viet Nam. I got to immerse myself in stunning views and nice and at times challenging treks. Luckily Stewie is there to lend a hand ( literally). The people I have met during the hiking were friendly and welcoming, which made the trip even more memorable. The accommodations were wonderful and I was so happy that both my rooms had a mosquito-net, as mosquitos love me. If you are looking for an active couple of days in a tranquil area, I highly recommend this tour.
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