Explore Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh 4 Days / 3 Nights
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Explore Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh 4 Days / 3 Nights
By ECO Travel - Go Green Vietnam
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Our company is the only one to provide group tour to Pu Luong. We are specialist to this area and will take you deep in the Reserve. Focus on small groups, you will have more chance to interact with the locals and feel as a private tour.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 5-64, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Trang An Grottoes
What's not included- Gratuities
- drinks
- personal expenses
- Start:
- Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, VietnamIn addition, we can pick you up at hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 112304P10- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 112304P10
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- 299ph_nganhn0 contributionsAmazing tripIt was a wonderful experience from the scenery to the people. you will not be disappointed. Hoang made the trip even more perfect with his heart and professionalism. i would love to come back if i have the chanceWritten 12 December 2024
- samialiomas0 contributionsMeaningful tripsThe scenery is beautiful, i see a lot of people, air is peaceful, food very good. And my tour guide Hoàng very nice. He tell me a lot about history. I love itWritten 2 December 2024
- Trip418442825570 contributionsVery beautiful tour through Vietnam with HarryWe had a beautiful great tour with our tour guide Harry. The places we have visited were really beautiful and the hotels were really good. Special thanks to Harry, everything was organized perfect. He spoke a really good English and showed us the real tradition of Vietnam.Written 17 November 2024
- JJ_Bellski0 contributionsGreat potential but but the Tour operator may not care so much.This was our 5th tour in Vietnam & although it was excellent in many ways, the tour operator did leave us a bit disappointed. Due to a car accident (out of their control) we missed some of the itinerary. However, the main issue was our guide didn’t seem as knowledgeable as other tour guides so we didn’t learn so much about the local area. He was superb in some ways (eg problem solving) and has excellent English but he seemed more distracted and distant vs others we’ve met. We discovered he had not been to the area for 6 years. For one part of the trip he brought in his uncle for help who was very good & did have local knowledge. With all of that said, we enjoyed 90% of the tour - the places we stayed were lovely, the transport excellent & also the food. When we reported these issues back to the tour operator, they didn’t seem interested. Had they responded with more understanding I would have given this tour 4 stars (for reference every other Vietnamese tour i have reviewed = 5 stars).Written 14 November 2024
- GrandTour137045025560 contributionsInteresting and rewarding tripActually, I thought this would be a boring trip, but it wasn't. Mr. Hoang talked with me throughout the journey, showing me the culture, beauty and people hereWritten 12 November 2024
- alanasserb0 contributionsAmazing TripsFor Arabs like me, I am very sensitive about choosing dishes, but Mr. Hoang helped me a lot. He was very enthusiastic and friendly, I was very right in choosing the tour here. Thank you Hoang for helping me feel happierWritten 9 November 2024
- Pauline Y0 contributionsActive yet peacefulDespite some misunderstandings in the itinerary that Stewie ( the tour-guide) solved perfectly, I had a wonderful trip. I could finally experience a motorbike ride in Viet Nam thanks to him. Stewie was furthermore very attentive, flexible and knowledgeable and a great company. It is visible that he likes this part of Viet Nam. I got to immerse myself in stunning views and nice and at times challenging treks. Luckily Stewie is there to lend a hand ( literally). The people I have met during the hiking were friendly and welcoming, which made the trip even more memorable. The accommodations were wonderful and I was so happy that both my rooms had a mosquito-net, as mosquitos love me. If you are looking for an active couple of days in a tranquil area, I highly recommend this tour.Written 5 November 2024
- Michelle B0 contributionsAwesome trip!Two great days trekking with Minh in the beautiful Pu Long. Minh was very knowledgeable and amiable. Stayed in the amazing Central Hills Pu Long Resort.Written 1 November 2024
- Trip2147960 contributionsGreat and relaxing adventureAmazing 3 day Trip to Pu Luong and Ninh Binh. The was really beautiful with a lot of wild nature and we felt very relaxed afterwards. One highlight was definetly the Bat Cave. We had an amazing time with our guide Double, who explained everything very well and also showed us a lot of great fotospots. Also the 2 hotels were great located almost in the jungle it was very calm and relaxing. You should definetly book this great adventure.Written 31 October 2024
- 154danutag0 contributionsA nice trip.It was a very nice and well organized trip to a beautiful part of Vietnam. The tour guide looked after us well and planned an interesting route. The hotels were also very good! All in all, it was a nice trip.Written 16 October 2024
- S9330SUrachaelm0 contributionsFresh mountain air and mistThanks so much to Ms Luong Local Tours Vietnam and our guide Dinh Hà for a wonderful trip to Pu Luong and Ninh Bính - the scenery and walks spectacular, all activities wonderful and Dinh Hà catered for our age and level of fitness - she was a pleasure to be with always ensuring we were well looked after - Mr Nhat at the Pu Loung Eco Garden also ensured ( constantly ) that we were well fed and comfortable in our lodge - our only thoughts were that we should have spent at least 2 nights in Pu Loung . We’d had a trip up Tam Coc 14 years ago with hard sell embroidery items- this Sampan boat trip much more enjoyable and happy to tip our lovely rowing lady ! Can’t wait to visit againWritten 7 October 2024
- Tom d0 contributionsCrazy amazing trip to an honest part of the countryDespite tyfoon Yagi we had an amazing trip to Pu Luong, great walks and the well informed tour guide Tue, the food was properly good and the hotel was way better than expectedWritten 9 September 2024
- X8020MUmonicab0 contributionsGreat Vietnam trip!My daughter and I had an amazing time in Vietnam. From the hiking to the beauty of Trang an and ha long bay. It was wonderfulWritten 18 August 2024
- Jenny C0 contributionsBrilliant experience not to be missedWe didn’t really do any research before booking the 3 day tour. It was such a great experience and we thoroughly enjoyed every bit. Tommy our guide was excellent. He adapted to the weather and always checked we were happy with the itinerary. He is such a good tour guide and we can’t recommend him enough. Pu Luong and Trang A were incredible places. The tour gets you off the beaten track , through remote villages and areas. Accommodation is a great, and set in the most beautiful landscapes.Written 10 May 2024
- Guide2578050 contributionsAn exceptional experienceWe enjoyed absolutely everything about this wonderful tour. Communication with the company was faultless ( thank you Christophe) from the outset. Accommodation and food were exceptional. The tour itself was a lovely mix of physical activity (swimming, cycling and trekking), visiting the villages and relaxing at the accommodation. Our guide TK was wonderful- friendly, professional and flexible- and he looked after us so well from pick up to drop off. We particularly appreciated how he facilitated our conversations with the women weavers in the villages as their work was of particular interest to me. The community- based ethos of the company was a factor in our choosing their tour and we saw clear evidence of their commitment many times over the three days. I recommend Eco Travel 100%Written 26 April 2024
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Vincent L
6 contributions
July 2024 • Family
We spent four exceptional days with Truong, our Guide. The landscapes, the discoveries, the people everything is perfect. We are fortunate to have only more people with us and to feel like we are alone in the world, especially in Pu Loung. Our guide was outstanding, he was able to adapt the program according to the weather and the wishes of everyone. To summarize, you can go with your eyes closed, you will not regret your experience.
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Written 1 August 2024
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Bonjour Vincent,
Merci pour votre superbe commentaire. Truong est en effet un guide très professionnel et sait très bien s 'adapter.
Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour vous faire découvrir d'autres endroits magnifiques au Vietnam
Cordialement,
Christophe
Written 16 August 2024
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lfl747
Ottawa, Canada13 contributions
Had a great time with my lovely guide, TK, on this tour. I'd assumed I'd be in a tour group so was surprised that it was just me. Luckily, TK quickly became my bestie. The tour was well organized and included a fantastic mix of activities to interesting places, and downtime. The Pu Luong eco-garden is a real treat. I was easily able to add an extra day in Ninh Binh and appreciated the company's flexibility and thoughtfulness (thanks Christophe!).
Written 27 March 2024
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Hello Laura,
It was a pleasure to organize this trip for you and we are glad to hear you have enjoyed it a lot.
The other travelers who were supposed to be with you got sick the day before but we still run the tour only for one person not to disturb the traveler's plan.
Tuan was really happy to meet you and show you around.
Hope we will have a chance to meet in the future
Regards,
Christophe
Written 2 April 2024
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Mennykac
Inverness, UK6 contributions
From start to finish this was a joy. The home stay was amazing and the hotels were fantastic. Every one had a pool. Food all the way through was superb. I cannot rate this trip highly enough as a way of getting up close and personal with all these locations. Last but certainly not least was our guide Hung. His knowledge on Vietnamese (and Asian) history and culture is extensive and second to none and made every stunning location also come to life in a historical sense. He was great fun and a credit to the company. Highlight of our 3 week trip to Vietnam. Thanks Hung👍👍
Written 21 October 2024
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Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for trusting and using Eco Travel's services.
Your feedback on our services is truly a motivation for us to continually improve and enhance our offerings.
We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to accompany you on your future journeys.
Best regards,
Bon
Written 26 November 2024
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Martin
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We had a great time with our tourguide Tue! We went with the bicycle through Mai Chau, climbed a waterfall and explored a cave in Lu Puong and explored Ninh Binh with the boat. The rice fields are also great to see! Arranging a 4th night at Ninh Binh was easy as well
Written 11 December 2023
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Thank you so much for your review. Hope to see you again!
Written 12 December 2023
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C8239EEjanec
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Brilliant tour from Hanoi to Pu Luong and onto Ninh Binh. The hotel in Pu Luong is set in a stunning location. We got to see the beautiful countryside, daily lives of the locals, waterfalls through the bike rides, hikes and bamboo rafting.
In Ninh Binh retreat, the food is the best we’ve had in Vietnam. We had another great day here visiting caves and temples by boat and a cycle to emperor temple from 10th century.
Our guide Tommy is exceptional and we cannot rate him highly enough. His local knowledge, warm friendly manner and plenty of good laughs, we will remember. Thank you Tommy for making this trip a highlight for us.
In Ninh Binh retreat, the food is the best we’ve had in Vietnam. We had another great day here visiting caves and temples by boat and a cycle to emperor temple from 10th century.
Our guide Tommy is exceptional and we cannot rate him highly enough. His local knowledge, warm friendly manner and plenty of good laughs, we will remember. Thank you Tommy for making this trip a highlight for us.
Written 7 March 2020
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Hello,
Thank you so much for your nice words.
We are glad that your experience is a highlight of your trip in Vietnam.
We will pass your words to Tommy, our friendly and passionate tour guide.
Pu Luong and Ninh Binh tour is a really special one to do different kind of activities and see a various range of landscapes among the most beautiful in Vietnam.
We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future
Best regards,
Written 11 March 2020
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isia l
9 contributions
July 2024 • Family
The trip was perfect, with breathtaking scenery.
The activities offered are interesting and very varied.
Many thanks to Truong, our guide, who was present with us during this stay. He taught us a lot about Viet Nam and its culture.
He was very attentive, available and very kind.
The activities offered are interesting and very varied.
Many thanks to Truong, our guide, who was present with us during this stay. He taught us a lot about Viet Nam and its culture.
He was very attentive, available and very kind.
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Written 1 August 2024
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Bonjour et merci pour votre commentaire !
Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez appréciés votre ciruit en compagnie de Truong notre guide.
Au Plaisir de vous accueillir pour d'autres aventures au Vietnam
Cordialement,
Christophe
Written 16 August 2024
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Alice J
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This tour was such a highlight of our trip! It was just the two of us with our amazing guide Tue, and our driver. Tue answered so many of our v specific questions, and gave us such a valuable perspective on Vietnamese life. His English was great :) The cave in Pu Luong was absolutely gorgeous, and the locals inviting us to try their weaving, rice harvesting, and other activities was lovely. The food at the first location was some of the best we had on the whole trip- the local pork was mind-blowing! Our only complaint was the food at the end of the trip, which felt closer to western pan-asian food. We missed trying the food our hosts were making for themselves. Highly recommend this trip!
Written 19 October 2023
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Thank you very much for this lovely feedback ! We are glad to hear you had a wonderful trip with us.
I have well noted your concern about the food at our last location and we will improve this part/
Hope we will have a chance to welcome you again and to show you more beautiful places in northern Vietnam
Regards
Written 1 November 2023
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Go67120482564
7 contributions
June 2024 • Family
Do Gia Hung was our tour guide for this trip and he was phenomenal! Very attentive to our needs, knowledgeable of the areas we visited, and very charismatic. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Northern Vietnam!
Written 21 June 2024
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Hello,
Thanks for your wonderful review ! We are glad that you have enjoyed your trip.
Hope to see you again in Vietnam
Regards,
Christophe
Written 16 August 2024
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Jenniflower
4 contributions
Loved the trip. Nat was a great tour leader, really well organised and kept us busy so that we enjoyed every minute. A great combination of activities and wonderful experience. Thank you, Nat!
Written 28 March 2024
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Thank you very much for your nice review ! We are very glad you have enjoyed your trip with our friendly and professional tour guide Nhat !
Hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for other adventures
Regards,
Christophe
Written 2 April 2024
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