Entry ticket Transfers Accomodation Meals Sightseeing Tour guide Included destination(s): Pu Luong Nature Reserve Start from: US $119 /person Request this tour Request this tour Your name: Contact email: Phone: Nationality: Select one American Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cuba France Guam Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic Of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Lao Macao Other Number of participants: Start day: Special note (optional) Send request 2 days 1 night Save to wishlist Saved to wishlist Leave behind the city noise and head deep into the heart of Pu Luong Nature Reserve — where terraced fields flow like waves and life moves at the pace of rustling leaves. This 2-day retreat offers immersive walks through scenic valleys, a hands-on bamboo rafting experience, and authentic cultural encounters with the Thai ethnic people. From the rhythm of water wheels spinning gently to the sound of ducks paddling in still ponds, Pu Luong brings you a kind of peace you didn’t know you needed Tour Highlights Marvel at traditional bamboo water wheels crafted by Thai people Enjoy a serene bamboo rafting ride on Pu Luong’s tranquil river Stroll through the iconic rice terraces of Don village Visit Lan Village – the cultural heart of Thai ethnic life and brocade craft Detailed Itinerary DAY 1: HANOI → PU LUONG (L – D) Village Life | Water Wheels | Bamboo Rafting 07:00 AM – Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Begin a scenic 4-hour drive through peaceful countryside. 10:00 AM – Short break mid-journey to stretch and take in the rural views. 12:00 PM – Arrive in Pu Luong. Enjoy a local lunch at a traditional stilt house. Check-in to your accommodation (rooms available after 2:00 PM) and unwind in nature. 01:30 PM – Set off on a gentle walk from Ban Công village (~2.5km). Cross a rustic suspension bridge to reach one of the reserve’s most picturesque valleys. Follow the riverbanks, pass through lush rice fields, and admire the giant wooden water wheels – ingenious tools of local mountain tribes. (Trek difficulty: 2/5) 03:00 PM – Arrive at Chieu Lau dam and hop onto a bamboo raft. Paddle with locals or simply float along the stream and soak in the beauty. Land on the opposite side of the river, then continue a scenic 2km trek back through villages and golden paddies. 05:00 PM – Return to your lodge. Freshen up and relax. 07:00 PM – Dinner is served with optional cooking class available for curious foodies. The evening is yours to enjoy under the quiet mountain sky. DAY 2: PU LUONG → HANOI (B – L) Rice Terraces | Brocade Weaving | Cultural Exploration 07:00 AM – Enjoy breakfast amidst mountain air. Prepare for a full morning of cultural discovery. 08:45 AM – Begin a leisurely guided walk through Don village – the heart of Pu Luong’s iconic terraced landscape. Continue to Uoi hamlet, nestled under towering limestone cliffs, where traditional stilt houses blend seamlessly into the scenery. 10:00 AM – Arrive at Lan Village, often called the “Kingdom of the Thai People.” Here you may choose to explore on foot or take an optional bicycle ride around the tranquil surroundings. Witness the gentle rhythms of rural life: villagers weaving brocade by hand, ducks paddling in calm ponds, and children playing in open fields. 11:30 AM – Return to your lodge to check out and enjoy a final farewell lunch. 01:00 PM – Depart Pu Luong. Estimated arrival in Hanoi around 6:30 PM, traffic permitting. The tour concludes at your hotel. Note All activities, walking distances, and timings may be adjusted depending on your actual accommodation and group preferences. This itinerary is designed with leisurely exploration in mind, suitable for all fitness levels. Included Insurance Full breakfasts, lunches, dinners Homestay on traditional stilt house, WiFi 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 Bicycle, drinks & laundry Fee for upgrade to private room Entry ticket Transfers Accomodation Meals Sightseeing Tour guide Included destination(s): Pu Luong Nature Reserve Start from: US $119 /person Request this tour Request this tour Your name: Contact email: Phone: Nationality: Select one American Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cuba France Guam Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic Of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Lao Macao Other Number of participants: Start day: Special note (optional) Send request