Experience the beauty of Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Ninh Binh Heritage on a 3-day tour from Hanoi. Explore stunning landscapes, ethnic villages, and world heritage sites.
Experience the beauty of Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Ninh Binh Heritage on a 3-day tour from Hanoi. Explore stunning landscapes, ethnic villages, and world heritage sites.
Hanoi – Pu Luong - Easy Trekking (L, No dinner) 200km
Old Quarter - 07:00 AM: Guests will be picked up from hotels or accommodations in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, or from the Hanoi Opera House if staying outside the area, to depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The drive to Pu Luong takes nearly 4 hours, including a short break along the way.
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Hanoi – Pu Luong - Easy Trekking (L, No dinner) 200km
Old Quarter - 07:00 AM: Guests will be picked up from hotels or accommodations in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, or from the Hanoi Opera House if staying outside the area, to depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The drive to Pu Luong takes nearly 4 hours, including a short break along the way.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - NOTE: Dinner at the lodge is not included in the tour price, so guests will need to order and pay for it themselves.
✔️12:00 PM: Check-in at the hotel in Pu Luong and enjoy lunch. Guests have free time to relax or enjoy the infinity pool.
✔️14:30: Meet the tour guide and begin an easy trek off the main road. Visit a traditional local house of the Thai minority to learn about their customs. The trek continues down paths through rice terraces and Bang village, offering stunning views of the mountains and slopes covered in rice terraces.
✔️17:00: Return to the Retreat. Free time to swim in the infinity pool.
✔️Enjoy free time and attend traditional dances of the Thai ethnic minority community. Guests are welcome to participate in the Bamboo clap dance.
✔️21:00: Enjoy a peaceful evening before overnight stay.
Pu Luong - More Trekking - Mua Cave - Ninh Binh Overnight (B,L, No Dinner).
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - 7:30: Breakfast at the Eco-restaurant.
8:30: Trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trek begins along a small alley near traditional Thai stilt houses, leading to beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. From the hilltop, the village of Kho Muong gradually appears, showcasing its unique charm. After exploring the village, guests can walk to the cave entrance and possibly visit the cave, weather permitting.
11:30: Check out and have lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden, the Mountain Retreat.
13:30: Bid farewell to the stunning Pu Luong Nature Reserve and begin the journey to Ninh Binh, known as the “Halong Bay on land.”
Mua Caves - 16:30: Before heading to the hotel, stop at Mua Cave. Climbing approximately 500 stairs to the top may be challenging, but the reward is a breathtaking view of Ninh Binh valley and Tam Coc.
Trang An Ecolodge - Biking to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Trang An Boat Trip - Ha Noi (B/L)
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - 8:00: Cycle to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and explore. Dating back to the 10th century, this ancient Vietnamese capital was home to the emperors of the Dinh, Tien Le, and Ly dynasties. Visitors can travel back in time at this spectacular site, which is both a valuable relic and a remarkable tourist attraction, offering stunning historical scenery and unique architectural values from a bygone era.
Trang An Grottoes - 13:30: Enjoy a relaxing tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An. Guests will take a boat tour through a breathtaking landscape of karst peaks covered by jungle, passing through caves and observing temples. This unique destination in Vietnam offers a serene boat trip with stunning views and rich history, featuring perfectly preserved architecture. (The boat trip lasts 2.5 hours.)
Old Quarter - 16:00: Transfer back to HANOI CITY.
18:30: Return to Hanoi and drop off guests at hotels or accommodations in the Old Quarter area. Tour concludes.

- Overnight in Private Room at Pu Luong Eco Garden or Similar
- Hiking up mountain to see whole view of area in Mua Cave
- Boat Trip in Trang An to see nature caves (2.5 hours on Boat)
- Overnight in Private Room at Trang An Ecolodge or Similar
- Experienced Local Tour Guide and Driver
- Hiking up mountain to see whole view of area in Mua Cave
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Lunch
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- Overnight in Private Room at Pu Luong Eco Garden or Similar
- Hiking up mountain to see whole view of area in Mua Cave
- Boat Trip in Trang An to see nature caves (2.5 hours on Boat)
- Overnight in Private Room at Trang An Ecolodge or Similar
- Experienced Local Tour Guide and Driver
- Hiking up mountain to see whole view of area in Mua Cave
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees & Sightseeing during the tour
- Transfer Hanoi - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Hanoi by comfortable bus/van
- Breakfast
- Biking to Hoa Lu to see ancient capital & 2 king’s temples
- Dinner for 2 nights / person
- Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses
- Dinner for 2 nights / person
- Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses
The Pu Luong Ninh Binh 3 Days Tour offers an ideal blend of exploring a stunning Nature Reserve and the inland Halong Bay of Ninh Binh. In Pu Luong, limestone peaks pierce the clouds, and dramatic rice terraces overlook ethnic villages, home to unique cultures that have thrived here for centuries. Ninh Binh, known for its masterpieces, boasts impressive…
The Pu Luong Ninh Binh 3 Days Tour offers an ideal blend of exploring a stunning Nature Reserve and the inland Halong Bay of Ninh Binh. In Pu Luong, limestone peaks pierce the clouds, and dramatic rice terraces overlook ethnic villages, home to unique cultures that have thrived here for centuries. Ninh Binh, known for its masterpieces, boasts impressive limestone karsts, record-breaking temples and pagodas, expansive rice fields, and numerous world heritage sites.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.