Morning:
07:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Begin the 4-hour scenic drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, passing through mountains, rural villages, and green valleys.
10:00 AM – Stop for refreshments and photos along the way.

12:00 PM – Arrive in Pu Luong. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and check-in (standard check-in 14:00). Take time to relax and enjoy the tranquil view.
01:30 PM – Begin a light 2.5 km walk from Ban Cong village. Cross a suspension bridge to explore a charming riverside village surrounded by rice paddies and wooden water wheels – the unique invention of the Thai ethnic people. (Difficulty level: 2/5)

03:00 PM – Experience a short bamboo raft ride at Chieu Lau dam, guided by locals. Feel the gentle flow of the river and immerse yourself in the peaceful countryside atmosphere. Continue your short trek (2 km) through tranquil fields to return to the main road.

05:00 PM – Return to the hotel for rest and free time.

07:00 PM – Dinner is served with authentic Thai dishes. Optional: Join a cooking class and learn traditional recipes. End your day with relaxation and perhaps a herbal foot soak before bed.

Rice Terraces – Local Life – Brocade Weaving

Morning:
07:00 AM – Breakfast at the lodge and prepare for your final morning in Pu Luong.
08:45 AM – Take a relaxed walk to Don Village, the heart of Pu Luong rice terraces and cultural life. Continue toward Uoi Hamlet, a peaceful village nestled at the foot of limestone mountains. This area offers some of the most stunning viewpoints for photos.

Descend to Lan Village, home to nearly 100 Thai families living in traditional stilt houses. You’ll observe serene village life, duck ponds, and streams reflecting the sky. Here, you can choose to walk or take a gentle bike ride through the narrow lanes.

Visit local homes and watch the brocade weaving process – an art passed down through generations. Learn about the cultural meaning behind each pattern and color.

11:30 AM – Return to your accommodation for check-out and enjoy a farewell lunch.
01:00 PM – Depart Pu Luong. The limousine bus takes you back to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel around 6:30 PM, ending your memorable 2-day nature escape.