Vietnam · Trekking

2-Day Pu Luong Adventure Tour from Hanoi with Trekking and Villages

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the panoramic vista of Mai Chau Valley from Thung Khe Pass
02 Cross the Cham River on a hanging bridge and see the ingenious bamboo waterwheels
03 Unwind with a tranquil bamboo boat ride used by locals in Pu Luong
04 Experience traditional dances of the Thai ethnic minority community
05 Explore the charming Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave amid endless rice terraces

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey from Hanoi Old Quarter to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where mountain scenery, traditional villages, and cultural encounters come together in one memorable adventure. Marvel at the panoramic vista of Mai Chau Valley from Thung Khe Pass, cross the Cham River on a hanging bridge, and witness the ingenious bamboo waterwheels of the Thai ethnic minority. Enjoy a tranquil bamboo boat ride, experience traditional Thai dances, and trek through beautiful rice-terrace landscapes to Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave before returning to Hanoi.

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey from Hanoi Old Quarter to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where mountain scenery, traditional villages, and cultural encounters come together in one memorable adventure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Mai Châu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Morning
- 07:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Pu Luong.
- 10:30: Stop at Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. The Thung Khe Pass flagpole, called the Mai Chau Flagpole, highlights the entire mountain pass. During the stop, you can see local stands selling typical products. Try one of the local specialties, "Com Lam," sticky rice cooked in bamboo.
- 12:00: Check in at the hotel in Pu Luong and have lunch. Free time to relax or enjoy the infinity pool.
Afternoon
- 14:30: Board the car to reach the starting point of the afternoon trek. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham River. You will pass through Ba Village and see old traditional houses.
- After that, admire the ingenious agricultural system of the Thai ethnic minority: the bamboo waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the water wheels in Pu Luong are among the most impressive in Vietnam. The day will end with a relaxing and tranquil bamboo boat ride. Adapted for tourism, the boat is used by locals to navigate, visit other houses, or go to the fields.
- 16:30: Back to the retreat. Free time to enjoy tea or a cocktail on the terrace, or swim in the infinity pool.
- 19:00: Dinner at the Eco Restaurant and attendance at traditional dances of the Thai ethnic minority community. Feel free to experience the Bamboo clap dance.

Overnight: Pu Luong Eco Garden - Deluxe private room (or similar)

Day 02

Trek to Kho Muong Village and Return to Hanoi

Morning
- 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the Eco Restaurant while enjoying the mountain view.
- 08:30: Start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trek begins at a small alley near traditional Thai stilt houses and continues until you reach beautiful viewpoints of the infinite rice terraces. Arriving at the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. After walking around the village, you will walk to the cave entrance. Possibility to visit the cave, depending on weather conditions.
Afternoon
- 13:30 - 15:00: Enjoy the retreat before the transfer back to Hanoi.
- 15:00 - 19:30: Transfer to Hanoi. Tour ends.