Daily departure · two nights in Mai Chau
The full Mai Chau and Pu Luong experience at an easy pace: cycling through Mai Chau Valley, a day of trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, and a final morning walk to the remote Thai villages of Na Meo, Na Mo and Xam Pa.
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 and a rest, then more trekking before driving back to Mai Chau.
Free time.
Dinner and overnight in Mai Chau.
Breakfast at the homestay.
With a local Thai guide, cycle 2 km then trek to the remote villages of Na Meo, Na Mo and Xam Pa, with rice terraces and a closer look at local life and customs.
Back to the homestay to check out, then lunch.
Free time to relax or shop.
Drive back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi and drop-off at your hotel.