PU LUONG - NINH BINH 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS TRIP FROM HANOI/NINH BINH

DAY 1: HANOI - PU LUONG TREKKING CULTURAL INTERACTION (L, D)

06:25 – 06:35 Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Expect a 4,5hours drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short break on the way.

11:30 Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch.

13:30 - 14:00 Followed by a leisurely trek through Pu Luong's trails. Explore terraced rice paddies, rolling hills, and local villages.

Interact with locals, learn about their daily lives, and witness traditional activities.

Visit a local spring for a refreshing break and observe local craftsmanship, including stilt house construction.

Have the opportunity to experience local cuisine and culture in a traditional village.

16:30 - 17:00 Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and dinner.

DAY 2: SILK-WEAVING – WATERWHEELS – RAFTING - FLOATING LUNCH – HIEU WATERFALL – KHO MUONG BAT CAVE (B, L, D)

08:00 -08:30 We'll pick you up at your hotel, your guide will pick you up and take you to Lan Village through rice fields and mountains. Visit a Thai household, see silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk.

Next, Chieng Lau Village, where you'll witness traditional farming practices and the ancient waterwheels in action.

10:00 Set out on a scenic 4kms trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, stop at a traditional local house to experience genuine hospitality and immerse yourself in the region's culture.

10:45 Arrive at Cham Stream for a Bamboo rafting adventure. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm).

11:30 Enjoy a delicious lunch on the bamboo raft.

In the afternoon, depending on weather conditions, seasonal factors, natural scenery at the time of travel, and other objective circumstances, one of the following experiences will be arranged: 

Option 1: Hieu Waterfall – Relax at this serene waterfall, a perfect retreat after hiking. Surrounded by lush greenery, the waterfall offers a peaceful atmosphere to unwind and enjoy nature.

Option 2: Kho Muong Trekking & Bat Cave Visit – Enjoy a scenic trek through Kho Muong village and the surrounding countryside, combined with a visit to Bat Cave, one of the most impressive natural caves in the area, known for its limestone formations and natural scenery.

Returning to your lodge in Pu Luong Nature Reserve by 4:00 PM.

DAY 3:  CYCLING, COOKING CLASS, BUFFALO CART RIDE – NINH BINH (B, L)

08:00 – 08:30 We'll pick you up at your hotel and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Enjoy scenic views and see local artisans at work.

Cross the bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village. Visit local families, learn about rice wine production, and taste homemade rice wine. Explore a traditional home, hear historical stories, and join a cooking class to enjoy a family-prepared Meal.

After lunch, relax before the natural BMW experience, the buffalo cart ride. The buffalo, a cherished member of the host family, will take you to where the car awaits, sharing the region's culture and hospitality.

13:00 – 13:30 Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh.

17;00 Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and have dinner.

DAY 4: NINH BINH - HOA LU - MUA CAVE - TRANG AN (B, L)

08:00-08:30 Get pick up by our friendly guide then visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.

09:30 Get back to Car then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

12:00 Have a Buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice... Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

13:30 Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong's Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016- "Skull Island". With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

17:00 Finish the tour and get on bus to back hotel in Ninh Binh.

DAY 5: CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK - VAN LONG WETLAND RESERVE. – HANOI (B, L)

07:30 – 08: 00 Pick-up from your hotel in Ninh Binh.

09:40 Arrive Cuc Phuong National Park visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre - a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats, visit Monkey Conservation center 40 minutes, then Visit Nguoi Xua Cave, the Cave of Prehistoric Man. In 1966 graves and tools were excavat- ed here dating back 7500 years making it one of the oldest sites of human habitation in Vietnam.

12:40 Have lunch in local restaurant.

13:40 Continue taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn

more about the fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam.

15:30 Leave Cuc Phuong to Van Long.

16:00 Arrive Van Long Wetland Reserves - Take a rowing boat to explore the wetlands of Van Long, look for birds, primates.

17:30 End of tour, get on the bus and take you back to Hanoi.

19.30 - 20.00 Arrive Hanoi and drop off hotel.

INCLUDED:

Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool

Pick-up/drop-off by Limousine Bus (HN – PL, NB – HN) with an experienced driver

4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included

Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms

Guided tours with English-speaking local guides

Trekking in the village

Cooking class

The buffalo cart ride

Bottled water on tour

Entry fees

EXCLUDED:

8% VAT (Government tax)

Drinks, tips, personal expenses

Insurance, SGL sup