PU LUONG OFF THE BEATEN PATH

08:00. Your private local guide and vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and escort you to Pu Luong, a nature reserve area south of Hanoi with mountainous terrain, fertile valleys and pristine forests.

Lunch at a local restaurant upon arrival

After lunch, visit the suspension bridge over the Cham River followed by an afternoon walking tour which will lead you to a series of stunning water wheels of different sizes nestled among the rice terraces. Discover how water is cleverly transported from the river via handmade bamboo aqueducts to irrigate the fields

Visit a local fisherman’s house for a short rest before heading out for a spot of bamboo river rafting with a local raftsman. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, and learn how to paddle and steer the raft

Arrive at scenic Tan Lap bridge where you will disembark and continue on foot to visit Ban Hieu (Hieu village).  This is a Thai ethnic village located on the banks of the Hieu stream, which originates in the Pu Luong peaks. It cascades down through the village with houses on either side. Lying in steep jagged mountain slopes, Hieu village overlooks stunning valleys with its picturesque waterfall     

After exploring the village, return to your private vehicle, and transfer to your hotel for check in. 

Overnight in Pu Luong

09:00. Check out after breakfast, and start your day with a visit, by private vehicle, to Son Ba Muoi, an area with three high-altitude villages of Lung Cao Commune in Ba Thuoc District. With average temperatures ranging from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, the region has retained many of its Thai cultural heritages, from local customs to houses, surrounded in the region’s natural majesty. To reach this area, we pass over many high, long and winding mountain passes, making the experience truly breathtaking

Upon arrival at Son Ba Muoi spend a leisurely walk and learn about the local farming and life of the community.

Lunch at a local homestay.

In the afternoon bid farewell to Son Ba Muoi and return by private vehicle to Hanoi (3-hour drive).

Drop off at your hotel. End of services.

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