Da Bac - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh | North Vietnam Itinerary 05 Days

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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Route: -/- - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Duration: 05 Days
Theme: Authentic, Mountain & Minority
Tour type: Private tour
Tour schedule: Daily Departure
Tour guide in: English, Français

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Embark on a captivating 5-day adventure through northern Vietnam, exploring both its famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures. From Hanoi, journey to the remote Sung Village, home to the Dao Tien people, and visit Da Bia, a peaceful riverside Muong village. Experience the stunning beauty of the Mai Chau valley, where the Thai community thrives. Along the way, discover vibrant ethnic cultures, cycle through terraced fields, enjoy a bamboo raft ride in Pu Luong, and savor local cuisine. Top it off with a boat trip on the serene Da Reservoir, known as the "Halong Bay of the mountains," and a sampan ride through the Van Long wetlands. Dive deep into Vietnam’s rich traditions and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable journey!

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Day 1Sun, May 18, 2025
Hanoi - -/-
Explore Sung Village and Cave, Discover Dao Culture, and Travel to Da Bac and Da Bia
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: L, D
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Da Bac Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Da Bac, Hoa Binh, Hoa Binh , Vietnam
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Day 2Mon, May 19, 2025
-/- - Mai Chau
Boat trip on Da Reservoir, transfer to Mai Chau, and biking or walking to explore local villages and Thai culture.
explore Mai Hich by bike(optional) or walk along the trails and concrete roads. You will be seduced by the gorgeous landscapes as the villages, rice fields, mountains and streams are in perfect harmony with one another. Do not miss the opportunity to communicate with the friendly local people who are always willing to welcome you into their house to enjoy a cup of tea. Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Boat: Da Bia - Suoi Lon
Transportation
Bike: Mai Chau
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Mai Hich Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh , Vietnam
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Day 3Tue, May 20, 2025
Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Explore Pu Luong: Hike through forests and enjoy stunning terraced fields.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Pu Luong Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Ba Thuoc district, Thanh Hoa , Vietnam
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Day 4Wed, May 21, 2025
Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Visit the Bamboo Water Wheels in Ninh Binh
transfer to Chieng Lau, a beautiful rice field area with bamboo water wheels. Walk through the field to the village and encounter the locals to discover their life, culture and customs.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Boat: Chieng Lau bamboo rafting
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Nep House(Double Room)
Lang Noi, Lang Van, Gia Lap, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh , Vietnam
https://nephouses.com
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Day 5Thu, May 22, 2025
Ninh Binh - Hanoi 0h
Explore Thung La Temple by bike, enjoy a rowing boat trip, take an embroidery course, and return to Hanoi.
take a 15km bike ride (optional) or walk through the villages. A journey along the dyke will offer you gorgeous landscapes of rice fields, a river and limestone mountains. There are several stops for you to take beautiful photos or encounter the locals then walk to discover Thung La temple, dating back to the 11th century.
take a sampan boat trip along the stream and among the limestone mountains to discover the beauty of Van Long nature reserve. If lucky, you might get to see white monkeys and egrets on the cliffs. After the boat trip, visit an embroidery village and take part in an embroidery course under the instruction of local craftswoman, Mrs Lam. She will proudly explain the techniques of her traditional craft. This will be a good opportunity for you to practice on fabric like a real craftsman.
End of the day, transfer from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. Enjoy the journey passing Red River delta with a lot of chance taking pictures of rice fields, peaceful countryside.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Van Long
Transportation
Entrance fees
Bike: Ninh Binh
Leisure: Thung La temple music
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
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Inclusions

English speaking tour guide following itinerary
All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
Boat: Da Bia - Suoi Lon, Chieng Lau bamboo rafting, Van Long
Transportation
Meal: Breakfast: 04, Lunch: 05, Dinner: 04
Bike: Mai Chau, Ninh Binh
Leisure: Thung La temple music
Service charges and Taxes

Exclusions

International flight from/to your country
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
Other not mentioned in the program

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