4-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Nature Retreat

The journey begins with a hotel pick-up in Hanoi, followed by a scenic drive toward Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours, including 1–2 short rest stops along the way.

One of the highlights of the route is a stop at Thung Khe Pass, where travelers can enjoy spectacular mountain views and observe local Muong ethnic people selling fresh regional products. Many of the ingredients here are truly organic and naturally grown — a genuine “jungle to table” experience that reflects the simplicity and purity of local mountain life.

Continue to Mai Chau for lunch and a short rest. After lunch, guests can choose 1 of these from a range of enjoyable activities to explore the local village and surrounding scenery, such as cycling through the village and rice fields, taking an electric buggy ride around the village to admire the peaceful landscapes, or enjoying a kayaking experience on the river.

After the excursion, return to the hotel for check-in and enjoy free time to relax in the peaceful countryside atmosphere. Evening at leisure.

After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing excursion to the Da River, one of the most beautiful rivers in Northern Vietnam. Enjoy the tranquil scenery, limestone mountains, and local life along the riverbanks while cruising on a boat. During the summer months, guests may also enjoy swimming in the refreshing waters of the river, weather and local conditions permitting.

Lunch will be served on the boat, offering a unique dining experience surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, visit Bo Am Hot Spring and enjoy a relaxing soak in the warm mineral-rich waters. Surrounded by peaceful natural scenery, this is a wonderful opportunity to unwind and experience a lesser-known local attraction before continuing the journey to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

Upon arrival in Pu Luong, check in at the hotel or eco-lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax and take in the fresh mountain air.

Start your morning with a 5–6 km trek to Hieu Waterfall, where you can enjoy breathtaking natural scenery, fresh mountain air, and peaceful streams along the way.

Enjoy lunch near the waterfall while surrounded by the sounds of nature and fresh mountain air. After some time to relax, continue to Bat Cave, one of the most fascinating caves in Pu Luong, famous for its impressive limestone formations and mysterious natural beauty. From the starting point of the trek, the distance to Bat Cave is approximately 2 km.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy a free and relaxing evening.

After check-out, transfer by vehicle to the entrance of Tom Village. From there, continue the journey by traditional buffalo cart to the bamboo rafting area, enjoying the peaceful scenery and experiencing an authentic form of local transportation.

Along the way, stop to visit the traditional water wheels, an ingenious local invention used by the ethnic communities to lift and channel water from the streams to irrigate their rice fields and farmland.

Upon arrival at the bamboo rafting area, enjoy a peaceful sightseeing experience along the river. Drift gently through beautiful landscapes and enjoy the calm rhythm of local life in Pu Luong. 

Lunch will be served on the bamboo raft, offering a unique and memorable dining experience in the middle of nature. After the river excursion, return by car to Hanoi, bringing home unforgettable memories of Northern Vietnam’s natural beauty and warm hospitality.