3D2N | Experience nature and culture in Pu Luong | Departing from Hanoi/Ninh Binh

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Departure Time: Hanoi's Old Quarter (06:25 –06:35) or Ninh Binh (08:00 –08:30).

Return Time: Hanoi's Old Quarter (18h30 – 19h00) or Ninh Binh (17h00 – 17h30).

Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights.

Pickup & Meeting Points:

The bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter at 06:25 -6:30 AM or in the Tam Coc - Trang An area of Ninh Binh at 8:00 -8:30 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 fromHa 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: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch.

 

13:30 - 14:00: 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: Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and dinner.

 

Day 2: Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, FloatingLunch, Hieu Waterfall (B,L,D).

08:00 -08:30: We'll pick you up at your hotel, 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: 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: Arrive at Cham Stream for a Bamboo rafting adventure. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm.)

 

11:30: Enjoy a delicious Lunch on the Bamboo Boat

 

Next, Hieu Waterfall - Relax at this serene waterfall, a perfect retreat.

 

Conclude your day exploring the local landscape, including rice paddies and streams, before returning to your lodge in Pu Luong Nature Reserve by 16:00 to enjoy the swimming pool and dinner.

 

Day 3: Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride (B,L)

08:00 – 08:30: We'll pick you up at your hotel and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Enjoy scenic views and see local artisans at work.

 

Cross the bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village. Visit local families, learn about rice wine production, and taste homemade rice wine. Explore a traditional home, hear historical stories, and join a Cooking class to enjoy a family-prepared Meal.

 

After lunch, relax before the natural BMW experience, the buffalo cart ride. The buffalo, a cherished member of the host family, will take you to where the car awaits, sharing the region's culture and hospitality.

 

13h00 – 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Take the bus back to Ha Noi or Ninh Binh.

 

18h30 – 19h00: Arrival at your Hotel in Ha Noi Or 17h00 – 17h30: Arrival at your Hotel in Ninh Bình.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool based on double occupancy.
• Shared car transportation with an experienced driver.
• Lunch on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Dinner: Day 1, Day 2.
• Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
• Visits to local houses, waterwheels, Hieu Waterfall and farms.
• Guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
• Trekking in the village.
• Bottled water on tour.
• Cooking class.
• The buffalo cart ride.
• Entry fees.

EXCLUDED:

• Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
• Insurance.