Pu Luong Ninh Binh 3D2N

Pu Luong Ninh Binh 3D2N

– Spend two days trekking in the unspoiled Pu Luong Reserve.
– Exploring the valley is surrounded by mountains covered by rice field terraces and jungle. The Black Thai Minority living there still live on a traditional way.
– You will have the chance to learn about the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu , cycle between the karst mountains to a local family house to learn about their daily life and customs to finally enjoy a boat ride in Trang An.

Itinerary

Day 1: DAY 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D) 200km

Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
Easy Trek to Chieng Lau, Yen, Ba villages, Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream:
07:00 – 07:30 = 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 ThungKhe 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 = BBQ Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.
*Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.
Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts or Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe
Room with Air-con.
Duration: 6 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pu Luong Eco Garden

Day 2: Day 2: Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave – NinhBinh 120km (B,L,D)

Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
07:00 – 08:00 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from Pu Luong
Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.
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 – The 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 NinhBinh at 14:30.
17:30 = Arrive in NinhBinh Retreat, check in and have free time.
19:00 = Have dinner at the retreat
Duration: 12 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ninh Binh Retreat Resort

Day 3: Day 3: Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and boat ride in Trang An (B,L)

Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
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 TrangAn for a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere.
16:00 = Drop you off at NinhBinh Railway station or bus station or board the bus to go to Hanoi.
19:00 = Drop off in Hanoi old quarter. Tour ends.
Duration: 6 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.