If you don’t have too much time in Vietnam and want to discover the hidden Pu Luong Nature Reserve and the Halong Bay on land Ninh Binh, this tour is designed for you. You will spend two days trekking in the unspoiled Pu Luong Reserve. The valley is surrounded by mountains covered by rice field terraces and jungle. The Black Thai Minority living there still live on a traditional way. The third day, you will have the chance to take a boat trip the breathtaking view of the heritage site of UNESCO in Trang An and Hiking up 500 steps see so picturesque landscape from the peak of Mua mount.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
DAY 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D) 200km
07:30 – 08:00 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start the Pu Luong 3 Days to...
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)
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
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
Overnight at Pu Luong Eco Garden (Dorm or Private Deluxe Room )
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Day 2
Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave – Pu Luong Ninh Binh 120km. (B,L,D)
07:00 – 08:00 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from Pu Lu...
07:00 – 08:00 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. 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 Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat, check out. 13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the village before boarding the bus to go to Ninh Binh at 14:30
17:30 = Arrive in Ninh Binh Retreat, check in and have free time. 19:00 = Have dinner at the retreat. And overnight at Ninh Binh
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Day 3
Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and boat ride in Trang An (B,L)
7:30 – 8:30 = breakfast at the Retreat 8:30 to 12:00 = Cycling through the limestone karsts to r...
7:30 – 8:30 = breakfast at the Retreat 8:30 to 12:00 = Cycling through the limestone karsts to reach 2 temples of the first 2 Emperors in the 10 th Century in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital hike up the Ma Yen Mountain to visit the King’s tomb in 10th century and enjoy the panorama view from the mountain. On the way back, stop in a local family to discover daily life and culture and share a tea with them
12:00 -13:30 = Check out and have lunch at the Retreat 13:30 -16:00 = Go to Trang An for a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. 16:00 =Get on the bus again heading back to Hanoi. 19:00 = Drop off in Hanoi old quarter
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bus Transfer Roundtrip (Hanoi -Pu Luong-Ninh Binh -Hanoi)
All Meals in Tour ( 2 Breakfasts - 3 Lunches - 2 Dinners )
Entrance fees for sightseeing as itinenary
Local English Speaking Tour Guide
Bamboo Rafting ,Trekking and Exploring Nature Cave
Private Deluxe Room stay at Pu Luong and Ninh Binh
Share Boat Trip in Trang An to see nature caves
Biking to Mua Cave and Hiking up moutain to see wholeview
Beverages,Travel Insurance,Personal Expenses
Surcharge for Holiday
Tips for Guide/Driver/Staffs is appreciated