5 days 4 nights
Specific Tour
Unlimited
English, Vietnamese
Embark on a captivating 4-day adventure to Pu Luong Retreat, immersing yourself in the serene landscapes and ethnic cultures of Northern Vietnam. Begin in Hanoi, traveling to the picturesque Mai Chau Valley, where you’ll visit Xa Linh village, home to the Hmong hill tribe, and enjoy a scenic mountain trail walk. Continue to Pu Luong Retreat for a unique stay surrounded by panoramic views, bamboo water wheels, and tranquil natural settings. Trek along beautiful rice terraces, marvel at the handmade bamboo aqueducts, and float along the Cham River, learning to steer handcrafted rafts. Explore local village life in Kho Muong, visit the historic “Bat Cave,” and trek to Uri village, nestled in a lush forest landscape. Conclude your journey by savoring the peaceful environment at Pu Luong Retreat before returning to Hanoi, leaving with unforgettable memories of this breathtaking region.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, be met by our car driver and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
*Notes: The itinerary can be flexible base on the arrival flight schedule; some sites can be visited today to have more time at sites or add some other sites the next day (with a small surcharge).
Located in Hoa Binh Province, a scenic 4-hour drive southwest of Hanoi, Mai Chau offers a splendid vista of mountains and valleys surrounded by lush landscape and stilt houses, inhabited mainly by the White Thai ethnic group. On arrival, you continue to drive 45 minutes to Xa Linh village inhabited by the Hmong hill tribe. Lunch will be served before enjoying the invigorating cool air while walking for 2 hours through mountain trails. Optional visit Pa Co-primary school, any local gifts to them is appreciated (closed on weekends, summer, and public holidays) or Pa Co hill tribe market (if it falls on Sunday). Stop along the way to observe local traditions which you may encounter. Late afternoon, check-in at Sol Bungalow Overnight at Mai Chau (Home-cooked lunch)
*Notes:
Suggested time: 08:00
Duration: 8 hours Trekking distance: 2km
Grade: easy
After a 1.5 hour drive to Pu Luong Retreat, you will arrive at your accommodation followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting before a delicious lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk (3-6 km as you wish) in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from the river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes. Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the rafting adventure, floating along the calm river and taking in the views in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts. Arriving at scenic Tan Lap Bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for dinner. Overnight at Pu Luong Retreat
*Notes:
Suggested time: 09:00
Duration: 6 hours
Trekking distance: 5km
Grade: easy
Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through 6km small paths downhill shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Continuing to Kho Muong which is located in the central valley, to engage with locals and see their rural life. Heading to “Bat Cave” - where the first ancestors of the Muong ethnic group lived. Lunch will be served at a local house on stilts. Then trekking 7 km through the jungle to explore the abundance of flora and fauna along the way. The winding road around gorgeous mountains will take you to Uri village which is located in the middle of the forest. You weave between roads and farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savor the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot. Then you will be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat Overnight at Pu Luong Retreat
*Notes:
Suggested time: 09:00
Duration: 8 hours
Trekking distance: 13km
Grade: Moderate
You will have an easy start to the day, relax or take a dip in the natural pool of Pu Luong Retreat. After lunch, we continue our journey to Hanoi for your onward flight End of our services! Cam On & Hen Gap Lai!
Deposit of 20% of the total of the tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. The full prepayment will need to be made 45 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.
The bank account name: METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED
The bank name: Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank
The bank branch: Hanoi Branch
The International Banking Account Number: 8888116868
Bank Swift Code: ASCBVNVX
The bank address: 442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam
Phone number: (84.28) 3929 0999
After receiving your payment, we will issue you the hotel voucher and/or final confirmation itinerary, which can be sent to you by fax or email.
You can amend your booking when the confirmation is made. Just contact us at [email protected] with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly. The extra expense may occurred will be informed to you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.
NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$ 100 per person upon the package's tours services confirmation will be applied.
Cancellations will be charged as follow:
o 45 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
o 44 - 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
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o 14 - 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
o Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100% charge per group/booking.
*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.
No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.
Metta Voyage Co.,ltd is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, epidemic or political actions and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance.
Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, Metta Voyage Co.,ltd will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your entry date to your travel destination. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport and visa and all travel documents are valid for travel.
Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case.
Metta Voyage Co., ltd strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.
If you wish to speak to us, please call our Reservation Center at +84.989383572 and live chat during our business office hours.
Metta Voyage Co., ltd strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, loss of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.
If you wish to speak to us, please call our Reservation Center at +84.989383572 and live chat during our business office hours.
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