Day 1: Hanoi / Ninh Binh – Mai Chau Valley – Pu Luong Nature Reserve (L, D)
• 06:45–07:00: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (or 08:00–08:30 in Ninh Binh). Transfer to Mai Chau (approx. 3.5 hours).
Arrival in Mai Chau, the cultural centre of the Thai ethnic group. Enjoy lunch in a traditional stilt house with local specialities.
After a short rest, take a walk through local villages or start a cycling tour around Mai Chau Valley, passing rice fields and villages of the White Thai people. Visit local brocade weaving workshops and souvenir shops.
Continue to Nhim Cave.
Return to the homestay for a short tea break.
• 17:00: Transfer by bus to Pu Luong.
• 18:30: Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check in at the lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax.
Day 2: Pu Luong – Lan Village – Silk Weaving – Rafting – Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
• 08:00–08:30: Check out and travel with your guide to Lan Village through rice fields and mountain scenery. Visit a Thai household, learn about silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving yourself.
Continue to Chieng Lau Village to observe traditional farming and ancient bamboo waterwheels.
Trek about 4 km from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream, stopping at a local house to experience local hospitality.
Bamboo rafting along Cham Stream while enjoying lunch on the boat. Relax while floating through forests, rice fields, and villages (bring swimwear if weather permits).
• 13:00–13:30: Depart Pu Luong and travel to Ninh Binh.
• 17:00: Arrival at the lodge. Free time to relax and enjoy dinner.
Day 3: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Trang An (B, L, D)
• 08:00–08:30: Pick-up by guide. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (968–1010) and learn about the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.
• Continue to Mua Cave. Climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc.
• 12:00: Buffet lunch with local dishes (goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice; vegetarian options available).
• 13:30: Visit Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip through limestone caves and scenic landscapes featured in the film Kong: Skull Island.
• 16:30: Return to your lodge in Ninh Binh.
Included: Local transport, breakfast, lunch, dinner, tour guide, accommodation.
Day 4: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Surprising Cave – Titop Island (B, L, D)
07:00–07:15: Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Halong Bay (approx. 4 hours).
11:30–12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port and complete check-in.
12:30: Board the cruise, welcome drink, and cabin check-in. Enjoy lunch while cruising through Halong Bay’s limestone islands.
• 14:45: Explore Surprising Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
Visit Titop Island for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint for panoramic bay views.
Late afternoon: Return to the cruise for sunset party, cooking class (making Vietnamese fresh spring rolls), and Happy Hour (buy 2 get 1 free).
Evening: Enjoy dinner on board and relax on the sundeck.