OFFBEAT TREKKING TOUR

07:00 AM – Start your adventure with a hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Enjoy a scenic 4-hour drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, passing through peaceful countryside and charming rural landscapes.

10:00 AM – Short rest stop along the way for refreshments and a chance to stretch your legs.

12:00 PM – Arrive in Pu Luong. Savor a local lunch at a traditional stilt house restaurant. Check in to your accommodation (standard check-in time at 2:00 PM) and unwind before your trek.

01:30 PM – Get ready for an exhilarating afternoon trek (Difficulty: 4/5).

Transfer to the trailhead and embark on a 10km journey through the heart of Pu Luong. Trek through jungle paths, cross mountain streams, and explore Kho Muong Village, an isolated gem nestled in a verdant valley. Discover the region’s largest cave system hidden beneath the karst mountains.

Continue onward to Bang Village, where remote stilt houses dot the terraced hillsides. Take in panoramic views before making your way back to the hotel.

05:00 PM – Return to your lodge and relax after a rewarding day on the trails.

Evening –
Join an optional Vietnamese cooking class and learn local culinary secrets. Enjoy a delicious dinner at 7:00 PM. Spend the evening at leisure—perhaps with a drink under the stars, or a gentle walk around the tranquil surroundings.

End of Day 1.

07:00 AM – Rise to the fresh mountain air and enjoy a delicious breakfast, fueling up for the day’s activities. Be ready by 8:30 AM for a new adventure.

08:45 AM – Transfer to Ban Cong village and begin a leisurely 2.5 km walk. Cross a charming suspension bridge and discover one of Pu Luong’s most picturesque villages, where the largest stream winds through lush rice paddies and serene landscapes.

Stroll alongside the river, marveling at traditional water wheels—ingenious creations of the ethnic minorities that channel water to terraced fields. (Difficulty level: 2/5)

Arrive at Chieu Lau Dam, where an exciting bamboo rafting adventure awaits. Paddle upstream with local guides, enjoying the peaceful rhythms of nature and a unique perspective of village life.

10:00 AM – Land on the opposite riverbank and embark on a final 2 km trek through vibrant rice fields and quaint villages, completing a scenic loop trail.

Meet your transfer back to the hotel to freshen up and check out by 11:30 AM. Relish a farewell lunch before your journey back to Hanoi.

01:00 PM – Board the bus for your return trip to Hanoi, soaking in last glimpses of the beautiful countryside.

Expect to arrive at your hotel in the Old Quarter around 6:30 PM, traffic permitting.

End of Tour.