Pu Luong - Ninh Binh 3 Days 2 Nights - Join in Small Group

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
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Overview

- Visit 2 beautiful areas of Northern Vietnam
- Experience a large variety of activities
- Varied and sublime landscapes
- A gastronomic stay full of flavors
- A perfect combination between adventure and relaxation
- Dive into ancient Vietnamese history

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

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation mentioned Accommodations, English speaking guide, Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
  • Drinks. Tips. Personal expenses.

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L) 200 km
  1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Morning

    07:00 : Meet at the Opera house in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Pu Luong
    10:30 You will have a stop in Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. The Thung Khe Pass flagpole, also called the Mai Chau Flagpole is the highlight of the entire mountain pass. During the stop, you can see the local stands selling typical products. Take a chance to try one of the local specialties, the “Com Lam”, sticky rice cooked in bamboo.
    12:00 Check in the hotel in Pu Luong and have lunch. Free time to relax or enjoy the infinity pool.
  2. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Afternoon

    14:00 :Board the car to reach the starting point of the afternoon trekking. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham river. You will pass through Ba village and see old traditional houses.
    After that, 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.
    16:30 Back to the Retreat.Free time to enjoy a cup of tea or a cocktail on the terrace or to enjoy a swim in the infinity pool.
    19:00 : Dinner in the Eco restaurant and assist to a traditional dances of Thai ethnic minority community. Feel free to experience the Bamboo clap dance. Quiet night in the Reserve.
Day 2: Pu Luong – Ninh Binh (B,L)
  1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    4h · Admission ticket included
    7:30 – Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Board the car to reach the starting point 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.
  2. Ninh Binh
    4h
    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. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

    Tam Coc Eco Valley or similar
Day 3: Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B,L)
  1. Ninh Binh
    4h
    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 spetacular stalagmites and stalagmiles 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.

    10: 00 – Continue the trip to Bich Dong Pagoda, a spritual 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. The pagoda consists of three levels: Ha, Trung and Thuong each offering tranquil views and glimpse into the spiritual life of the region.
  2. Ninh Binh
    4h
    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.

    Transfer back to Hanoi with an estimated arrival time around 6.30pm.

    NOTE: Can choose end tour in Ninh Binh instead of back Hanoi.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please advise us which hotel you stay in Hanoi old quarter for pick up.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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