Hanoi – Pu Luong Nature Reserve – Hanoi
2 Days / 1 Night | Slow Travel & Cultural Immersion
Pu Luong is not about ticking off sights.
It’s about slowing down, walking through rice terraces, meeting local villagers, and enjoying nature at its purest.
🗓 DAY 1 | Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pu Luong
Scenic Drive • Rice Terraces • Water Wheels • Waterfall
(Lunch, Dinner)
08:15
Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
Leave the busy city behind and head west into northern Vietnam’s countryside, where limestone mountains and rural villages begin to appear.
11:30 – 12:30
Arrive in Mai Chau Valley for a scenic stop. Enjoy panoramic views of stilt-house villages, rice fields, and mountains — a perfect introduction to Vietnam’s rural life.
12:30
Enjoy a traditional lunch in a Thai ethnic stilt house, featuring local dishes prepared with fresh ingredients.
13:30
Continue driving to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Along the way, stop for short walks and photo opportunities of terraced rice fields and peaceful mountain landscapes.
14:30 – 16:30
Explore one of Pu Luong’s most iconic areas:
- Visit traditional water wheels, still used for irrigation
- Walk across a suspension bridge
- Experience bamboo rafting on a gentle river, a unique and relaxing local activity
Continue to Hieu Village, then visit Hieu Waterfall, where you can:
- Relax by the water
- Swim (weather permitting)
- Enjoy the tranquil jungle atmosphere
17:00
Check in to your eco-style bungalow surrounded by nature.
18:30
Dinner at the bungalow with local specialties.
Evening at leisure — enjoy the quiet, starry sky and the sounds of nature.
🌙 Overnight in Pu Luong
🗓 DAY 2 | Pu Luong – Hanoi
Remote Villages • Light Trek • Local Life
(Breakfast, Lunch)
07:30
Breakfast with mountain views.
08:30 – 11:30
Start a light trekking experience through more remote rural villages, away from tourist paths:
- Walk from Hieu Thuong Village through rice terraces and forest paths
- Learn about local traditions, farming techniques, and daily life of ethnic minority communities
- Plenty of stops for photos and relaxed conversations with villagers
This walk is unhurried and suitable for travelers with normal fitness levels.
12:00
Return to the bungalow. Check out and enjoy lunch.
13:00 – 14:30
Free time to relax:
- Swim in the natural stream
- Rest on your balcony
- Simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings
15:30
Depart Pu Luong and drive back to Hanoi.
~19:30
Arrive in Hanoi. End of services.
✅ TOUR INCLUDES
- Comfortable round-trip transportation
- English-speaking guide
- 1 night in a bungalow
- Meals as mentioned (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Bottled water
- Bamboo rafting experience
❌ TOUR EXCLUDES
- Drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Any services not clearly mentioned above
🌟 WHY WESTERN TRAVELERS LOVE THIS TOUR
- ✔ Not rushed, not crowded
- ✔ Authentic village life, not staged tourism
- ✔ Beautiful but easy trekking
- ✔ Ideal balance of nature, culture, and relaxation
- ✔ Perfect escape from Hanoi in just 2 days