Hanoi

Old Quarter - 07h00 AM : Pick-up at Hotels/Stays in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if outside depart to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. It takes nearly 4 hours drive to Puluong included 1 stop for short break on the way.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve -

12:00 PM noon time : Check in the hotel in Pu Luong and have lunch. Free time to relax or enjoy the infinity pool.

14:30: You will meet the tour guide and start an Easy trek off the main road. You will visit a traditional local house from Thai minority to learn about their traditions. The trek will go then down tracks through rice terraces and the Bang village. The amazing view of the mountain and the slopes covered by rice terraces is an enchantment.

17:00: Back to the Retreat.
Free time to enjoy a swim in the infinity pool.

19:00: Dinner in the Eco restaurant and assist to a traditional dances of Thai ethnic minority community. Feel free to experience the Bamboo clap dance.

21:00: Free evening to enjoy the peacefulness of the area before overnight.

Pu Luong - More Trekking - Mua Cave - Ninh Binh Overnight (B,L,D ).

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - 7:30: Enjoy breakfast at the Eco-restaurant.
8:30 : Trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful view points of the infinity rice terraces.
Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see appearing the village of Kho Muong and understand how special is this place.
After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions).
11:30: Check out and lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden the Mountain Retreat
13:30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach the Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh

Mua Caves - 16:30: Before heading to the hotel, you will make a stop at Mua Cave. If climbing the around 500 stairs to reach the top is challenging, you will be rewarded by the most beautiful 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: Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & visit
Back to X century, the ancient Vietnamese capital was the place of the emperors of the dynasty of Dinh, Tien Le and Ly. Travel out of time in this spectacular site.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is not only a valuable relic site but also a remarkable tourist attraction, offering tourists the chance to appreciate both stunning historical scenery and unique architectural values of a by gone era.

Trang An Grottoes - 13:30: It will be time for a relaxing tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An. You will enjoy a boat tour in wonderful landscape in between karst pics covered by jungle, passing through a cave and watching temples. It is a world apart and a unique destination in Vietnam.
A relaxing and serene boat trip with the most amazingly beautiful views and rich in history with perfectly preserved architecture.
( Boat Trip longs 2,5 hours )

Old Quarter - 16h00: Get on transfer back to HANOI CITY.
18:30 : We will return to Hanoi and drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area. Tour end.

• Overnight stays at Pu Luong Eco Garden and Trang An Ecolodge.
• Hiking experiences at Mua Cave for panoramic area views.
• Scenic boat trip through Trang An’s natural caves.
• All-inclusive meals throughout the 3-day tour.
• Entrance fees and guided sightseeing excursions.
• Comfortable transfers between Hanoi, Pu Luong, and Ninh Binh.
• A biking tour to Hoa Lu’s ancient capital and royal temples.
• Expert local tour guide and driver accompaniment.

• Beverages and ,Personal Expenses
• Tips for Guide/Driver/ Local Service are appreciated
• Surcharge for Holiday