Day 1: Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
07:00 – 07:30 AM: Pickup from your hotel/hostel in Hanoi Old Quarter via Limousine Bus with tour guide.
En Route: A 5-hour journey with a short stop in Luong Son.
11:00 AM: Visit a local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Thung Khe Pass.
13:00 PM: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve; check-in and have lunch.
14:30 – 17:30 PM: Begin a 6 km trek through terraced rice fields and streams, exploring the rural Black Thai Minority villages and learning about their customs.
19:00 PM: Dinner at the lodge with a taste of local rice wine.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a traditional dorm room in a stilt house (private rooms available upon request).
Day 2: Easy Trek, Village Visits & Bamboo Rafting on Cham Stream
07:30 – 08:30 AM: Breakfast at the lodge, followed by time to relax and enjoy the village ambiance.
09:00 AM: Transfer to the trek’s starting point, then trek through terraced fields and cross hanging bridges to remote villages.
Cultural stops: Visit ancient Thai homes, observe giant waterwheels, and visit a duck farm to learn about local agriculture.
Late Morning: Bamboo rafting experience on Cham Stream, with views and instruction on paddling and steering the rafts.
12:30 PM: Return to the lodge to check out.
13:00 PM: Lunch at the lodge, with free time to explore or relax around the village.
14:30 PM: Departure to Hanoi via Limousine bus.
17:00 PM: Short break en route.
19:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour concludes.
What's Included
- Round-trip Limousine bus transportation with pick-up/drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- English-speaking guide.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (Vegetarian options available; please request at least one day in advance).
- Accommodation (choice of homestay or bungalow).
What's Excluded
- Alcoholic beverages and other drinks.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travel insurance.
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary.