Day 1: Ha Noi - Pu Luong (L/D)

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - 7:30: Gather at the Opera House in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus heading to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
12:00: Arrive in Pu Luong, enjoy lunch, and check in to your accommodation. Free time to relax.
13:00: Begin the afternoon trek. Cross a hanging bridge over the Cham River and walk through Ba Village, observing traditional houses.
14:30: Discover the impressive bamboo waterwheels unique to the Thai ethnic minority.
16:00: Enjoy a tranquil bamboo boat ride, navigating through the area as locals do.
17:00: Return to the Retreat to relax or swim in the infinity pool.
19:00: Dinner at the Eco-Restaurant, followed by a peaceful evening at the bar or by the pool.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Pu Luong Nature Reserve boasts a diverse forest ecosystem, with rivers and streams flowing gently all year round. One of the unique experiences in Pu Luong is bamboo rafting on the Cham stream, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Depart for afternoon trekking. Cross a hanging bridge over the Cham River and walk through Ba Village, observing traditional houses.

Day 2: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh (B/L/D)

Ninh Binh Province - 7:00: Breakfast at the Retreat.
8:00: Start the trek to Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave. Walk through alleys lined with traditional Thai stilt houses to reach stunning viewpoints of the rice terraces.
10:00: Explore Kho Muong Village and visit the cave entrance (subject to weather conditions).
12:00: Check out and enjoy lunch in Pu Luong.
13:30: Depart for Ninh Binh, known as Halong Bay on land.
15:00: Arrive at the lodge and relax around the pool or terrace.
19:00: Dinner and overnight stay at Trang An Ecolodge Resort.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Trekking to Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave.

Day 3: Ninh Binh - Ha Noi (B/L)

Hanoi - 7:30: Breakfast at the lodge.
8:30: Cycle to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the site of the Dinh, Tien Le, and Ly dynasties, exploring its stunning historical scenery and unique architecture.
10:30: Enjoy a relaxing boat tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An, navigating through karst landscapes, caves, and temples.
12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00: Transfer back to Hanoi, with an estimated arrival time around 18:30.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Cycle to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, home to the Dinh, Tien Le, and Ly dynasties, where you can explore its breathtaking historical landscape and distinctive architecture.

Trang An Grottoes - Trang An Grottoes is a wonderful geological heritage that shows more clearly than other places in the world the final stages of karst evolution in a humid tropical environment. This is an excellent and outstanding model on a global scale. Enjoy your boat tour.

• Group tour in Pu Luong and locally led tour in Ninh Binh
• Bottled water provided during the tours
• Van from Pu Luong to Ninh Binh shared ride
• Homestays with private bathrooms in Pu Luong, Ninh Binh
• Lunch
• Tickets and entrance fees in Pu Luong and Ninh Binh
• Dinner
• Full breakfasts, WIFI, and other facilities
• Breakfast
• Limo bus from Hanoi - Pu Luong and from Ninh Binh – Hanoi
• Transfers for tours in Pu Luong and Ninh Binh (motorbike or car)
• 5 main meals featuring local cuisine as per the itinerary

• Gratuities
• Drinks and cooking class

Begin an enchanting journey from Hanoi to Pu Luong and Ninh Binh. Discover Pu Luong’s beautiful rice terraces and caves, then immerse yourself in Ninh Binh’s vibrant village life and traditional water wheels. Finally, explore Mua Cave, the historic Hoa Lu, and the picturesque Trang An Natural Heritage Site. This exceptional mix of adventure, culture, and stunning scenery guarantees an unforgettable retreat from urban life.

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