Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Ninh Binh 3 Days/2 Nights TourItinerary Day 1: Mai Chau – Pu Luong (50km) 7:00 = Pick you up in Mai Chau Valley to start Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Ninh Binh 3 days tour. Enjoy the beautiful landscape on the way. 08:30 = Soft break at Pu Luong Eco Garden. Drop your bags to keep light ones for trekking. 09:00 – 12:30 = Board the car to Pho Doan to start your trek. (Visit local market of Pho Doan only on Thursday and Sunday morning) From there, follow the small road, the trail through the terraced rice fields, jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall. Have lunch by the waterfall. Afternoon = Free time to relax and swim in the waterfall or trekking to explore the surrounding village and jungle. 15:30 = Board the car to go back to Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. 17:00 – 19:00 = Free time to relax by the infinity pool. 19:00 = BBQ Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve. Note that for this day, a local guide with basic English will be provided Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. Day 2: Pu Luong – Ninh Binh 07:00 – 08:00 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat and check out. 08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terraced rice fields and cross the stream to visit the remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition). 12:00 – 13:00 = Lunch at Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. 13:00 = Free time to relax in the Infinity pool or to walk around the village before boarding the bus to go to Ninh Binh at 14:30. 17:30 = Arrive in Ninh Binh Retreat, check in and have free time. 19:00 = Have dinner at the retreat. Sleeping options: Hotel Ninh Binh Retreat Day 3: Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and boat ride in Trang An (B, L) 7:30 – 8:30 = Breakfast at the Retreat 8:30 to 12:00 = Cycling through the limestone karsts to reach 2 temples of the first 2 Emperors in the 10th Century in Hoa Lu Ancient. Capital hike up the Ma Yen Mountain to visit the King’s tomb in the 10th century and enjoy the panorama view from the mountain. On the way back, stop in a local family to discover daily life and culture and share a tea with them. 12:00 – 13:30 = Check out and have lunch at the Retreat 13:30 – 16:00 = Go to Trang An for a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. 16:00 = Back to Hanoi. Tour ends. Inclusion – Transportation mentioned – Accommodation – Meals mentioned – 1 bottle of water/pax/day – English speaking Tour guide – Activities – Entrance fees Exclusion – Beverage – Insurance – Tips + personal expenses Share This Post