2 days in Pu Luong with stay in Pu Luong Retreat will be a fantastic holiday for those who are looking for the real relaxation. With the infinity pool viewing to the magnificent fields and mountain ranges, the homestay will make you feel satisfied after trekking trip around this region.
Highlights
Learn about how the locals transfer water to fields by bamboo water wheels
Stay overnight at local homestay and see how they live everyday
Enjoy the bamboo rafting trip over Cham River
Trekking through the off-the-beaten track ways offering stunning landscapes
Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong walking and rafting (L/D) |
Morning: 8.00 pick up at your hotel in Hanoi then depart for a 4 hour drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve via breathtaking mountain pass of northern Vietnam which giving you a panoramic view of the rice field, villages and valley. You arrive at Pu Luong Retreat around noon and enjoy the delicious lunch served with traditional Vietnamese food. After lunch, make your own way to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views over the rice terrace field and villages.
Afternoon: Transfer by car to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you start your walk through the field for search of stunning bamboo water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Continue the foot-path to a local fisherman’s house where you have a short rest for brief and preparation of rafting adventure with Mr. Dinh and his team. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.
Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, disembark and be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for dinner. Overnight in Pu Luong Retreat (valley view bungalow).
Summary: Walk through rice fields, water wheels: 2.5 km easy walk – 1.5 hours | rafting: 2 km – 1.5 hours
Morning: Wake up in the morning with the sound of birds and beautiful running creek stream, relaxing water sounds through forest. Enjoy your breakfast before start to descend into the magnificent valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still!
You might stop at village; visit a local family to know more about their life and local culture before continuing to the base of the valley where the car waiting to transfer you back to Retreat for lunch.
Afternoon: Check out Pu Luong Retreat and get back to Hanoi.
Morning: 8.00 pick up at your hotel in Hanoi then depart for a 4 hour drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve via breathtaking mountain pass of northern Vietnam which giving you a panoramic view of the rice field, villages and valley. You arrive at Pu Luong Retreat around noon and enjoy the delicious lunch served with traditional Vietnamese food. After lunch, make your own way to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views over the rice terrace field and villages.
Afternoon: Transfer by car to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you start your walk through the field for search of stunning bamboo water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Continue the foot-path to a local fisherman’s house where you have a short rest for brief and preparation of rafting adventure with Mr. Dinh and his team. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.
Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, disembark and be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for dinner. Overnight in Pu Luong Retreat (valley view bungalow).
Summary: Walk through rice fields, water wheels: 2.5 km easy walk – 1.5 hours | rafting: 2 km – 1.5 hours
Morning: Wake up in the morning with the sound of birds and beautiful running creek stream, relaxing water sounds through forest. Enjoy your breakfast before start to descend into the magnificent valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still!
You might stop at village; visit a local family to know more about their life and local culture before continuing to the base of the valley where the car waiting to transfer you back to Retreat for lunch.
Afternoon: Check out Pu Luong Retreat and get back to Hanoi.
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