N0RTHERN TOUR

Day 1:  Ha NDay 1: Ha Noi - Pu Luong Trekking Cultural Interaction (L,D).

•       06:25 – 06:35 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Expect a 4,5 hours drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short break on the way.

•       11:30 AM: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch.

•       13:30 - 14:00 PM: Followed by a leisurely trek through Pu Luong's trails. Explore terraced rice paddies, rolling hills, and local villages.

•       Interact with locals, learn about their daily lives, and witness traditional activities.

•       Visit a local spring for a refreshing break and observe local craftsmanship, including stilt house construction.

•       Experience local cuisine and culture in a traditional village.

•       04:30 - 05:00 PM: Return to your hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and dinner.

 Including: Transfer from Ninh Binh to Pu Luong, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation

                       Day 2:   Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, FloatingLunch, Hieu Waterfall (B,L,D).

•       08:00 -08:30 AM: We'll pick you up at your hotel, your guide will pick you up and take you to Lan Village through rice fields and mountains. Visit a Thai household, see silk weaving from cocoon to textile, and try weaving your own silk.

•       Next, Chieng Lau Village, where you'll witness traditional farming practices and the ancient waterwheels in action.

•       10:00 AM: Set out on a scenic 4km trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, stop at a traditional local house to experience genuine hospitality and immerse yourself in the region's culture.

•       10:45 AM: Arrive at Cham Stream for a Bamboo rafting adventure. Relax as you float through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. (Bring a swimsuit and towel if the weather is warm.)

•       11:30 AM: Enjoy a delicious lunch on the boat

 •       Next, Hieu Waterfall - Relax at this serene waterfall, a perfect retreat.

•       Conclude your day exploring the local landscape, including rice paddies and streams, before returning to your lodge in Pu Luong Nature Reserve by 4:00 PM.

Including: Transfer in Pu Luong, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation.

Day 3: Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride (B,L)

 •       08:00 – 08:30: Check out of the lodge and head to the Bamboo Bridge over the Ma River. Enjoy scenic views and see local artisans at work.

•       Cross the bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village. Visit local families, learn about rice wine production, and taste homemade rice wine. Explore a traditional home, hear historical stories, and join a Cooking class to enjoy a family-prepared meal.

•       After lunch, relax before the Natural BMW experience, the Buffalo cart ride. The buffalo, a cherished member of the host family, will take you to where the car awaits, sharing the region's culture and hospitality.

•       13h00 – 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh.

•       17h00: Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and have Dinner.

Including: Transfer Pu Luong to Ninh Binh, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation.

Day 4:        Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An – Ha Noi.

•       08h00-08h30: Get pick up by our friendly guide then visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.

•       09h30: Get back to Car then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

•       12h00: Have a Buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice... Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

•       13h30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by Unesco as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong's Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016- "Skull Island". With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

•       17h00: Finish the tour and get on the Bus to take you back to Ha Noi (19h30 – 20h00).

oi - Pu Luong Trekking Cultural Interaction           (L,D).