Pu Luong Nature Reserve 3 Days Tour - Private tour - 50% off

Pu Luong Nature Reserve is located roughly 180 South West of Hanoi. The reserve has a total area of 17,662 ha and ¾ of the nature reserve is primary tropical forest. At the same time this is the living place of ethnic Muong and Thai people. In Thai language Pu Luong means: the highest peak of the village.

Pu Luong offers many opportunities for tourists, such as trekking in the forest and along the rice terrace fields, cycling through the reserve and visiting many authentic small villages. It is a real “off the beaten track” destination.

Tour length: 3 days
Only from: $199 $398
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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)

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