Itineraries

Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D) 200km

07:30 - 8.15 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve by Limousine bus.
09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi).
11:00 = Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam).
12:00 = Arrival in Mai Chau and transfer to a van to go to Pu Luong Reserve nature
13:00 = Check in and lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.

14:30 – 17:30 = Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream (cruise depending on weather conditions).
17:30 = Pick up the van to go to the Eco Garden – Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the Infinity Pool.
19:00 = Have dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.

Meals: L, D

Accommodation: Pu Luong Eco Garden

Day 2: Pu Luong - Hieu waterfall full day trek (B, L, D) 14km

07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast at Pu Luong Eco Garden. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge.
09:00 – 12:30 = Board the van to Pho Doan to start your trek. (Visit local market of Pho Doan only on Thursday and Sunday morning) From there, follow the small road, trail through the terrace rice fields, jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall. Have lunch by the waterfall.
Afternoon = Free time to relax and swim in the waterfall or trekking to explore the surrounding village and jungle.
17:00 = Board the van to go back to Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat
18:00 – 19:00 =Free time to relax by the infinity pool.
19:00 = Have dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation:

Day 3: Kho Muong village - Doi Cave - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)

06:30 – 07:30 = Breakfast at the homestay, check out and say goodbye to the lovely hosts.
07:30 – 08:30 = Board the van and back to the lodge
08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong.(6kms) Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition)
12:00 = Back to the Eco Garden - Mountain Retreat, check out.
13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the
village before boarding the c ar to go to Ninh Binh at 14:30.

17:30 = Arrive in Ninh Binh Retreat, check in and have free time.
19:00 = Have dinner at the retreat

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Ninh Binh Retreat

Day 4: Explore the ancient Capital by sampan boat and cycling – Hanoi 100km (B, L)

7:30 – 8:30 = Breakfast at the Retreat
8:30 to 12:00 = Cycling through the limestone karsts to reach 2 temples of the first 2 Emperors in the 10 th Century in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital hike up the Ma Yen Mountain to visit the King’s tomb in 10 th century and enjoy the panorama view from the mountain. On the way back, stop in a local family to discover daily life and culture and share a tea with them.
12:00 -13:30 = Check out and have lunch at the Retreat
13:30 -16:00 = Go to Trang An for a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere.
16:00 = Drop you off at Ninh Binh Railway station or bus station or board the bus to go to Hanoi.
19:00 = Drop off in Hanoi old quarter. Tour ends.

Meals: B, L

Accommodation: N/A