Hanoi – Pu Luong - Secluded Village and Hidden Cave Adventure (L - D)

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - Guests will be picked up from select hotels in the Old Quarter area near Hoan Kiem Lake, then set off for Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The journey is approximately 4 hours, assuming normal traffic conditions and a brief stop midway.

Gateway Inn Puluong - Arrive at Don village, the heart of Pu Luong, before noon and enjoy lunch. Afterward, check into the reserved room if available (standard check-in time is 14:00). Guests are free to relax and explore the surroundings.

Trường THCS Thành Sơn - At 13:30, transfer to the meeting point to begin a 10km trek. Traverse off-road trails through streams and mountains to reach Kho Muong, an isolated village with the largest cave in Pu Luong. Continue to the picturesque Bang village, known for its stunning paddy fields. The trek is rated at a difficulty level of 4/5.

Hang Dơi Kho Mường - Discover the largest cave in Pu Luong by navigating off-road trails through streams and mountains.

Sân Bóng Thôn Báng - Depart the village and proceed to the scenic Bang village to explore remote homes and beautiful terraced fields.

Gateway Inn Puluong - Return to the hotel around 16:30 for relaxation and dinner. After dinner, guests have free time to enjoy at their leisure. Overnight stay in the reserved room concludes the first day.

Pu Luong – Hanoi Bamboo Rafting and Giant Water Wheels (B - L)

Gateway Inn Puluong - Wake up to the invigorating mountain air in Don village. Breakfast is available from 7:00. Fully recharge and prepare for the day’s tour by 8:30.

Trường Tiểu Học Ban Công - Khu Tôm - Transfer to the meeting point and embark on a 4.5km trek across a suspension bridge and through scenic villages along the largest stream. Admire the water wheels along the way.

Bè Tre Suối Chàm - Arrive at Chieu Lau dam for a bamboo rafting adventure. Paddle upstream with locals and savor the experience. In Pu Luong, activities like dining or singing on bamboo rafts may seem enjoyable initially, but they pose real risks, especially when water levels rise or flow rapidly after heavy mountain rain. Therefore, at Puluong Excursions, safety is prioritized: life jackets are mandatory at all times.

Quán Mộc Pù Luông - Arrive at Chieu Lau dam for a bamboo rafting adventure. Paddle upstream with locals and savor the experience. In Pu Luong, activities like dining or singing on bamboo rafts may seem enjoyable initially, but they pose real risks, especially when water levels rise or flow rapidly after heavy mountain rain. Therefore, at Puluong Excursions, safety is prioritized: life jackets are mandatory at all times.

Land on the opposite riverbank and begin a 2km walk through rice fields and villages to complete a loop trail. During the leisurely morning stroll, there is an opportunity to learn about local herbs and plants such as sweet leaf vegetables, jackfruit, pickled eggplant, betel leaves, and areca nuts. Additionally, discover more about bamboo, a symbol of Vietnamese spirit and a vital part of daily life in Pù Luông, as well as a rare mountain fish once reserved for royalty and affluent lords.

Pu Luong Excursions - At 13:30, board the bus to return to Hanoi city, with a stop along the way. The expected arrival time in Hanoi is 18:30, assuming normal traffic. Drop-off is at the Hanoi Opera House and hotels in the old quarter, concluding the tour at the hotel.

• Deluxe Stilt House with WIFI
• Limousine bus Hanoi - Pu Luong and waters
• English speaking guide, sightseeing tickets
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Issurance and VAT
• Drinks and beverages

Typical sites, but atypical methods of exploration. We provide the premier hiking experience in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, complete with countless hidden gem moments. Hear the whispering wind and observe the village life in Pu Luong as you walk. The human body is designed to move, to undertake long walks, and to lift loads. We rekindle your inherent nature by organizing this tour across the rice paddies, letting you breathe in the mountain’s clean air.

You’ll journey through forests and brooks to reach Kho Muong village (the only secluded hamlet in Pu Luong) and the largest cavern via uncommon paths. Together, we’ll discover tucked-away hamlets with picturesque terrace rice fields, marvel at water wheels, and partake in bamboo rafting.

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