2D1N | Pu Luong Nature Trekking & Cultural Experience | Departs from Hanoi/Ninh Binh

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Departure Time: 11:30.

Return Time: 13:00 – 14:00 PM next day.

Duration: 2 Days 1 Night.

Pickup & Meeting Points:

The bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter at 6:30 AM or in the Tam Coc - Trang An area of Ninh Binh at 8:00 AM.

If you are outside the designated pickup areas, please gather at one of the following meeting points:

• Hanoi: Hanoi Opera House, 90 Kim Ma, 180 Tran Duy Hung.
• Ninh Binh: Central Tam Coc - Trang An area.

 

– ITINERARY –

Day 1: Ha Noi/ Ninh Binh - Pu Luong Trekking Cultural Interaction (L,D).

Pick-up from your Hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter (06:25 – 06:35) or Ninh Binh (08:00 – 08:30). Expect a 4,5 hours from Ha Noi or a 3,5 hours from Ninh Binh to drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short break on the way.

 

11:30 AM: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch.

 

13:30 - 14:00 PM: Followed by a leisurely trek through Pu Luong's trails. Explore terraced rice paddies, rolling hills, and local villages.

 

Interact with locals, learn about their daily lives, and witness traditional activities.

 

Visit a local spring for a refreshing break and observe local craftsmanship, including stilt house construction.

 

Experience local cuisine and culture in a traditional village.

 

16:30 - 17:00 PM: Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and dinner.

 

Day 2: Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, Floating Lunch (B,L,D).

08:00 -08:30 AM: Check out of the lodge, your guide will pick you up and take you to Lan Village through Rice fields and mountains.

 

Visit a Thai household, see silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk.

 

Next, Chieng Lau Village, where you'll witness traditional farming practices and the ancient waterwheels in action.

 

10:00 AM: Set out on a scenic 4km trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, stop at a traditional local house to experience genuine hospitality and immerse yourself in the region's culture.

 

10:45 AM: Arrive at Cham Stream for a bamboo rafting adventure and enjoy a delicious Lunch on the Bamboo Boat. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is
warm.)

 

13:00 – 14:00 PM: The Bus take you back to Ha Noi or Ninh Binh. Arrive your Hotel in Ha Noi (18:00 – 18:30) or Ninh Binh (17:00 – 17:30).

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool.
• Shared car transportation Ha Noi – Pu Luong – Ha Noi/ Ninh Binh with an experienced driver.
• Lunch on Day 1, Day 2 and Dinner Day 1.
• Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
• Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms.
• Guided tours with English-speaking local guides in Pu Luong.
• Trekking in the village.
• Bottled water on tour.
• Entry fees.

EXCLUDED:

• Drinks, tips, personal expenses
• Insurance.