Vietnam · Trekking

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

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through breathtaking rice terraces to Kho Muong Village
02 Visit Bat Cave and explore the peaceful landscapes of Pu Luong Nature Reserve
03 See the impressive bamboo waterwheels used by the Thai ethnic minority
04 Enjoy a tranquil bamboo boat ride along the Cham River

Explore Pu Luong Nature Reserve on a 2-day journey from Hanoi, combining scenic treks, village encounters, and cultural discovery. Walk through breathtaking rice terraces to Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave, then follow lush jungle paths to Hieu Village and its serene waterfall. Along the way, visit traditional homes of ethnic minority communities, admire the ingenious bamboo waterwheels of the Thai people, and enjoy a tranquil bamboo boat ride on the Cham River.

The trek starts along a small alley near traditional Thai stilt houses, leading to beautiful viewpoints over the infinity rice terraces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Hanoi

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Pu Luong and Trek to Kho Muong Village

7H30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start the journey to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve for lunch and check in. Enjoy some free time to relax.
In the afternoon, begin the trek to Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave.
The trek starts along a small alley near traditional Thai stilt houses, leading to beautiful viewpoints over the infinity rice terraces.
As you arrive from the top of the hill, you will slowly see Kho Muong Village and understand how special this place is.
After walking around the village, continue to the entrance of the cave.
There is a possibility to visit the cave, depending on weather conditions.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Hieu Village, Bamboo Waterwheels, and Return to Hanoi

7H00: Enjoy an early breakfast and get ready for the day ahead. Then check out of the hotel.
Board the van to reach the starting point of the trek.
On Thursday and Sunday, there will be a stop at the local Pho Doan market.
The trek follows a small dirt path, passing an isolated hamlet and continuing through the jungle. You will arrive at the upper part of Hieu Village, where you can contemplate some stunning views. As you go down toward the waterfall, you will also see local houses.
Enjoy free time at the waterfall, with opportunities for swimming and water hiking depending on the season. Then join a local house for a Garden-to-Table lunch at the homestay of ethnic minority people.
In the afternoon, board the car to reach the starting point of the next trek. You will first cross a hanging bridge over the Cham River, then pass through Ba Village and see old traditional houses.
Admire the ingenious agricultural system of the Thai ethnic minority through the bamboo waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the waterwheels in Pu Luong are among the most impressive in Vietnam.
The day ends with a relaxing and tranquil bamboo boat ride.
Adapted for tourism, the boat is still used by locals to navigate, visit other houses, or go to the fields.
14H00: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and return to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
End of the journey!