Vietnam · Trekking

Pu Luong Experience 3 Days Tour: Hieu Waterfall, Infinity Pool, Cave Explorer

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day escape to Pu Luong Nature Reserve from Hanoi
  • 02 Trek through rice terraces, jungle trails, and remote ethnic villages
  • 03 Visit Hieu Waterfall with time to relax and swim
  • 04 Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave
  • 05 Enjoy bamboo rafting on Cham Stream
  • 06 Stay 2 nights in Pu Luong with scenic mountain views
  • 07 Unwind at the lodge’s infinity pool
  • 08 Roundtrip transport and meals included

Discover the dramatic landscapes of northern Vietnam on a 3-day journey into Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Surrounded by limestone peaks, terraced rice fields, and ethnic minority villages, this experience blends scenic trekking, cultural encounters, and time to unwind in an eco-friendly mountain retreat.

Travel from Hanoi to explore remote villages, bamboo rafting on Cham Stream, Hieu Waterfall, and the impressive Doi Cave. Along the way, enjoy included meals, guided walks through beautiful countryside, and relaxing moments at the lodge’s infinity pool.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of northern Vietnam on a 3-day journey into Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

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, Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream

07:30 – 08:10 = 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 before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream (cruise depending on weather conditions). 

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. Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts (Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con on request)

Traditional dorm room (Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con on request)

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. 

17:00 = Board the van to go back to Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat 

18:00 – 19:00 = Free time to relax by 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.

Traditional dorm room (Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con on request)

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

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Transfer Roundtrip (Hanoi - Pu Luong) by comfortable bus
  • Bamboo Rafting ,Trekking and Exploring nature cave
  • Local English Speaking Tour Guide
  • 2 Nights Staying at Pu Luong Nature Reserve
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing as itinenary

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We will pick up the guests at Hotels/Places inside Old Quarter Area

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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