Mai Chau - Pu Luong discovery 3 days 2 nights

MAI CHAU AND PU LUONG

Area: 564km² Population: 55,000
Minorities: Thai, H’mong, Muong
Agriculture: Rice, Corn, Cassava, Bamboo
Livestock: Cow, Buffalo, Pig, Goat, Chicken, Duck, Fish

Mai Chau is located about 150 kms west of Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake in the mountainous Northwest Provine of Hoa Binh. The town of Mai Chau is sunrrounded by montains as high as 1200 meters/ 3940 feet. This Valley provides exellent weather conditions and agriculture conditions for the cultivation of rice. Rice is the town manin industry and consumed locally and sold at the markets in Hoa Binh, Hanoi and globally.

In addition to rice, the many Ethnic minorities make Mai Chau a popular tourism destination for foreigners and Vietnamese,too. These minorities, White Thai, H’mong and others are hill tribles have amazing techniques throughout their culture for mountainous geography. For example, the unique stilt house architecture, distinct food preparation and knowledge of nature around them.

A nature Reserve near Mai Chau town of the Thai people is PU LUONG, it is a great choice for your two days or weekend from Hanoi, you can visit and stay in the traditional home of the Thai – one of Vietnam 54 ethnic minorities, visit to these beautiful villages you will also have chance to walk or trek on trails less travelled, meeting the locals....all of this will simply offer you an unforgettable experience.

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley ( Meals: L,D)

7:30-8:00: - Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter in our comfortable van 
10:00: - Short break 
11:30-12:00: - Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau 
12:15 - Traditional lunch in local village.
13:00-15:00: - Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages. 
15:00-18:00 - Free time for bicycling, walking, shopping 
18:00: - Enjoy local dinner.
19:30: - Watch Thai traditional dance in the stilt house Enjoy Tradidional alcohol (ruou can) with the community 

Day 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong Nature Reserve ( Meals: B,L,D)

7:30-8:00 - Wakeup and eat breakfast 
8:30-10:30 - Drive about 35km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve and discover off the beaten track destination.
12:00 - Lunch in Hang Village 
13:00 - 15:00: - Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve about 2-3 hours
17:00 - Return to Mai Chau 
18:00 - Dinner 

Day 3: Mai Chau - Hanoi ( Meals: B,L)

7:30-8:00: - Wakeup and eat breakfast 
8:30-11:30: - Hike to 1000 Step Cave and local market 
12:15 - 15:00: - Lunch and free time to relax before getting on the van to Hanoi 
18:30-19:00: Come back your hotel and say goodbye! See you next time.