Highlight
– Round trip transfer by comfortable Limousine bus with spectacular landscape of Red River Delta
– Trekking through ethnic village of black Thai tribes with stunning terrace fields
– Visiting amazing Bat Cave (Kho Muong cave) by motorcycles
– Staying at homestay of black Thai people end enjoy their local food and culture
– Exploring the water wheels and bamboo raft through the river (optional)
Full description
Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong Loop by bus (meal: Lunch, Dinner)
From 6.30 – 7.15 am, Bus driver picks you up at meeting point/hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter to start the adventure to Pu Luong, on the way, have a short break to stretch your legs and have some snack/coffee.
About 12.00, Arriving Don village, Pu Luong Reserve, you will be welcomed by the host and have lunch cooked by them. After lunch, you check in homestay (different levels of room) and refresh.
About 14.00, Tour guide picks you up to start a long trekking through vast terraced fields. You keep walking across Uoi hamlet. This hamlet nestles humbly at the base of the towering mountain with palm forest. Descending the hill to Lan Village, often referred to as the “Kingdom of Thai People in Pu Luong” home to around 100 Thai families. Here, encounter the soothing sights of cool streams, verdant farmlands, ducks joyfully paddling in ponds, and friendly locals going about their day. Observe their everyday activities, marked by simplicity and humility, with a special focus on their traditional brocade sewing and engage with the locals and learn about their work, then trek back to your homestay to refresh.
About 19.00, Having dinner and enjoy night life in Don village.
Note: There is no guide on the bus and the trekking distance is 6 – 7 kms in the afternoon
Day 2: Don Village – Bat cave (Kho Muong cave) by motorcycle/car (meal: Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at homestay, motorcycle/car driver and tour guide pick you up to Kho Muong village where Bat cave is located – This is the biggest and wildest cave in Northern Vietnam with thousands of bats living inside. You will sit behind driver to enjoy the most exciting experience. Spending time to explore the cave with huge room deep inside with steps. For the locals, the cave is a sacred place. Then you will be back to homestay for lunch and check out.
About 13.30 – 13.45, Getting on the bus back to Hanoi on Ho Chi Minh trails. On the way, you will have a short break to stretch your legs and enjoy some local food.
About 18.30 – 18.45, you will be in Hanoi. Trip ends.
Note: There is no guide on the bus and you are not allowed to drive motorcycle for your safety. You also need to sign in the Responsibility Paper that you will bear all risks if you join Motorcycle ride and exploring Bat Cave. If you are not ready to attend Bat Cave, you can choose another option to visit Huou Waterfall with the same cost.
Inclusion
- Round trip transfer by Limousine bus with a complimentary bottle of water/person
- All meals and entrance tickets during the trip
- Local English-speaking guide as mentioned in itinerary
- Motorcycle/car with driver and homestay accommodation basing on 2-4 people sharing basis
Exclusion
- Travel insurance, drinks during the trip, single supplement
- Tips for guide and driver, personal expenses
- Surcharge on Public Holidays: 600,000 d/person (pay directly on the trip).
Things to bring and care
- Umbrella, hat, sunglasses, insect repellents
- Please note that Pu Luong is a natural reserve, it is a tropical area so there are mosquitoes, flies, spiders, snakes…You should accept them as a part of the trip.
Children policy
- Child is from 4 – 8 years old is charged 75% of adult’s price, Child is from 9 years old is charged 100%
Price: 2,250,000 d/person (minimum 2 people), minimum 2 people/booking; Solo Traveler: 2,750,000 d
Bigger Triple/Squad room with balcony and en-suite bathroom + 500,000 d/2-3 people; + 650,000 d/4 pax;
Solo Traveler: + 300,000 d
