Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Mai Chau & Pu Luong 2-Day Trek & Local Life
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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
We can pick up at your hotel
Small group
Limited to 11 participants
Highlights
- Exclusive access to local households for cultural exchange
- Cycling route through Mai Chau’s quiet hamlets and rice fields
- Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream with a floating lunch experience
- Visit ancient waterwheels and meet farmers tending their land
- Trekking through terraced paddies and hidden villages in Pu Luong
Full description
From Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 2-Day Private Mai Chau & Pu Luong Discovery Overview & Highlights Experience the beauty of northern Vietnam on a private journey designed for flexibility, authentic cultural encounters, and a relaxed pace through Mai Chau and Pu Luong. Explore stilt-house villages and brocade workshops, hike to scenic viewpoints, witness traditional silk weaving and giant waterwheels, and enjoy a tranquil bamboo rafting trip with a floating lunch on Cham Stream. What's Included: • Private transfer from Hanoi or Ninh Binh • Private professional local guide • All meals as specified (L, D, B, L) • Accommodation in Pu Luong • Cycling tour, hiking, and bamboo rafting experience • Entrance fees Note: Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit, and a towel. ... --------------------------------------- Day 1: Hanoi / Ninh Binh – Mai Chau – Pu Luong (L, D) 07:30 – 08:00 | Hotel pick-up Meet your guide at your hotel in Hanoi or Ninh Binh and depart for Mai Chau (approx. 3.5–4 hours with a short break). 11:30 | Arrival & local lunch Arrive in Mai Chau Valley and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by a local Thai family. 13:00 | Village cycling & cultural visit After a short rest, begin a gentle cycling tour through rice fields and stilt-house villages. Visit a local brocade workshop and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing techniques. 15:00 | Nhim Cave viewpoint hike Transfer to Nhim Cave and take a short scenic hike to a natural viewpoint overlooking Mai Chau Valley. 16:30 | Transfer to Pu Luong Continue your journey to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. 17:30 | Check-in & leisure time Check in at your mountain lodge and relax with views over the rice terraces. 19:00 | Dinner Enjoy dinner at the lodge. --------------------------------------- Day 2: Lan Village – Silk Weaving – Waterwheels – Bamboo Rafting (B, L) 07:00 | Breakfast Start your day with breakfast at the lodge. 07:30 - 08:00 | Lan Village cultural visit Your guide picks you up at the lodge. Travel to Lan Village and visit a local Thai artisan’s home. Learn about the silk-making process from cocoon to finished textile and try weaving yourself. 09:30 | Chieng Lau Village & waterwheels Continue to Chieng Lau Village to see traditional bamboo waterwheels and observe local farming life. 10:30 | Trek to Cham Stream (1-2km) Begin a scenic trek through rice terraces, gardens, and remote villages. 11:30 | Bamboo rafting & floating lunch Arrive at Cham Stream and board a bamboo raft. Drift gently along the stream while enjoying a freshly prepared lunch on the raft, surrounded by lush nature. 13:00 | Return transfer After the experience, begin your transfer back to Hanoi or Ninh Binh. 18:00 – 18:30 | Drop-off Arrive at your hotel. End of the tour.
View full itinerary...Includes
- ✓ A Balcony Private Room at Home stay, Eco Loge or Eco Resort with garden view or mountain view.
- ✓ English-speaking Local guide in Mai Chau and Pu Luong
- ✓ Limousine/ Minivan transfer round-trip
- ✓ All entrance fees
- ✓ All activities: cycling, trekking, silk weaving, bamboo rafting...
- ✓ Lunch (Day 1 & 2), Dinner (Day 1), Breakfast (Day 2)
- ✓ Bottled water on tour
- ✓ Solo Traveler Surcharge: Homestay: $20 extra, Eco Lodge: $25 extra and Eco Resort: $35 extra for Single supplement.
- ✓ Option 4 (Private Tour): Upgrade to Eco Lodge Stay +USD 12, Eco Resort Stay +USD 18 per person.
- ✗ Personal expenses, beverages
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Tips
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Swimwear
- Camera
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
Customer Reviews 
Camille etg11 months agoI recommend it! We had a great day with our guide Happi! Very well organized, everything is done so that we don't feel alone in the bay! The meal is really super good! Unbeatable value for money!
Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much for your review Wish the best for you 
David Prieto11 months agoVietnam Venture time just improved our whole experience during our time in Vietnam. They helped us in a holistic way, arranging all we needed from a long list of transports that we needed, whole day impressive local tours, and really last minute changes. They always responded and showed reliability when we needed it.
Thanks to all the team!Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much David Wishing the best for you 
Leonora Howe11 months agoI booked the 4 days 3 nights Ha Giang tour with VietNam Venture and had a really good experience. The trip was well-organized, the guide was friendly and helpful, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The itinerary covered beautiful spots in Ha Giang, and the homestays were comfortable and welcoming. Overall, it was a great way to explore Ha Giang without any stress.
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Tal Salamon12 months agoI did 1d tour in Sapa, was great experience
Thank you!Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir 🙏
andy maphrao12 months agonice guy
nice services
nice advisesResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Dear
Valerie Berger12 months agoVery kind and nice guy, he helped us a lot! 🙂Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Leo S12 months agoReally kind owner. Helped me with anything i neededResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Israel Aka12 months agoAn excellent agent organized a ride for me from Car Ba to Cat Be Airport🙏Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir
Marco Fornari (Grafiche Tris Srl)1 year agoGreat experience! We hiked in the national park! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke good English. Highly recommended!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Mario Cuenca1 year agoMy experience in Cat Ba was very good, and partly thanks to Vietnam Venture. After asking around at several travel agencies, I ended up with the one where Ninh works (VietNam Venture). From then on, I had complete peace of mind when planning tours, trips, and more. I couldn't worry about anything thanks to the trust Ninh instilled in me, the information she gave me, her willingness to help... 100% recommended.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much 
Maria Ortuño Serra1 year agoGreat trip. Complete with lots of activities and relaxing time. The lunch was good with several traditional dishes.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much for your review 
L Thivend1 year agoExcellent experience with this tour operator!
I highly recommend it!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you for your review Wishing the best for your family ❤️
Angela1 year agoThe absolute best agent for your trips in CatBa / Lan Ha Area! I could not recommend him more! Mr Ninh is the key for an amazing experience!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much
Hanna Müller1 year agoI booked two tours and my bus ride to Hanoi with Vietnam venture and had a great time on the boat. Everything was perfectly organized. The tour guides spoke very well English and provided information throughout the day and at each stop. Besides they were very friendly, caring and funny. Also the bus ride was very good. A big bus with plenty of pace and good communication for pickup time. Direct pickup at the accommodation was very convenient.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Hanna
Thanks to all the team!
Thank you!
nice services
nice advises
I highly recommend it!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.
