06:45 AM – Depart from Hanoi
Your guide and driver pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Begin the scenic 4-hour drive southwest toward Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Enjoy beautiful countryside views along the way, passing through rural landscapes and the picturesque Mai Chau Valley, where you’ll have a short photo stop.

11:00 AM – Arrival and Village Trek
Begin your adventure with a short descent into Kho Muong Village, one of Pu Luong’s most beautiful valleys. Stroll through charming Thai stilt houses surrounded by emerald rice terraces. Visit Bat Cave (Hang Doi) – an enormous limestone cavern with unique formations and cool air, named after the small bats that inhabit it.

12:30 PM – Local Lunch
Enjoy a traditional meal at a scenic restaurant overlooking terraced fields and mountains. Savor authentic Pu Luong dishes made from local ingredients such as bamboo shoots, hill chicken, and sticky rice.

01:30 PM – Trekking Through Rice Terraces
Transfer by car to Don Village, the cultural heart of Pu Luong. Begin a moderate 5 km trek through lush rice terraces, bamboo forests, and small streams. Witness daily rural life – farmers working in the fields, ducks swimming in ponds, and children waving as you pass.

03:00 PM – Visit Lan Village
Arrive at Lan Village, home to over 100 Thai families. You can explore on foot or by bicycle (optional 20-minute ride). Visit a local family house to learn about brocade weaving, traditional stilt architecture, and the warm hospitality of the Thai people.

04:00 PM – Tea, Snacks & Departure
Relax with light local snacks and tea before beginning the return drive to Hanoi. Take a more direct route for comfort.
08:30 PM – Arrival in Hanoi
Drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of your memorable Pu Luong day trip filled with culture and nature.

Thank You!