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Early departure for the Mai Chau valley. On the way, stop at Thung Pass Khe , in the 10 most beautiful passes of Vietnam, where you can visit a local market and taste some local dishes if you wish, such as sticky rice cooked in bamboo while observing the magnificent view. We will continue the road to the magnificent Avana Retreat . After lunch on site, the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the place, its swimming pool, its Spa and the room. Diner and night at the place.
The day will start early with a meditation session around the waterfall. After this spiritual escape, the day continues with the visit of a H’mong village and the discovery of the traditional way of sewing Healthy and organic lunch. In the afternoon, you will explore the jungle for an exciting walk. You can learn about the benefits of certain plants and their use by local minorities. Back at the hotel, free time to relax and enjoy the facilities. Dinner free. Night on site (option of a private dinner around the waterfall).
After breakfast, transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will arrive at the hotel and after settling into the room, you can relax to admire the breathtaking view. A local lunch will be served at the restaurant. You will then go for a walk to the hidden village of Kho Muong. Magnificent walk along rice fields and crossing a small hamlet. Arriving from the top of the village, you will be able to realize the superb bue and the exceptional location of this village inhabited by the Black Tay. After crossing the village, the walk continues to the bat cave which can be visited if the weather permits. Return to the hotel where you can relax. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
After breakfast, you will explore the jungle with a local guide. You will learn about the use of forest products. You will participate in the harvest of certain products (depending on the season) and the preparation of the fire for a “Black Thai” picnic. You will cook with the guide in the bamboo, rice, plants and what will have been collected during the way. The jungle is full of consumable products for nutritional or medical purposes and you will be surprised at all that can be found there. Back at the homestay after lunch, you will have time for a relaxing break before hitting the road to Halong Bay Ninh Binh land . Arrived at the hotel and after checking into the room, you will take part in a cooking class with tasting. Night on site.
After breakfast, depart for Cuc National Park Phuong , an hour’s drive. Visit to the primate rescue and turtle conservation center. You will then go hiking in the park to discover the generous nature of the park, including its century-old trees. After lunch, you will stop on the way back to Van Long Nature Reserve. You will enjoy a cycling tour to admire the local life before starting a one hour cruise in the Wet Land. Far from the mass tourism area. Return to the hotel where you can enjoy the swimming pool, the Spa and the Jaccuzzi . Diner and night at the place..
After breakfast, departure by bike to visit the Bich Dong pagoda then finally go for a ride in a sampan (traditional boat) in the site of Tam Coc. Afterwards, return to the hotel for lunch and a relaxing break to enjoy the tranquility of the place. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi and end of the tour. Possibility to extend for one night and take a transfer to Halong Bay (optional).
