Smashing Pu Luong Trekking and Rafting Trip – 3 Days 2 Nights

Smashing Pu Luong Trekking and Rafting Trip | 3 days 2 nights

Duration: 03 days 02 nights

Highlights & Brief

Pu Luong Nature Reserve was established in 1999 is roughly 170km from Hanoi. Being a nature reserve with a total area of 17,662 ha, 3/4 of the nature reserve is primary tropical forest. This is also living place of ethnic Muong and Thai people. Pu Luong means the highest peak of the village, in Thai language.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong – Water wheels walk and rafting | 3 km easy walk – 1.5 hours | 800m river rafting – about 45 minutes

AM: You will be met and picked up at your hotel in Hanoi. Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the  tumbling rice terraces. You enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.
PM: You will be transferred to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting with is team. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.
Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to your accommodation and you will have dinner.

Day 2: Pu Luong – Enthralling trekking routes | 19 km easy walking – 6 hours

AM: Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still! Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savour the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.
PM: After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water to the nearby river, before moving to our pick up point to be transferred back to the resort.

Overnight in Pu Luong

Day 3: Pu Luong – Village life and the community | 4,5 km easy walk – 2 hours. Back to Hanoi

AM: You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the resort. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn about making weaving colourful textiles, followed by lunch .
PM: Check out  and return to Hanoi. See you next time!

Price included

• Private bed (House on stilt) or Private room with ensuite bathroom (for Bungalow)
• Land transfer Hanoi – Pu Luong – Hanoi
• All activities are mentioned in specific itineraries.
• Transfer around Puluong during tour.
• Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
• Local guide (none speak English).
• Full board: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts.
• River rafting.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Welcome drink.
• 2 bottles of water in rooms daily.

Price excluded

• Visa, airtickets, Hotels in Hanoi
• Drinks, Gratuities and other personal expenses.
• English/French speaking guide.

Notes:

• Kindly please keep your car and driver in Puluong to transfer your guest during the tour.
• The itineraries are subject to change up to the weather condition.