3
days
Pu Luong Adventure
Hanoi, Mai Ha, Hang, Kho Muong, Hanoi.
Experience the nature and culture of Mai Ha and Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Head into the depths of scuplted rice terraces by bicycle and foot.
Take the opportunity to explore the spectacular limestone mountains and we are also guests of traditional wooden stilt-houses of White Thai and Muong people. A truly enriching experience!
Day 1 Hanoi / Mai Ha / Hang Village
We depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau District, about 150 km south-west of Hanoi. On arrival at a village of Mai Ha, we hike and cycle around the open rice fields, and idyllic villages in a particularly picturesque part of the area.
Lunch is served in a local family. We absorb the daily life and appreciate the warmth and friendliness of the local people we meet along the way.
Afternoon finds us hiking along a footpath surrounded by terraces and picturesque hills. We hike due to Hang Village. The night is spent in one of the White Thai family.
The Thai people are an ethnic minority group originally from southern China and ethnically linked to the Thai in Thailand.
We enjoy the warm hospitality over a dinner with the host and an overnight stay in a traditional stilt-house. (Lunch and dinner are included).
Day 2 Hang Village / Kho Muong
The day begins with a beautiful hike through the tiers of splendid rice terraces, past several idyllic villages, verdant hillocks, lush farmlands and beautiful mountains.
Finally, we arrive in Kho Muong village, located in a picturesque valley and home to the Muong people.
Tonight we settle in with a Muong family in a traditional
wooden house to experience their way of life.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).
Day 3 Kho Muong
/ Hanoi
Kho Muong has the beautiful scenery featuring stunning rice terraces, spectacular limestone karsts and idyllic villages - a perfect place for our last day in Pu Luong.
After breakfast we hike around corn fields and rice terraces, along towering mountains and verdant hills. We see the villages and people going about their day.
This is followed by our journey back to Hanoi, arriving there at about 5pm. (Breakfast and lunch are included).
The facts…
Physical activities:
Your
itinerary includes bicycle ride and hikes with:
- a 1-2 hour bicycle ride on Day 1.
-
a 7-9 km hike
on Day 1.
-
a 15-18 km hike on Day 2.
- a 10-12 km hike
on Day 3.
You need to be reasonably fit as the hikes
can be challenging sometimes, depending on the
weather conditions.
From July to September,
the climate is usually humid and hot. From October
to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.
Transport:
-
bicycle.
-
vehicle.
Tour Guides:
Our experienced and friendly Tour
Guides speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local
cultures, history and the environment.
Accommodation:
- homestays (2
nights).
Clean and comfortable homestays with
mosquito nets provided.
Meals:
-
2 breakfasts.
-
3 lunches.
- 2 dinners.
We choose local ingredients, typical
of the way people eat in the area, at local
restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for
Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.
Trip cost:
-
US$ 169 per person
for a group of 2 to 3 people.
- US$ 147 per person for a group of 4 to
7 people.
The cost of the trip includes:
-
accommodation.
-
Tour Guide.
-
meals listed on the itinerary.
-
entrance
fees.
-
permits where applicable.
The cost of the trip does not include:
- travel insurance.
-
drinks (soft
drinks, alcohol, bottled water).
-
other personal
expenses.
What to take:
Pack essentials
for 3 days away from Hanoi, including light
comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable
hiking shoes.
Take a small day pack for walking, hiking
and trekking. We also recommend packing: personal articles,
insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...
Have
a great journey!!! |
