From Mai Chau: 2-Day Pu Luong Trekking, Kayaking, Adventure

Highlights

• Explore the picturesque villages of Don, Uoi, Lan Ngoai, and Chieng Lau
• Visit the spectacular Hieu Waterfall and enjoy free time for swimming
• Discover the iconic bamboo water wheels of Chieng Lau Village
• Enjoy kayaking or traditional bamboo rafting on Cham Stream
• Stay overnight in a traditional homestay or eco-lodge surrounded by nature

Description

DAY 1: Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Don Village – Uoi Village – Lan Ngoai Brocade Village – Hieu Waterfall

10:00 – 10:30 | Hotel Pick-up in Mai Chau
Meet your guide and depart from Mai Chau to Pu Luong Nature Reserve

11:30 | Arrival in Pu Luong & Lunch
Arrive at your eco-lodge or homestay in Pu Luong. Enjoy a traditional local lunch and take some time to relax while admiring the surrounding rice terraces and mountain views.

13:30 | Explore Don Village, Uoi Village & Lan Ngoai Brocade Village
Begin your afternoon adventure by vehicle or motorbike to Don Village, one of the most beautiful villages in Pu Luong. Discover the daily life of the Thai ethnic people while enjoying spectacular views of terraced rice fields and lush valleys. Continue trekking along scenic village paths to Uoi Village and Lan Ngoai Brocade Village.

15:30 | Visit Hieu Waterfall
Take a short walk through the forest to reach the waterfall. Surrounded by pristine nature, admire the crystal-clear cascades flowing through multiple levels. Enjoy free time to swim, relax, or simply soak in the peaceful atmosphere.

17:00 | Return to Accommodation
Travel back to your homestay or eco-lodge for some leisure time.

19:00 | Dinner & Cultural Experience
Enjoy a delicious local dinner featuring regional specialties. In the evening, participate in a traditional cultural exchange program (subject to group size and availability), including Thai ethnic music, folk dances, and local rice wine tasting. Alternatively, relax and enjoy the tranquil mountain atmosphere. Overnight in Pu Luong.

DAY 2: Doan Market – Chieng Lau Village – Water Wheels – Cham Stream Kayaking/Bamboo Rafting – Hanoi

07:30 | Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the homestay before starting the day’s activities.

08:30 | Visit Doan Market (Thursday & Sunday Only)
Explore the colorful Pho Doan Market, where local ethnic communities gather to trade agricultural products, handicrafts, and regional specialties. Browse local souvenirs and experience authentic mountain market culture.

10:00 | Chieng Lau Village & Cham Stream
Continue to Chieng Lau Village, home to Pu Luong’s famous bamboo water wheels. Walk along the stream to admire these traditional irrigation structures that have supplied water to local rice fields for generations.

10:30 | Kayaking or Bamboo Rafting on Cham Stream
Experience the beauty of Cham Stream from the water. Choose between kayaking or a traditional bamboo rafting experience while enjoying the peaceful scenery of rice fields, bamboo forests, and limestone mountains. Guests may also swim in the refreshing stream during suitable weather conditions.

12:00 | Lunch & Check-out
Return to the accommodation for lunch and some time to relax before departure.

13:00 | Return to Hanoi
Depart Pu Luong and begin the journey back to Hanoi.

18:30 | Arrival in Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer back to your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of services.

Includes

• Round-trip transportation between Mai Chau to Pu Luong then Hanoi
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• English-speaking local guide
• 1-night accommodation in a homestay or eco-lodge
• 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
• Guided trekking activities and village visits
• Visit to Hieu Waterfall
• Visit to Pho Doan Market (Thursday & Sunday only)
• Kayaking or bamboo rafting on Cham Stream
• Life jacket and activity equipment

Excludes

Personal expense

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund