Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong (170 km drive, 3 hour walk). Depart from your Hanoi hotel at 7:00 am transferring to Mai Chau. Daydream as we drive a safe route with spectacular views around every bend. Upon arrival at Poom Coom village in Mai Chau, we will take a short walk to visit the ethnic Thai people, then lunch will be served at local home. By 1:00 pm take a short ride (15 minutes) to the Ma river. The highlight on this walk is experiencing the beauty of Puluong Nature Reserve, the everyday life and culture of the White Thai people. Become a part of local life when we are welcomed as honored guests at a traditional Thai home on stilts. Here in Hang village we will have a traditional dinner and stay the night.
Day 2: Pu Luong - Mai Chau - Hanoi. The daily life here starts early, it will be interesting for you to get up at the first sign of day light and take part in the activities in the morning, or take a stroll around Hang village before having breakfast with our new Thai friends. At 8:00 am start a trek inside the Pu Luong Nature Reserve (back on some of the same routes) then onto the main road, after a 3 hour walk, the driver will pick us up and transfer to the Poom Coong village for lunch. We should leave Mai Chau at 2:30 pm and return Hanoi by 6:00 pm. Finish our journey at your hotel.
Notes:
- Accommodation: Home stay condition is basic.
- What to Bring: Passport, towels, swimsuits, toiletries, rain coat, walking boots, sandals or light footwear, change of clothes, sun block, sun cream with a high factor 10-20, sunglasses and hat with a shade, flash lights, insect repellent, first aid kit.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- E.S. guide
- Local guide
- Transport
- Accommodation (home stay)
- Permit
- Admission fees
- Boat trip along Ma river
- Meal as specified
Price Excludes:
- Insurance
- Drinks
- Other personal expenses
- Tips are welcome!
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