Pu Luong & Ninh Binh 3 Day Tour

Between 7:00 and 7:30 AM, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and head west by limousine toward Pu Luong Nature Reserve. It's a scenic drive through the mountains, with a comfort stop along the way.

Take a break at Thung Khe Pass for a panoramic view over Mai Chau Valley. There’s a row of rustic roadside stands here where locals sell fresh produce and snacks—try cơm lam, sticky rice cooked in bamboo, a specialty of the area.

Arrive in Pu Luong around midday, check in to your eco retreat, and enjoy a relaxed local lunch. You’ll have some free time to settle in and take in the peaceful surroundings—many lodges have pools or terraces overlooking the hills.

In the afternoon, drive a short distance to the starting point of a light trek. Cross a hanging bridge over the Cham River and walk through Ba Village, home to traditional Thai stilt houses. Along the way, you’ll see handmade bamboo waterwheels used for irrigation—a clever piece of local engineering still in use today.

End the trek with a gentle bamboo boat ride on the Cham River. These boats are a part of daily life here, used by locals to reach fields and nearby homes. It’s a peaceful and scenic way to wind down.

Return to your lodge, enjoy dinner at the eco-restaurant, and spend the evening relaxing. Swim in the infinity pool, have a drink at the bar, or just enjoy the calm mountain air.

After breakfast, set off on a morning trek to Kho Muong Village. The trail begins near Thai stilt houses and gradually opens up to sweeping views of Pu Luong’s terraced fields. Once you reach Kho Muong, explore the peaceful village and, if conditions allow, venture into the nearby Bat Cave—hidden in the jungle and home to a large bat colony.

Return to the lodge for lunch, pack up your things, and say goodbye to Pu Luong. The next leg of the journey takes you east toward Ninh Binh.

Enjoy a relaxing drive through countryside landscapes. Arrive in Ninh Binh—often called “Halong Bay on land”—and check in at your homestay or lodge. You’ll have some free time to relax by the pool or terrace before dinner.

Dinner is served at your accommodation. Enjoy the slower pace and quiet of the Ninh Binh countryside before a good night’s rest.

Start your day with a bike ride through scenic countryside to reach Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s capital in the 10th century. Explore ancient temples and learn about the Dinh and Le dynasties that once ruled here.

Next, take a traditional sampan boat through the UNESCO-listed landscape of Trang An. Glide between limestone cliffs, through cave tunnels, and past riverside temples. It’s a peaceful, surreal journey through one of Vietnam’s most beautiful natural areas.

After lunch, relax on the drive back to Hanoi. You’ll arrive in the city around 6:30 PM—just in time to catch the evening buzz or wind down at your hotel.