Pu Luong 2 Days 1 Night – Caves, Rice Fields & Village Life:

Caving | Scenic Rice Fields | Local Experience

• 07:00 AM – Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Begin a 4-hour drive to Pu Luong through peaceful countryside.

• 10:00 AM – Short stop for rest and refreshment.

• 12:00 PM – Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve, enjoy a welcome lunch at a local restaurant, and check in (standard check-in: 14:00).

• 01:30 PM – Start an afternoon trek (Difficulty level 4/5, ~10km):

  • Explore Kho Muong Village, an isolated community nestled in a valley.

  • Visit Kho Muong Cave, the largest cave in Pu Luong with incredible formations.

  • Continue to Bang Village, surrounded by rice terraces and mountain landscapes.

• 05:00 PM – Return to hotel. Free time to relax by the pool or in nature.

• 07:00 PM – Dinner at the retreat. Optional: join a cooking class to learn local dishes.

•  

Village Life | Water Wheels | Bamboo Rafting

• 07:00 AM – Breakfast at the lodge.

• 08:45 AM – Transfer to Ban Cong Village, then begin a 2.5km trek (Difficulty level 2/5):

  • Cross a suspension bridge and walk through beautiful villages and rice fields.

  • Admire giant water wheels, an ingenious creation of ethnic minorities to irrigate rice fields.

• 10:00 AM – Embark on a bamboo raft trip along the scenic river. Learn to paddle like a local and enjoy the tranquil views.

• Continue a 2km trek through rice terraces, completing a loop back to the road.

• 11:30 AM – Return to the lodge, check out, and have lunch.

• 01:00 PM – Depart for Hanoi.

• 06:30 PM – Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. End of tour.

✨ Highlights of this trip:

• Trekking through remote villages and terraced rice fields

• Exploring Kho Muong Cave 🏞️

• Meeting locals and learning about their culture

• Unique bamboo rafting experience 🛶

• Immersing yourself in authentic nature away from the crowds 🌱