3-Day Mai Chau and Pu Luong Tour with Trekking and Homestay

• Gather in the Old Quarter in the morning to begin your journey to Mai Chau.
• On the way, enjoy a short break at Thung Khe Pass to soak up the spectacular view of the whole Mai Chau Valley from afar.
• After about 3.5 hours of travel, arrive in Lac Village, where your homestay is located.
• Enjoy a local lunch here, then check in and rest in your room.
• Next, hop on your bicycle and explore Chieu Cave, an amazingly shaped complex known for its impressive 1000-step staircase. You can also admire the picturesque scenery of Mai Chau from here.
• Continue with an exciting cycling trip around Mai Chau.
• Prepare to immerse yourself in nature, get lost among vast green rice paddies, and visit lovely ethnic villages around the area. This is also a great chance to learn about Thai ethnic culture, daily life, and their fantastic weaving technique.
• In the evening, gather at a rustic stilt house for dinner. Taste luscious ethnic cuisine, share a jug of "ruou can" alcohol with the villagers, and perhaps join them in a graceful traditional dance.

Duration: 8 hours
Driving distance: 145 km - 3 hours 30 mins

• Wake up to the rural atmosphere of Mai Chau, admire the beautiful sunrise, and enjoy a light breakfast.
• Afterwards, travel to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, approximately 50 km from Mai Chau. Pu Luong is home to the Thai and Muong ethnic groups and features remarkable biodiversity, with more than 1,000 species of plants and animals.
• If it is Thursday or Sunday, your first stop will be Pho Doan Market, the liveliest ethnic market in the area.
• Otherwise, head to Dong Dieng Village and embark on a high-spirited trek around the nature reserve. This trek takes you through quaint ethnic villages, terraced paddies backed by imposing mountains, substantial wooden water wheels, and other highlights of Pu Luong.
• The trek begins with a walk into Kho Muong Village and the mysterious Bat Cave, then ends at the cascading Hieu Waterfall in Hieu Village.
• In the middle of this excursion, take time to relax at noon while enjoying prominent Pu Luong delicacies for lunch.
• In the late afternoon, continue to Pu Luong Ecolodge in Don Village and enjoy a delicious dinner in its restaurant.
• Spend the evening relaxing beside the swimming pool or hanging out in the bar. Stay overnight here.

Duration: 8 hours
Driving distance: 45 km - 1 hour 30 mins

• The final morning of the trip is free and easy, allowing you to enjoy your stay at the ecolodge. After breakfast, you can rest in your room, wander around the lodge, or rent a bike and explore the surrounding area.
• Return to Pu Luong Ecolodge at noon for lunch and check out.
• Later, say goodbye to Pu Luong and board the bus back to Hanoi.

Duration: 8 hours
Driving distance: 175 km - 4 hours 30 mins