Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hanoi- Mai Chau- Pu Luong

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

   Meals: Lunch and dinner 

2. Day 2: Trek to Kho Muong Village

   • Wake up early, go on a short hike to view the serene sunrise, and observe the farmers hustle around doing their activities in the authentic scenery of rural life. 
   • Have breakfast at the Thai house before starting the trek. The first stretch is the hardest, containing 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, have lunch, and 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 mountain, where you can spend your time freely, either by strolling around the village and interacting with the locals or 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 3: Mai Chau- Hanoi

   • Wake up early in the morning and embark on a 3-hour trek, starting with a nice easy stretch, giving you a chance to relax and connect with your surroundings, as well as warming you up for the challenges ahead.
   • Rest in Ban Hieu Village, and after that, you’ll 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, we’ll move 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