Daily departure · homestay night in Mai Chau
Two valleys in two days. Cycle through Mai Chau and spend the night in a stilt house with a Thai dance show and rice wine, then drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve to trek among mountains and terraced rice fields.
Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. If the street cannot be reached because of traffic, we will meet you at a convenient nearby point.
Drive west along winding mountain roads, through the countryside of the Muong and Thai people, where villages sit between valleys and limestone hills.
Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass (weather permitting) for a panoramic view over Mai Chau Valley, and browse the small roadside market selling Muong produce.
Lunch in Mai Chau (vegetarian options available).
Cycle with your guide past rice fields and peaceful Thai villages, watching farmers at work and local women weaving scarves and brocade.
Free time to cycle, walk or shop for handicrafts.
Dinner of traditional Thai dishes. Groups of more than 5 can enjoy a Thai dance show and taste "ruou can", rice wine drunk through bamboo straws. Overnight at a stilt-house homestay.
Breakfast at the homestay.
Drive about 35 km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with stops for photos and at a local chopstick workshop.
Trek through Pu Luong's mountain scenery and terraced rice fields.
Lunch in the village, then return to Mai Chau to rest.
Drive back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi and drop-off at your hotel.