Exquisite 3-Day, 2-Night Journey Through Ninh Binh and Pu Luong

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a captivating journey from Hanoi to Pu Luong and Ninh Binh. Explore Pu Luong’s stunning rice fields and caves, then delve into Ninh Binh’s rich village life and traditional water wheels. Finally, discover Mua Cave, historic Hoa Lu, and the scenic Trang An Natural Heritage Site. This unique blend of adventure, culture, and breathtaking landscapes promises an unforgettable escape from city life

What's Included

Group tour in Pu Luong and locally led tour in Ninh Binh
Bottled water provided during the tours
Van from Pu Luong to Ninh Binh shared ride
Homestays with private bathrooms in Pu Luong, Ninh Binh
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Tickets and entrance fees in Pu Luong and Ninh Binh
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Full breakfasts, WIFI, and other facilities
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Limo bus from Hanoi - Pu Luong and from Ninh Binh – Hanoi
Transfers for tours in Pu Luong and Ninh Binh (motorbike or car)
5 main meals featuring local cuisine as per the itinerary
Gratuities
Drinks and cooking class

Meeting and pickup

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

We offer a free pickup service from hotels within a 5-kilometer radius of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Our staff will meet you in your hotel lobby at the appropriate time for the tour (which will be notified via email to you before the departure date) For guests staying outside of Hanoi, please visit our office at 31 Lò Sũ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi for tour departure.

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Meeting point

Lo Su Street intersects with Dinh Tien Hoang Street (right by Hoan Kiem Lake, located in the heart of Hanoi). Just a few minutes walk, customers can easily reach our office. You can also find our location by searching for "31 Lo Su Street, Ly Thai To Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi."

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Ha Noi - Pu Luong (L/D)

    3 stops
  • 1

    7:30: Meet at the Opera House in Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus for Pu Luong Nature Reserve. 12:00: Arrive in Pu Luong, enjoy lunch, and check in to your accommodation. Free time to relax. 13:00: Depart for afternoon trekking. Cross a hanging bridge over the Cham River and walk through Ba Village, observing traditional houses. 14:30: Discover the impressive bamboo waterwheels unique to the Thai ethnic minority. 16:00: Enjoy a tranquil bamboo boat ride, navigating through the area as locals do. 17:00: Return to the Retreat to relax or swim in the infinity pool. 19:00: Dinner at the Eco-Restaurant, followed by a peaceful evening at the bar or by the pool.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Pu Luong Nature Reserve has a diverse forest ecosystem, with rivers and streams flowing gently all year round. One of the interesting experiences when coming to Pu Luong Cham stream is to go bamboo rafting on the stream to admire the beautiful natural scenery of the surrounding mountains.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Depart for afternoon trekking. Cross a hanging bridge over the Cham River and walk through Ba Village, observing traditional houses.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Day 2: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh (B/L/D)

    2 stops
  • 4
    Ninh Binh Province

    7:00: Breakfast at the Retreat. 8:00: Start the trek to Kho Muong Village and Bat Cave. Walk through alleys lined with traditional Thai stilt houses to reach stunning viewpoints of the rice terraces. 10:00: Explore Kho Muong Village and visit the cave entrance (subject to weather conditions). 12:00: Check out and enjoy lunch in Pu Luong. 13:30: Depart for Ninh Binh, known as Halong Bay on land. 15:00: Arrive at the lodge and relax around the pool or terrace. 19:00: Dinner and overnight stay at Trang An Ecolodge Resort.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Trekking to Kho Muong village, Bat cave

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Day 3: Ninh Binh - Ha Noi (B/L)

    3 stops
  • 6
    Hanoi

    7:30: Breakfast at the lodge. 8:30: Cycle to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the site of the Dinh, Tien Le, and Ly dynasties, exploring its stunning historical scenery and unique architecture. 10:30: Enjoy a relaxing boat tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An, navigating through karst landscapes, caves, and temples. 12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. 14:00: Transfer back to Hanoi, with an estimated arrival time around 18:30

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    Cycle to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, home to the Dinh, Tien Le, and Ly dynasties, where you can explore its breathtaking historical landscape and distinctive architecture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Trang An Grottoes

    Trang An Grottoes is a wonderful geological heritage that shows more clearly than other places in the world the final stages of karst evolution in a humid tropical environment. This is an excellent and outstanding model on a global scale. Enjoy your boat tour

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Charming Vietnam Travel

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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