Mai Chau is a peaceful valley about 140km from Hanoi, famous for green rice fields, limestone mountains, and White Thai ethnic villages with traditional stilt houses. Nhim Cave nearby features unique rock formations and natural beauty.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve offers stunning terraced rice fields, bamboo rafting, Cham Stream swimming, and visits to local villages and waterwheels for an authentic rural experience.
Ninh Binh (“Ha Long Bay on land”) is known for Trang An boat tours, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and panoramic views from Mua Cave.
Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam’s first national park, is rich in biodiversity with hiking trails, ancient forest, and the Endangered Primate Rescue Center.
Van Long Wetland Reserve is a quiet nature area with limestone peaks, boat rides, and rare wildlife like the Delacour’s langur.
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO site, is famous for emerald waters, limestone islands, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island viewpoint, and kayaking in Luon Cave.
- Cycling
- Trekking Local House
- Rice fields
- Cooking class
- Buffalo Card Ride
- Silk Village
- Bamboo Rafting
- Water Wheels
- Cuc Phuong National Park
- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Mua Cave
- Trang An
- Sung Sot cave
- Kayaking
- Titov island
Day 1 : Ha Noi – Mai Chau Valley– Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
07:00 – Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and depart for Mai Chau, with approximately 3.5 hours of driving.
10:30 – 13:30 – Arrive in Mai Chau, enjoy lunch at a traditional house, and take a short rest or walk through the local alleys to experience the daily life of the Thai community.
13:30 – 17:00 – Cycle through the beautiful Mai Chau Valley, passing rice fields and traditional villages. Discover the unique culture of the White Thai people, visit local brocade production facilities, and continue to Nhim Cave to enjoy panoramic views of Mai Chau Valley.
17:00 – 18:30 – Transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
18:30 – Arrive at Pu Luong, check in, enjoy dinner, and relax at the hotel.
Day 2 :Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, Floating Lunch, Hieu Waterfall (B,L,D).
08:00 – 10:45 – Pick up from the hotel and travel through rice fields and mountains to Lan Village. Visit a Thai household to learn about traditional silk weaving and try weaving your own silk. Continue to Chieng Lau Village to observe traditional farming practices and ancient waterwheels, then trek 1–2 km to Cham Stream, stopping at a traditional local house along the way.
10:45 – 11:30 – Enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along Cham Stream, floating through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages.
11:30 – 13:00 – Enjoy lunch on the bamboo raft amid the peaceful natural scenery.
13:00 – 16:00 – Depending on weather and seasonal conditions, relax at Hieu Waterfall or trek through Kho Muong Village and visit Bat Cave.
16:00 – Return to the lodge in Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
Day 3 :Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride – Ninh Binh. (B,L,D)
08:00 – 12:30 – Check out and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Cross the bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village, visit local families, learn about traditional rice wine production and taste homemade rice wine, explore a traditional home, listen to local historical stories, and join a hands-on cooking class with a local family.
12:30 – 13:00 – Enjoy a traditional buffalo cart ride before departing from Pu Luong.
13:00 – 17:00 – Transfer to Ninh Binh.
17:00 – Arrive at the lodge and enjoy free time to relax by the pool or on the terrace.
Day 4 : Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Trang An.
08:00 – 09:30 – Pick up from the hotel and visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010, while learning about the history of the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.
09:30 – 12:00 – Continue to Mua Cave and climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc.
12:00 – 13:30 – Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch featuring regional specialties, with vegetarian options available.
13:30 – 17:00 – Take a two-hour scenic boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex, exploring peaceful waterways, towering limestone mountains, and spectacular tunnel caves.
17:00 – Return to the hotel in Ninh Binh.
Day 5 :Cuc Phuong National Park – Van Long Wetland Reserve.
08:00 – 09:40 – Pick up from the hotel in Ninh Binh and transfer to Cuc Phuong National Park.
09:40 – 12:40 – Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre and Monkey Conservation Centre, then explore Nguoi Xua Cave, one of Vietnam’s oldest archaeological sites. Continue with a short trek through the national park to discover its diverse flora and fauna.
12:40 – 13:40 – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
13:40 – 17:30 – Continue to Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve and take a peaceful rowing boat trip through the wetlands while observing the surrounding landscapes, birds, and wildlife.
17:30 – Return to the hotel in Ninh Binh.
Day 6 : Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island – Kayaking at Luon Cave.
07:00 – 11:30 – Pick up from the hotel in Ninh Binh and transfer to Ha Long Bay. Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the luxury cruise.
11:30 – 12:30 – Enjoy a welcome drink and begin cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12:30 – 14:00 – Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board while admiring the breathtaking limestone islands and seascape of Ha Long Bay.
14:00 – 16:30 – Explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and visit Titop Island for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint. Enjoy a sunset party while cruising back to the harbor.
18:00 – 18:15 – Arrive at the harbor and transfer back to Hanoi.
21:00 – Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.
- Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool.
- Pick-up/drop-off by Bus with an experienced driver.
- Lunch on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4, Day 5, Day 6.
- Dinner on Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3, Day 4, Day 5.
- Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
- Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms.
- Guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
- Trekking in the village.
- Bottled water on tour.
- Cooking class.
- The buffalo cart ride.
- Entry fees.
- Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Sunset party.
- VAT (Government tax).
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
- Insurance
- 0 – 4 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
- 5 – 8 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
- 9 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
| Package | Price / person | Room | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $558 | Homestay in Pu Luong, Ninh Binh | $20/ Night |
| Deluxe | $612 | Eco Lodge in Pu Luong, Deluxe Hotel in Ninh Binh | $25/ Night |
| Premium | $645 | Eco Resort in Pu Luong, Premium Hotel in Ninh Binh | $35/ Night |
