Pu Luong - Ninh Binh Tour Package 2 Days

General information of 2 day Pu Luong – Ninh Binh Tour Package.

Pu Luong nature reserve is an off-beaten-path destination in Thanh Hoa province with nice trekking routes for stunning view of rice terraces, forested mountains & deep valleys; and authenic insight of local ethnic minorities.For more interesting travel experiences, you can pay a visit to Ninh Binh for new exploration. Pu Luong – Ninh Binh tour package 2 days are an interesting connected journey to discover pristine natures in Pu Luong nature reserve & Ninh Binh landscapes with healthy activities of trekking, boating & homestaying.A short trip but promises you many authentic travel experiences !

Pu Luong - Ninh Binh Journey of things to do & see

Brief itinerary of this 2 day Pu Luong – Ninh Binh Holiday Package.

• Day 1 : Hanoi transfer to Pu Luong nature reserve, trekking to visit Ban Cong & Ban Hieu village.Homestay in Ban Hieu village ( L,D)
• Day 2 : Pu Luong nature reserve tour transfer to Ninh Binh, visit Hoa Lu ancient capital & Trang An Ecotourism Complex - Hanoi (B,L)

Travel  Map Route of Pu Luong - Ninh Binh package tour from Hanoi

Special Highlights of this Ninh Binh- Pu Luong travel package.

• Scenic trek routes to Ban Cong & Ban Hieu villages in the core area of Pu Luong Nature Resreve : viewing waterwheels, rice terraces, Hieu waterfall & pristine nature.
• Experience authentic local culture of Black Thai ethnics when trekking to and homestaying in their village: chatting with them, tasting authentic meals of home-cooked dishes by the host family & enjoying their friendliness & hospitability.
• Exciting Ninh Binh exploration to Hoa Lu ancient capital & Trang An Ecotourism complex-  a great journey to admire Ninh Binh’s cultural & historical values and her beautiful natural landscapes of limestone mountains, valleys & rivers...

Photos of this trip

Talk with local in Mai Hich village

Nature of waterwheel in Pu Luong reserve

Pristine nature in Pu Luong

Interact with locals (being a local)

Ninh Binh trip to Hoa Lu ancient capital

Ninh Binh boat tour in Trang An

Trang An cave in Ninh Binh excursion

The detailed itinerary of 2 day Pu Luong- Ninh Binh Tour package from Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong Nature Reserve Trekking Tour to Ban Cong & Ban Hieu villages.Homestay in Hieu village (L/D)

Our private car and guide will pick you up at your hotel at 8h00 then we head toward Pu Luong Nature Reserve where offers you chances to explore the pristine and peaceful land of ethnic minorities’ villages. The 180 km drive takes five (05) hours with a scheduled stop for lunch on the way.

Stop at Ban Cong commune, we will start a 1.5 hour hiking trip along the road in Thai’s village. You will be fascinated by plenty of water-wheels, a unique cultural feature of Thai and Muong people living in the nature reserve of Pu Luong to navigate water source for their farming activities.

Waterwheels in Pu Luong nature reserve
 

Get the car picked up and transfer to the entrance of Ban Hieu village – the most beautiful and remote hamlet in Pu Luong national park, you will continue trekking up along Hieu waterfall & rice terraced fields, then reach the top point of Ban Hieu hamlet - the poetic & peaceful place for your homestay night in Pu Luong nature reserve.

Then, meet local host family & check-in Thai’s traditional house on stilts for your overnight.If you like to understand more of local culture, you can join in local’s dinner preparation, having nice talks & drinking local wine with them.That is interesting with a lot of fun in your homestay tip.

Day 2 : Pu Luong nature reserve tour transfer to Ninh Binh, explore Ninh Binh’s highlighted attractions – Hanoi ( B,L)

You will be waked up by roosters near & far and enjoy the peaceful scenery & fresh air in this remote village.

After breakfast with locals, you will say goodbye to the poetic Ban Hieu village and do a light morning walk along the mountain to the meeting point where our car with driver is waiting you for a 3,5 hour transfer to Ninh Binh.

Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, have an interesting visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital- the heart of Vietnam in the 10^th & 11^th century, paying a visit to two remain temples : King & Le Temples.The visit offers you deep understanding of Vietnam's history under Dinh, Le & Ly dynasties and good insight of the 17th century's architectural values reflected in those temples

Boat tour in Trang An- Ninh Binh

Late lunch is served with the setting menu of local delicious dishes including goat meat, burned rices..........

Then proceed to Trang An harbour for a scenic rowing boat trip to explore primitive natures of hidden caves, dotted mountains & river in Trang An Ecotourism Complex – the UNESCO’s mixed cultural & natural heritage.You will have a pleasant journey viewing of limestone pillars & reed bushes on both sides of the river; sneaking through many natural caves of beautifully sparkling stalagtites hanging down from the ceiling and visiting temples & pagodas between boat journey.

After the boat ride,our driver will pick you up for 2 hour driving journey back to Hanoi.It is the end of Pu Luong- Ninh Binh tour package 2 days when you are at the doorsteps of your hotel.

The trip includes :

• Tourguide & private transfer with driver following the itinerary
• Meals as stated in the program : (B-breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)
• Sightseeing entrance fees following the itinerary.
• Boat tour fees in Trang An
• Accomodation of homestay with local family in Ban Hieu village (basic soft-sleeper bed with blanket &mosquito net, western toilet and bathroom shared with the family's usage) 
• A bottle of mineral water/person/day

The trip excludes :

• Personal expences.
• Online payment fees
• Drinks.
• Tips to any good service ( guide, driver, boat rower).
• Travel insurance.
• Extra-travel program….