FROM HA NOI: EXPLORE PU LUONG DAY TRIP
ID: GYG832386-1320432
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
From Hanoi and explore nature reserve tour to Pu Luong. This day trip is your gateway to breathtaking mountain landscapes, captivating rice terraces, and an enriching experience of Thai ethnic culture
DETAILED ITINERARY
6:45 AM: Pickup from hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Pu Luong via scenic mountain roads. En route, make stops for photo opportunities in the Mai Chau valley.
11:00 AM: Arrive in Pu Luong and meet our guide. Begin your adventure by descending into Kho Muong, a secluded village nestled inside a breathtaking valley. Explore Bat Cave, the region's largest cave, then enjoy lunch with view at a local restaurant.
1:30 PM: Transfer to Don village, the heart of Pu Luong, and embark on a 5km hike along Pu Luong's iconic trails. As you trek, be captivated by the ever-changing scenery of stunning rice terraced fields. Along the way, take in the tranquility of cool streams, lush farmlands, and the delightful sight of ducks paddling in ponds. Interact with friendly locals as they go about their daily routines.
3:00 PM: Reach a remote village inhabited by 100 Thai families, often referred to as the "Kingdom of Thai People in Pu Luong." Here, you have the choice to explore the area on foot or take a leisurely bicycle ride, which can be covered in just 20 minutes.
Visit a typical local house to gain insights into the culture, traditional costumes, and the art of traditional weaving. This immersive experience offers a closer look at the lives of the local people in Pu Luong and the mountainous ethnic minorities of Northern Vietnam.
4:00 PM: Enjoy some local snacks while engaging with the welcoming residents. After this enriching experience, it's time to depart for Hanoi, with an estimated arrival back in the city center at 8:00 PM, taking a different route for a quicker return.
This concludes the tour, and you will be dropped off at your Hanoi hotel around 8:30 PM.
Highlights
- Small group (max 9) with English-speaking guide
- Scenic trail walks with stunning rice terrace
- Explore the largest cave in a valley
- Have lunch with view at a local restaurant
- Interact with locals and bike through remote hamlets
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.