3-Day Trek through the Pu Luong Nature Reserve from Hanoi
Highlights
Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, Mai Châu
trekking, cultural, Eco Tourism
Private Tour
3 Days
Hard
English
Description
Embark on this 3-day trek through one of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam’s northern mountains, the Pu Luong. Enjoy scenic mountains views as you hike through the gorgeous trails. Also, interact with local people, sleep at homestays, eat traditional food, and learn about Thai culture and lifestyle.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Hanoi - Mai Chau – Pu Luong
Depart from your Hanoi hotel at 8:00 am, transferring to Mai Chau on a spectacular 4-hour drive. Upon arrival at Poom Coom village in Mai Chau, we take a short walk to visit the ethnic Thai people and then lunch will be served.
At 1:00 pm, take a short car ride for about 1 hour before we set off for our hiking through the beauty of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The trek is intermediate level and requires some walking up hills, but it’s worth your hike as we will see many spectacular views of villages and terraces.
Arrive at the Thai stilt homestay in the late afternoon. You will have free time to rest and shower, followed by a traditional dinner with your host family.
Driving Distance: about 230 km
Trekking Distance: about 9 km (3 hours)
Trail Difficulty: 3/5
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Day 2- Hidden trails of Pu Luong
Waking up early today is recommended as your chance to witness more local activities in the morning. After having breakfast, we say goodbye to our host by around 8.00 am for our good hike ahead.
More trek today through hidden gems of Pu Luong will include views of beautiful valleys, nice terraces and peaceful villages.
We stop for a picnic lunch and then continue our trek through more villages to reach Hieu village in the afternoon.
Take rest as you wish, and then you are free to stroll around the village to interact with the locals and visit the beautiful waterfall nearby.
Back to the homestay for dinner and overnight at homestay. Contact us if you wish to stay at an Ecolodge in Hieu village instead of a homestay.
Trekking Distance: about 12 km (5 – 6 hours)
Trail Difficulty: 3/5
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Day 3- Hieu village – Pho Doan – Hanoi
This is your last day here at this beautiful nature reserve. Spend time with these friendly villagers and take the chance to explore around on your own or with a guide around the village.
We will then take an easy walk in about 1.5 hours to the town-let of this nature reserve where your van is waiting for us.
Lunch will be at one of the local restaurants, followed by a scenic drive back to Hanoi. The trip ends at your hotel at approx 5:00 pm.
Driving Distance: about 235 km
Trekking distance: 8 km
Trail Difficulty: 2/5
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.