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Scenic village along river

Pu Luong & Ba Khan Hidden Gems Discover 3D2N

The ideal & relaxing journey for mountain nature lovers with a touch of local experience

Pu Luong & Ba Khan Hidden Gems Discover 3D2N

$118 per person

From rice terrace to waterfall, stream, river, with a chance to capture the phenomenal sea of clouds, this trip will satisfy your nature lovers’ hearts. A perfect journey for those who want to explore in-depth the breathtaking Vietnam mountains and a bit of local touch in a short amount of time.

  • Immerse in the green & yellow setting of  vast terraced rice fields
  • Swim in the emerald water of Hieu waterfall, which nests in the middle of Pu Luong Natural Reserve.
  • Hike around the Don village in the morning with the freezing fogs over the valley creating extremely pure and picturesque Kodak moments
  • Glide the bamboo raft on Cham stream to get closer to the scenery and its local life.
  • Discover the majestic Da river and feast your eyes with the natural beauty of Ba Khan lake on an unwinding boat trip
  • Cycle along scenic trails of Lac village, the home of the White Thai in Mai Chau
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  • Departure/Return Location
    Hanoi - Pu Luong - Ba Khan (Mai Chau) - Hanoi
  • Included
    Accommodation
    Meals
    Private transport
    Sightseeing tickets
    Tax & Charges
    Tour Guide
    Water & Tissues
  • Not Included
    Activities
    Beverage
    Flights
    Guide
    Holiday Surcharge
    Local porter (only in specific tours)
    Snack Service
    Tips & Gratitudes
    Travel Insurance
    Visa

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Hanoi – Thung Khe Pass – Pu Luong – Hieu Waterfall
At 7 am, our private guide and driver will pick you up. Heading northwest, the trip stops briefly at Thung Khe pass before arriving at Pu Luong Natural Reserve. We will have lunch at a local restaurant before checking into the homestay in Pu Luong
   
Following some leisure times, in the afternoon, we take a short ride to explore Hieu waterfall and its neighborhood. You can cool down in different sections of the falls or simply close your eyes enjoying the sound of the water. The day ends with the specialties prepared by the Black Thai & Muong ethnic minority. Overnight in Pu Luong.
   
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide
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Day 2: Hiking in Don village - Cham stream bamboo rafting
While having breakfast in your homestay, you will be excited to see local farmers with their buffalos walking to the field to start their working day. Then we will have our eyes feasted with the beautiful rural scape of Pu Luong while floating on a bamboo raft on Cham stream for one hour. After finishing the raff glide, we come back to the homestay for lunch and some rest.
 
Our afternoon starts with a hike to explore the daily life in Don village and its surrounding vast terrace. In harvest seasons, you will have the chance to meet friendly hardworking locals along the path.
 
Dinner and overnight at your homestay.  
 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
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Visiting Lac village by bicycle - Discover Go Lao waterfall - Ba Khan lake – Hanoi
After breakfast, we check out and move to Mai Chau. The main ethnic minority in Mai Chau is the White Thai, who still lives in traditional stilt houses. You can choose either walking or cycling to explore one of their beautiful villages – the Lac village.
 
After lunch, we drive to Go Lao waterfall and Ba Khan lake. There, you will enjoy a boat trip on Ba Khan lake, a part of the mighty Da river. Get ready to relax on the calming water, feel the serene wind and behold the sublime mountainous scenery surrounding.
 
Getting off the boat, we go back to Hanoi in the evening. End of services.
 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31st, 2021 (per person in US dollar)   Pu Luong tour accommodation (1)  

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