Pu Luong Adventure 3-Days: Cycling, Buffalo Ride & Cooking Class

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Pu Luong Adventure 3 Days offers a perfect escape into the peaceful countryside of northern Vietnam. From Hanoi, journey to the stunning Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where you’ll experience authentic rural life and breathtaking scenery. Cycle through lush valleys, ride a buffalo across rice paddies, and join a fun local cooking class. Visit traditional villages to see silk weaving and waterwheels in action, then enjoy a unique bamboo rafting experience with a floating lunch on the river. Next visit the beautiful Hieu Waterfall for a refreshing swim and relax in the heart of nature. This 3-day adventure blends culture, nature, and local life — an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking authentic Vietnam.

What's Included

Biking, Cooking Class, Buffalo Ride, Bamboo Rafting....
Entrance fees & sightseeing as itinerary
Limousine transfer Hanoi and Puluong ONLY
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Minivan/car transfer during time in Pu Luong
Local english seaking guide & driver
1 night in private room at Pu Luong
Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our driver will come and check your name at receptionist. Please contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.

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Meeting point

If you stay outside Old Quarter Hanoi, you can come to our meeting point: Hanoi Opera House. We will pick you up from here.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Hanoi - Pu Luong Overnight (Meals: L,D)

    2 stops
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    We will pick-up from your Hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera Housse (6:10 AM - 6:30AM). Expect a 4,5 hours from Ha Noi to drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with a short break on the way.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    11:30 AM: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Check-in at the hotel/homestay 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. 16:30 - 17:00 PM: Return to your hotel to enjoy Dinner. Including: Transfer from Ha Noi to Pu Luong, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, Floating Lunch, Hieu Waterfall (B,L,D)

    1 stop
  • 3

    8:00 - 8:30: We’ll pick you up at your hotel/homestay, 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: 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: Arrive at Cham Stream for a Bamboo rafting adventure. Relax through lush forests, rice fields, and charming villages. 11:30: Enjoy a delicious Lunch on the Bamboo Boat. Conclude your day exploring the local landscape, including rice paddies and streams, before returning to your lodge in Pu Luong by 16:00. Free time and have dinner. Including: Transfer in Pu Luong, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tour guide, Accommodation.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo Cart Ride - Hanoi (B,L)

    2 stops
  • 4

    8:00 - 8:30: We’ll pick you up at your hotel/homestay 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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    13h00 - 13h30: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Take the bus back to Ha Noi. After 4,5 Hours driving, we will arrive back to Ha Noi and drop off at your hotel at 18h30 to 19h00 PM, End 3 days/ 2nights of Pu Luong trip . Thank you and hope you feel enjoyable about the trip . Including: Transfer in Pu Luong and back to Ninh Binh or Ha Noi, Breakfast, Lunch, Tour guide

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Supplied by Authentic Travel in Vietnam

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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