— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Departure Time: 7:00 AM

End Time: 1:00 PM on Day 3

* Travel time and distance are calculated from Puluong Excursions' meeting point in Don Village. A detailed itinerary will be provided by the tour operator based on your actual location before departure.

Meeting Point: Your car and driver will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter area. If you are outside this area, please contact us.

Transportation:

• Round-trip Limousine from Hanoi to Pu Luong.
• Private car, motorbikes & accessories for transportation within Pu Luong.

 

– ITINERARY –

DAY 1: HANOI – PU LUONG (Lunch - Dinner) | Caving & Scenic Rice Fields

07:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter, depart for Pu Luong (approx. 4-hour drive without heavy traffic).

10:00 AM: Stop for a 15-minute rest break halfway through the journey, enjoying picturesque village landscapes.

12:00 PM: Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Check in at your reserved room (standard check-in time 14:00) and relax at your own pace.

01:30 PM: Begin your afternoon trek (Difficulty level 4/5).

• Trek 10km to explore Kho Muong, an isolated village surrounded by a valley and Pu Luong's largest cave, navigating off-road trails via streams and mountains.
• Depart from Kho Muong and head to scenic Bang Village to discover remote houses with beautiful terraced fields.

05:00 PM: Return to the hotel to relax.

Evening: Culinary exploration and leisure.

An optional cooking class is available for those interested. Enjoy a delicious dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by free time to relax. This concludes your first day in Pu Luong.

 

 

DAY 2: PU LUONG (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner) | Enchanting 19km Off-Road Trekking

07:00 AM: Wake up to refreshing mountain air. Breakfast is served.

08:30 AM: Get ready for a full day of trekking. Meet your guide at the hotel.

09:00 AM: Start a 6km hike along the iconic trail of Pu Luong, ascending to Don Village, famed for breathtaking paddy fields, and passing through Uoi – Lan Villages, which stand out with the authentic life of the Thai ethnic minority (Difficulty level 2/5).

10:30 AM: En route to Hieu Waterfall, experience off-the-beaten-track moments in the jungle at Long and Doc villages, covering an estimated 8km. (Bicycling option available).

12:30 PM: Enjoy a short, refreshing walk to a unique waterfall within the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch surrounded by the sounds of nature.

Afternoon: Village life and return journey.

• Swim in crystal-clear waters and immerse yourself in local village life. Explore the mountain roads leading to the top of Hieu Village. Return to the main road and be transferred back to the hotel by 4:00 PM for relaxation. Bikers can visit some hamlets along the way back to Lan Village before returning to the hotel.

Evening: Culinary exploration and leisure.

• For those interested, a cooking class is available (optional) for you to learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine. At 7:00 PM, savor a delicious dinner, and then you're free to enjoy the evening at your own pace. This marks the end of an enchanting day in Pu Luong.

 

DAY 3: PU LUONG - HANOI (Breakfast - Lunch) | Village Life, Water Wheels & Rafting

07:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the day's activities. Be ready by 8:30 AM.

08:45 AM: Transfer to Ban Cong and start a 2.5km walk. Cross a suspension bridge to reach one of Pu Luong's most scenic villages, where the largest stream flows through. Along the river, admire stunning landscapes, rice fields, and village life. Seek out the giant water wheels, a remarkable creation of Vietnam's mountainous ethnic minorities (Difficulty level 2/5).

Arrive at Chieng Lau Dam and embark on a bamboo rafting experience. Paddle the raft upstream with locals and have fun.

10:00 AM: The raft lands on the other side of the river. Embark on another 2km trek through rice fields and villages, completing a loop trail. Meet the transfer at the main road and return to your hotel for check-out by 11:30 AM. Enjoy lunch.

01:00 PM: Prepare for the bus journey back to Hanoi. Expect to arrive at your hotel in Hanoi by 6:30 PM, barring heavy traffic. The tour concludes at your Hanoi hotel.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Travel insurance.
• Full breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
• Accommodation in a traditional stilt house homestay, with WiFi.
• Round-trip Limousine bus from Hanoi to Pu Luong.
• English-speaking tour guide in Pu Luong.
• Local guide, sightseeing tickets, and drinking water during the tour.
• Transportation within Pu Luong as per the itinerary.

EXCLUDED:

• Bicycle rental.
• Drinks & laundry services.
• Fee for upgrading to a private room.