mai chau to pu luong

Itinerary of Mai Chau - Pu Luong Ethnic - Tam Coc Exploration DAY 1 Arrive at Mai Chau villages, walk around to explore the local life, Join-in Traditional Thai Dance Drive from Hanoi to Mai Chau (150 km ~ 4 hours) Walking around the villages and exploing the ethnic life 08.00 AM:Our guide and driver will pick you up for thetransfer to Mai Chau. HÀ NỘI - MAI CHÂU - PÙ LUÔNG - HÀ NỘI. LỊCH TRÌNH: NGÀY 01: HÀ NỘI - MAI CHÂU - PÙ LUÔNG ( Ăn trưa, ăn tối) 07h00: Lái xe và hướng dẫn viên công ty sẽ đón quý khách tại điểm hẹn để khởi hành đi Mai Châu, Hòa Bình, trên đường dừng chân nghỉ tại Lương Sơn. 10h00: Dừng chân ngắm cảnh và chụp ảnh tại Best thing to do in Mai Chau is biking around the villages with rice fields, stilts houses & kids smiles and Puluong is getting around the pure villages Visit Pu Luong Nature Reserve on a motobiker to get in touch with Pu Luong Nature is a great feeling Day 1: Ha Noi - Mai Chau Valley - Overnight in Mai Chau (L/D) lúa bậc thang ngút ngàn. - Đến chơi, bơi tắm thác Hiêu hùng vĩ. - Ăn tối, thưởng thức ẩm thực Pù Luông, tận hưởng buổi tối yên tình, mát mẻ. - Ngủ nghỉ. NGÀY 02. - Dậy sáng ngắm bình minh nên thơ, trong vắt của mùa thu nơi đây. - Trekking quanh bản làng mùa lúa chín ban sơ According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Pu Luong Nature Reserve: Mai Chau to Pu Luong 3-Day Tour from Hanoi; Pu Luong Nature Reserve 2 Days 1 Night - Stay Overnight In Homestay; Explore Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days 2 nights; Pu Luong Discovery Garden Bungalow (From HK$533.79) Rencontre Du 3eme Type 5 Notes. 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. Pu Luong Mai Chau Valley Panorama Cycling Tour in Mai Chau Early Morning Rice Fields Mai Chau Tour is a great combination of Mai Chau valley and Pu Luong for your experience in the Northern mountain region of Vietnam in 3 days. Taking this tour you will have an opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of mountains and paddy fields as well as learn about the way of tribal lives here. Trip price varies according to season period and number of people. Please get in touch with us for a quotation based on your travel preferences and dates. Day 1 Hanoi – Mai Chau L, D Mai Chau Tour will start from Hanoi Capital. We will pick you up at your hotel at your hotel and transfer to Mai Chau valley approx. 3-hour drive. Stop on the way to visit a market of Muong people and admire a wonderful panorama of Mai Chau valley from Thung Khe Pass. On arrival, check in and have lunch in Lac village which is home to White Thai. Take a walking/cycling tour to explore villages scattered around hills in the afternoon. Day 2 Pu Luong Nature Reserve Trek B, L, D Today, we will take a day trip to explore Pu Luong. Approach this stunning nature reserve after about hours. Here a hiking tour with your guide will give you an opportunity to discover not only nature but also tribe communities. Afterwards, we drive back to your hotel in Mai Chau. Day 3 Mai Chau – Hanoi B Morning, we will leave for Sam Khoe village approx. 35-minute drive. On arrival, your guide will take you on a hiking tour to admire the beauty of rice fields and mountains and learn about the way of local life. Have lunch before returning to Hanoi. Services on Mai Chau Tour Inclusions Accommodation English speaking guide Air-conditioned transport Relevant permits and entrance fees Meals as indicated in the itinerary B – Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Exclusions Personal expenses Tip and other service not mentioned Destination information → Mai Chau is a beautiful valley, approximately 135 km from Hanoi capital. Most villages in Mai Chau valley are inhabited by Thai ethnic people. Coming here, you will encounter many of them still living on houses on stilts. → Pu Luong, around 170 km from Hanoi, is a nature reserve established in 1999. It is home to ethnic Muong and Thai people. Pu Luong is well-known for fabulous landscape with limestone mountains and terraced fields Suggestions for Mai Chau Tour and further exploration The best time for visiting Mai Chau and Pu Luong is the period of rice harvest. The season of harvest is from September to October in Mai Chau, and from September to November in Pu Luong. The Weather during this time is also the most peasant in a year. Beside Mai Chau Valley and Pu Luong Nature reserve, Sapa is also an ideal destination to discover the beauty of mountain landscape and life of ethnic minorities. For further reference, please watch Sapa Mountain Town. If you are looking for not only a short trip but also a multi-day tour that allows you to explore beautiful landscape and the diversity of culture throughout Vietnam. Below are the links of standard tours for your reference ⇒ A 10-day fantastic Vacation → A 15-day Vietnam Holiday with best places ⇒ An 19-day Vietnam Trip with an authentic experience Duaration 3 Days 2 Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an area of outstanding beauty, cultural interest and high biodiversity region stretching from Mai Chau in the north west to Cuc Phuong National Park in the south east. The region is blessed with rich forest, limestone panoramas,magnificent rice terrace and breathtaking scenery. On this trip you can experience the everyday life and culture of Thai and Muong Ethnic Minorities and spend nights with friendly 1 Hanoi – Mai Chau L, D – Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter in our comfortable Short break on the way, photo – Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley, arrive in Mai Chau around noon Traditional lunch in local village vegetarian meal available – Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful – Free time for bicycling, walking, Visit Thai living museum for Traditional BBQ Watch Thai traditional dance in the stilt house and enjoy Tradidional alcohol ruou can with the community then overnight at the homestay/ 2 Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Mai Chau B, L, D – Wake up and have breakfast at the – Drive/ride motorbikes 35km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve motorbike drivers available. Lunch in Hang – Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Return to Mai Dinner and overnight at the 3 Mai Chau – Hanoi B, L – Wake up and have – Hike to 1000 Step Cave and local – Lunch and free time to relax before transfer back to – – Drop you off at your hotel. End of contact us for the best price. 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. Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an area of outstanding beauty, cultural interest and high biodiversity stretching from Mai Chau in the north-west to Cuc Phuong National Park in the south-east. The region is blessed with rich forests, limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces and breath-taking scenery. On this 3-day trek through Pu Luong Nature Reserve you can experience the everyday life and culture of Thai and Muong ethnic minorities and spend your nights with friendly locals. Tour code NA14E Duration 3 days 2 nights Route Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Kho Muong ACCOMMODATION LIST Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value. Destination Accommodation Star Night Pu Luong Homestay 1 Mai Chau Homestay 1 Tour price includes • Private door-to-door pick-up-off services. • English speaking guide as per program. • Breakfast B Lunch L & Dinners as mentioned L/D. • All sightseeing tickets and travel permits. • Accommodation at homestay. • No extra charge after confirmation. Tour price excludes • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities • Travel insurance • International flight and taxes. • Beverage • Other personal expenses drinks, souvenir, etc… What to take • Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking. • It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat... “ENJOY YOUR WONDERFUL JOURNEY” 5 average based on 4 reviews. DBT Wrote a review 7 - 2023 Pu Luong rice paddy fields trekking Review of Mai Chau - Pu Luong trekking 3 days 2 nights Did the 3 day Pu Luong trekking with Long. Cost was 390USD per pax and it was worth every bit of it. We chose Pu Luong as we didn't want a touristy location. What we got was an experience like no other. 1. The accommodations were fantastic. Kinda makes you feel like you got a superb discount for them. We had 2 nights at 2 different home stays and both were amazing. But do bring some insect repellants as there's quite a bit of mozzies....Read More2. Food was awesome! We were fed to the brim daily with fresh local meals. The stuff the locals eat and from farm to table. 3. The views were breathtaking. We went through so many places and saw such amazing sights. Worth every cent we paid. Read Less Date of experience 7 2022 Mr Linh's Adventure Hi BenjaminT1184, Thank you so much for your positive feedback about your trip “Trekking Puluong 3 days 2 nights”. We've watched all of the footage of the experience on your trip and they're great. We see you enjoyed this trip fully. Those are surely memorable experiences with your beloved. Hope that we can meet on your next trip to Vietnam! We would like to take you to the other parts of Vietnam Ba Be National Park, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Hagiang, Mu Cang Chai that you...Read More could be interested in. Thank you so much for trusting in us! Mr Linh’s Adventures’ Team Read less Read Less Written 4/19/2023 Caitlin M Wrote a review 4 - 2023 Amazing trip to Mai Chai and Pu Luong! Review of Trekking Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days 2 nights This tour was truly unforgettable! Mr. Loi and Mr. Long we’re wonderful guides. was very knowledgeable about local ways of life and the different plants in the area, which was fascinating to learn about. My husband got sick on the trip and Mr. Loi was very helpful re-arranging the routes so that we had easier treks with lots of breaks. Mr. Long was a fantastic driver. He was great with us making lots of stops to see sights and views, and we always felt safe with him even on ...Read Morethe more treacherous roads. This tour is definitely a highlight of our trip to Vietnam! Read Less Date of experience 4 2023 jillandel Wrote a review 5 - 2023 3 day / 2 night Mai Chau - Pu Luong National Park Review of Mai Chau - Pu Luong trekking 3 days 2 nights We found the tour online after researching Pu Luong National Park. All the booking was really easy and Kevin responded to all queries immediately including a last minute change in collection. We were picked up in Hanoi at exactly the time informed. Our tour guide Huy introduced himself and told us the plan for the day. The bus was comfortable and we stopped a couple of times on the way. Huy helped us try some sticky rice cooked by the local people and explanined the histor...Read Morey. We travelled with our two girls aged 7 and 9 and Huy made them feel really comfortable. Once in Mai Chau we were picked up by our home stay family by motorbike which was really exciting for the kids and us! The homestay was fantastic and in a very beautiful village. The accommodation was much better than expected and we had a lovely room in a traditional stilt house. The food throughout was cooked by our homestay family and was fantastic and really varied. Huy was great at adapting the itinerary to suit our family. We did lots of activities including cycling, walking and going on motorbikes! Huy managed to get bikes for the girls and was really patient and went at a pace to suit us. Whilst there were lots of activities to see the amazing scenery, there was also lots of down time so we could enjoy the culture. Our girls made friends with some local Vietnamese children which was really special to watch. Our homestay family did not speak English but we could communicate through hand gestures, smiles and footballer names! Huy helped translate when needed and whenever we needed to buy anything from the local shops. We would highly recommend the trip and Huy was fantastic. He even offered to show us round some local street food places once back in Hanoi which was so much fun and visited places we never would have found. Thanks you so much Mr Linh adventures and Huy for looking after us so well 😀 Read Less Date of experience 5 2018 ltgw2000 Wrote a review 5 - 2023 A great little trek to Pu Luong Review of Mai Chau - Pu Luong trekking 3 days 2 nights We did a 2 night 3 day trek to Pu Luong with homestays and plenty of walking. Our guide, Huy, did a great job looking out for our safety, providing insight and information and generally creating a fun time. Our driver was safe and friendly too! The homestay with Mr. Nam was a true highlight and the scenery was amazing! If Sapa is a little too far or too touristy this trip is for you! Date of experience 5 2018

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