Northern Vietnam Adventure: 2-Day Pu Luong Trekking & Ninh Binh Boat Tour

8:00 AM: Our private car and guide will pick you up from your hotel, and we’ll set off towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The 180 km journey takes approximately 4 hours, with a scheduled stop for lunch along the way.

13:30 PM: Upon reaching Co Lung Commune, we’ll begin a 2.5-hour hike through the Thai villages. Marvel at the traditional water wheels, a unique cultural feature used by the Thai and Muong people to manage water resources for farming.

15:00 PM: Continue hiking to Hieu Village, the most picturesque and remote hamlet in Pu Luong National Park. Enjoy views of the scenic Hieu Waterfall and terraced rice fields as you make your way to this tranquil location, where you’ll spend the night in a homestay.

Late afternoon: Meet your local host family and check in to a traditional Thai stilt house. Spend the rest of the day to see the village around & be free at leisure. If you’re interested in local culture, you can participate in preparing dinner, engage in conversations with your hosts, and enjoy local wine. This offers a fun and interesting homestay experience.

19:00 P.M. Dinner & overnight the homestay

Inclusions : AC car transfer with driver Hanoi- Pu Luong, tourguide of English speaking, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, meals (L- lunch, D-dinner), hiking tour, homestay overnight in Thai Family

You will wake up to the sounds of roosters near and far, enjoying the serene scenery and fresh air of this remote village.

After hearty breakfast, bid farewell to the picturesque Ban Hieu village and get on a light morning walk down the hill to the meeting point where our driver will be waiting for a 3.5-hour transfer to Ninh Binh.

Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, start with a fascinating visit to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries. Explore the historic King and Le Temples, which provide deep insights into Vietnam’s history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties and showcase 17th-century architectural styles.

Enjoy a late lunch featuring a set menu of local specialties, including goat meat and burned rice.

Next, head to Trang An Harbor for a scenic rowing boat trip through the Trang An Ecotourism Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the pristine nature of hidden caves, majestic mountains, and tranquil rivers. Admire the limestone pillars and reed bushes along the river, navigate through sparkling caves with beautiful stalactites, and visit temples and pagodas during the boat journey.

After completing the boat ride, our driver will pick you up for a 2-hour drive back to Hanoi. This marks the end of the Pu Luong-Ninh Binh 2-day tour package, with drop-off at your hotel.

Inclusions : AC car transfer with driver Pu Luong – Ninh Binh- Hanoi, tourguide of English speaking, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, meals (B-breakfast, L- lunch), boat ride in Trang An