Day 1: Trekking and Cultural Interaction

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter between 6:45 and 7:30 AM for a picturesque 4-hour drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short rest stop along the way. Arrive around 11:30 AM, check into your hotel, and savor a delightful lunch. In the early afternoon, around 1:30 or 2:00 PM, set off on a leisurely trek through Pu Luong’s beautiful trails, exploring terraced rice fields, rolling hills, and charming local villages. This is a fantastic chance to engage with locals, learn about their daily routines, and observe traditional customs. Enjoy a refreshing pause at a nearby spring and witness traditional craftsmanship, including stilt house construction. As the day unfolds, immerse yourself in the flavors and culture of a traditional village before returning to your hotel around 5:00 PM, where you can relax by the pool and enjoy dinner at your leisure.

Waterwheels, Trekking, and Floating

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Begin your morning around 8:00 AM with checkout, then travel through rice fields and mountains to Lan Village. Visit a Thai household, observe silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try your hand at weaving. Next, at Chieu Lau Village, witness traditional farming techniques and ancient waterwheels in operation.

Around 10:00 AM, embark on a scenic 4km trek to Cham Stream, stopping at a local home to experience regional hospitality. Arrive by 10:45 AM for bamboo rafting, enjoying a delicious lunch as you float past lush forests and rice paddies. Afterward, check out of the lodge by 12:30 PM and begin your journey back to Hanoi, arriving in the city between 6:30 and 7:00 PM.

• Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool
• Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included
• Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms
• English-speaking local guides
• Lunch and meals
• Bottled water on tour

• Drinks, tips, personal expenses
• Insurance

Experience the allure of Pu Luong Nature Reserve on an engaging 2-day, 1-night journey. Stroll through beautiful terraced rice fields and traditional villages, learning about local life and craftsmanship. Interact with locals in their homes and gardens for a genuine experience. Relish a delicious lunch and take a refreshing swim in Cham Stream during a bamboo rafting adventure. Witness traditional farming techniques in Chieu Lau Village and explore the charming Waterwheels. This tour provides an enchanting mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural discovery in rural Vietnam.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.