Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D)
Old Quarter - 06h45 AM : Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. It takes nearly 5 Hour driving to Puluong included 1 stop for short break on the way.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Arrival in Pu Luong Nature Reserve for lunch and check in. Free time to relax.
Board the car to reach the starting point of the afternoon trekking. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham river. You will pass through Ba village and see old traditional houses.
After that, you will admire the ingenious agriculture system of the Thai ethnic minority, the bamboo waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the water wheels in Pu Luong are amongst the most impressive in Vietnam. The day will end by a relaxing and tranquil bamboo boat ride. Adapted for tourism, the boat is kept in use by locals to navigate and visit other houses or to go to the fields. Back to the Retreat to relax in your room or enjoy a swim in the infinity pool. Dinner in the Eco – Restaurant and peaceful evening at the bar or by the pool
Pu Luong Explorer (B,L,D )
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. You will board the van to reach the starting point of the trek. On Thursday and Sunday, you will have a stop at the local Pho Doan market.
You will then be dropped at the starting point. The trek will pass through a small dirt path, passing by an isolated hamlet and through the jungle. You will arrive at the higher part of Hieu village contemplating some stunning views. While going down to reach the waterfall, you will see some local houses. Free time to enjoy the waterfall (swimming and water hiking depending on season). Time to join the local house for a Garden to Table Lunch at the homestay of ethnic minority people.
After lunch, rest and relax in the village before boarding the car back to Pu Luong Eco Garden. Free time to relax in the hotel in the room or by the infinity pool or to explore an easy walk around Bang Village. Dinner and overnight in the Retreat.
Puluong - Hanoi ( B/L)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Breakfast at the Retreat. Then start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by a small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions).
Back to Pu Luong Eco Garden to take a shower and check out. You will then enjoy lunch at the restaurant. Finally, enjoy some free time to relax or to have a swim in the infinity pool before departure.
Old Quarter - 18:30 - 19:00 : We will arrive back to Ha Noi and drop off at your hotel, End 2 days of Pu Luong trip . Thank you and hope you feel enjoyable about the trip .
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing as per itinerary
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- 2-night stay at Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- All meals included (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Unlimited access to Infinity Pool
- Bamboo rafting, trekking, and cave exploration activities
- Roundtrip transfer from Hanoi to Pu Luong by comfortable bus
- Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
- Holiday Surcharge
This is an adventurous tour in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. After a cultural and easy trekking the first day, a long trekking will take you deep in the Reserve to discover the beauty of this area. Crossing some hidden villages and meeting local people to finally enjoy a swim in Hieu waterfall. Hieu village is surrounded by high mountains and is preserved from mass tourism. The last day, another trek through the rice field terraces to do bamboo rafting on the river and see local giant waterwheels.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.