Hanoi: 3-Day Private Tour to Ba Vì, Mai Châu & Pu Luong

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Explore Ba Vì National Park, Đường Lâm Village, Mai Châu, and Pu Luong on a 3-day private tour from Hanoi. Enjoy cloud hunting, cave exploration, and a boat trip.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Ba Vì National Park
  • Explore the ancient Đường Lâm Village and its traditional houses
  • Hunt for clouds and enjoy a sunrise at Ba Vì Peak
  • Discover the Mai Châu Valley and meet local families
  • Trek through Pu Luong’s rice terraces and explore local caves

Description

Day 1: Ba Vì National Park & Đường Lâm Ancient Village Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Ba Vì National Park, where you’ll explore the Cactus Garden, walk through the Pine Forest, and see the eerie French Church Ruins. Enjoy an optional visit to the French prison ruins or a medicinal herb garden. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Đường Lâm Ancient Village. Take a walking tour to see the Mông Phụ Communal House, traditional laterite houses, and quiet alleys. Sample local snacks like chè lam and kẹo lạc, and visit Mia Pagoda, known for its unique statues. Return to the Ba Vì mountain area and check in at your accommodation on Ba Vì Peak. Choose from options like Melia Ba Vì Mountain Retreat, Ba Vì Resort, Belvedere Ba Vì, or mountain tented camping. Enjoy dinner and relax in the cool mountain air. Day 2: Cloud Hunting at Ba Vì Peak → Mai Châu → Pu Luong Wake up early and transfer to the summit area for a sunrise and cloud hunting experience. Choose from Vua Peak, Tản Viên Peak, or Ngọc Hoa Peak for dramatic cloud oceans and golden sunrise views. After breakfast, drive to Mai Châu and have lunch with a Thai ethnic family. Explore Mai Châu villages by bike or on foot, meeting local families in traditional stilt houses. Walk along rice field paths and see weaving demonstrations. Optionally, stop at Go Lao Waterfall. Depart for Pu Luong and check in at your accommodation. Choose from Pu Luong Retreat, Pu Luong Boutique Garden, Pu Luong Natura, or a homestay in a stilt house with a mountain view. Enjoy dinner and a quiet mountain evening. Day 3: Pu Luong: Rice Terraces, Cave, Boat Trip → Return to Hanoi After breakfast, trek through Pu Luong’s hidden terraced valleys, local villages, and bamboo forests. Visit a local cave, choosing between Kho Mường Cave or Bat Cave, with guided exploration and lights provided. Transfer to the river area for lunch at a riverside local house. Then, take a relaxing boat trip on a traditional bamboo or wooden boat, enjoying calm river scenery, limestone mountains, water wheels, and peaceful views of local farmers and fields. Depart Pu Luong and return to Hanoi, concluding your 3-day private tour.

Includes

Private car with professional driver English-speaking guide Resort and lodge accommodations for 2 nights All entrance fees All meals as mentioned Bike rental in Mai Châu Boat trip in Pu Luong Water throughout the tour

Important Information

  • The tour involves moderate trekking and walking. Accommodation options vary from luxury to homestay. Weather can be cool in the mountains, especially at night.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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