PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE - HIEU WATERFALL - CONTRYSIDE EXPERIENCE (3D2N SIC)

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong. (L, D) 200km

Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
DAY 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong. (L, D) 200km

Easy Trek to Chieng Lau, Yen, Ba villages, Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream:

07:30 – 08:10 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to start the Pu Luong 3 days tour by Limousine bus

09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi).

11:00 = Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam).

12:00 = Arrival in Mai Chau and transfer to a van to go to Pu Luong Reserve nature

13:00 = Check in and lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.

14:30 – 17:30 = Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream (cruise depending on weather conditions).

17:30 = Pick up the van to go to the Eco Garden – Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the Infinity Pool.

19:00 = BBQ Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.
*Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.

Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts or Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Traditional dorm room

Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con ( 12 usd/ person extra)

Day 2: Pu Luong – Hieu Waterfall full day trek (B,L,D ). (Hard Trek 10kms):

Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
Day 2: Pu Luong – Hieu Waterfall full day trek (B,L,D ). (Hard Trek 10kms):

07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast at Pu Luong Eco Garden. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge.

09:00 – 12:30 = Board the van to Pho Doan to start your trek. (Visit local market of Pho Doan only on Thursday and Sunday morning) From there , follow the small road, trail through the terrace rice fields, jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall. Have lunch by the waterfall.

Afternoon = Free time to relax and swim in the waterfall or trekking to explore the surrounding village and jungle.

17:00 = Board the van to go back to Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat

18:00 – 19:00 = Free time to relax by the infinity pool.

19:00 = BBQ Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Traditional dorm room

Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con ( 12 usd/ person extra)

Day 3: Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave – Hanoi 200km. (B,L):

Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
Day 3: Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave – Hanoi 200km. (B,L):

07:30 – 08:30 = Buffet breakfast

08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong.(6kms) Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition)

12:00 = Back to the lodge, check out.

13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the village

14:00 = board the van to go Mai Chau to catch the Limousine bus to go to Hanoi.

17:00 = Soft break on the way.

19:30 = Arrive in Hanoi old quarter drop you off at your hotel. Tour ends.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.