Explore Pu Luong’s untouched beauty and Ninh Binh’s ancient wonders. Trek, ride, and cycle through Vietnam’s stunning landscapes and rich culture.
Explore Pu Luong’s untouched beauty and Ninh Binh’s ancient wonders. Trek, ride, and cycle through Vietnam’s stunning landscapes and rich culture.
Hanoi - Pu Luong (Lunch, Dinner)
Hanoi - Meet at the Opera house in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will have a stop in Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. During the stop, you can see the local stands selling typical products. Take a chance to try one of the local…
Hanoi - Pu Luong (Lunch, Dinner)
Hanoi - Meet at the Opera house in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will have a stop in Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. During the stop, you can see the local stands selling typical products. Take a chance to try one of the local specialties, the “Com Lam”, sticky rice cooked in bamboo. Arrival in Pu Luong Nature Reserve for lunch and check in. Free time to relax.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - 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 Trekking - Transfer to Ninh Binh (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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).
Ninh Binh - Check out and lunch at Pu Luong. Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh. Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at Trang An Ecolodge Resort.
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu & Trang An - Back to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Back to the X century, the ancient Vietnamese capital was the place of the emperors of the dynasty of Dinh, Tien Le and Ly. Travel out of time on this spectacular site. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is not only a valuable relic site but also a remarkable tourist attraction, offering tourists the chance to appreciate both stunning historical scenery and unique architectural values of a bygone era.
Trang An Grottoes - It will be time for a relaxing tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An. You will enjoy a boat tour in the wonderful landscape in between karst pics covered by jungle, passing through a cave and watching temples. It is a world apart and a unique destination in Vietnam. A relaxing and serene boat trip with the most amazingly beautiful views and rich in history with perfectly preserved architecture.
Hanoi - Transfer back to Hanoi with an estimated arrival time around 6.30pm.
- 2 nights accommodation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Bike & boat trip
- Dinner
- Round trip transfer by air-condition minivan
- Breakfast
- English speaking tour guide
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- 2 nights accommodation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Bike & boat trip
- Dinner
- Round trip transfer by air-condition minivan
- Breakfast
- English speaking tour guide
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
The Pu Luong - Ninh Binh 3 days tour is the perfect combination to visit a beautiful Nature Reserve and the “ Halong bay in land”, Ninh Binh.
You will spend two days trekking in the amazing Pu Luong Reserve. This valley surrounding by mountains covered by rice field terraces or jungle is preserved from tourism. The local Black Thai Minority living there…
The Pu Luong - Ninh Binh 3 days tour is the perfect combination to visit a beautiful Nature Reserve and the “ Halong bay in land”, Ninh Binh.
You will spend two days trekking in the amazing Pu Luong Reserve. This valley surrounding by mountains covered by rice field terraces or jungle is preserved from tourism. The local Black Thai Minority living there still live on a traditional way from agriculture using the impressive waterwheels for irrigation.
The third day, you will have the chance to learn about the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu, ride on the Historical Sao Khe river in Ninh Binh. You will then cycle between the karst mountains to a local family house to learn about their daily life and customs.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.