Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong. (L, D)
08:00am: The tour guide wil pick you up at your hotel
10:00am: Take a short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi).
11:45am : Visit a local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority to learn about their daily life and customs; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam).
12:30am : Arrive in Mai Chau Valley for lunch. (Vegetarian is available).
1:30am to 3:30pm: Visit the real local Thai traditional Stilt House before cycling to visit villages of the Thai Ethnic Minority and learn about their daily life and culture. You will have a chance to learn about weaving in their traditional way and support them by buying their local products.
4:00pm: Get in the van to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. (45km away from main tourist Lac Village).
5:00pm: Check-in to your Homestay – Free time for walking around the village or have a shower.
5:30: Dinner at the Homestay and enjoy some homemade rice wine with the family.
DAY 2: Hard Trek and Explore the Doi Cave in Kho Muong Village – Hanoi. (B, L)
07:30am to 08:30am: Have breakfast at the Homestay.
08:30am to 12:00pm: The tour guide leads you on the trek to visit the beautiful Kho Muong Village and Cave. A hidden village deep in the Reserve’s mountain range. Explore the huge limestone Karst Cave with giant stalagmites. (About 7.5km).
12:30pm: Check-out and have lunch.
2:00pm: Board the van to go back to Mai Chau and transfer back to Hanoi by bus.
7:30pm: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter, drop you off at your Hotel.