Embark on a thrilling day trip from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Explore caves, hike through stunning rice terraces, have a picnic lunch in a local village, and interact with the friendly locals.
- Old Quarter - 6:45 – 7:15. Time to pick up at hotels in the Old Quarter area. Depart to Pu Luong via scenic mountain roads, with a stop for photo opportunities at Mai Chau valley. (Total about 4 hours drive)
- Kho Mường - 11:30. Arrive in Pu Luong. Walk down to Kho Muong, an isolated village within a valley, and explore Bat Cave, the largest cave in the area. Enjoy a picnic lunch with locals.
- Don Village - Transfer to Don village, the heart of Pu Luong, and embark on a 6km hike along the iconic trails of Pu Luong. Admire the scenic routes featuring stunning rice terraced fields that change with every step. Experience close and lively sights from cool streams, farmlands, ducks paddling in ponds, to friendly locals.
- Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Arrive at a remote village home to 100 Thai families, known as the “Kingdom of Thai People in Pu Luong.” You can either ride a bicycle or explore the area on foot within 20 minutes.
Then visit a typical local house to learn about the culture, costumes, and especially their traditional weaving. This offers a closer perspective on the local lives and people of Pu Luong, as well as Northern Vietnam’s mountainous ethnic minorities in general. Enjoy some snacks with locals before heading back to Hanoi by 16:00.
- Old Quarter - Drive back to Hanoi center via different roads. Conclude the tour around 20:30 at hotels/stays in the Old Quarter Area. Tour ends.
- Multisport adventure: caving, hiking, walking, and biking
- Complimentary bottled water
- Guided by a local English-speaking expert
- Transportation included from/to Hanoi and around Pu Luong
- Enjoy a delicious lunch, picnic or local restaurant style
- Convenient hotel pickup within Hanoi Old Quarter
- Beverages & Personal Expense
- Accommodation, Tips and other meals
Discover the miniature version of Sapa’s spectacular mountains, experience a hint of Mu Cang Chai’s breathtaking rice terraces and immerse in the ethnocultural richness of Mai Chau valley – all gathered in one extraordinary site – Welcome to the magnificent Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Here you can:
Enjoy scenic walks amid striking rice terraces
Tour the biggest cave nestled in a valley
Have alfresco lunch in a secluded village
Engage with the native people and cycle around distant hamlets
Tour Overview: Commence from Hanoi Old Quarter Area - Travel to Pu Luong - Visit Kho Muong Village - Explore Bat Cave - Head to Don Village - Embark on a 6 Km Hike - Experience the Thai People’s Kingdom in Pu Luong - Choose between Cycling or Walking - Drop in at a Local House to learn about their culture, costumes, and most importantly traditional weaving - Return to Hanoi Old Quarter Area - Tour Concludes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
