Embrace the beauty of nature and touch the authentic life of the locals.
This 3-day program promises to delight your senses as you explore the breathtaking limestone mountains, lush green terraced rice valleys, and charming rustic villages of the Thai people. While discovered after Vietnam's famous mountainous destinations, Pu Luong is getting more adtractive tourists, thanks to its stunning natural beauty, rich indigenous culture and easily accessible, just over a three-hour drive from Hanoi.
Leave Hanoi in the morning for a romantic escape to Pu Luong Nature Reserve Center via Mai Chau valley. Capture stunning photos of the majestic mountains and visit a small market at Thung Khe Pass. You might want to enjoy a cup of coffee at the flagpole while taking in the peaceful views of valley.
Arrival to Mai Chau, enjoy lunch at homestay cooked by local people. Spend time take a short walk to visit Pom Coong and Lac village before drive uphill to Pu Luong. Check in your accomodation.
In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely trek to Don village. Follow the winding paths, cross terraced rice fields lead you to the charming villages of the Thai people. That will be an experience you won’t forget.
Stay overnight at mountain resort.
Enjoy a cup of coffee while the sun is rising. After breakfast, take a leisurely walk downhill to Chom Uoi hamlet, following the clear-water stream to Lan village, where stilt houses blended harmoniously with lush gardens. Warmly welcomed by Thai family, we learn a bout their daily life and typical embroidery.
Have a break for lunch at Pho Doan before take a short drive to start gentle trek uphill to Hieu Waterfall. This stunning waterfall, cascading from limestone mountains, boasts a pleasant temperature year-round, perfectlly for a refreshing swim.
In the late afternoon, return to your hotel and unwind.
After breakfast, head to Ban Cong school, stroll around with your guide across the suspension bridge to Chieng Lau village on the mountain's foot, passing through rice fields, fish ponds, and traditional stilt houses.
Meet local boatman for a 30-minute bamboo rafting experience on Cham river enjoy the serene landscape.
Follow the water flow, walk along the river bank, oppotunities taking photos of the many waterwheels still in use for agriculture.
Finally, meet your driver at the Sat village bridge and relax during the drive back to Hanoi.