Pu Luong is the closest mountain area to Ninh Binh, about 2.5 hours away. Mai Chau lies just beyond it. This is the natural next stop after the rice fields of Tam Coc, but public transport barely exists on this route.
Your options
| Time | Price | What to expect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | No direct service | There is no direct bus. The workaround runs via Thanh Hoa or back through Hanoi, takes most of a day, and still ends with a taxi into the reserve. | |
| Private car | 2.5 to 3 hours | From 1,700,000 VND per car (Pu Luong or Mai Chau) | Door to door, straight into the valley or the reserve. The drive itself is beautiful: limestone hills, villages, rice terraces. |
The classic combination
Most of our guests do this as a loop: Ninh Binh, two nights Pu Luong, one night Mai Chau, then back to Hanoi or onwards to Moc Chau. Short legs, no wasted days. Read about what to do in Pu Luong.
Prices on this page were correct when we wrote it. They can change a little over time, for example when fuel prices change. We do our best to keep this page up to date, and we always confirm the exact price before you book.
How to book
- Send us a message with your dates and route. We reply the same day.
- No prepayment. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
- You pay the driver at the end, in VND, USD or euro. Gas, tolls and parking are included.
Contact us here or book directly on our transfer page.
See also: one driver for your whole trip and the full transfer price list.
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