Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Halong
Northwest Vietnam is a region of stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity. It offers travelers a chance to explore the mountains, valleys, forests and ethnic villages that make up this fascinating area.
What you are going to love:
Essentials:
- See iconic Hanoi – City for Peace
- Visit Halong Bay – a famous UNESCO World Heritage site
The breathtaking landscapes:
- Enjoy scenic, local market, rice terrace and colorful hill tribes area in Mai Chau, Pu Luong
- Pu Luong is a hidden gem in the north of Vietnam
Immersion in the daily life of mountain ethnic groups and Hiking/Trekking:
- Hiking/Trekking through picturesque places, terraced fields, streams, waterfalls and local villages in Mai Chau, Pu Luong
- Experience the daily activities of mountain ethnic people
The MOST of Asia Mystika:
- 100% tailor-made tour
- Attention to details and value for money
- Accompanied by experienced local guides
More experience:
- Enjoy the scenic transfer along the Ho Chi Minh Trai
The estimated price includes what is described in the “price includes” section. The final price will depend on the number of participants, your departure dates, the level of services chosen and any arrangements you may wish to request from us. Please contact us for a personalized quote with the exact price for your trip.
HANOI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: No
Upon arrival in Hanoi airport, you will transfer by private coach to our hotel in the center of Hanoi. See the lively Old Quarter and the expansive Dong Xuan Market on a guided walking tour that lasts for around one hour and thirty minutes. The Old Quarter is the home to more than 1000 traditional houses, dating from 1010. The Old Quarter evolved into the commercial hub of Hanoi, and the city's 36 streets in this area are named after the various crafts and trades practised by its merchants. Exploring the winding, convoluted streets is a fascinating activity.
Note: Check-in time: 14:00
HANOI – MAI CHAU – XA LINH – HANG KIA (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Distance: ~ 150km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)
Hiking/Trekking: ~ 2-3 hours
After breakfast, you will depart on an exciting journey that will take you to the stunning Hoa Binh Province, which is situated in the mountainous region to the southeast of Hanoi. It is a region dominated by limestone karst scenery and is populated by Thai, Hmong, Muong and Dao ethnic people. Descend the last 14 km along a steep mountain road into the stunning valley of Mai Chau. The H'mong community of Xa Linh may be reached after a 30-minute drive, and from there, Hang Kia can be reached after a three-hour trek through the jungle. You will spend the night with a local family once you get in Hang Kia, so get settled in! If you'd like, you can take a leisurely walk to the nearby village, which should take around an hour.
HANG KIA – CUN PHEO – BUOC VILLAGE (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Hiking/Trekking: ~ 4-6 hours
Following breakfast, you'll then turn to small dirt trails through the jungle. Most of this morning's route is going downhill to land of the Thai ethnic minority. Getting closer to Cun Pheo you can see rice fields and typical local house-on-stilts. Arrive in Cun Pheo village, take some rest and walk around the village. Continue your hike along the village road via the rice farms to the village of Van, and then continue on to the village of Buoc, which is a White Thai village that is both modest and picturesque. Spend the night in a home that's been around for generations.
BUOC VILLAGE – XAM KHOE – HANG VILLAGE (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Hiking/Trekking: ~ 4-6 hours
Trek this morning to Xam Khoe village for a quick chat with the locals then following the village trails and rice paddies to Van Mai. Get on the bus and transfer 5km to Co Luong. It is where we will get on the small raft boat that will take us to the opposite bank of the Ma River. Disembark the boat and continue trekking to Sai village then onto Hang Village, an oasis in the middle of Pu Luong Nature reserve. Tonight, stay in the stilt houses atHang Village.
HANG VILLAGE – KHO MUONG (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Hiking/Trekking: ~ 4-6 hours
This is a wonderful day of hiking as you trek through the valley with some steep climbs on a more remote route. You are never far from a villager tending fields or early morning market. Arrive in Dong Dien, you have some time to cool down from the midday heat.
Continue on to Kho Muong village which nestles between steep limestone mountains. For those with enough energy, there will be a trek to an incredible cave that has only recently been discovered, before resting at our home-stay.
Note: This is the remotest village out of all.
KHO MUONG – DON VILLAGE (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Hiking/Trekking: ~ 4-6 hours
This morning, we got an early start from Kha and hiked for almost three hours in a generally downward direction through a gorgeous bamboo forest. Along the route, we passed various towns and rice terraces. Continue our afternoon 2,5 trek through the bamboo forest. This part of the trek is uphill terrain to Don Village. Arrive in Don village (Pu Luong) and check in to the hotel. You can relax or join with our guide for a leisure walk to the surrounding villages.
PU LUONG – HANOI (B/-/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 150km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)
Hiking/Trekking: ~ 4-6 hours
Following breakfast, your morning 10km trek will take you through the beautiful countryside and bamboo forest. You will take a loop trek to Pho Doan via Nua village. The off road trek is relatively easy with some gentle descents and our trek ends in Tom Village. Next, transfer to Canh Nang via Ban Cong village, where you will stop for a quick visit to the famous bamboo water wheels. Built by people from the Thai and Muong ethnic groups, the wheels deliver water from low-lying streams to feed the vast rice crops. Depart to Hanoi and enjoy the scenic transfer along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Arrive in Hanoi, Check into the hotel and have free time at leisure.
HANOI – HALONG (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Distance: ~ 180km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)
After breakfast, depart to Halong. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars. After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on the boat.
Overnight onboard.
HALONG – HANOI (B/Br/-)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast/Brunch
Awaken to a fresh cup of coffee and continue your voyage to new bay sights that evoke analogies to mythical dragons and battling cocks! After lunch, disembark and head back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Meals included: Breakfast
Free leisure until time to depart to airport to take flight home
Additional Information
Important Notes:
- We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
- Prices are valid 30 days from the date of offers. Past the date, price and conditions may be readjusted.
- The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by The Airlines.
- Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges and compulsory meals.
- Accommodation at hotels is available only from 14.00 on arrival date till 12.00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired
Obligation of Traveler:
Before arrival, travelers need to ensure they can adapt the requirement follow:
- Passports need to be valid 6 months AFTER the date of departure from the last country(ies), and at least two blank pages
- Physical condition, vaccinations
- Visa (if required by the country or countries of destination). We can assist the traveler in the process of obtaining visa
- Insurance: The Travelers are required to have full travel insurance. It is the responsibility of the travelers to read their insurance policy before they travel and ensure that the insurance scheme provides the guests with the requisite level of cover.
Payment Method:
Asia Mystika Travel accepts payments in US Dollars or Vietnamese Dongs under certain conditions, detailed below:
CREDIT CARD: Our specialists will send you a secure payment link gateway. Kindly note that for payments by credit cards, it’ll be applied a bank fee of 3.3% (for Visa, Master, ect) or 4% bank fees (for AMEX cards). https://asiamystika.com/payment-online
As this payment method is always in Vietnamese dong, the amount to be paid (agreed in the travel program) will be converted into Vietnamese (VND) according to the Vietcombank exchange rate closest to the payment date if the quote is made in Israeli Shekel (ILS), Singapore Dollars (SGD) or American Dollars (USD)
BANK TRANSFER: The traveler can also pay by bank transfer. Bank charges, determined by the traveler's bank and that of Asia Mystika (Tam Vuong Group), are the responsibility of the travelers.
Bank account name: TAM VUONG – TVG JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Bank code: 01310001
Account No in USD: 191 200 892 13866
Name of Bank: Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint - stock Bank
Bank Address: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Swift Code: VTCBVNVX
Please fill exactly Account Number, Account Name & Swift code - It's very important for smoothly receiving your money. All charges to borne by remitted.
The estimated price includes what is described in the “price includes” section. The final price will depend on the number of participants, your departure dates, the level of services chosen and any arrangements you may wish to request from us. Please contact us for a personalized quote with the exact price for your trip.
Inclusions
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Homestay (4 nights), Ecolodge (1 night), Cruise (1 night)
Transportation
Car, Cruise
Meals
9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 5 Dinners
Activities & Others
- English-speaking guide as mentioned
- Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/pax/day, 350ml - 500ml/bottle)
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Package 2D1N Halong Bay overnight cruise
- Trekking activity, visit local town, etc.
Exclusions & Notes
- All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
- Others are not mentioned in the Inclusions
Children Policy
For Asia Mystika Travel Experiences (excursions and day trips) children between the ages of 4 and 11, at dates of travel, will receive a 15% discount off the Adult price (based on total travelers - adults + children 4 -11), unless specified otherwise in a proposal.
All flights are quoted separately and children are charged as per airline policies. Infants under two years of age will be exempt from most charges except as mandated by airline policies. More Information
Cancellation/ Refund Policy
Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be received in time (please keep in mind weekends, public holidays, and different time zones on both ends).
The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time.
Individual traveler (1 – 8 people)
- 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 25% of total tour cost
- From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 50% of total tour cost
- Between 7 days and 48 hours before arrival: 75% of total tour cost
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 90% of total tour cost
- Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
Group traveler (From 9 people)
- 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 20% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 70% of total tour cost
- From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 90% of total tour cost
- Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
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