Pu Luong Off-beaten Trek

Overview

Travel style: Biking & Trekking
Duration: 03 Days
Start from: Hanoi
End at: Hanoi
Visit: Pu Luong

Highlights

An excellent option for trekking enthusiasts, this adventure features carefully chosen trails known only to locals. You'll have the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while discovering the unique cultures of the mountain ethnic minorities. With an average difficulty level, this trek is suitable for a wide range of participants.

Visit Kho Muong - a hidden Gem of Pu Luong
Explore Bat Cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites
Picturesque rice terraces and lush valleys.
Less-traveled paths.

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Day 1 : Hanoi - Pu Luong, Trekking in the valley of Don village
Pick up by Asia Life Travel to start your 3 days of trekking. Depart to Pu Luong Nature Reserve via the scenic Mai Chau Valley, making a stop at Thung Khe Pass to admire the majestic mountains, beautiful valleys, and authentic local market.
Enjoy lunch at a homestay in Pom Coong village in Mai Chau before continuing your journey uphill to Pu Luong.
After check in your accommodation, your tour guide will escort you on a trek to Don village. Follow winding paths and cross terraced rice fields, leading you to the "ancient rock" and the "S-shaped" village road, perfect spots for taking picture.
Your trek will extend to Leo village, home to the Thai people, before return to your mountain resort. Relax and enjoy a lovely dinner.
Day 2 : Explore Kho Muong village - Bat cave - Chom Uoi
At 8:30 AM, begin your adventure to Kho Muong Village, the hidden gem of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The path will take you through some of the most stunning landscapes including rice valleys, winding streams and dense forests.
Upon arrive village, take a stroll to observe the locals as they farm, weave fabric, and bamboo baskets. Follow the trail for a short climb to Bat Cave, the largest cave in Pu Luong, featuring beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The formations within this limestone cave, along with its unique ecosystem, provide a fascinating glimpse into the area’s geological history.
Lunch will be served at a homestay, offering a wonderful opportunity to get insights into the lives of the Black Thai people.
Afterward, head back to the off-the-beaten-path for a 6 km trek of palm hills, lush gardens, and alongside streams in the valley. You’ll meet your driver at Leo village for your transfer back to the hotel after this unforgettable trekking experience.
Day 3 : Along Cham River - Waterwheel - Hanoi
After transferred to Pho Doan, make a leisure walk with your tour guide to Co Lung village. Visit duck farms and fish ponds. Follow the Cham River to enjoy the tranquil valey with plenty of opportunities to photograph the many waterwheels still used for farming.
The less touristic trail leads you to traditional house on stilts in Chieng Lau village. Cross the suspension bridge to meet your driver. Relax during the drive back to Hanoi.