Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 6 days

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6 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

The limestone mountain regions of Vietnam’s north are home of the most dramatic landscapes in South East Asia. In Pu Luong, limestone peaks puncture the clouds and dramatic rice terraces overlook ethnic minority villages, home to distinct cultures that have inhabited these parts for centuries. 2 or 3 days of mixing times of walking, trekking, cycling and relaxing in one of the delightful eco-friendly style accommodations is all features in your package. Everything is blissful simple. End your tour discovering a fascinating destination as the Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh. Learn about Vietnamese history back to the X century, climb to the most spectacular viewpoint and relax in fairy landscapes in the UNESCO site, Trang An boat complex. End your tour by cruising in one of the nature’s wonders, the fantastic Halong Bay. Enter the fairy world and let you be astonished by the splendid landscapes !

What's Included

Accomodations
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
English Speaking Guide
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
1 Bottle of water/day/person
Travel Insurance
Tipping
Personal Expense
Beverage
Other services are not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Old Quarter

In addition, we can pick you up at hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    DAY 1: Hanoi - Pu Luong

    1 stop
  • 1

    Meet at the Opera house in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Arrival in Pu Luong Nature Reserve for lunch and check in. Free time to relax. Board the car to reach the starting point of the afternoon trekking. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham river. You will pass through Ba village and see old traditional houses. After that, you will admire the ingenious agriculture system of the Thai ethnic minority, the bamboo waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the water wheels in Pu Luong are amongst the most impressive in Vietnam. The day will end by a relaxing and tranquil bamboo boat ride. Adapted for tourism, the boat is kept in use by locals to navigate and visit other houses or to go to the fields. Back to the Retreat to relax in your room or enjoy a swim in the infinity pool. Peaceful evening at the bar or by the pool.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2 : Pu Luong

    1 stop
  • 2

    After breakfast, board the van to reach the starting point of the trek of the day. On Thursday and Sunday, you will have a stop at the local Pho Doan market. Then the trek will pass through a small dirt path, passing by an isolated hamlet and through the jungle. You will arrive at the higher part of Hieu village contemplating some stunning views. While going down to reach the waterfall, you will see some local houses. Free time to enjoy the waterfall (swimming and water hiking depending on season). Time to join the local house for a Garden to Table Lunch at the homestay of ethnic minority people. After lunch, rest and relax in the village before boarding the car back to Pu Luong Eco Garden. Free time to relax in the hotel in the room or by the infinity pool or to explore an easy walk around Bang Village. Overnight in the Retreat.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3 : Pu Luong - Ninh Binh

    1 stop
  • 3

    Breakfast at the Retreat. Then start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by a small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions). Check out and lunch at Pu Luong. Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and start the journey to reach Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh. Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Overnight at Trang An Ecolodge Resort.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Day 4 : Ninh Binh

    1 stop
  • 4
    Ninh Binh

    Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Back to the X century, the ancient Vietnamese capital was the place of the emperors of the dynasty of Dinh, Tien Le and Ly. Travel out of time on this spectacular site. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is not only a valuable relic site but also a remarkable tourist attraction, offering tourists the chance to appreciate both stunning historical scenery and unique architectural values of a bygone era. It will be time for a relaxing tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An. You will enjoy a boat tour in the wonderful landscape in between karst pics covered by jungle, passing through a cave and watching temples. It is a world apart and a unique destination in Vietnam. A relaxing and serene boat trip with the most amazingly beautiful views and rich in history with perfectly preserved architecture. Overnight in the lodge.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Day 5 : Ninh Binh - Halong Bay

    1 stop
  • 5
    Hạ Long Bay

    Early morning (6.30-6.45am), board the bus to be transferred to the pontoon in Halong. You will be transferred to the main boat to start the cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Takeaway breakfast will be provided. Lunch will be served as the boat leisurely sails through the calm waters. The spectacle is dazzling as much by the beauty of the karst peaks gushing out of the water as by the color of the sea. In the afternoon, you will go to see the Dark and Lights Cave where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. . Back on the boat to enjoy a cocktail or a massage, the junk will sail to its home base for the night. Dinner served on board and a quiet night lulled by the waves. Cruise: Aspira Cruise ( or similar)

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Halong Bay - Hanoi

    1 stop
  • 6
    Hạ Long Bay

    Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunrise on the top deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise. Light breakfast is served in the restaurant. Exploring Lan Ha Bay the most beautiful natural bay in Vietnam. Having leisure time by doing kayaking around Lan Ha Bay. Then check out and have brunch in the restaurant while the boat sails back to piier. 11:30 – Get a bus back to Hanoi

    12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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