Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D) 200 km

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Morning

07:00 : Meet at the Opera house in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Pu Luong
10:30 You will have a stop in Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. The Thung Khe Pass flagpole, also called the Mai Chau Flagpole is the highlight of the entire mountain pass. 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.
12:00 Check in the hotel in Pu Luong and have lunch. Free time to relax or enjoy the infinity pool.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Afternoon

14:00 :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.
16:30 Back to the Retreat.Free time to enjoy a cup of tea or a cocktail on the terrace or to enjoy a swim in the infinity pool.
19:00 : Dinner in the Eco restaurant and assist to a traditional dances of Thai ethnic minority community. Feel free to experience the Bamboo clap dance. Quiet night in the Reserve.

Pu Luong – Ninh Binh (B,L,D)

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Morning

07:30 Enjoy breakfast at the Eco-restaurant with mountain view
08:30 : Trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful view points of the infinity rice terraces.
Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see appearing the village of Kho Muong and understand how special is this place.

After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions).
11:30 Check out and lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden the Mountain Retreat

Ninh Binh - Afternoon

14:00 – 17:30 Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach the Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh . Arrival and free time to enjoy the lodge
19:00 : Dinner in Trang An Ecolodge Resort

Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B,L)

Ninh Binh - Morning
7:00 – 08:00 Breakfast at the Lodge
8:00 Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Back to 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 in 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 by gone era..
12:00 Check out & lunch

Ninh Binh - Afternoon

13:30 :It will be time for a relaxing tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An. You will enjoy a boat tour in 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.
16:00 – 18:30 : Transfer back to Hanoi/Or can end in Ninh Binh.

• Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Transportation through the tour.
• Accommodations provided.
• English-speaking guide available.
• Entrance and sightseeing tickets included.

• Drinks. Tips. Personal expenses.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.