Vietnam · Trekking

Pu Luong Experience 3 Days Small Group Tour from Hanoi

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day small-group escape from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
  • 02 Trek through rice terraces, jungle trails, and remote ethnic minority villages
  • 03 Visit Hieu Waterfall with time to relax and swim
  • 04 Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave
  • 05 See hanging bridges, giant waterwheels, and rural farmland
  • 06 Enjoy scenic views of limestone mountains and terraced landscapes
  • 07 Round-trip transport from Hanoi included
  • 08 Two nights in Pu Luong with meals as listed in the itinerary

Discover the dramatic landscapes of northern Vietnam on a 3-day small-group journey to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Travel from Hanoi into a region of limestone mountains, terraced rice fields, hanging bridges, waterfalls, caves, and remote ethnic minority villages, with a balance of guided trekking and time to relax in peaceful natural surroundings.

Along the way, explore rural communities, visit Hieu Waterfall and Kho Muong village, and venture into Doi Cave, the largest cave in Pu Luong. With round-trip transport, guided activities, meals as listed, and two nights in Pu Luong included, this experience offers an easy way to enjoy one of Vietnam’s most scenic countryside escapes.

Travel from Hanoi into a region of limestone mountains, terraced rice fields, hanging bridges, waterfalls, caves, and remote ethnic minority villages, with a balance of guided trekking and time to relax in peaceful natural surroundings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Mai Châu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi – Pu Luong. (L, D) 200km -Easy Trek to Chieng Lau, Yen, Ba villages

07:45 – 08:20 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to start the Pu Luong 3 days tour by Limousine bus 09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi). 11:00 = Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam). 12:00 = Arrival in Mai Chau and transfer to a van to go to Pu Luong Reserve nature

13:00 = Check in and lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. 14:30 – 17:30 = Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture 17:30 = Pick up the van to go to the Eco Garden – Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the Infinity Pool. 19:00 = BBQ Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve. *Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. ( Staying at Dorm Stay as you booked) ( Private Room on Request with Extra Charge)

2
Day 02

Pu Luong – Hieu Waterfall full day trek (B,L,D ). (Hard Trek 10kms)

07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast at Pu Luong Eco Garden. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge. 09:00 – 12:30 = Board the van to Pho Doan to start your trek. (Visit local market of Pho Doan only on Thursday and Sunday morning) From there , follow the small road, trail through the terrace rice fields, jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall. Have lunch by the waterfall. Afternoon = Free time to relax and swim in the waterfall or trekking to explore the surrounding village and jungle. 15:30 = Board the van to go back to Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat 17:00 – 19:00 = Free time to relax by the infinity pool. 19:00 = Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve. ( Staying at Dorm Room )

3
Day 03

Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave – Hanoi 200km. (B,L)

07:30 – 08:30 = Buffet breakfast 08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong.(6kms) Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition) 12:00 = Back to the lodge, check out. 

13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the village 14:00 = board the van to go Mai Chau to catch the Limousine bus to go to Hanoi. 

17:00 = Soft break on the way. 

19:30 = Arrive in Hanoi old quarter drop you off at your hotel. Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer Roundtrip (Hanoi - Pu Luong) by bus
  • Meals as mentioned in itinerary
  • Bamboo Rafting ,Trekking, Cave exploring
  • Local English speaking guide in Pu Luong
  • 2 Nights Staying in Puluong Nature Reserve
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing as itinenary

What's Not Included

  • Dinner meal, Beverages, Personal Expenses
  • Tips for driver/guide is appreciated

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • We will pick up all customers from any hotel in Old Quater or Hanoi Opera House if outside.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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