Pu Luong 2 Days 1 Night – Caves, Rice Fields & Village Life

Highlights

🌾 Trekking off the beaten path through rice terraces & ethnic villages
✔ Explore Kho Muong Cave – the largest in Pu Luong
💧 Discover giant bamboo water wheels & village life
🛶 Bamboo rafting adventure with locals
🍲🏡 Authentic meals & cozy stay in Pu Luong

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Itinenary

Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L/D)

Caving | Scenic Rice Fields | Local Experience

07:00 AM – Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Begin a 4-hour drive to Pu Luong through peaceful countryside.
10:00 AM – Short stop for rest and refreshment.
12:00 PM – Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve, enjoy a welcome lunch at a local restaurant, and check in (standard check-in: 14:00).
01:30 PM – Start an afternoon trek (Difficulty level 4/5, ~10km):
- Explore Kho Muong Village, an isolated community nestled in a valley.
- Visit Kho Muong Cave, the largest cave in Pu Luong with incredible formations.
- Continue to Bang Village, surrounded by rice terraces and mountain landscapes.
05:00 PM – Return to hotel. Free time to relax by the pool or in nature.
07:00 PM – Dinner at the retreat. Optional: join a cooking class to learn local dishes.
Overnight in Pu Luong.

Day 2: Pu Luong – Hanoi (B/L)

Village Life | Water Wheels | Bamboo Rafting

07:00 AM – Breakfast at the lodge.
08:45 AM – Transfer to Ban Cong Village, then begin a 2.5km trek (Difficulty level 2/5):
- Cross a suspension bridge and walk through beautiful villages and rice fields.
- Admire giant water wheels, an ingenious creation of ethnic minorities to irrigate rice fields.
10:00 AM – Embark on a bamboo raft trip along the scenic river. Learn to paddle like a local and enjoy the tranquil views.
Continue a 2km trek through rice terraces, completing a loop back to the road.
11:30 AM – Return to the lodge, check out, and have lunch.
01:00 PM – Depart for Hanoi.
06:30 PM – Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. End of tour.