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By Caroline's Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$250 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Explore Pu Luong's stunning rice terraces, valleys, and mountain landscapes.
    • Visit Thai ethnic villages and experience authentic local daily life.
    • Discover silk weaving traditions and iconic bamboo water wheels.
    • Enjoy bamboo rafting with a unique floating lunch on Cham Stream.
    • Trek to Kho Muong, Don Village, or Hieu Waterfall, depending on season.

Activity location

    • Thanh Hóa
    • Thanh Hóa, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Thanh Hóa
    • Thanh Hóa, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

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From Hanoi/ Ninh Binh: Pu Luong Nature Reserve 2 Days

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$250.40 x 1 AdultAU$250.40
Total
Price is AU$250.40
Until Fri, 21 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool
  • Inclusions
    Shared car transport Ha Noi – Pu Luong – Ha Noi/ Ninh Binh with an experienced driver.
  • Inclusions
    Lunch on Day 1, Day 2 and Dinner Day 1.
  • Inclusions
    Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
  • Inclusions
    Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms
  • Inclusions
    Guided tours with English-speaking local guides in Pu Luong.
  • Inclusions
    Trekking in the village
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water on tour
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees
  • Exclusions
    Drinks during meals and personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips for guide and driver (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Other services not clearly mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: People with recent surgeries

What you can expect

  • Escape the city and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, one of Northern Vietnam's most beautiful hidden gems. This 2-day, 1-night adventure combines spectacular nature, authentic ethnic villages, cultural experiences, and relaxing outdoor activities.

    Travel through winding mountain roads to reach Pu Luong, where endless terraced rice fields, limestone mountains, lush forests, and peaceful valleys create an unforgettable setting. Trek along scenic village paths, visit traditional Thai stilt houses, and meet local families to learn about their daily life, customs, and farming traditions.

    Depending on the season and weather, explore one of Pu Luong's highlights: discover the peaceful Kho Muong Village and impressive Bat Cave, admire the famous rice terraces surrounding Don Village, or relax beside the crystal-clear waters of Hieu Waterfall.

    On the second day, continue to Lan Village, where you'll discover the traditional art of silk weaving. Watch how silk is transformed from cocoon to fabric and even try weaving yourself. Then visit Chieng Lau Village, home to the iconic bamboo water wheels that have supplied water to surrounding rice fields for generations.

    Complete your journey with a relaxing bamboo rafting experience along Cham Stream. Drift past rice paddies, forests, and peaceful villages while enjoying a delicious local lunch served on the bamboo raft—a unique experience found only in Pu Luong.

    Perfect for nature lovers and cultural explorers, this tour offers the ideal combination of light trekking, authentic local encounters, traditional craftsmanship, and stunning scenery.

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Hanoi/Ninh Binh – Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Lunch, Dinner)

    Depart from Hanoi or Ninh Binh and travel through scenic mountain landscapes to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. After lunch and check-in, enjoy an afternoon trek across terraced rice fields and traditional villages. Visit local stilt houses and meet friendly villagers before exploring either Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave, Don Village, or Hieu Waterfall, depending on seasonal conditions. Return to your lodge to relax before dinner.

    Day 2: Lan Village – Chieng Lau Village – Cham Stream (Breakfast, Lunch)

    After breakfast, visit Lan Village to experience traditional silk weaving and learn about local handicrafts. Continue to Chieng Lau Village to admire the famous bamboo water wheels before trekking to Cham Stream. Enjoy bamboo rafting through beautiful countryside while savouring a floating local lunch, then return to Hanoi or Ninh Binh in the afternoon.

Location

Activity location

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    • Thanh Hóa
    • Thanh Hóa, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Thanh Hóa
    • Thanh Hóa, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam