4-Day Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh Tour

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau | Biking Adventure

Morning: Scenic drive from Hanoi to Mai Chau.

Afternoon: Biking through Mai Chau’s serene villages and rice fields.

Evening: Traditional dinner and optional cultural performance.

Overnight: Mai Chau.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong | Trekking Adventure

Morning: Drive to Pu Luong, passing terraced fields and lush landscapes.

Afternoon: Guided trekking through ethnic villages, forests, and terraced rice fields.

Evening: Local dinner and rest.

Overnight: Pu Luong.

Day 3: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh | Bamboo Ferry & Water Mills

Morning: Bamboo ferry ride and visit to traditional water mills in Pu Luong. Transfer to Ninh Binh.

Afternoon: Explore Mua Cave and Hoa Lu Ancient Town.

Evening: Dinner and leisure time.

Overnight: Ninh Binh.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Hanoi | Trang An & Bai Dinh Pagoda

Morning: Boat ride through Trang An Complex and visit Bai Dinh Pagoda.

Afternoon: Lunch and transfer back to Hanoi.

End of Tour.

Inclusions

Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all transfers and sightseeing.

Accommodation:

1 night in Mai Chau (eco-lodge/homestay/hotel).

1 night in Pu Luong (eco-lodge/homestay).

1 night in Ninh Binh (hotel).

Meals:

Day 1: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch.

Activities:

Biking tour in Mai Chau.

Trekking in Pu Luong.

Bamboo ferry ride and water mill visit.

Sightseeing in Ninh Binh (Mua Cave, Hoa Lu Ancient Town, Trang An, Bai Dinh Pagoda).

Entrance fees for all mentioned attractions.

Local English-speaking guide.

Drinking water during the trip.

Exclusions

Personal expenses (souvenirs, beverages, laundry, etc.).

Travel insurance (recommended).

Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated).

Any services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.