Depart from your Hanoi hotel at 8:00 am transferring to Mai Chau (~ 170km ~ 4 hrs transfer). Daydream as we drive a safe route with spectacular views. Upon arrival at Poom Coom village in Mai Chau, we will take a short walk to visit the ethnic Thai people, lunch will be served here and a small rest before we begin our trekking through the beauty of Pu luong Nature Reserve (~ 10 km ~ 3.5 hr hiking).
A short car ride then we start our trek to Kho Muong village – perhaps the setting of one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam. It is recommended to stroll round the village and join villagers as they go about their daily lives. Or, relax in one of the three-eco homestays set up by FFI (Flora and Fauna International) in conjunction with the locals.
Arrival in Kho Muong village in the afternoon. Here we will spend our first night in a typical Thai eco-stilt-house welcomed by the family that lives there. Free time to rest and shower, then a traditional dinner. Overnight here.