Vietnam · Trekking

Pu Luong Nature Reserve Of Trekking 2 Day Tour From Hanoi

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 2-day trekking escape from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
  • 02 Trek through Kho Muong village and visit the largest cave in Pu Luong
  • 03 Walk off-road trails past streams, mountains, and rice fields
  • 04 See remote houses and scenic paddy fields near Bang village
  • 05 Discover village life along the river in Ban Cong
  • 06 Admire giant traditional water wheels
  • 07 Enjoy a bamboo rafting experience with locals
  • 08 Round-trip limousine bus transport from Hanoi included

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day trekking adventure in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where village life, rice fields, streams, and mountain scenery come together in one of northern Vietnam’s most rewarding rural landscapes. This itinerary is designed for travellers who want to go beyond the usual viewpoints and explore Pu Luong on foot, with a mix of off-road trails, local villages, and time to relax at your accommodation.

Trek to Kho Muong and its large cave, pass remote houses and scenic paddy fields near Bang village, then discover suspension bridges, giant water wheels, and bamboo rafting around Ban Cong and Chieu Lau dam. With round-trip transport from Hanoi, guided trekking, and meals included as per itinerary, this is a great short escape for active travellers seeking nature and authentic local scenery.

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day trekking adventure in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where village life, rice fields, streams, and mountain scenery come together in one of northern Vietnam’s most rewarding rural landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HANOI – PU LUONG (L - D)

Pick up at 7:00 Depart to Pu Luong Nature Reserve by 7:30. Estimate a 4 hour drive without heavy traffic. Stop halfway for a rest around 20 minutes. Drive for meander through roads that offer village landscapes seeing daily local activities somewhere along the way. Before noon, arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve and have lunch. After that, check in your reserved room (standard check-in time 14:00). Free to relax and wander around. PM: A whole afternoon trek. Difficulty level 4/5 Transfer to Meeting Point and start a 10km trek. Conquer Kho Muong, an isolated village surrounded by a valley and the largest cave in Pu Luong by off-road trails via streams, mountain. Leave the village and head to scenic Bang village seeking remote houses with gorgeous paddy fields. Transfer back to the hotel and relax on your own. End of the first day.

Deluxe stilt house, swimming pool, WiFi

2
Day 02

PU LUONG - HANOI (B) Village life | water wheels | rafting :

AM: Have breakfast by 8:30 AM. Transfer to Ban Cong and start a 2.5km walk. Go across a suspension bridge to one of the most scenic villages at Pu Luong where the largest stream flows through. Along the river, you will have opportunities to see stunning landscapes, rice fields and village life. Seek for and admire giant water wheels - the greatest creation of mountainous ethnic minorities in Vietnam.

Arrive at Chieu Lau dam and join a bamboo rafting. Time to relax and have fun to paddle the raft upstream with locals. The raft lands at the other side of the river, then you continue enjoying another trek via rice fields and villages that make a loop trail. Meet the transfer at the main road and go back to your hotel. Finish your trek by 11:30 and check out your hotel. Difficulty level 2/5.

PM: Time for lunch (optional with extra 10 USD/person). Be ready for the bus to Hanoi by 13:30. End the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Limousine bus two ways Hanoi - Pu Luong
  • English speaking tour guide from Hanoi
  • Transfer in Pu Luong as Itinerary
  • Bottled water on tour

What's Not Included

Day # 2: Lunch is excluded (10 USD/person)

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter Area from 06.45 to 07.00 AM. Please be ready at your hotel lobby.

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 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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