PU LUONG VACATION FROM HANOI

07:00 AM – Departure from Hanoi

• Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

• Relax on a comfortable 4-hour drive through picturesque countryside views.

10:00 AM – Rest Stop

• Take a 15-minute break en route.

• Enjoy glimpses of rural villages and peaceful scenery.

12:00 PM – Arrival & Lunch in Pu Luong

• Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

• Savor a local Vietnamese lunch at a traditional restaurant.

• Check in to your accommodation (standard check-in time: 2:00 PM) and rest at leisure.

01:30 PM – Afternoon Leisure Walks & Rafting

• Transfer to Ban Công Village, the gateway to scenic Pu Luong.

• Begin a 2.5 km gentle walk, crossing a charming suspension bridge into one of Pu Luong’s most stunning valleys.

• Walk alongside a river flanked by rice paddies and explore village life.

• Spot the giant water wheels, iconic engineering marvels built by the local Thai ethnic group.

• Difficulty Level: 2/5 (easy pace, suitable for most visitors)

03:00 PM – Bamboo Rafting & Village Trek

• Reach Chiều Lau Dam and set off on a bamboo rafting adventure:

  • Paddle upstream alongside local villagers.

  • Experience authentic life on the waterways of Pu Luong.

• Land on the opposite bank and continue a 2 km trek through rice terraces and quiet villages, completing a scenic loop.

05:00 PM – Return to Hotel & Relaxation

• Meet your transfer at the main road and head back to the hotel for some downtime.

Evening: Culinary Delights & Leisure

• Optional Cooking Class: Learn traditional Vietnamese recipes.

• Gather for a delicious dinner at 7:00 PM.

• Enjoy free time to unwind or explore the tranquil surroundings.

• Overnight in Pu Luong.

07:00 AM – Wake-Up & Breakfast

• Start your day with a hearty breakfast amidst the serene mountain air of Pu Luong.

• Get ready by 8:30 AM for your final adventure in the reserve.

08:45 AM – Scenic Walk to Don, Uoi & Lan Villages

• Begin a leisurely valley walk to Don Village, the cultural heart of Pu Luong.

• Wander along gentle trails through endless terraced rice fields.

• As the landscape unfolds, you’ll reach Uoi Hamlet, tucked quietly beneath towering limestone cliffs—a picture-perfect moment.

• Descend into Lan Village, known as the “Kingdom of Thai People”, home to over 100 ethnic Thai families.

• Choose to explore the area by foot or join a bicycle ride (optional) for a more immersive countryside experience.

• Encounter scenes of rural harmony—clear streams, grazing ducks, vibrant vegetable gardens, and locals weaving traditional brocade.

• A wonderful opportunity to connect with village life and understand the rhythms of Pu Luong’s people.

11:30 AM – Return & Check-Out

• Transfer back to your lodge for check-out.

• Enjoy a relaxing Vietnamese lunch before heading back to the city.

01:00 PM – Journey Back to Hanoi

• Board the comfortable shuttle bus back to Hanoi.

• Expected arrival: around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic.

• Drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.

• Tour ends. Farewell and thank you for exploring Pu Luong with us!