Pu Luong Tour: Full Explorer in 3 Days

Between 7:00 and 7:30 AM, you'll be picked up by limousine bus from your hotel in Hanoi to begin the journey into the countryside. Sit back and relax as you leave the city behind and enter the limestone hills and valleys of northern Vietnam.

Take a break at Thung Khe Pass for sweeping views over the Mai Chau Valley. It’s a great spot to stretch your legs and snap a few photos. You’ll also find roadside stalls selling regional snacks—try a bite of com lam (sticky rice cooked in bamboo), a local favorite.

Arrive at your lodge in Pu Luong Nature Reserve in time for lunch. After check-in, you’ll have some free time to relax, either in your room or by the infinity pool surrounded by forested hills.

After lunch and a rest, your guide will take you to the starting point of your first walk. Cross a hanging bridge over the Cham River and wander through Ba Village, where you’ll see traditional stilt houses and everyday life. The walk continues past bamboo waterwheels—clever handmade systems used by the Thai minority to irrigate their fields.

End the day with a peaceful bamboo boat ride down the river. These boats are still used by locals to reach nearby homes or fields. Return to your retreat to unwind before dinner.

Enjoy a relaxed meal at the on-site eco-restaurant. Spend your evening by the pool or at the bar, soaking in the quiet atmosphere of Pu Luong.

Have an early breakfast and hop in the van for a scenic ride deeper into Pu Luong. If it’s Thursday or Sunday, you'll stop by the vibrant Pho Doan market to see how ethnic communities trade produce, clothes, and tools.

Start your trek along a narrow dirt path that winds through the jungle and passes a remote hilltop hamlet. The trail eventually opens up to sweeping views over Hieu village. Continue downhill, where you’ll pass a few scattered homes before reaching the base of the waterfall.

Take time to enjoy the waterfall—depending on the season, you can swim or try a bit of light water hiking. Afterwards, head to a local homestay for a “garden to table” lunch prepared by an ethnic minority family.

Relax in the village after lunch before driving back to your eco-lodge. The rest of the afternoon is yours—go for a swim, have a drink, or take a short walk around nearby Bang Village.

After breakfast, begin your final walk through peaceful Thai villages. The trail leads to panoramic views of rice terraces before descending into the hidden valley of Kho Muong. This remote village is surrounded by steep limestone cliffs and rice paddies. Walk around the village and continue to the entrance of Bat Cave, a large limestone cavern that you can enter when weather conditions allow.

Head back to the lodge to freshen up and check out. A final lunch is served at the restaurant, with time to relax or swim before departure.

Board the limousine bus for the journey back to Hanoi, arriving around 7:00 PM.