Pu Luong 3 Day Hidden Trails Trek

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D)⌄

   Pick up at a few hotels in the Old Quarter area around Hoan Kiem Lake and then depart to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Estimate a 4-hour drive without heavy traffic and a stop halfway.

   Before noon, arrive at Don village, the epicenter of Pu Luong and have lunch there. After that, check in your reserved room if available (standard check-in time 14:00). Free to relax and wander around.

   13:30. Transfer to Meeting Point and start a 10km trek. Conquer Kho Muong, an isolated village and the largest cave in Pu Luong by off-road trails via streams, mountain. Then, head to scenic Bang village with gorgeous paddy fields. Difficulty level 4/5.

   Explore the largest cave in Pu Luong via off-road trails through streams and mountains.

   Depart from the village and head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields.

   Around 16:30, transfer back hotel for relaxation and have dinner. For those interested, a cooking class is available for you to learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine. Savor a private dinner at 7PM, then enjoy free time to relax or pay light games, wrapping up the 1st day.

   Meals: Lunch: At hotel or local restaurant. · Dinner: At hotel or local restaurant

   Overnight: Traditional Stilt House with separate mattresses and curtains sharing bathrooms. Private rooms result in extra charges.

2. 2PU LUONG - Enchanting 19km Off-Road Trekking (B - L - D)⌄

   Wake up in refreshing mountain air in Don village. Breakfast is served from 7:00. Recharge fully and get ready for the tour by 9:00.

   Get ready for a 5KM hike, the accent is Don village famed for breathtaking paddy fields. From there, follow peaceful village paths to discover Quan and Uoi - scenic and less-traveled villages tucked away from the crowds.

   Next, visit Lan village, a special place where the authentic life of the Thai ethnic minority still be alive. This is the only village that has preserved its traditional weaving craft despite the changes of modern life. You will witness how locals still make their fabrics by hand. Continue the trek with another 3KM into the hidden part of Lan village, where people live humble with nature. Observe their daily activities and immerse yourself in the simplicity of rural life. Then, walk through lush jungle paths to reach Long Village, where you will visit a duck farm raising Co Lung ducks – the Pu Luong’s finest duck. These ducks are bred, hatched, and raised here, known for their exceptional taste and recognized by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam with a Geographical Indication certificate.

   A car (or bicycle if pre-booked) will take you 6KM along village roads to reach Hieu Village. From here, take a short walk to a local restaurant nestled next to Hieu Waterfall. Enjoy a delightful lunch with the soothing sounds of water and nature all around you. After lunch, take your time to swim and unwind in the largest waterfall of Pu Luong Nature Reserve - an unforgettable moment in crystal-clear waters. Then, continue your walk to explore the upper part of Hieu Village, a more remote area, before gradually following the stream down to the main road. Enjoy scenic views of surrounding mountains and small scattered homes - glimpses of local life along the way.

   You can expect a car pickup between 3:30 – 4:00 PM, arriving back at the hotel by 4:30 PM for some self-relaxation. Say goodbye to your guide. Enjoy a herbal foot soak, happy hours. At 7:00 PM, savor a delicious dinner, and then you're free to enjoy the evening at your own pace. This marks the end of an enchanting day in Pu Luong.

   Meals: Breakfast: Served from 7:00 at dinning room of the hotel. · Lunch: At hotel or local restaurant. · Dinner: At hotel or local restaurant.

   Overnight: Traditional Stilt House with separate mattresses and curtains sharing bathrooms. Private rooms result in extra charges.

3. 3PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L)⌄

   Wake up in refreshing mountain air in Don village. Breakfast is served from 7:00. Recharge fully and get ready for the tour by 8:30.

   Transfer to Meeting point and start a 4.5km trek through suspension bridge, scenic villages along the largest stream. Admire water wheels by the way.

   Arrive at Chieu Lau dam and embark on a bamboo rafting experience. Paddle the raft upstream with locals and enjoy the moment. In Pu Luong, activities like eating or singing on bamboo rafts may sound fun at first, but they come with real risks, especially when the water level rises or flows fast after heavy mountain rain. That is why at Puluong Excursions, we keep it simple and safe: Life jackets are required at all times.

   Meet the transfer at the main road and return to your hotel for check-out by 11:30 AM. Enjoy lunch.

   13:30. Get on bus and go back Hanoi city with a break along the way. Expected time to Hanoi by 18:30 with normal traffic. Drop off at Hanoi Opera House and hotels in the old quarter. Finish the tour at hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast: Served from 7:00 at dinning room of the hotel. · Lunch: At hotel or local restaurant.