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3-Day Northern Vietnam Explorer: Mai Chau, Pu Luong & Ninh Binh

By Vietnam - Hanoi Package Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 109 per adult
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  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the natural beauty and rich culture of Northern Vietnam on this 3-day adventure from Hanoi. Explore the peaceful Mai Chau Valley with its lush rice fields, traditional stilt houses, and White Thai culture. Cycle through villages, visit brocade weaving workshops, and hike to Nhim Cave for panoramic views of the valley.
Continue to the pristine Pu Luong Nature Reserve to trek through terraced rice paddies, visit Lan and Chieng Lau Villages, and enjoy a relaxing bamboo rafting experience on Cham Stream. On the final day, explore Hoa Lu, hike to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) for stunning views, and cruise the UNESCO-listed Trang An river caves.
This fully guided tour blends adventure, culture, and relaxation, offering travelers an unforgettable experience of Northern Vietnam’s landscapes, villages, and traditions. [Some Option] The app payment is a deposit. The remaining must be paid in cash at the begining 4,800,000.00 per person

Activity location

  • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Vietnam

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Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 109.14 x 1 AdultP 109.14
Total
Price is P 109.14
Group Tour With Cash Extra
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Duration: 3 days
Share car
Pay extra 4,800,000 Vnd/Person: The app payment is a deposit. The remaining must be paid in cash at the begining 4,800,000.00 per person
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 682.12 x 1 AdultP 682.12
Total
Price is P 682.12
Private Tour With Cash Extra
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
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3 Nights Hotel
Duration: 3 days
2 Brealfast, 3 Lunch, 2 Dinner
Private car
Pay extra 4,800,000 Vnd/Person: The app payment is a deposit. The remaining must be paid in cash at the begining 4,800,000.00 per person
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 27,284.71 x 1 AdultP 27,284.71
Total
Price is P 27,284.71

What's included, what's not

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    Bottle of water
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    Pick-up, Drop-off By Good Quality Transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ticket entrance fee
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    Meals: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 2 Dinner
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    English Speaking Local Guides
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    Accommodation For 2 Nights
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    [Some Option] The app payment is a deposit. The remaining must be paid in cash per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    New year holiday surcharge, tips

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi / Ninh Binh – Mai Chau – Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Lunch, Dinner)

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Hanoi

06:30-07:00: Pick-up From Your Hotel In Hanoi's Old Quarter. Expect A 4-hour Drive To Pu Luong Nature Reserve, With A Short Break On The Way.

Phú Lương

11:30: Arrival At Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in At The Hotel And Enjoy Lunch.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
13:30-14:00: Followed By A Leisurely Trek Through Pu Luong's Trails. Explore Terraced Rice Paddies, Rolling Hills, And Local Villages. Interact With Locals, Learn About Their Daily Lives, And Witness Traditional Activities. Visit A Local Spring For A Refreshing Break And Observe Localcraftsmanship, Including Stilt House Construction. Experience Local Cuisine And Culture In A Traditional Village.

Day 2: Pu Luong – Lan Village – Chieng Lau – Bamboo Rafting – Ninh Binh (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Pu Luong Riverside Lodge

08:00-08:30: Check Out Of The Lodge, Your Guide Will Pick You Up And Take You To Lan Village Through Rice Fields And Mountains. Visit A Thai Household, See Silk Weavingfrom Cocoon To Textile, And Try Weaving Your Own Silk. Next, Chieng Lau Village, Where You'll Witness Traditional Farming Practices And The Ancient Waterwheels In Action.

suối Chàm

  • 4h
00: Set Out On A Scenic 4km Trek From Chieng Lau To Cham Stream. Along The Way, Stop At A Traditional Local House To Experience Genuine Hospitality And Immerse Yourself In The Region's Culture. 10:45: Arrive At Cham Stream For A Bamboo Rafting Adventure And Enjoy A Delicious Lunch On The Boat. Relax As You Float Through Lush Forests, Rice Fields, And Charming Villages. (Bring A Swimsuit And Towel If The Weather Is Warm.) 13:00-13:30: Say Goodbye To The Fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserveand Start The Journey To Reach Halongbay On Land, Ninh Binh.

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Trang An – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Mua Caves

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Múa Cave, also known as the “Dancing Cave,” is famous for its panoramic viewpoint. After climbing nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the Tam Cốc valley and its limestone karsts and rice paddies.

Trang An Landscape Complex

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Tràng An Landscape Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning natural scenery and cultural significance. On a boat trip through Tràng An, visitors glide through serene rivers, limestone caves, and temples hidden within lush cliffs — an unforgettable journey through Vietnam’s mystical landscapes.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Hoa Lư was the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries, under the rule of the Đinh and Early Lê dynasties. Located in Ninh Bình province, this historic site is set amid dramatic limestone mountains and lush rice fields, offering both cultural depth and natural beauty.

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    • Hanoi, Vietnam

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