HUNG TEMPLE – LONG COC – THANH THUY – HOA BINH LAKE – MAI CHAU

DAY 1: HUNG TEMPLE – LONG COC

06:30: Pick up the group at the meeting point (Hanoi/other localities). Depart for Phu Tho.
09:00: Arrive at the Hung Temple historical site, you will visit: Ha Temple, Trung Temple, Thuong Temple and Gieng Temple as well as Hung Vuong Museum where ancient relics are preserved. Offer incense sticks to show gratitude and commemorate the merits of the Hung Kings who founded the country.

11:30: Have lunch at the restaurant, enjoy Phu Tho specialties.
13:30: Depart for Long Coc tea hill
Stop to admire the scenery – check-in at Long Coc tea hill – one of the most beautiful tea hills in the country.

Interact with local Muong people (if on a community tour)
17:00: Check in at a homestay or local motel.
Evening: Have dinner, enjoy Muong ethnic dishes. Free campfire (if organized in a group). Overnight in Long Coc.

DAY 2: LONG COC – THANH THUY

05:30: Wake up early, hunt for clouds at the tea hill (if the weather is favorable).

07:30: Have breakfast, then move to Thanh Thuy
10:30: Arrive at Thanh Thuy Hot Mineral Resort – check in at hotel, resort.
12:00: Have lunch at the restaurant in the resort.
Afternoon: Free to experience:
Hot mineral bath/onsen/salt stone sauna/rent a spa room (depending on your needs)

Evening: Have dinner, relax in the resort. Can organize BBQ party or cultural exchange upon request. Overnight in Thanh Thuy.

DAY 3: THANH THUY – HOA BINH LAKE – MAI CHAU

06:30: Have breakfast. Check out, depart for Hoa Binh Lake
09:00: Arrive at Bich Ha port or Thung Nai port – start the cruise on Hoa Binh Lake:
Visit Thac Bo Cave, the sacred Thac Bo Lady Temple
Visit Ngoi Hoa village – a community tourism destination along the lake
12:30: Lunch on a floating house or with local people.
14:00: Depart for Ban Lac – Mai Chau

16:30: Arrive, check in at homestay or resort
Evening: Dinner with Thai ethnic specialties. Cultural exchange – Xoe dance – campfire in the village yard.
Overnight in Ban Lac.

DAY 4: MAI CHAU – HANOI

07:00: Breakfast.
08:00 – 10:00: Cycling/electric car to visit Ban Lac. Interact and take photos with local people

11:00: Check out, have lunch.
13:00: Depart for Hanoi. 17:00: Return to the original pick-up point – end of tour – farewell to the group.