Tour Code: KIN04XCGYOQD
5 Days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
Hanoi, Mai Chau, Thanh Hoa
This morning, depart from Hanoi and commence a picturesque four-hour drive westward toward the enchanting Mai Chau valley. Your first stop will be in the village of Pom Coong, where you'll have the opportunity to interact with the Thai ethnic community and indulge in a delightful lunch.
Following this, embark on a short one-hour drive to reach the starting point of your invigorating three-hour trek within the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. While navigating through the lush, captivating landscape, you'll encounter rolling hills that offer splendid panoramas of villages and terraced fields.
In the late afternoon, reach your homestay and relish a traditional dinner with your welcoming Thai host family in their charming stilt house, providing you with a firsthand experience of rural life.
Distance: Approximately 5.5 miles (9 km)
Trail difficulty: 3/5
Rise early today to immerse yourself in the daily routines of the local inhabitants. Bid farewell to your gracious host family and venture deeper into the heart of the reserve. As you embark on a five to six-hour hike, you'll traverse valleys, encounter more terraced landscapes, and pass through serene villages. Following a picnic lunch, your journey continues towards the village of Hieu in the afternoon.
Take the remainder of the day to unwind and explore your surroundings. Consider taking a leisurely walk to a nearby waterfall, marvel at the charming bamboo waterwheels adorning the streams, or engage with the friendly locals. You have the option of savoring a home-cooked meal at another homestay tonight or opting for accommodation at a quaint village hotel.
Distance: Approximately 7.5 miles (12 km)
Trail difficulty: 3/5
During today's extensive hike, you will venture further into the heart of Pu Luong. This leg of the trek is the most extensive, guiding you through numerous ethnic villages. Following a picnic lunch, proceed to the village of Son, where a breathtaking sunset awaits you. Conclude your day with a dinner hosted by the final family of your journey.
Distance: about 9.5 miles (15 km)
Trail difficulty: 3/5
Concluding the journey, the final trek spans a leisurely 2.5 hours with mild inclines and declines across picturesque rice paddies. Transitioning from the fields, you'll traverse through the lush jungle, arriving at Ton village. A waiting driver will transfer you to Muong Khen town for lunch, and in the late afternoon, return to Hanoi.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Trail difficulty: 2/5
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