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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview
Pu Luong - Ninh Binh tour is the perfect combination between two beautiful places in Vietnam. In Pu Luong, limestone peaks puncture the clouds and dramatic rice terraces looked ethnic villages, home to distinct cultures that have inhabited these parts for centuries.Ninh Binh, the land of the masterpieces, which possesses striking limestone karsts, record-breaking temples and pagodas, amazingly vast rice paddies and a lot of world heritage sites.
What's included
Activities mentioned in the tour
Entrance tickets as program
Accommodation mentioned
Lunch
All mentioned meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Breakfast
All transports mentioned in the itinerary
English speaking local guides
All dinner in the tour
Beverages,Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses & Tips
What to expect
Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L)
Old Quarter
Pass by
06h45 AM : Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.It takes nearly 4 Hour driving to Puluong included 1 stop for short break on the way.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
6h · Admission ticket included
Arrival in Pu Luong Nature Reserve for lunch and check in. Free time to relax.
In the afternoon: start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by a small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions).
Hotel: Pu Luong Eco Garden (or similar)
Day 2: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh (B,L)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
5h · Admission ticket included
7:30 - Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Board the car to reach the starting point of the morning trek. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham river. You will pass through Ba village and see old traditional houses. You will admire the ingenious agriculture system- of the Thai ethnic minority, the bamboo waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the water wheels in Pu Luong are amongst the most impressive in Vietnam. The day will end by a relaxing and tranquil bamboo boat ride. Adapted for tourism, the boat is kept in use by locals to navigate and visit other houses or to go to the fields.
Ninh Binh
3h
After that, Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh. Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Hotel: Tam Coc Valley Eco Resort (or similar)
Day 3: Ninh Binh - Ha Noi (B/L)
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
3h · Admission ticket included
Welcome the new day with breakfast at the hotel. Then cycling to do Tam Coc boat trip.
Enjoying an amazing boat trip on a rowing boat traveling along the river with scenic mountain and green fields landscape. You will go through many water caves with spectacular stalagmites and stalagmites and passing many ritual places.
It is a world apart and a unique destination in Vietnam. A relaxing and serene boat trip with the most amazingly beautiful views and rich in history with perfectly preserved architecture.
Bich Dong Pagoda
2h · Admission ticket included
10: 00 – Continue the trip to Bich Dong Pagoda, a spiritual complex tucked into the cliffs of the limestone mountain. Often called the “Second Most Beautiful Cave in Vietnam’. This hidden gem is a peaceful blend of ancient pagoda architecture and lush natural surroundings.
Mua Caves
2h · Admission ticket included
11:30 – Back to the hotel for lunch.
14: 00 – In the afternoon, take the car to Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
Old Quarter
Pass by
Transfer back to Hanoi with an estimated arrival time around 6.30pm.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick up the guests at Hotels/Places inside Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if
outside
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.