Pu Luong 3-Day Adventure: Trekking, Cycling & Local Cooking Class

Day 1: Ha Noi/Ninh Binh- Pu Luong: Trekking and Cultural Interaction

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   12h · Admission ticket included
   Pick-up from your Hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter (06:25 – 06:35) or Ninh Binh (08:00 – 08:30). Expect a 4,5 hours from Ha Noi or a 3,5 hours from Ninh Binh to drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short break on the way.
   • 11:30 AM: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch.
   • 13:30 - 14:00 PM: Followed by a leisurely trek through Pu Luong's trails. Explore terraced rice paddies, rolling hills, and local villages.
   • Interact with locals, learn about their daily lives, and witness traditional activities.
   • Visit a local spring for a refreshing break and observe local craftsmanship, including stilt house construction.
   • Experience local cuisine and culture in a traditional village.
   • 16:30 - 17:00 PM: Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and have Dinner.

Day 2: Visitng Local Market, Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, Swimming, FloatingLunch, Hieu Waterfall

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   8h · Admission ticket included
   • 08:00 -08:30 AM: Your guide will pick you up and take you to Lan Village through rice fields and mountains. Visit a Thai household, see silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk.
   • Next, Chieng Lau Village, where you'll witness traditional farming practices and the ancient waterwheels in action.
   • 10:00 AM: Set out on a scenic 4km trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, stop at a traditional local house to experience genuine hospitality and immerse yourself in the region's culture.
   • 10:45 AM: Arrive at Cham Stream for a
   Bamboo rafting adventure. Relax as you
   float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel)
   • 11:30 AM: Enjoy a delicious Lunch on the Bamboo Boat
   • Next, Hieu Waterfall - Relax at this serene waterfall, a perfect retreat.
   • Conclude your day exploring the local landscape, including rice paddies and streams, before returning to your Hotel by 16:00 to enjoy the swimming pool and Dinner.

Day 3: Cycling , Cooking Class with Local Family, Buffalo cart ride

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   5h · Admission ticket included
   • 08:00 – 08:30: We'll pick you up at your hotel and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Enjoy scenic views and see local artisans at work.
   • Cross the bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village. Visit local families, learn about rice wine production, and taste homemade rice wine. Explore a traditional home, hear historical stories, and join a Cooking class to enjoy a family-prepared Meal.
   • After lunch, relax before the natural BMW experience, the buffalo cart ride. The buffalo, a cherished member of the host family, will take you to where the car awaits, sharing the region's culture and hospitality.
   • 13h00 – 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Take the bus back to Ha Noi or Ninh Binh.
   • 18h30 – 19h00: Arrival at your Hotel in Ha Noi Or 17h00 – 17h30: Arrival at your Hotel in Ninh Binh.

Pickup details

Our driver will pick you up around Ha Noi 6:30 - 6:40AM and Ninh Binh: 8:00 - 8:30 AM. Kindly help us to be ready at the lobby on time.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels