Vietnam · Trekking

3-Day Trekking Tour of Mai Châu and Pu Luong with Thai Homestay

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through the Pu Luong Nature Reserve
  • 02 Visit Hieu village, one of Vietnam's most aesthetically beautiful rural villages
  • 03 Interact with the local people in Kho Muong village
  • 04 Spend the nights in a unique Thai traditional stilt house
  • 05 Enjoy the atmosphere of nature and local people working around you

Embark on a journey to explore Mai Châu Valley and Pu Luong Reserve in Vietnam. Trek through rainforests, mountains, and magnificent rice terraces in Pu Luong Reserve, renowned for its splendid beauty, cultural interest, and high biodiversity. Interact with the locals in Kho Muong village, and experience the daily life and culture of Vietnam's Thai and Muong ethnic minorities.

Hike through the Pu Luong Reserve, walking amidst rice fields and gigantic mountains, and cross small villages to witness the traditional daily life of the locals all around you in this natural paradise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Mai Châu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Mai Châu and Pu Luong Reserve

  • Meet your tour guide at 8:00 am at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Mai Châu.
  • Admire the magnificent scenery on both sides of the road, then stop at a local market and the village of Pom Coong for a short rest and lunch in a stilt house of the Thai ethnic minority.
  • Hike through the Pu Luong Reserve, walking amidst rice fields and gigantic mountains, and cross small villages to witness the traditional daily life of the locals all around you in this natural paradise.
  • Travel to one of the Thai stilt houses for an overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

2
Day 02

Sunrise Trek to Hin, Hieu, and Kho Muong Villages

  • Wake up early and go on a short hike to admire the serene sunrise and observe farmers bustling about their daily activities in the authentic scenery of rural life.
  • Have breakfast at the Thai house before starting the trek. The first stretch is the hardest, with some steep climbs and exciting river-crossing activities.
  • Enjoy the stunning views of the valley, rice terraces, rainforests, and streams from a high vantage point.
  • Reach Hin village for lunch, then continue to Hieu Village, one of Vietnam's most aesthetically beautiful rural villages.
  • Proceed to Kho Muong village, a peaceful village amid the high mountains, where you can spend your time freely by strolling around the village and interacting with the locals, or simply relaxing at the eco-homestay. At night, you'll have time to drink and socialize with the friendly locals amidst the tranquil ambience of Kho Muong.
  • Travel back to the traditional Thai-style stilt house for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

3
Day 03

Ban Hieu, Pho Doan Village, and Return to Hanoi

  • Wake up early in the morning and embark on a 3-hour trek, starting with a nice, easy stretch that gives you a chance to relax, connect with your surroundings, and warm up for the challenges ahead.
  • Rest in Ban Hieu Village, and after that, conquer some steep climbs and even more thrilling river crossings before the valley opens up into fantastic views from your elevated position. Once you've spent enough time enjoying these sights, continue on to Pho Doan Village.
  • Take some more time to rest before heading to the main road and departing for Hanoi.
  • Stop for lunch along the way, then continue to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Pu Luong Reserve, Mai Châu Valley, Hieu Village, Kho Muong village

Where this trip takes you

Pu Luong Reserve, Mai Châu Valley, Hieu Village, Kho Muong village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation as described
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bicycle
  • All entrance fees
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance
  • Other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $350.00 — $390.00
Double Sharing $350.00 — $390.00

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