Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pom Coong – Hang Villages (L, D)
In the morning, travel in about 4 hours from Hanoi to Mai Chau. Upon arrival at the Pom Coong village in Mai Chau, take a short walk to visit the ethnic Thai villages then enjoy lunch at Thai stilt house in Pom Coong village.
After lunch, leave Mai Chau for a short ride along the Ma River (22 km) to Tan Phuc village. Off the van and off the beaten path, begin the trekking to Hang village through outstanding mountain scenery and picturesque rice paddies, Thai and Muong stilt house on the green mountain.
Spend the night in a local Thai’s family traditional house on stilts. Sharing our stories and immersing into the Thai culture, overnight in a quiet village.
Day 2: Hang – Eo Ken – Kho Muong Villages (B, L, D)
After breakfast, start hiking for approximately 6 hours. The first section is hard with some steep climbs and stream crossings. The second stage is glorious with beautiful views of the valley, rice terraces, rich rainforests, and meandering streams.
The picnic lunch will be served on the road at Eo Ken village. Arrival in Kho Muong village is always special as the setting of the village is perhaps the most beautiful in Northwest of Viet Nam, nestled between steep karst mountains with rice terraces in the afternoon.
Tonight, we have dinner and overnight at Thai stilt house in Kho Muong village…
Day 3: Kho Muong – Pon – Nua – Hin Villages (B, L, D)
After breakfast, trek to Hin village (approximately 5 – 6 hours). On this route, encounter some steep climbs and more stream crossings. Along the way, visit an incredible cave, only recently discovered, now protected by the Forest Rangers.
The trekking will be in the remote area. Pass steep limestone mountains and curiosity conjuring caves, through the dense rain forests all inside the borders of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve and into Ban Nua. After this tough trek, there is nothing more refreshing then dunking yourself in a cool stream. Surely you will not be the only one taking part in some of the fun of stream bathing.
The picnic lunch will be served here followed by a little relaxation from the heat of the day before continuing to Hin village of the Thai people. You will be welcomed as honored guests, and have dinner with the local people at their traditional house.
Day 4: Ban Hin – Ban Trinh – Pho Doan – Hanoi (B, L)
Today, continue the 2-hour trekking through rice fields, villages to get to Pho Doan Market to meet our awaiting vehicle, then we drive back to Hanoi.
Having lunch on the road and you will arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon. Tour ends.
Inclusion
– Private round-trip transfer with A/C
– English speaking tour guide
– Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
– Accommodation
– Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
Exclusion
– Travel insurance
– Tips
– Personal expenses
What to Bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, good shoes, personal first aid kit & medicines.