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Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong Natural Reserve

Name: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong Natural Reserve
Brand: Metta Voyage
Price: 700 USD
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Explore the natural beauty of Pu Luong Retreat on this 4-day journey. Trek through rice terraces, experience bamboo water wheels, float along Cham River, and immerse in the ethnic culture of Mai Chau. Discover the breathtaking landscapes and tranquility of Pu Luong Retreat.

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5 days 4 nights3 stops
US$700from, per person
Privateguide & driver
4–5★hotels & cruise
30%deposit to confirm

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The route

5 days 4 nights, arranged end to end

Hanoi
Mai Chau
Pu Luong

Day by day

Itinerary

IHanoi Arrival

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).

IIHanoi - Mai Chau

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

IIIMai Chau - Don Village

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

IVTrekking Kho Muong - Uoi Village

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

VDon Village - Hanoi

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!

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Every day can be changed before you confirm.

Price

What it costs

Guest	Per person	Deposit (30%)
Adult	From US$700	from US$210
Child	From US$525	from US$158
Infant	From US$350	from US$105

“From” prices in US dollars per person, private tour, hotels shared in twin/double rooms; the final price depends on dates, group size and hotel level. Peak-season surcharges, if any, are shown in your quote before you pay.

What you get

Included & not included

Included

Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
All private transportation.
Accommodation in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
Private guide in your language (Laos & Cambodia subject to availability).
Private boat trip as per tour
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
All sightseeing tickets.
Tissues and water on coach.
Services charges and government tax.
No extra charge after services confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Not included

International flights & Departure taxes if any
Personal expenses, drinks, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
Vietnam visa
Other services not mentioned above.

From: $700

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Deposit of 30% 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

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Cancellation Policy

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Cancellations will be charged as follow:

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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.

Refund of Unused Services during travelling

No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.

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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.

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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

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 +84.812247572 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 +84.812247572 and live chat during our business office hours.