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Escape the crowds and experience authentic trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve on this immersive 2-day adventure from Hanoi. Hike through scenic rice terraces and remote Thai villages, where you’ll connect with local life and traditions far from the usual tourist routes. Visit local homes, observe traditional farming practices, and discover iconic bamboo waterwheels in Chieng Lau Village. Continue your journey with a unique bamboo rafting experience along Cham Stream, where you can relax, enjoy
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Escape the crowds and experience authentic trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve on this immersive 2-day adventure from Hanoi. Hike through scenic rice terraces and remote Thai villages, where you’ll connect with local life and traditions far from the usual tourist routes. Visit local homes, observe traditional farming practices, and discover iconic bamboo waterwheels in Chieng Lau Village. Continue your journey with a unique bamboo rafting experience along Cham Stream, where you can relax, enjoy a local lunch, and even take a refreshing swim. With a perfect balance of trekking, cultural encounters, and nature, this small-group experience offers a deeper and more authentic side of rural Vietnam.
Escape the crowds and experience authentic trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve on this immersive 2-day adventure from Hanoi. Hike through scenic rice terraces and remote Thai villages, where you’ll connect with local life and traditions far from the usual tourist routes. Visit local homes, observe traditional farming practices, and discover iconic bamboo waterwheels in Chieng Lau Village. Continue your journey with a unique bamboo rafting experience along Cham Stream, where you can relax, enjoy a local lunch, and even take a refreshing swim. With a perfect balance of trekking, cultural encounters, and nature, this small-group experience offers a deeper and more authentic side of rural Vietnam.
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1,891 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pickup starts 30 min before departure
If you are outside the areas mentioned above, please contact us for pickup and drop-off assistance. Our driver will pick you up around 6:25 - 6:30AM in Ha Noi and 7:30-7:45 AM in Ninh Binh. Kindly help us to be ready at the lobby on time.
06:25 – 06:35: Pick-up from your Hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter Or 07:30 – 08:00: From Ninh Binh Center (approx 4 hours from Ha Noi or 3,5 hours from Ninh Binh with a short break) 11:30: Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check in at your lodge/resort and enjoy lunch. 13:30 – 14:00: Begin a leisurely trek through Pu Luong’s picturesque trails. Explore terraced rice paddies, rolling hills, and ethnic villages. Interact with locals, learn about their daily life, and witness traditional activities such as stilt house construction and local craftsmanship. Take a short break at a local spring and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. 16:30 – 17:00: Return to your resort to relax by the swimming pool. 19:00: Enjoy dinner and a tranquil evening amidst the serene mountain landscape.
06:30 – 07:30: Time for breakfast. 08:00 – 08:30: Check out and meet your guide for a scenic journey to Lan Village through rice fields and limestone mountains. Visit a local Thai household, observe the traditional silk-weaving process from cocoon to fabric, and try weaving your own piece of silk. Continue to Chieng Lau Village to observe traditional farming methods and the fascinating operation of ancient waterwheels. 10:00: Embark on trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, visit a traditional stilt house to experience warm local hospitality and cultural immersion. 10:45: Arrive at Cham Stream for a memorable bamboo rafting adventure. Enjoy a floating lunch served on the raft as you drift through lush forest, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather permits.) 12:30: Return to the meeting point 13:00 – 13:30: Depart for Hanoi or Ninh Binh by car 18:30 – 19:00: Arrive back in Hanoi or 17:30 - 18:00: Arrive in Ninh Binh
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