Overlook

Escape the crowds and step into the raw, untouched beauty of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This 2-day offbeat trekking experience takes you deep into remote villages, across rice terraces, and through jungle trails to hidden caves. It’s not just a trip—it’s a return to nature, where every step reconnects you with authentic local life and breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights

• Conquer Kho Muong & the largest cave by off-road trails
• Visit remote houses at Bang village with enchanting rice fields
• Admire water wheels, enjoy bamboo rafting

Itinerary details

Day 1: Hanoi → Pu Luong | Off-Road Trek to Kho Muong Cave & Hidden Bang Village

07:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter area. Expect a 4-hour drive without heavy traffic.

10:00 AM: Stop for a 15-minute rest break halfway through the journey. Enjoy picturesque village landscapes along the way.

12:00 PM: Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Check-in at your reserved room (standard check-in time 14:00) and relax at your own pace.

01:30 PM: Afternoon trek, Difficulty level 4/5.

Transfer to the Meeting Point and commence a 10km trek. Explore Kho Muong, an isolated village surrounded by a valley and the largest cave in Pu Luong, using off-road trails via streams and mountains.

Depart from the village and head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields. Return to the hotel and relax by 05:00 PM.

Evening: Culinary exploration and leisure

Optional cooking class for those interested. Enjoy a delicious dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by free time to relax. This concludes your first day in Pu Luong.

Day 2: Water Wheels, Bamboo Rafting & Return to Hanoi

07:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the day’s activities. Be ready by 8:30 AM.

08:45 AM: Transfer to Ban Cong and start a 2.5km walk. Cross a suspension bridge to reach one of Pu Luong’s most scenic villages, where the largest stream flows through. Along the river, admire stunning landscapes, rice fields, and village life. Seek for the giant water wheels, a remarkable creation of Vietnam’s mountainous ethnic minorities. Difficulty level 2/5.

Arrive at Chieu Lau dam and embark on a bamboo rafting experience. Paddle the raft upstream with locals and have fun.

10:00 AM: The raft lands on the other side of the river. Embark on another 2km trek through rice fields and villages, completing a loop trail. Meet the transfer at the main road and return to your hotel for check-out by 11:30 AM. Enjoy lunch.

01:00 PM: Prepare for the bus journey back to Hanoi. Expect to arrive at your hotel in Hanoi by 6:30 PM, barring heavy traffic. The tour concludes at your Hanoi hotel.

Included

Insurance

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation (on seleted option)

Limousine bus two ways Hanoi – Pu Luong

English speaking tour guide in Pu Luong

Local guide, sightseeing tickets

Transfer in Pu Luong as Itinerary

Bottled water on tour

Excluded

VAT, bicycles

Drinks at meals, laundry, and other services

Accommodation upgrade options