Official Programme
1 Day
Tour · Pu Luong
Pu Luong Day Trip – Trekking & Bamboo Rafting Experience
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$59
Pu Luong – Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay 5 Days 4 Nights
Official itineraryfrom the supplied PDF
Listed inclusionsmatched to the programme
English-speaking guideas stated in the programme
Local supportbefore and during the tour
Overview
Experience the beauty of Northern Vietnam with an unforgettable journey through Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay. Discover spectacular landscapes, rich cultural heritage, authentic local experiences, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one incredible adventure.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a hidden gem in northern Vietnam, renowned for its lush rice terraces, peaceful ethnic villages, and breathtaking mountain scenery. Trek through picturesque landscapes, visit traditional villages, cycle through the countryside, enjoy bamboo rafting, and immerse yourself in the authentic culture of the local Thai people.
Ninh Binh, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” is famous for its dramatic limestone karsts, rich history, and tranquil waterways. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, admire panoramic views from Mua Cave, and enjoy a scenic boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex.
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Cruise through emerald waters, explore the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, kayak around Luon Cave, and visit Titop Island for swimming or breathtaking panoramic views.
Official package prices
| Package | Price / person | Room | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $443 | Homestay in Pu Luong, Ninh Binh | $20/ Night |
| Deluxe | $472 | Eco Lodge in Pu Luong, Deluxe Hotel in Ninh Binh | $25/ Night |
| Premium | $500 | Eco Resort in Pu Luong, Premium Hotel in Ninh Binh | $35/ Night |
Children’s rates
- 0 – 5 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
- 6 – 9 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
- 10 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
Please note: For safety reasons, the itinerary may change due to force majeure,
such as natural disasters, epidemics, or as required by local authorities or the tour
operator.
Package options
Highlights
- LONG BAY Pu Luong villages
- Local House
- Rice fields
- Silk Village
- Cooking Class
- Buffalo cart ride
- Hieu Waterfall
- Bamboo Rafting
- Water Wheels
- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Mua Cave
- Trang An
What to expect 5-day itinerary
1 Day 1 Ha Noi - Pu Luong Trekking Cultural Interaction (L,D).
06:40 – 06:50 – Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
11:30 – 13:30 – Arrive at the lodge, check in, and enjoy lunch.
13:30 – 16:30 – Trek through lush rice terraces, rolling hills, and peaceful ethnic villages while visiting traditional stilt houses, observing local craftsmanship, interacting with local families, and learning about the daily life and culture of the Thai people.
16:30 – 17:00 – Return to the lodge and enjoy free time at the swimming pool.
2 Day 2 Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, FloatingLunch, Hieu Waterfall (B,L,D).
08:00 – 08:30 – Pick up from the lodge and depart for Lan Village.
08:30 – 11:30 – Walk through rice fields and mountain trails to Lan Village, learn the traditional silk-weaving process, continue to Chieng Lau Village to discover ancient water wheels and local farming, then trek to Cham Stream, stopping at a local house to experience authentic village life before enjoying a bamboo rafting adventure.
11:30 – 13:00 – Enjoy lunch on a bamboo raft surrounded by forests, rice fields, and peaceful villages.
13:00 – 16:00 – Depending on weather and seasonal conditions, relax at Hieu Waterfall or trek through Kho Muong Village and explore Bat Cave.
16:00 – Return to the lodge.
3 Day 3 Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride (B,L,D)
08:00 – 08:30 – Check out and depart for the Bamboo Bridge.
08:30 – 12:30 – Cross the Bamboo Bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village, visit local families, learn about traditional rice wine production, explore a traditional house, and join a hands-on cooking class before enjoying lunch with a local family.
12:30 – 13:00 – Experience a traditional buffalo cart ride before departing for Ninh Binh.
13:00 – 17:00 – Transfer to Ninh Binh.
17:00 – Check in at the lodge and enjoy free time.
4 Day 4 Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An.
08:00 – 08:30 – Pick up from the hotel.
08:30 – 12:00 – Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, learn about Vietnam's early dynasties, and climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc.
12:00 – 13:30 – Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
13:30 – 16:30 – Take a scenic boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex, cruising along peaceful rivers surrounded by limestone mountains and exploring its spectacular cave system.
16:30 – Return to the hotel.
5 Day 5 Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island – Kayaking at Luon Cave.
07:00 – 07:15 – Pick up from the hotel in Ninh Binh and transfer to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 – 12:30 – Board the luxury cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and begin cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12:30 – 14:00 – Enjoy lunch on board while admiring the magnificent limestone islands of Ha Long Bay.
14:00 – 16:30 – Explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, visit Titop Island for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint, and relax with a sunset party while cruising back to the harbor.
18:00 – 21:00 – Return to Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer back to Hanoi.
21:00 – Arrive at your hotel. Tour ends.
What's included
- Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool.
- Pick-up/drop-off by Limousine Bus (HN – PL, NB – HL, HL - HN) with an experienced driver.
- Lunch on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4, Day 5.
- Dinner on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4.
- Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
- Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms.
- Guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
- Trekking in the village.
- Cooking class.
- The buffalo cart ride.
- Bottled water on tour.
- Entry fees.
- Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Sunset party.
- 8% VAT (Government tax).
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
- Insurance.
Good to know
- Children's rates0 - 5 years old: One child in this age group can join the tour free of charge. Transportation costs $18 USD per way for a private seat on the Car transfer. This child will share a bed with their parents. For each additional child in this age group, the cost is 50% of the adult price, including transportation.
6 - 9 years old: 75% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided.
10 years and older: 100% of the adult price, with an extra bed provided. - Please noteFor safety reasons, the itinerary may change due to force majeure, such as natural disasters, epidemics, or as required by local authorities or the tour operator.
- SourceOfficial tour programme supplied by the operator.
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About the operator
DIVI
Divi Travel — Thai Duong Tourism JSC
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Pu Luong – Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay 5 Days 4 Nights · Private tour · English guide
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Itinerary
From 06:40 · Departure
Ha Noi - Pu Luong Trekking Cultural Interaction (L,D).
Guided tour
06:40 – 06:50 – Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
11:30 – 13:30 – Arrive at the lodge, check in, and enjoy lunch.
13:30 – 16:30 – Trek through lush rice terraces, rolling hills, and peaceful ethnic villages while visiting traditional stilt houses, observing local craftsmanship, interacting with local families, and learning about the daily life and culture of the Thai people.
16:30 – 17:00 – Return to the lodge and enjoy free time at the swimming pool.
Silk-weaving, Waterwheels, Rafting, FloatingLunch, Hieu Waterfall (B,L,D).
Guided tour
08:00 – 08:30 – Pick up from the lodge and depart for Lan Village.
08:30 – 11:30 – Walk through rice fields and mountain trails to Lan Village, learn the traditional silk-weaving process, continue to Chieng Lau Village to discover ancient water wheels and local farming, then trek to Cham Stream, stopping at a local house to experience authentic village life before enjoying a bamboo rafting adventure.
11:30 – 13:00 – Enjoy lunch on a bamboo raft surrounded by forests, rice fields, and peaceful villages.
13:00 – 16:00 – Depending on weather and seasonal conditions, relax at Hieu Waterfall or trek through Kho Muong Village and explore Bat Cave.
16:00 – Return to the lodge.
Cycling, Cooking Class, Buffalo cart ride (B,L,D)
Guided tour
08:00 – 08:30 – Check out and depart for the Bamboo Bridge.
08:30 – 12:30 – Cross the Bamboo Bridge and cycle through Chieng Ai Village, visit local families, learn about traditional rice wine production, explore a traditional house, and join a hands-on cooking class before enjoying lunch with a local family.
12:30 – 13:00 – Experience a traditional buffalo cart ride before departing for Ninh Binh.
13:00 – 17:00 – Transfer to Ninh Binh.
17:00 – Check in at the lodge and enjoy free time.
Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An.
Guided tour
08:00 – 08:30 – Pick up from the hotel.
08:30 – 12:00 – Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, learn about Vietnam's early dynasties, and climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc.
12:00 – 13:30 – Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
13:30 – 16:30 – Take a scenic boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex, cruising along peaceful rivers surrounded by limestone mountains and exploring its spectacular cave system.
16:30 – Return to the hotel.
Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island – Kayaking at Luon Cave.
Guided tour
07:00 – 07:15 – Pick up from the hotel in Ninh Binh and transfer to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 – 12:30 – Board the luxury cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and begin cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12:30 – 14:00 – Enjoy lunch on board while admiring the magnificent limestone islands of Ha Long Bay.
14:00 – 16:30 – Explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, visit Titop Island for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint, and relax with a sunset party while cruising back to the harbor.
18:00 – 21:00 – Return to Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer back to Hanoi.
21:00 – Arrive at your hotel. Tour ends.
Return · Drop-off at your hotel
* The itinerary may change depending on traffic and weather conditions.
What's included
- Private room with Wi-Fi and access to a shared swimming pool.
- Pick-up/drop-off by Limousine Bus (HN – PL, NB – HL, HL - HN) with an experienced driver.
- Lunch on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4, Day 5.
- Dinner on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4.
- Bamboo rafting experience with an onboard lunch included.
- Visits to local houses, waterwheels, and farms.
- Guided tours with English-speaking local guides.
- Trekking in the village.
- Cooking class.
- The buffalo cart ride.
- Bottled water on tour.
- Entry fees.
- Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Sunset party.
- 8% VAT (Government tax).
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
- Insurance.
Good to know
- Confirmation Within 24 hours of your enquiry.
- Cancellation Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
- Pick-up Hotel pick-up in the city centre is included.
- Children 0–2 free (no seat); 3–7 child rate.
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