Mai Chau Valley-Pu Luong Reserve -Ninh Binh Adventure Tour 5D4N

Duration5 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 5-day journey offers the perfect balance of culture, adventure, and relaxation across Northern Vietnam. Unlike standard tours, it combines authentic homestay experiences with comfortable eco-lodges, letting travelers connect deeply with local communities. Guests will cycle through rice paddies, learn traditional silk weaving, join cooking classes, and even ride a buffalo cart — experiences rarely found in one itinerary.

The tour also blends iconic landmarks with hidden gems: climb the 500 steps of Mua Cave for sweeping views, raft down Cham Stream with lunch on board, and trek inside Vietnam’s oldest rainforest. Each day offers new discoveries — from UNESCO sites in Ninh Binh to the rare wildlife of Cuc Phuong and Van Long.

With small groups, experienced guides, and a carefully curated mix of cultural immersion and natural beauty, this tour stands out as an unforgettable way to explore the soul of Northern Vietnam

What's included

Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast

Drinks, tips, personal expenses & insurance

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley – Pu Luong

Mai Chau District
3h

Arrive in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Have lunch in the traditional house with specialties of the Northwest mountains. Take a small rest to relax or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life.
• Start the Cycling tour to discover the beautiful Mai Chau valley. You will pass through fields and villages and get the opportunity to discover more about the unique cultural activities of the White Thai ethnic group. Take a break to visit brocade production facilities made by locals. You are welcome to visit the shops and to buy souvenirs from this unique place.
Chieu Cave
2h · Admission ticket included

Your next destination is Chieu Cave also known as the Thousand Steps Cave. From the foot of the mountain, you will climb to reach the mountain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of Mai Chau valley
Back to homestay & have some teabreak
Pu Long Nature Reserve
3h

• 17:00 – Take the bus to Pu Luong.
• 18:30 Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy Dinner and relax in the Hotel

Day 2: Pu Luong – Silk Weaving, Waterwheels, Bamboo Rafting

Pu Long Nature Reserve
5h

Attraction: Lan Village (2 hours)
Visit Thai families, learn silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk.
Attraction: Chieng Lau Village & Waterwheels (1 hour)
Discover traditional farming practices and see unique bamboo waterwheels.
Attraction: Cham Stream & Bamboo Rafting (2 hours)
Take a bamboo raft ride, float through rice fields, and enjoy a lunch served on board.
Hieu Waterfall
2h · Admission ticket included

Relax and swim in the waterfall, surrounded by forest scenery.

Day 3: Pu Luong – Cultural Experiences : Cooking Class, Buffalo Cart Ride – Ninh Binh

Pu Long Nature Reserve
8h

• 08h00 -08h30: Check out of the lodge and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Enjoy scenic views and see local artisans at work.
• Cross the bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village. Visit local families, learn about rice wine production, and taste homemade rice wine. Explore a traditional home, hear historical stories,
and join a Cooking class to enjoy a family-prepared meal.
• After lunch, relax before the Natural BMW experience, the Buffalo cart ride. The buffalo, a cherished member of the host family, will take you to where the car awaits, sharing the region's culture
and hospitality.
• 12:30 End of the Tour.
• 13h00 – 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh.
• 17h00: Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An – Ha Noi

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit temples of King Dinh and King Le, learn about Vietnam’s first feudal dynasties
Mua Caves
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Climb 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc.
Trang An Landscape Complex
2h · Admission ticket included

Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong's Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016- "Skull Island". With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here

Day 5: Cuc Phuong National Park - Van Long Wetland Reserve

Cuc Phuong National Park
4h · Admission ticket included

• 08:00 – 08: 30: Pick-up from your hotel in Ninh Binh.
• 09:40: Arrive Cuc Phuong visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre - a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats, visit Monkey Conservation center 40 minutes, then Visit Nguoi Xua Cave, the Cave of Prehistoric Man. In 1966 graves and tools were excavated here dating back 7500 years making it one of the oldest sites of human habitation in Viet Nam.
• 12:40: Have lunch in local restaurant
• 13:40: Continue taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more about the fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam
Van Long Nature Reserve
2h · Admission ticket included

• 16:00: Arrive Van Long wetland reserves - Take a rowing boat to explore the wetlands of Van Long, look for birds, primates.
• 17:30: End of tour, get on the Bus and take you back to Ha Noi, Arrive Ha Noi 19.30pm - 20.00pm

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem. A French colonial landmark painted in yellow and white with a grand façade and large square in front

Meeting point

Located around Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter is a maze of narrow bustling streets filled with shops, cafés, and hotels

End point

1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem. A French colonial landmark painted in yellow and white with a grand façade and large square in front

End point

Located around Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter is a maze of narrow bustling streets filled with shops, cafés, and hotels

Pickup details

Quarter and at the Hanoi Opera House.
If your accommodation is outside these areas, please inform us in advance so we can arrange the nearest meeting point.
Please be ready at your hotel lobby or meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure.
Our staff will be wearing a Divi Travel uniform or holding a Divi Travel flag/logo sign for easy recognition

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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