Private Pu Luong Day Trip from Hanoi

A day trip to contemplate the best assets of each area that have made Northern Vietnam famous - all in ONE place: Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Iconic rice terraces in Don Village, a lovely ethnic village known for traditional brocade weaving. A soft trek to discover giant water wheels - a clever invention by the Taidam people for irrigation. Enjoy lunch with a stunning view. Pack and go now!

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   Hanoi Opera House

   Pass by

   6:30 AM, pick you up at Hanoi Opera House. We offer hotel pickup service if you stay at hotels in the Old Quarter area. And then go ahead to Pu Luong Nature Reserve with a 4-hour drive with normal traffic.

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   Stop 2

   15 min

   Stop for a 15-minute rest near Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh before continuing to Pu Luong.

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   Stop 3

   30 min

   Arrive in Pu Luong around 11:00 and meet your local guide at the starting point of your excursion. Cross a suspension bridge to reach one of Pu Luong's most scenic villages, where the largest stream flows through. Along the river, admire stunning landscapes, rice fields, and village life at Pu Luong. Seek for the giant water wheels, a remarkable invention of Vietnam's ethnic minorities in the mountains.

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   Stop 4

   1 hour

   Reach the main road and head to Don Village, the epicenter of Pu Luong for lunch with a stunning view. A set menu lunch is included (drinks are at your own expense). Please inform us of any dietary requirements when you book the tour.

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   Stop 5

   20 min

   After lunch, enjoy a scenic drive through Don Village with a stop at Pu Luong’s iconic rice terraces - an ideal spot for memorable photos.

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   Stop 6

   40 min

   As you continue your trip, you will come across Uoi hamlet. When viewed from above, this hamlet nestles humbly at the base of the towering mountain. We assure you that this landscape will be a visual delight and may even fill up your phone's memory card with its beauty. Reach to Lan Village, often known as the "Kingdom of Thai People in Pu Luong" home to around 100 Thai families. You can opt for a leisurely bicycle ride around the village. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe their everyday activities, marked by simplicity and humility, with a special focus on their traditional brocade weaving. Take this time to engage with the locals and learn about their craft.

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   Stop 7

   Pass by

   Around 4:00 PM, after finishing the activities, your local guide will join you for part of the journey back. It is also on the way home for them, a lovely chance to say goodbye after a meaningful day together. A 15-minute rest stop is included en route. You will arrive in Hanoi around 8:00–8:30 PM. Tour concludes.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.