2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the busy city and explore the natural beauty of northern Vietnam on this 2-day journey to Mai Chau and Pu Luong Nature Reserve. After pickup from the Hanoi Old Quarter, travel through scenic countryside and stop at Thung Khe Pass for panoramic views of Mai Chau Valley.

In Mai Chau, enjoy lunch in a traditional stilt house before cycling through peaceful villages and rice fields. Visit local weaving workshops and climb the steps to Chieu Cave for beautiful valley views. In the evening, continue to Pu Luong Nature Reserve for an overnight stay.

On the second day, walk through rice terraces and villages such as Lan Village and Chieng Lau Village, see traditional bamboo waterwheels, and trek to Cham Stream for a relaxing bamboo rafting experience with a floating lunch before returning to Hanoi.

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Private Tour With Cash Extra

Large zone pick-up, drop-off
Duration: 2 days
4 meals
Private Car
Pay extra 2,750,000 Vnd/Person: The amount paid through the app is a deposit. An additional 2,750,000 VND per group must be paid in cash at the begining
Pickup included

Group Tour With Cash Extra

Old quarter pick-up, drop-off
Duration: 2 days
4 meals
Shared car
Pay extra 2,750,000 Vnd/Person: The amount paid through the app is a deposit. An additional 2,750,000 VND per group must be paid in cash at begining
Pickup included

Private Tour - No Extra Cash

Large zone pick-up, drop-off
Duration: 2 days
4 meals
Private car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Good quality transportation, Cycling fee
  • Pick-up, Drop-off In Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Guided tours with English-speaking local guides
  • [Group tour] App payment is a deposit; An extra per person is due in cash at the begining
  • Holiday surcharge, tips

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong (Lunch, Dinner)
  1. Thung Khe Pass
    30m
    A scenic mountain pass famous for its panoramic views of limestone mountains and Mai Chau Valley. It’s a popular photo stop where visitors can also try local snacks sold by small roadside stalls.
  2. Mai Chau
    30m
    A peaceful valley surrounded by mountains, known for its rice fields, traditional stilt houses, and the culture of the White Thai community. It’s an ideal place to experience rural life and cycle through local villages.
  3. Chieu Cave
    30m
    Also called the “Thousand Steps Cave,” this limestone cave sits high on a mountain and offers impressive rock formations and beautiful views over Mai Chau Valley. We can change another cave if weather is not good
  4. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    30m
    A stunning nature reserve known for terraced rice fields, tropical forests, and remote ethnic villages. It’s one of the best places in northern Vietnam for trekking and experiencing authentic countryside life.
Day 2: Lan Village – Waterwheels – Bamboo Rafting – Return to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
  1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    4h · Admission ticket included
    The next day begins with a walk through rice terraces and villages including Lan Village, where you will visit a local Thai household and learn about traditional silk weaving. The journey continues to Chieng Lau Village, famous for its bamboo waterwheels used to irrigate rice fields. A scenic trek then leads to Cham Stream, where you will enjoy a relaxing bamboo rafting experience with a unique floating lunch surrounded by nature.

    After the rafting experience, return by car to Hanoi, arriving in the early evening.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

[1] Group tour: pick-up, drop-off In Old Quarter only. The amount paid through the app is considered a deposit. An additional 2,750,000 VND per group must be paid in cash at the begining of the tour.
[2] Private tour: pick-up, drop-off In pickup zone
[3] Please Send Us Your Full Name, IMessage/Whatsapp Phone Number, Pick-Up Address In Advance.
[4] If You're Staying Far From The Old Quarter, Kindly Contact Us So We Can Help Organize Your Trip—An Extra Fee May Apply For Distant Pick-Up Locations.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Booking accept for only people who are above 12 years old.
  • Food allergies and vegetarian are available

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