3 Day Pu Luong Escape Mountains Trails and Hidden Villages

Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D)

1. Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
   Pass by
   Our tour guide will pick you up
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Before noon, arrive at Don village, the epicenter of Pu Luong and have lunch there. After that, check in your reserved room if available (standard check-in time 14:00). Free to relax and wander around.
3. 3h
   13:30. Transfer to Meeting Point and start a 10km trek. Conquer Kho Muong, an isolated village and the largest cave in Pu Luong by off-road trails via streams, mountain. Then, head to scenic Bang village with gorgeous paddy fields.
4. 30m · Admission ticket included
   Explore the largest cave in Pu Luong via off-road trails through streams and mountains.
5. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Depart from the village and head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields.
6. 3h · Admission ticket included
   Around 4.30 PM, transfer back hotel for relaxation and have dinner. For those interested, a cooking class is available for you to learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine. Savor a private dinner at 7 PM, then enjoy free time to relax or pay light games, wrapping up the 1st day.

Day 2: PU LUONG - Enchanting 19km Off-Road Trekking (B - L - D)

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Wake up in refreshing mountain air in Don village. Breakfast is served from 7:00. Recharge fully and get ready for the tour by 9:00.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Get ready for a 5KM hike, the accent is Don village famed for breathtaking paddy fields. From there, follow peaceful village paths to discover Quan and Uoi - scenic and less-traveled villages tucked away from the crowds.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit Lan village, a special place where the authentic life of the Thai ethnic minority still be alive. This is the only village that has preserved its traditional weaving craft despite the changes of modern life. You will witness how locals still make their fabrics by hand.
   
   Continue the trek with another 3KM into the hidden part of Lan village, where people live humble with nature. Observe their daily activities and immerse yourself in the simplicity of rural life. Then, walk through lush jungle paths to reach Long Village, where you will visit a duck farm raising Co Lung ducks – the Pu Luong’s finest duck. These ducks are bred, hatched, and raised here, known for their exceptional taste and recognized by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam with a Geographical Indication certificate.
4. Hieu Waterfall
   3h · Admission ticket included
   A car (or bicycle if pre-booked) will take you 6KM along village roads to reach Hieu Village. From here, take a short walk to a local restaurant nestled next to Hieu Waterfall. Enjoy a delightful lunch with the soothing sounds of water and nature all around you.
   After lunch, take your time to swim and unwind in the largest waterfall of Pu Luong Nature Reserve - an unforgettable moment in crystal-clear waters.
   Then, continue your walk to explore the upper part of Hieu Village, a more remote area, before gradually following the stream down to the main road. Enjoy scenic views of surrounding mountains and small scattered homes - glimpses of local life along the way.
5. 4h · Admission ticket included
   You can expect a car pickup between 3:30 – 4:00 PM, arriving back at the hotel by 4:30 PM for some self-relaxation. Say goodbye to your guide.
   Enjoy a herbal foot soak, happy hours. At 7:00 PM, savor a delicious dinner, and then you're free to enjoy the evening at your own pace. This marks the end of an enchanting day in Pu Luong.

Day 3: PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L)

1. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Wake up in refreshing mountain air in Don village. Breakfast is served from 7:00. Recharge fully and get ready for the tour by 8:30.
2. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Transfer to Meeting point and start a 4.5km trek through suspension bridge, scenic villages along the largest stream. Admire water wheels by the way.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Arrive at Chieu Lau dam and embark on a bamboo rafting experience. Paddle the raft upstream with locals and enjoy the moment. In Pu Luong, activities like eating or singing on bamboo rafts may sound fun at first, but they come with real risks, especially when the water level rises or flows fast after heavy mountain rain. That is why at Puluong Excursions, we keep it simple and safe: Life jackets are required at all times.
4. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Meet the transfer at the main road and return to your hotel for check-out by 11:30 AM. Enjoy lunch.
5. Hanoi
   5h
   13:30. Get on bus and go back Hanoi city with a break along the way. Expected time to Hanoi by 18:30 with normal traffic. Drop off at Hanoi Opera House and hotels in the old quarter. Finish the tour at hotel.

Pickup details

We offer pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please let us know your address in advance. Our driver and tour guide will be waiting for you there.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness