Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Incense -Village - Da Bac
Day 2: Da Bac - Mai Chau
Day 3: Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Day 4: Pu Luong - Hanoi
Itinerary
DAY 01: HANOI – INCENSE VILLAGE – DA BAC
07:30 AM – Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and head to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, a century-old craft village. Wander through vibrant alleys filled with bundles of incense sticks and witness artisans dyeing and shaping them by hand.
Continue the journey to Da Bac, a hidden mountain retreat in Hoa Binh province. Enjoy a scenic drive past rolling hills and tranquil countryside.
Afternoon: Arrive at Sung Village, Da Bac commune, Hoa Binh Province, home to the Dzao Tien ethnic group. Visit a local Dao family and watch an artisan demonstrate traditional beeswax printing and indigo dyeing, an ancient craft passed down for generations.
Evening: Savor a Dzao-style dinner and unwind in a cozy homestay.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: homestay
DAY 02: DA BAC – MAI CHAU
Wake up to the soothing sounds of village life - roosters crowing, ducks paddling, and farmers tending their fields.
After breakfast, embark on a 3-hour scenic drive to Mai Chau, a valley embraced by emerald rice fields and ethnic Thai villages.
Afternoon: Check into a traditional Thai stilt house homestay, enjoy a home-cooked lunch. Then, explore the valley on a bike ride or leisurely walk, passing stilt houses, rice paddies, and friendly locals.
Experience the warm hospitality of a Thai family, learning about their daily lives and customs.
Evening: Delight in a Thai-style dinner and relax under the starlit sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: homestay
DAY 03: MAI CHAU – PU LUONG
After breakfast, travel to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, a paradise of lush forests, terraced fields, and traditional villages.
Morning: Arrive at Eo Ken Village, where a scenic 2-hour trek takes you through breathtaking landscapes, rolling rice fields, limestone formations, and tropical forests. Visit a local family, gain insight into their traditional way of life.
Afternoon: Enjoy a local lunch, check in at your homestay in Don Village. Later, embark on a gentle valley walk, weaving through rice paddies, fishponds, charming Thai villages. Engage with locals and immerse yourself in the region’s peaceful rhythm.
Evening: Savor a delicious dinner & experience a night in the heart of Pu Luong’s natural beauty.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: homestay
DAY 04: PU LUONG – HANOI
Morning: Visit Chieng Lau, a picturesque area dotted with bamboo water wheels - a traditional irrigation system still in use today. Enjoy a leisurely walk, interact with local farmers.
Midday: Depart for Hanoi, stopping by Cam Luong Sacred Fish Stream, home to a unique species of fish surrounded by fascinating folklore.
Afternoon: Depart for Hanoi. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive back to the city.
5:30 PM: Arrive at Hanoi & return to your hotel. Thank you for choosing us & see you soon!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: none included
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