Amazing Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days: Waterfall, Rafting & Trekking

Hanoi – Mai Chau – Puluong.

Thung Khe Pass is a spectacular mountain pass along the scenic Highway 4D in Northwest Vietnam. Located 140 km from Hanoi, the steep pass provides stunning views of mountain ridges, deep valleys, and rural villages. The challenging ride through hairpin bends up Thung Khe Pass is a memorable motorbike experience offering breathtaking vistas at the top.

Mai Chau is an idyllic countryside getaway in northern Vietnam, renowned for its lush green rice paddies and Thai ethnic minority villages. Nestled in a tranquil valley, Mai Chau attracts visitors with its simple wooden stilt houses, colorful local markets, and peaceful rural setting. Tourists can hike through rice fields, visit traditional villages, and enjoy homestays with ethnic minority families to experience Mai Chau's rural culture and untouched natural beauty.

Explorer Puluong

Following the small roads, we will visit remote, hidden villages such as Kho Muong Village to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong, the spot is created by thousands of great blocks of limestone having existed for 250 million years, excitement by the beautiful stones and the sound of water dripping down from the ceiling. Trek to Uoi and Lan Villages this is a common and easy walk around the most beautiful valley of rice terraces. Then you will walk through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque Uoi village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to remain still when you see the panorama view of the village from above. Continue walking down the hill and visit Lan village. If time permits, we will visit a local family where we can learn about their traditional brocade weaving. After that you will take you back to your accommodation.

Puluong – Hanoi.

08:00 The van will take you to the local market in Pho Doan "only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday morning". Pho Don Fair is the place to exchange, buy, and sell products of the Kinh, Muong, and Thai people. They come from surrounding communes in Ba Thuoc District, Tan Lac, and Lac Son districts of Hoa Binh Province as well. 09:30 Take a bike and start riding. Follow the small road and trail through the terraced rice fields and jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall, which is known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Pu Luong because of its wild scenery. 12:00 - 12:30 You will enjoy lunch with local cuisine. 14:00 Leave Puluong and go back to Hanoi; on the way, you will stop at the stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from rivers to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes. 18:30 - 19:00 Arrive in Hanoi, we will drop you off at your hotel or private address. Tour ends.