Discover the beauty of Northern Vietnam through a journey combining breathtaking landscapes, authentic local culture, and unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a hidden gem in northern Vietnam, renowned for its lush rice terraces, majestic mountains, and peaceful ethnic villages. Trek through scenic rice fields and local communities, discover traditional lifestyles and crafts, cycle through the countryside, enjoy a buffalo cart ride, and experience bamboo rafting along peaceful streams.
Ninh Binh, often known as “Ha Long Bay on land,” is famous for its dramatic limestone karsts, rich history, and tranquil waterways. Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, climb Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views, and enjoy a scenic boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex.
- Pu Luong villages
- Local House
- Rice fields
- Silk Village
- Cooking Class
- Buffalo cart ride
- Hieu Waterfall
- Bamboo Rafting
- Water Wheels
- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Mua Cave
- Trang An
Day 1 : Ha Noi – Pu Luong Trekking Cultural Interaction (L,D).
06:40 – 06:50 – Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short break along the way.
11:30 – 13:30 – Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve, check in at the hotel, and enjoy lunch.
13:30 – 16:30 – Trek through lush terraced rice paddies, rolling hills, and peaceful local villages. Interact with local residents, learn about their daily lives and traditional activities, visit a local spring, observe traditional craftsmanship such as stilt-house construction, and experience the local cuisine and culture in a traditional village.
16:30 – 17:00 – Return to the hotel and enjoy free time at the swimming pool.
Day 2 :Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, FloatingLunch, Hieu Waterfall (B,L,D).
08:00 – 08:30 – Pick up from the hotel and travel through rice fields and mountains to Lan Village.
08:30 – 10:45 – Visit a traditional Thai household to learn about the silk-weaving process, from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk. Continue to Chieng Lau Village to observe traditional farming practices and ancient waterwheels, then trek 1–2 km to Cham Stream, stopping at a traditional local house to experience the region’s hospitality and culture.
10:45 – 11:30 – Enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along Cham Stream, floating through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages.
11:30 – 13:00 – Enjoy lunch on the bamboo raft amid the peaceful natural scenery.
13:00 – 16:00 – Depending on weather and seasonal conditions, relax at Hieu Waterfall or trek through Kho Muong Village and visit Bat Cave.
16:00 – Return to the lodge in Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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Day 3 : Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride (B,L)
08:00 – 08:30 – Check out and depart for the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River.
08:30 – 12:30 – Cross the Bamboo Bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village, visit local families, learn about traditional rice wine production and taste homemade rice wine, explore a traditional house, listen to local historical stories, and join a hands-on cooking class with a local family.
12:30 – 13:00 – Enjoy a traditional buffalo cart ride before departing from Pu Luong.
13:00 – 17:00 – Transfer to Ninh Binh.
17:00 – Arrive at the lodge and enjoy free time to relax by the pool or on the terrace.
Day 4 : Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Trang An – Ha Noi.
08:00 – 08:30 – Pick up from the hotel and visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010, while learning about the history of the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.
08:30 – 12:00 – Continue to Mua Cave and climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc.
12:00 – 13:30 – Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch featuring regional specialties, with vegetarian options available.
13:30 – 17:00 – Take a scenic two-hour boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex, cruising through peaceful waterways, towering limestone mountains, and a spectacular system of tunnel caves.
17:00 – 20:00 – Return to Hanoi. Tour ends.
- Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool.
- Pick-up/drop-off by Limousine Bus (HN – PL, NB – HN) with an experienced driver.
- Lunch on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4.
- Dinner on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3.
- Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
- Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms.
- Guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
- Trekking in the village.
- Cooking class.
- The buffalo cart ride.
- Bottled water on tour.
- Entry fees
- VAT (Government tax).
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
- Insurance.
- 0 – 4 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
- 4 – 8 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
- 9 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
For safety reasons, the itinerary may change due to force majeure, such as natural disasters, epidemics, or as required by local authorities or the tour operator.
