Mai Chau &Pu Luong 3D2N: Local Culture, Farming,Rafting& Swimming
Overview
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3 days
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• Trek through scenic terraced rice paddies and traditional villages.
• Engage with local residents and experience authentic village life.
• Learn and practice silk-weaving in Lan Village, guided by expert artisans.
• Visit iconic landmarks such as the Bamboo Bridge and ancient waterwheels.
• Enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure and lunch on Cham Stream.
• Swim in the refreshing waters of Cham Stream (weather permitting).
• Observe traditional farming and craftsmanship in Chieng Lau Village.
• Relax at a comfortable lodge with time to enjoy the pool.
• Convenient transfers between Hanoi and Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
• Visit 2 the most of beautiful areas of Northern Vietnam.
• Experience a large variety of activities
• Varied and sublime landscapes
• A gastronomic stay full of flavors
• A perfect combination between adventure and relaxation
• Dive into ancient Vietnamese history
• Visits to local houses, waterwheels, Hieu Waterfall and farms.
• Cooking class
• The buffalo cart ride
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley - Cycling tour - Trekking Cave - Pu Luong
Accommodations
Pu Luong Homestay: Private Room with nice view, If Fully Booked a similar alternative hotel will be arranged.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mai Chau
• 7:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or 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 specilties 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. • 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.
Pu Long Nature Reserve
• 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.
Pu Luong - Silk Village - Bamboo Rafting - Hieu Waterfall - Lunch on the Boat
Accommodations
Pu Luong Homestay: Private room with nice View If fully booked, a similar alternative hotel will be arranged
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
• 08:00 -08:30 AM: We'll pick you up at your hotel, 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. • 10:00 AM: 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. • 10:45 AM: Arrive at Cham Stream for a Bamboo rafting adventure. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel). • 11:30 AM: Enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat • Next, Hieu Waterfall - Relax at this serene waterfall, a perfect retreat. • Conclude your day exploring the local landscape, including rice paddies and streams, before returning to Hotel in Pu Luong by 16:00 PM.
Pu Luong - Local market - Cycling - Cooking Class - Buffalo Cart Ride - Back to Hanoi
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
• 08:00 – 08:30: We'll pick you up at your hotel and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Enjoy scenic views and see local artisans at work. • Cross the bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village. Visit local families, learn about rice wine production, and taste homemade rice wine. Explore a traditional home, hear historical stories, and join a Cooking class to enjoy a family-prepared meal. • After lunch, relax before the natural BMW experience, the buffalo cart ride. The buffalo, a cherished member of the host family, will take you to where the car awaits, sharing the region's culture and hospitality. • 13h00 – 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Take the bus back to Ha Noi or Ninh Bình. • 18h30 – 19h00: Arrival at your Hotel in Ha Noi. 17h00 – 17h30: Arrival at your Hotel in Ninh Binh.
What‘s Included
Entry fees
8% Government Tax
Tip & personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
For Booking hav from 2persons
Pickup included
For booking has 1 person
Hotel additional fee: For multi-day bookings with only 1 person on the tour, our hotel has a surcharge of 20 USD per night.
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience local Vietnamese culture
wendykJ2059XX,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with fantastic guides Wendy and Nga. Extremely well organized, fun and adventurous. An experience not to miss - the area is beautiful and the people are very welcoming! Loved every minute of it! Highly recommend this tour - the guides made us feel so welcome and felt like friends!
Cultural experience with amazing people!
wendykJ2059XX,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing immersive experience with local culture. Enjoyed hiking and biking through villages - homestay was incredible. The area is very beautiful. Nga our guide was amazing - so organized and full of energy - this tour was a highlight- definitely recommend - service, happiness and friendship made this a wonderful experience!
incredible
633eleav,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very welcoming service, various activities like cycling, buffalo ride, cooking classes, hiking, many diverse landscapes and the staff is very welcoming
Cooking in Pu Luong
stevefN3385WT,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant Nga was a wonderful tour guide and it was a pleasure to do the tour with her. Highly recommended tour
Fantastic
geer v,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice environment. Very quiet. Nice activities and nice stays. Fun activities and a fun tour guide
Everything perfect
antonellopi2013,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything organized perfectly. Experienced and very kind guide. Nothing is left to chance. Great welcome and perfect explanations. Great outing!
Amazing tour!
nthoppuram,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an excellent time on this tour! Everything was organised really well and smoothly. We received communication from everyone with plenty of time. The tour groups were fairly small, not more than 7 people per group. Our tour guides Thu (in Mai Chau) and Nga (in Pu Luong) were very knowledgeable about everything and engaging. The activities (cycling, exploring caves, walking through villages and seeing the locals and cooking class) were lots of fun. We would highly recommend it!
Really good Tour and Good Tour Guide
Oliver K,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful, and we saw so much. I especially enjoyed Pu Long and Ninh Binh. My tour guide, Ed Nguyen, was excellent; he explained everything so well and simply, without making it boring. He took care of everything, and the return trip to Hanoi went smoothly. I would definitely book another tour with this agency. The Agency is really amazing.
Excellent
L6632YZmichelt,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very memorable and very good experience Nga Was very knowledgeable and took us to places which we would never have been able to go without her The final day with her cooking lesson and the older couple who let us have a meal at their home was extra special .
Wonderful
990didierc,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb excursion that plunges us into rural Vietnam with landscapes and population. The activities offered allowed us to spend time with locals and share their lifestyle. Our guide Felix was very attentive and provided us with many explanations embellished with anecdotes. We recommend this tour.
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