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‘Your gateway into the pure nature and culture’

Mai Chau – the town let of the Thai people and Pu Luong – the Natural Reserve nearby will be a great choice for your two days or weekend from Hanoi, the closest place near Hanoi where you can visit and stay in the traditional home of the Thai – one of Vietnam 54 ethnic minorities, bonus to the lovely visit to these beautiful villages you will also have chance to talk with Nature at Pu Luong, walk or trek on trails less traveled, view native animals and more......all of this will simply offer you an unforgettable experience. Please have a look at the itinerary herein under for more details:

Day 1: Hanoi-Mai Chau–Puluong ~ 170 km & 3 hour walk (LD)

Depart from your Hanoi hotel at 7:00 am transferring to Mai Chau. Daydream as we drive a safe route with spectacular views around every bend. Upon arrival at Poom Coom village in Mai Chau, we will take a short walk to visit the ethnic Thai people, then lunch will be served at local home. By 1:00 pm take a short ride (15 minutes) to the Ma river.

We will take a short boat trip then start a 2 to 3 hour walk through beautiful hill side villages, magnificent rice paddies, seeing hand crafted bamboo water wheels. The highlight on this walk is experiencing the beauty of Puluong Nature Reserve, the everyday life and culture of the White Thai people. Become a part of local life when we are welcomed as honored guests at a traditional Thai home on stilts. Here in Hang village we will have a traditional dinner and stay the night.

Day 2: Pu Luong - Mai Chau - Hanoi ( B L )

The daily life here starts early, it will be interesting for you to get up at the first sign of day light and take part in the activities in the morning, or take a stroll around Hang village before having breakfast with our new Thai friends.

At 8:00 am start a trek inside the Pu Luong Nature Reserve (back on some of the same routes) then onto the main road, after a 3 hour walk, the driver will pick us up and transfer to the Poom Coong village for lunch. We should leave Mai Chau at 2:30 pm and return Hanoi by 6:00 pm. Finish our journey at your hotel.

Size of group	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
$US/person	216	121	92	76	70	66	60	56	53	50

 

Included:  E.S. guide, transport, accommodation (home stay), permit, admission fees, meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Excluded: Insurance, drinks, other personal expenses, tips are welcome!

What to bring: Passport, towels, swimsuits, toiletries, rain coat, walking boots, sandals, change of clothes, sun block, sun cream, sunglasses & hat, flash lights, insect repellent, first aid kit.

Notes:

* Accommodation: CBT homestay condition is basic standard.

* Upgrade is available upon requests.

* These tour costs are for private tours.

* With other tour options : Mai Chau Pu Luong 3days, Mai Chau 4days, Mai Chau – Pu Luong 5 days trekking please contact us.

 

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