Pu Luong Discovery

In the early morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter in a comfortable shared van in Hanoi to start your journey. You’ll enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking mountain pass, offering you a panoramic view over the whole valley. Arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by some free time to explore the beautiful retreat with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting. 

In the afternoon, meet your tour guide and get a brief introduction before heading out and get closer to village life and interact with people living in the hills above the retreat. Get a glimpse of daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and get to know more about the culture. Walk back to the retreat for a nice dinner after a day of moderate trekking (around 5 km.) 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner 
Transportation: Hanoi to Pu Luong Retreat by Shared Minibus 
Accommodation: Pu Luong Retreat in a Community House w/Shared Bathroom 
Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Local Guide 

After breakfast, start your day with a leisurely walk around a beautiful valley of rice terraces in front of the retreat. We descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Then we will continue through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque Uoi village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still when you see the panoramic view of the village from above! 

Continue hiking downhill to a home where you can take a breather before hopping on a bicycle to wander around the Lan village. If time permits, we’ll visit a family and learn about their traditional brocade weaving. Cycling through the rice paddies and between villages and bridges to explore more the scenic landscapes. You ‘ll end the day in the village of Hieu where you’ll have a chance to stop by a waterfall, the sole one in the reserve. Cycle back to Lan village, return the bicycle, and continue the journey to Pu Luong retreat. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure before a delicious dinner served at the retreat. 
  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Accommodation: Pu Luong Retreat in a Community House w/Shared Bathroom 
Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Local Guide 

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing herbal foot bath experience, followed by some free time to unwind and make the most of the retreat’s peaceful atmosphere. Later, have lunch before checking out and returning to Hanoi in a comfortable shared van. You’ll arrive back in Hanoi at around 17:30, marking the end of your trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 
Transportation: Pu Luong Retreat to Hanoi by Shared Minibus 
Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Local Guide