Ninh Binh Pu Luong Reserve 3 Days / 2Nights

DAY 1: Ninh Binh  Pu Luong Reserve (L, D):
Easy Trek to Chieng Lau, Yen, Ba villages, Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream (4.5km):

• 08:00 – 08:45  Pick-up at Ninh Binh Retreat or Tam Coc to start the Ninh Binh Pu Luong Reserve 3 days tour.
• 9:00 – 12:30    Transfer to Pu Luong Reserve Nature (one break on the way)
• 12:30   Arrive in Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat for lunch and check-in. Time to relax before starting the trek.
• 14:30 – 17:30   Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terraced rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream (cruise depending on weather conditions).
• 17:30   Pick up the van to go to the Eco Garden – Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the Infinity Pool.
• 19:00   BBQ dinner at the Retreat, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.

*Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.
Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts or Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Room with Air-con.

Day 2: Pu Luong – Hieu Waterfall full day trek (B, L, D ). (Hard Trek 10kms):

• 07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast at Pu Luong Eco Garden. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge.
• 09:00 – 12:30 = Board the van to Pho Doan to start your trek. (Visit local market of Pho Doan only on Thursday and Sunday morning) From there, follow the small road, a trail through the terrace rice fields, jungle to reach Hieu Waterfall. Have lunch by the waterfall.
• Afternoon = Free time to relax and swim in the waterfall or trekking to explore the surrounding village and jungle.
• 15:30 = Board the van to go back to Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat
• 17:00 – 19:00 = Free time to relax by the infinity pool.
• 19:00 = BBQ Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.

*Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.
Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts or Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Room with Air-con.

Day 3: Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave (6km) – Ninh Binh. (B, L):

• 07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast in the Retreat and check out
• 08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit the remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition)
• 12:00 – 13:00 = Lunch at Eco Garden Restaurant
• 13:00 – 14:00 = Free time to relax or swim in the infinity pool.
• 14:00 = Board the van to go back to Ninh Binh or Mai Chau
• *(Optional to take a bus to Hanoi, not included in tour price)
• 18:00 = Drop off in Ninh Binh. Tour ends.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• -Accommodations
• -Transportations.
• -Fun activities.
• -Friendly and passionate local guides.
• -Meals mentioned in the tour itinerary.
• -Entrance fees.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• -Beverages.
• -Travel Insurance.
• -Personal Expenses
• -Gratuities