Pu Luong 2 Day Hidden Trails Trek

4.9 (56 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Usual attractions, but unusual ways to approach. We offer the best trek in Pu Luong Nature Reserve with plenty of off the beaten track moments. Listen to the sounds of nature and watch Pu Luong village life along the way. Your body is made to walk, to trek long distances and carry things. We keep your nature alive by offering this tour among rice fields and breathing fresh air of mountain.

You will trek through forests and streams to conquer Kho Muong village (the unique isolated village in Pu Luong) & the largest cave by off-road trails. Together seek for remote villages with scenic rice terraced fields and admire water wheels, enjoy bamboo rafting.

Options

Pu Luong 2 Day Hidden Trails Trek

Gateway Inn Pu Luong: Shared room in a traditional stilt house
Shared meals: Group meals with local Vietnamese food
Pickup included

Deluxe Option

Gateway Inn Pu Luong: Private bungalow at a top-rated homestay
Private dinner: Private table with a choice of main course
Pickup included

Luxury Option

Pu Luong EcoLuxe Resort & Spa: Private room with stunning views of the mountains and terraced rice fields
Private dining experience: A private table featuring a selection of local specialties, freshly prepared and served at the resort
Pickup included

What's included

  • Free cooking class (except Saturdays)
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Hanoi by limousine
  • All meals included, shared group set menu
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees and activities as per itinerary
  • English-speaking guide (max. 9 guests per group)
  • Shared room in a traditional Thai stilt house
  • Bicycles, drinks & personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D)
  1. Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
    Pass by
    Pick up at a few hotels in the Old Quarter area around Hoan Kiem Lake and then depart to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Estimate a 4-hour drive without heavy traffic and a stop halfway.
  2. 1h 30m · 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. Difficulty level 4/5.
  4. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the largest cave in Pu Luong via off-road trails through streams and mountains.
  5. 1h
    Depart from the village and head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields.
  6. 30m
    Around 16:30, transfer back hotel for relaxation and have dinner. After dinner, free time at your own. Overnight at your reserved room. End the first day.
Day 2: PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L)
  1. 8h · 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. 30m · 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. 45m · 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. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Land on the other side of the river and start an another 2km walk through rice fields and villages to complete a loop trail. During the morning leisure stroll, you have the chance to learn about native herbs and plants such as sweet leaf vegetables, jackfruit, pickled eggplant, betel leaves, and areca nuts. You will also discover more about bamboo, both a symbol of Vietnamese spirit and an essential part of daily life in Pù Luông and a rare mountain fish once reserved only for kings and wealthy lords.
  5. 5h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

13 Hang Muoi is a shared office building with several companies. Our sales office is upstairs. You can come into the building and wait in the common seating area on the ground floor for your bus.

End point

13 Hang Muoi is a shared office building with several companies. Our sales office is upstairs. You can come into the building and wait in the common seating area on the ground floor for your bus.

Pickup details

Make sure that you inform us an exact hotel address in the Hanoi Old Quarter
Inform your hotel receptionist to contact us unless you receive our confirmation
Be ready at your hotel lobby 15 minutes before pick-up time
Travel light with hiking shoes and comfortable clothes
Drinks and personal expenses (if any) are excluded

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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