Hanoi–Mai Chau–Pu Luong
The fascinating valleys of Mai Chau and Pu Luong are much loved places by nature lovers thanks to their authentic villages and their breathtaking landscapes. Three days of hiking in this beautiful region will give you the perfect opportunity to discover the culture of ethnic minorities: Thai, Muong, Hmong and Dzao.
- The meeting with local ethnic groups
- Two or three nights with the local people for moments of sharing
- The succulent cuisine of the Thai people
- Picturesque landscapes and lush forests.
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Departure in the morning for the Mai Chau valley, which marks the entrance to the northwestern region where white Thais have long resided in fertile valleys. Meet the Thai, Muong, Dzao, Hmong ethnic groups at the turn of the small streets, perpetuating the life of their illustrious ancestors for more than 100 years ... Women are still adorned (but for how long?) With their color that becomes clothing, hallmarks of their ethnicity. Upon your arrival, admire the natural spectacle typical of the Vietnam countryside offered by the rice terraces and traditional houses on stilts scattered throughout the valleys. Enjoy lunch at Monsieur Cuong with typical Thai dishes. In the afternoon, you will start a leisurely hike that passes through Thai villages at the foot of the Pu Poc mountain range and then a large tropical forest covered with beautiful greenery. The walk will take you to Ban Te, a Thai unknown village to travelers. Accommodation in a Thai family.
Car: 140km Trekking: 4 hours L, D Homestay
A short drive will take you to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, which has been a must-see site for nature lovers for some years. The day will begin with the discovery of magnificent landscapes (lush vegetation, limestone rocks, terraced crops, etc.) before passing through villages with houses with thatched roofs. You will pass through villages such as Ban Duom, Ban Hang, Eo Ken where Thai and Muong live.
In the afternoon we cross an immense bamboo forest to reach the village of Kho Muong which hides at the foot of the karst mountains. Overnight at the inhabitant.
Car: 30km Trekking: 5 hours B, L, D Homestay
Day to walk in the heart of Pu Luong nature reserve. Visit a cave that is home to large bats (bats are very popular with the locals who consider them lucky!) And explore a humid jungle before passing through a very beautiful village where you will discover the ingenious irrigation systems used to supply water to the bats. paddies. Finally, arrive at the village of Ban Hieu where you will spend the night with the locals in a Thai house on stilts.
Trekking: 5 hours /13km B, L, D Homestay
After a local breakfast prepared by your owner, take a short one hour walk before leaving the pretty village of Ban Hieu to return to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the early afternoon. End of our services.
Car: 130km Trekking: 2 hours B
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NOTE
This trip is privately organized by iLOTUS TOURS for your group
PRICE INCLUDES
• Accommodation and breakfast at the listed hotel or host families
• Meals clearly indicated in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
• The entrance ticket to the sites
• Competent Vietnamese English-speaking guide throughout the circuit except for free times when it says: without guide. There is a supplement for the guide in Italian in case you need it.
• Privatized and air-conditioned car for all land transport and travel except free times when it is said: without driver
• One liter of drinking water per person / day
• All logistic services necessary for the organization of the program.
PRICE EXCLUDES
• International flights and airport taxes to / from your country
• Visa fees
• Means of transport not mentioned in the program
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Tipping for services: local guides, crew members, drivers, porters, etc.
• Drinks, telephone or all personal expenses not mentioned in the "the price includes" section.
