Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
This tour will take you deep in the Pu Luong Reserve Nature. This authentic and peaceful site is unspoiled by tourism. Trekking in the reserve is the best way to discover the real Vietnam and its customs. Walking through some rice field terraces , meeting some Black Thai Minorities , enjoying the beautiful landscape of Pu Luong valley surrounded by mountains covered by jungle , learning about the agriculture system contemplating the impressive waterwheels and relaxing in a bamboo rafting ride on Cham stream are entire part of this adventure.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour will take you deep in the Pu Luong Reserve Nature. This authentic and peaceful site is unspoiled by tourism. Trekking in the reserve is the best way to discover the real Vietnam and its customs. Walking through some rice field terraces , meeting some Black Thai Minorities , enjoying the beautiful landscape of Pu Luong valley surrounded by mountains covered by jungle , learning about the agriculture system contemplating the impressive waterwheels and relaxing in a bamboo rafting ride on Cham stream are entire part of this adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1: DAY 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D) 200km
Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
07:30 – 08:00 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start the Pu Luong 3 Days tour by comfortable bus.
09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi).
11:00 = Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mai Chau, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province
Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam) Then transfer to Limousine to Pu Luong
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
13:00 = Arrive in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch and check in.
14:30 – 17:30 = Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream (cruise depending on weather conditions). 17:30 = Pick up the van to go to the Eco Garden – Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the Infinity Pool.
19:00 = Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.
*Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts or Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pu Luong Eco Garden (Dorm or Private Deluxe Room )
Day 2: Day 2 : Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave – Hanoi 200km. (B,L):
Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
07:30 – 08:30 = Buffet breakfast
08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong.(6kms) Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition)
12:00 = Back to the lodge, check out.
13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the village
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Mai Chau, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province
14:00 = Board the Limousine to go Mai Chau to catch the comfortable bus to go to Hanoi.
17:00 = Soft break on the way.
19:30 = Arrive in Hanoi old quarter drop you off at your hotel. Tour ends.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
