Mai Chau is a beautiful valley located 145 km away from Hanoi. It is great place with harmonious landscapes, green mountain ranges, rice terraces and White Thai ethnic villages. Arrive in Mai Hich, check in accommodation and enjoy authentic food. In the afternoon explore Mai Hich by walking along the trails and concrete roads. Mai Chau - Pu Luong 2 Days 1 Night tour brings you to the non - tourist paths by trekking or cycling in order to take the breathtaking scenery of Mai Chau Valley and Pu Luong Nayture Reserve. HÀ NỘI- MAI CHÂU- PÙ LUÔNG Thời gian: 2 ngày 1 đêm Khởi hành thứ 7 hàng tuần NGÀY 1: HÀ NỘI - MAI CHÂU (Ăn trưa, tối) 07h30: Xe và hướng dẫn viên đón Quý khách tại Nhà Hát Lớn Hà Nội khởi hành đi Mai Châu. 11h00: Dừng chân trên đèo Thung Khe để chụp ảnh và ngắm cảnh rừng núi hùng vĩ của Hòa Bình. 12h15: Quý Pù Luông yên bình & xinh đẹp càng trở nên quyến rũ khi mùa lúa chín nơi đây vào mùa. 1 chuyến. Pù Luông duy nhất cho mùa lúa chín nơi đây nhé bạn ! Đi lại thuận tiện, phù hợp cho lịch trình 2. ngày cuối tuần và bạn hãy cùng tôi để bước vào 1 thế giới cổ tích bình yên Mai Chau Home is located in the heart of lush and peaceful Mai Chau valley by the edge of a small village which called Ban Lac - only 140km to or from Hanoi Capital, 70km Hoa Binh city, 60km Pu Luong National Park, 70km Moc Chau. Mai Chau - Pu Luong 2 days 1 night. Price from: $120. More Details. Mai Chau 2 days Getaway. Price from: $75. More Details. Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay 5 days 4 nights. Price from: $490. More Details. Ninh Binh Pu Luong Reserve 3 Days 2 Nights. Price from: $145. More Details. Showing 1 to 5 of 5 (1 Pages) DPrJ2G. There are a few ways to get to Pu Luong, either by public transportation or by private transfer. Pu Luong can be added in a popular tour from Hanoi with stops in Mai Chau, Ninh Binh Hoa Lu and Tam Coc and Halong Bay too. Getting to Pu Luong by public transportation From Hanoi, you can take a public bus to Ba Thuoc Canh Nang town. The bus stop is in the town and from here, you can hire a taxi motorbike to Pu Luong for a 20-km drive. There is the Hoang Phuong bus cell phone +84 97373 7778 that goes to Ba Thuoc every day. It is not easy to take public transportation as there is no direct public bus to Pu Luong. Those who want to use public transportation need to combine different means. The best is to use private transportation or to rent a bike from Mai Chau for a cycling day to Pu Luong and spend a night here. The followings are for more details Getting to Pu Luong by private vehicle From Hanoi, you can make a loop along National Road then take one of the options either via Lung Van or Mai Chau and continue to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. It can take you up to 5 hours including halfway refreshment. On the way back, you’ll take National Road No. 15C and 217 with a stop-over at Cam Luong stream that is also referred to as "the stream of holy fishes". Continue with a ride along Ho Chi Minh Road to Xuan Mai National Road then onto Hanoi. Or if you have time, let’s spend one more day to explore Cuc Phuong National Park. From Ho Chi Minh city, take a flight to Hanoi then follow the above instruction. Another option is to fly to Thanh Hoa then hire a motorbike by the airport for a drive to Pu Luong. Just take National Road No. 15 for about 100km and you’ll arrive at Pu Luong after 4 or 5 hours depending on weather condition and traffic condition. If you would like to combine with some visiting sites in Thanh Hoa province, you can stop at Lam Kinh – the ancient capital city of Vietnam dated back to the 15th century, and Cam Luong stream fish. From Ninh Binh, take the National Road No. 217 via Cam Luong stream fish then take National Road No. 15C to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The total driving time is 3 hours more or less. Our most popular Pu Luong tour From the mountains to Halong Bay Normally, you can combine a visit to Pu Luong in a loop to and from Hanoi ideally in 5 days. The trip includes Hanoi, Mai Chau, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay. You can find our most wanted "From the mountains to Halong Bay". We welcome you to watch our clip of the tour too. Our Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour is the perfect opportunity to visit another highlight of Northern Vietnam while staying in the stunning Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will find in this article, the different ways to organize the tour and collect some information about the lovely Mai Chau valley. While before tourists used to take a day from Mai Chau to visit Pu Luong, the beauty of the Reserve has attracted more people and it has become more popular to set the basement in Pu Luong and make a day trip to Mai Chau. The distance between both is only 40km which makes it easy to do even for a day trip. In our Pu Luong travel guide, you already have all the information to plan your stay in the Reserve. Now, let’s get an overview of the different tourism components of Mai Chau valley. MAI CHAU TRAVEL GUIDE Mai Chau is originally a small town at approximately 150km from Hanoi center in Hoa Binh province. The area is not really famous for the town itself but more for the beautiful valley close by surrounded by a mountain range. There are three main villages in the valley which are Ban Lac 1 and 2 and Pom Coong inhabited by the Thai minority group. What to do in Mai Chau Take cycling tour or electric car tour Trekking in remote areas in the middle of rice fields Learn about handicraft as sewing with traditional tools Farming planting rice, harvesting, plowing depending on season Kayak on Black river, swim in Go Lao waterfall Exploring remote villages like Ban Buoc, Mai Ich Visit the 1000-step cave or Mo Luong cave Visit the daily Mai Chau market Taste some local specialties as the sticky rice cooked in bamboo As you can see, the valley of Mai Chau abounds of things to do and will satisfy every kind of travelers. Moreover, if you decide to take a multi-days Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour, you will have a large selection of accommodations. From the traditional homestay in stilt house to luxury bungalows in an ecolodge passing by middle range ones bordering the rice fields, options are many. When to come to Mai Chau As it is in a valley and not in altitude, all year long is good to visit the area. Some days can be pretty cold in winter and pretty hot in summer. So, let’s organize this category depending on the rice season. There are two harvests in Mai Chau, that is the benefit of the flat lands compared to the high mountains of the North only Pu Luong has mountains with two harvests a year. Actually, the rice fields will be green from April to mid-June and from August to October. Wonderful time to visit the area to see the different shades of green coming from either the rice fields, the jungle and the forest. The yellow rice fields named as the golden season appear before the harvesting time at the end of June and October. Also, the time to harvest manually creating a fantastic painting with all the farmers collaborating to collect the rice in time. Before the green rice fields, it is time to plant the rice in the mirror field when they are filled with water in February and July. If you visit at that time, experiencing to plant the rice with the farmers will be an unforgettable memory. TIPS The best season is in October when the rice fields are yellow and the weather is very pleasant. Between 25 to 30° in daytime with cool evening and almost no rainfall. Perfect time to combine a Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour as the rice paddies will also turn yellow in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Where to stay in Mai Chau Our recommendations Little Mai Chau In the heart of the valley, basic dormitory and private room but excellent customer service by friendly hosts. Lim’s House Located in a small alley in the village, the owner Hanh and her mother ensure a warm and friendly welcome. They are Thai and can share many information. The private rooms are cozy and well decorated. Mai Chau Valley View On the main street, the hotel offers well equipped rooms with balcony overviewing the valley and the rice fields. Mai Chau Sunrise Village Inside the valley, easy to recognize the yellow bungalows. Full equipped rooms and perfect location for this 3* hotel. Mai Chau Hideaway If you are looking for a more intimate and quieter place, this hotel is for you. Overviewing the lake, the comfortable rooms offer all amenities you need. Plenty of local activities from cycling to kayaking. Mai Chau Ecolodge The most luxury option if you want to stay in the valley. Swimming pool, private bungalows decorated with local and natural element. A perfect place to chill after a day out visiting. Avana Retreat 30mn away from Mai Chau, this 5 star hotel is one of the most impressive of Vietnam. If you have the chance to stay there, it could be one of the highlights of your trip in Vietnam. Private bungalow in H’Mong style, waterfall, organic food, the wellness at its best! Why’s Pu Luong – Mai Chau Tour As mentioned previously, it is a much more enjoyable basement in Pu Luong. Quieter and offering mountainous landscapes, waking up and enjoying your coffee on your balcony has nothing comparable. Moreover, Pu Luong remains more authentic as it has developed only recently. But the Mai Chau valley deserves an exploration. Landscapes are totally different and the mountains around provides a very special atmosphere. Also, the road between both places is the opportunity to contemplate stunning views on the way. The distance is only 40km and can be done within one hour only. We recommend to spend more times in Pu Luong but we have designed some Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour to allow tourists to discover more places in a short time. Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour You now have all information to organize your visit the best way picking up the most suitable activities to your expectations. NOTE it is possible to end every Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour in Mai Chau if you are lacking of time. We can arrange then a shuttle bus or a private car to take you to your next destination. Contact us directly and we will answer any special requests. Full day Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour You have two options to reach the valley of Mai Chau from Pu Luong. You can choose the car option if you are not a rider. The best way is the second one as to ride your motorbike. You can have our motorbike selection in our article Pu Luong motorbike tour here. Starting in the early morning, after having stored enough energy with a delicious breakfast, you will take the direction of Mai Chau. Passing by the main road, many view points will offer fantastic oportunities for photo shoots. The road is in good condition and riding a bike is pretty easy be careful in rainy days as it is steep. One hour later, you will enter the valley. If you come by car, you will stop and jump on a bicycle to start a tour in the valley. You will visit the local villages, see the farmers working in the fields you can join them to experience, learn about the traditional sewing way. It is also your chance to buy some handmade souvenirs in one of the stores in Ban Lac village. After a local lunch, start a trekking in the rice fields in a more remote area. Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the place. It is an easy trekking that doesn’t require excellent physical conditions and accessible to everybody. For the tourist willing to have an overview of the valley, it is possible to walk to the 1000-step cave. If the cave is not extremely interesting, the point of view from the top worth it. By Motorbike, you will have more flexibility to ride in the valley and time to explore deeper the area, like riding along the Black river or to another village as Mai Ich to discover a less touristic village. 2 days Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour If you don’t have too much time, this tour will be perfect. Starting from Hanoi in the morning and arriving in Pu Luong Nature Reserve for lunch, you will go around to visit the Reserve the whole afternoon. After some activities as trekking in beautiful rice fields, hunting the bamboo waterwheels, riding a bamboo rafting or exploring the biggest cave of the Reserve, you will enjoy a perfect relaxing evening on your balcony to admire the fabulous landscapes. Next morning and after a tasty breakfast, departure in direction of the valley of Mai Chau, by car or motorbike. You can refer to the section “full day Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour” above to see the details. Then, upon your request and your travel itinerary, you will come back to Pu Luong or we will book a shuttle bus to Hanoi. Other option if you want to focus on this wonderful area that is Pu Luong and Mai Chau, you can start from Pu Luong to spend two full days in Mai Chau. In this case, whether you go by car or motorbike, you will have plenty of time to experience many activities. You will first have an overview of the valley with the bicycle tour. It is a very classic tour but it remains the best to go around. The land is flat and it’s better to go slowly and safely while contemplating the local life. After a local lunch, time for a trekking in the rice fields. Depending on the season and the activities of the farmers at this time, you will be invited to join them to immerse yourself in the Thai minority lifestyle. For the overnight, you will have the choice between a traditional homestay, a middle range bungalow or a luxury one in a 5 star ecolodge. The next day, back to some exciting activities. We will take you to remote villages to learn deeper about traditions of the Thai Minority. Walk in the village, share time with local in their house while drinking a cup of tea, enjoy lunch with them, a morning very pleasant where you will feel more the spirit of Vietnam countryside. Afternoon, stop at the Go Lao waterfall and enjoy a refreshing swim in this impressive natural jacuzzi. To end the tour, get on a kayak to float on the calm and emerald water of the Black river. After this great experience, you will board the car or the bike to come back to Pu Luong Nature Reserve or stop at Mai Chau if you need to go back to Hanoi. See more TOP 5 XE LIMOUSINE HÀ NỘI PÙ LUÔNG THANH HÓA TỐT NHẤT 2023 XE BUS LIMOUSINE TẠI VIỆT NAM TIPS If you choose the 2 days Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour with an overnight on Mai Chau starting on a Saturday, do not miss the trip to the wonderful village of Pa Co. This H’Mong village opens every Sunday morning one of the most colorful market of the North of Vietnam. It is a great chance to learn about H’mong’s daily life. You can discover the whole process of making hemp-based traditional costumes. 1 OVERVIEW Pu Luong / Mai Chau / Ninh Binh / Hanoi / Lan Ha Bay Explore the north of Vietnam on this overland trip through Mai Chau, Puluong, Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay. Trek through local villages of the Mai Chau Valley, discover traditional stilt houses of the Uoi and Lan villages in Puluong and cruise through Lan Ha Bay. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Picturesque Mai Chau Valley Trek through local villages surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies. Puluong trekking discovery Discover the traditional stilt houses of ethnic minorities such as the Uoi and Lan villages and admire the peaceful life of its inhabitants. Overnight cruise through Lan Ha Bay Fall asleep under the stars and wake up to a spectacular sun rise in the middle of Lan Ha Bay. ITINERARY Mai Chau – Puluong – Ninh Binh – Ha Long - 6 days 5 nights DAY 1 - Hanoi – Mai ChauMEALS [LunchDinner] Hanoi to Mai Chau 150km4hrs Depart Hanoi early morning for approximately 4 hour drive to Mai Chau located about 150 km southwest of Hanoi. Just an hour beyond Hanoi, after Hoa Binh Town, the road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys and traditional villages. Arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies. After lunch, spend the afternoon exploring the idyllic natural surroundings. Start the tour waking around 2- 4 hours through some villages in the Mai Chau Valley. This evening enjoy a traditional Thai performance of music and dance. The Thai ethnic group has inhabited this area for centuries and much of their lifestyle and traditions have remained unchanged over the years. Overnight in Mai Chau. DAY 2 - Mai Chau – Pu LuongMEALS [BreakfastLunchDinner] Mai Chau to Puluong 40km 1,5hrs Water wheels walk and rafting 3 km easy walk – hours 1 km rafting – 1 hours Wake up among the peaceful and beautiful mountainous setting and enjoy breakfast. Transfer to Puluong by road via a breathtaking mountain pass with panoramic views of the valley. Spend some free time to explore the beautiful retreat. Lunch will be served at Puluong Retreat. Then, transfer to a suspension bridge over the Cham River and begin a easy trekking from 3 to 5km in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes. Transferred back to Puluong Retreat for dinner. Overnight at Puluong. DAY 3 - Pu Luong – Half-day trekkingMEALS [BreakfastLunchDinner] Enthralling trekking routes 6 km easy walking – almost hours Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy a simple yet tasty breakfast among the tranquil setting of fields and mountains. After breakfast, go on a hr hike up and down narrow trails. Observe many traditional stilt houses of minorities and the lush canopies of greenery. Walk pass Uoi Village and Lan Village and admire the peaceful life of the villagers. Depending on the season, get to see the various farming activities and learn how colourful textiles are weaved together. Then, transfer back to Puluong Retreat for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Pu Luong. DAY 4 - Pu Luong – Ninh BinhMEALS [BreakfastLunchDinner] Puluong to Ninh Binh 130km Depart Pu Luong this morning at for hours drive to Ninh Binh province, one of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam with its dramatic scenery and historical temples. The rice fields here are beautiful and the mountains have earned the area the nickname Dry Halong Bay’, a moniker borne out by the limestone karsts which dominate the landscape. Upon arrival, begin a relaxing 5-15km biking trip around Dong Tam hamlet. The length of the bike ride is dependent on personal choice Pass by peaceful villages and enjoy the rustic countryside landscapes. Enjoy a late lunch before hopping aboard for a 2-hour boat trip through small canals among the paddy fields rice fields seen between March and early June, then strolling along the curling rocky path of the foot for 200m and going up 20 steps to reach the Galaxy cave gate. Get inside the cave and admire the spectacular stalactites above the cave ceiling. Continue to discover But Hien cave, where there are many natural sparkling stalactites with shapes and figures Then, return to the pier and for a transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ninh Binh DAY 5 - Ninh Binh – Ha LongMEALS [BreakfastLunchDinner] Ninh Binh to Halong 210km 4hrs This morning, be transferred for a 4hr journey by road from NInh Binh to Ha Long. Arrive at Tuan Chau pier in towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities for the overnight cruise on Lan Ha bay. After the welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities depending on each boat’s itinerary or just spend some time relaxing on-board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight on cruise at Lan Ha Bay. DAY 6 - Ha Long – HanoiMEALS [BreakfastLunch] Enjoy a fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Lan Ha bay in the morning and breakfast is served brunch on some boats while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi Note This tour may be subject to change depending on weather conditions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Services Notes Our services include Accommodation in a traditional stilt house private sleeping area per group or hotel accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room at the Mai Chau Lodge/ Mai Chau valley view/ Puluong Retreat with daily breakfast Meals as mentioned in the itinerary B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner English or French speaking guide for other languages and a national guide supplements apply Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle Entrance fees for mentioned visits Our services do not include Other meals than mentioned Other services than mentioned International and domestic Flights Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature Tips, Travel insurance We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance covering emergency medical evacuation for trips to Vietnam. Prices are valid 30 days from date of offer. Past this date price and conditions may be readjusted. The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines. Reservations during peak times Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays may be subject to supplementary charges. Rooms at hotels are available only from 1400 on arrival day till 1200 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired. Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so. If one or some proposed services is are not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar services in order to avoid changes to the program. SIMILAR TOURS YOU MAY LIKE Not quite right or still need some more inspiration? Take a look at the journeys below and discover what other people who liked this tour also looked at! GET IN TOUCH We love to talk travel. 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