Water wheels walk and rafting
Enthralling trekking routes
Experience overnight in the homestay or at Pu Luong Retreat in Don village
Note: This tour can be customized to meet your own needs.
Day 1 Hanoi - drive to Pu Luong - Water wheels walk and rafting
You enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breath taking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.
You will be transffed to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the rafting adventure with Dinh and his team. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.
Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to your homestay or Pu Luong Retreat for dinner.
Overnight in Pu Luong
Day 2 Enthralling trekking routes
Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still!
Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farm land, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savour the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.
After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water to the nearby river, before moving to pick up point to be transferred back to the homestay or Retreat.
Overnight in Pu Luong
Day 3 Village life and the community - Drive back to Hanoi
You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farm land and rice fields, and learn about making rice wine and weaving colourful textiles, followed by lunch with a local family.
Check out the homestay or Retreat. Drive back to Hanoi. End of our services ! See you next trip !
Private English speaking tour guide
Private car
Private bed (House on stilt - Homestay) or Private room with ensuite bathroom (for Bungalow)
All activities are mentioned in specific itineraries
Entrance and Sightseeing fees
Full board: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
River rafting
Free Wi-Fi at Pu Luong Retreat or at Homestay
Welcome drink
2 bottles of water in rooms daily (only Bungalow)