From Ha Noi/ Ha Long: 5-Day Pu Luong & Ninh Binh Nature Adventure

From Ha Noi/ Ha Long: 5-Day Pu Luong & Ninh Binh Nature Adventure

Duration5 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 5-day journey is more than a sightseeing tour—it’s an immersive cultural adventure. What sets it apart is the balance between authentic village life and breathtaking landscapes. In Pu Luong, you won’t just trek the rice terraces, you’ll share meals in local homes, learn silk weaving from artisans, join a cooking class, and ride a buffalo cart through the fields. You’ll float on bamboo rafts and swim in hidden waterfalls far from the crowds. In Ninh Binh, you’ll dive into history at Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave for panoramic views, and glide through UNESCO-listed Trang An’s limestone caves. With comfortable accommodations, varied activities, and expert local guides, this tour offers a rare combination of culture, adventure, and relaxation—giving you stories and connections you’ll carry home forever.

What's included

Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast

Drinks, tips, personal expenses & Insurrance

What to expect

Day 1: Ha Noi - Pu Luong Trekking Cultural Interaction

Pu Luong Nature Reserve
5h · Admission ticket included

• 06:25 – 06:35 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Expect a 4 hours 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.
• 04:30 - 05:00 PM: Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and dinner

Day 2: Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, FloatingLunch, Hieu Waterfall

Pu Luong Nature Reserve
8h · Admission ticket included

08:00 – 08:30: We'll pick you up at your hotel, 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 if the weather is warm.)
11:30 AM: Enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat
Next, Hieu Waterfall - Relax at this serene waterfall, a perfect retreat after hiking.
Conclude your day exploring the local landscape, including Rice paddies and streams

Day 3: Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride – Ninh Binh

Pu Luong Nature Reserve
8h · Admission ticket included

08h00 - 08h30: Check out of the lodge 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 start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh.
• 17h00: Arrival at the lodge in Ninh Binh and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and have Dinner.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
Mua Caves
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
Ninh Binh
1h 30m

Have a Buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice... Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
Trang An Landscape Complex
3h · Admission ticket included

Visit Trang An which was recognized by Unesco as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong's Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016- "Skull Island". With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

Day 5: Cuc Phuong National Park - Van Long Wetland Reserve.

Cuc Phuong National Park
3h · Admission ticket included

Arrive Cuc Phuong visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre - a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats, visit Monkey Conservation center 40 minutes, then Visit Nguoi Xua Cave, the Cave of Prehistoric Man. In 1966 graves and tools were excavat- ed here dating back 7500 years making it one of the oldest sites of human habitation in Viet Nam.
• 12:40: Have lunch in local restaurant
Van Long Nature Reserve
1h · Admission ticket included

Arrive Van Long wetland reserves - Take a rowing boat to explore the wetlands of Van Long, look for birds, primates.
• 17:30: End of tour, get on the Bus and take you back to Ha Noi, Arrive Ha Noi 19.30 pm - 20.00 pm

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem. A French colonial landmark painted in yellow and white with a grand façade and large square in front

Meeting point

Located around Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter is a maze of narrow bustling streets filled with shops, cafés, and hotels

End point

1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem. A French colonial landmark painted in yellow and white with a grand façade and large square in front

End point

Located around Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter is a maze of narrow bustling streets filled with shops, cafés, and hotels

Pickup details

Pickup is provided for hotels within Hanoi Old Quarter and at the Hanoi Opera House.
If your accommodation is outside these areas, please inform us in advance so we can arrange the nearest meeting point.
Please be ready at your hotel lobby or meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure.
Our staff will be wearing a Divi Travel uniform or holding a Divi Travel flag/logo sign for easy recognition

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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