6 Days Thanh Hoa Trekking Tour to Mai Chau and Pu Luong Nature Reserver

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong

Pick you up at 8:00 Am at your hotel and we depart Hanoi for Pu Luong Natural Reserve via Mai Chau. This scenic drive takes around 4 hrs. Along the way, we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. We will reach Mai Chau valley by lunchtime. Following lunch, in Pom Coong Village we drive 22km further into the reserve where we begin our trek. We trek for approximately 3 hrs before arriving at Hang Village, which is home to the Thai ethnic minority. We spend the night with a local Thai family who will be our hosts in a traditional house built on stilts. Before dinner, we can stroll around the village to observe the daily life activities of the locals.

Summary

Transfer:  4 hrs

Trekking:  3 hrs/easy terrain

Meals:   Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay

Day 2: Trek to Kho Muong Village

This morning we have breakfast in the homestay before we begin the big trek of the day. Today we will be walking for around 6 hrs on a rocky path running through the jungle. The lunch stop will be in a village along the way. After lunch, we will pass through several Thai villages before arriving at the village of Kho Muong. As the name suggests this is a Muong minority village and we will be their guests for the night.

Summary

Trekking:  6 hrs/slightly uphill/rocky path

Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Home-stay

Day 3: Trek to Cao Hoong Village

Today we have a full day trek as we climb to the Pu Luong range. En route, we pass through several small hamlets and minority villages. After 3 hr of light ascent, we will descend to the village of Cao Hoong, a village of Thai ethnic minority people, where we spend the night in a local home.

Summary

Trekking:  6 hrs/light climb followed by a gentle descent

Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Home-stay

Day 4: Trek to Cao Village

Our trek through the verdant countryside today will take around 6 hrs. The trek path runs uphill and downhill through the forest, rice terraces, and scenic villages. On the trek, we may see farmers working in rice paddies and children going to school. Lunch break will be in a local village. We spend the night in the Thai village of Cao.

Summary

Trekking:  5 hrs/small climbs

Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Home-stay

Day 5: Cao Village – Canh Nang Town – Mai Chau 

After breakfast, we trek toward the Ma River. The trek is quite gentle since we descend a wide-open valley. After 2 hrs trek, we will reach Pho Doan Town where we will visit the local market. Following we trek Ma River, on the way we will see a nice view of river, paddies and water wheel. We will be picked up and transferred to Mai Chau for a late lunch. Overnight in Pom Coong village.

Summary

Trekking:  4 hrs/long descent

Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Eco-House

Day 6: Mai Chau – Hanoi

Today is a relaxing day. We can take a stroll in Mai Chau Valley to observe the daily life activities of the locals. Lunch in a local house before driving back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 5 pm. Trip concludes

Summary

Transfer:  4 hrs

Trekking:  Optional 2-hr leisure walk

Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch