Pu Luong & Ninh Binh 3D2N:Explore Nature, Local Life &Hidden Gems

Day 1: Ha Noi - Pu Luong - Trekking and Cultural Interaction.

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   11h · Admission ticket included
   • 06h25-06h35: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or Ninh Binh. Expect a 4-hour drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short break on the way.
   • 11h30: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch.
   • 13h30-14h00: 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.
   • 16h30 – 17h00: Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and Dinner.

Day 2: Pu Luong -Lan Village-Silk-Weaving- Rafting – swimming - lunch on bamboo boat - Ninh Binh

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   5h · Admission ticket included
   08h00 -08h30: Check out of the Lodge, 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.
   • 10h00: 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.
   • 10h45: Arrive at Cham Stream for a bamboo rafting adventure and enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm.)
2. Ninh Binh
   3h
   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 Dinnner.

Day 3: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An – Ha Noi.

1. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet- nam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
2. Mua Caves
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
3. Trang An Landscape Complex
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
4. Hanoi
   2h
   • 17h00: Finish the tour and get on the Bus to take you back to Ha Noi (19h30 – 20h00).

Pickup details

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