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Overview
If you don’t have too much time in Vietnam and want to discover the hidden Pu Luong Nature Reserve and the Halong Bay on land Ninh Binh, this tour is designed for you. You will spend two days trekking in the unspoiled Pu Luong Reserve. The valley is surrounded by mountains covered by rice field terraces and jungle. The Black Thai Minority living there still live on a traditional way. The third day, you will have the chance to learn about the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu, cycle between the karst mountains to a local family house to learn about their daily life and customs to finally enjoy a boat ride in Trang An.
Tips for guide/driver & local service are appreciated
What to expect
Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D) 200 km
Hanoi
Pass by
We will pick up all the guests as your booking departure time. Please be ready at your hotel's lobby, our driver and guide will come and pick you up.
Thung Khe Pass
30m · Admission ticket included
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.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
3h · Admission ticket included
You will meet the tour guide and start an Easy trek off the main road. You will visit a traditional local house from Thai minority to learn about their traditions. The trek will go then down tracks through rice terraces and the Bang village. The amazing view of the mountain and the slopes covered by rice terraces is an enchantment.
Day 2: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh (B,L,D)
3h · Admission ticket included
08:30 : Trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful view points of the infinity rice terraces.
Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see appearing the village of Kho Muong and understand how special is this place.
After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions).
11:30 Check out and lunch at Pu Luong
Ninh Binh
3h
Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach the Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh.
Mua Caves
2h · Admission ticket included
Before heading to the hotel, you will make a stop at Mua Cave. If climbing the around 500 stairs to reach the top is challenging, you will be rewarded by the most beautiful view of Ninh Binh valley and Tam Coc.
Day 3: Ninh Binh - Hanoi (B,L)
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
2h · Admission ticket included
Back to X century, the ancient Vietnamese capital was the place of the emperors of the dynasty of Dinh, Tien Le and Ly. Travel out of time in this spectacular site.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is not only a valuable relic site but also a remarkable tourist attraction, offering tourists the chance to appreciate both stunning historical scenery and unique architectural values of a by gone era.
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
2h · Admission ticket included
It will be time for a relaxing tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An. You will enjoy a boat tour in wonderful landscape in between karst pics covered by jungle, passing through a cave and watching temples. 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.
Ninh Binh
2h
Transfer back to Hanoi by our private car.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick up all the guests as your booking departure time. Please be ready at your hotel's lobby, our driver and guide will come and pick you up.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
