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Hanoi – Cuc Phuong – Pu Luong Tour

Trip code: VMN16
Tour starts at (city): Hanoi
Destination: Vietnam
Tour duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
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Hotline:  +84 936237786 Email: nhan@vietourtravels.com

Tour duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Destinations:

Northern Rustic Charm – Cuc Phuong National Park & Pu Luong Adventure

One of the highlights of this tour is Pu Luong – a supremely hidden charm located in the northern area of Vietnam which is close to Mai Chau and around 5 hours drive from Hanoi. Staying in a cosy lodge in the middle of the lush rice terraces makes for a very authentic experience. Pu Luong is one of the most atmospheric and romantic places you could hope to find inVietnam. Trekking through the surrounding villages, meeting and interacting with Thai ethnic minorities will give you a chance to gain extraordinary access and insight into traditions unchanged for centuries.

Day 1 HANOI – NINH BINH – CUC PHUONG (L – D)

Pick up and take a private transfer to Hoa Lu (2 hour drive), the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. On the way, visit temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasty kings. Continue your trip to Tam Coc and take a bicycle ride along picturesque roads amidst beautiful green paddy fields. End the bicycle tour at a local restaurant and stop for lunch.

In the afternoon, board a small sampan for a spectacular 2-hour trip through caves, waterways and beautiful rural landscape consisting of limestone cliffs and rice paddies. Continue driving to Cuc Phuong National Park. Check in to your accommodation at the National Park headquaters.

Overnight at Cuc Phuong National Park.

Day 2 CUC PHUONG (B – L – D)

After breakfast, visit the Endangered Primate Rescue center and learn what people are working in the park do to protect and preserve endangered native wildlife. Enjoy lunch in a restaurant at headquarters. In the afternoon, go on a light trek to a Muong village where you can see some unique cultural factors such as traditional stilt houses, waterwheels, bamboo rafts and brocade loom. Observe a rich array of different animals and flowers along the trip.

Spend the evening dining with people in the Muong village in their long house while listening to their storiess about the life and culture of this ethnic minority. Enjoy traditional songs and dances of Thai people.

Overnight at Khanh homestay in the village.

Day 3 CUC PHUONG – PU LUONG (B – L – D)

After breakfast, take a private transfer of around 3 hour drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve . Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel for check in and relax.

After lunch, take a 2-hour trek to Eo Ken village. Eo Ken is completely untouched with no roads for car, only walking trails weaving through the magnificient landscape. During the trail, take the opportunity to see lively life of the people in the mountainous area, drop by a local house to have some interaction. Continue on to Kho Muong, end the day with a visit to Bat Cave where you can admire the majestic beauty of limestones formed millions of year ago. From the cave, take the chance to recap the panoramic view of the Pu Luong. Return to your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Pu Luong.

Day 4 PU LUONG (B – L – D)

After breakfast, trek to Ban Don via Ban Uoi and Pa Kha village through the shimmering-emerald paddy fields. Its surrounding is home to Thai hill tribe communities. Find the way through plunging valleys and rice terraces. The mountainous scenery makes epic views. Spend time in a small local house gaining extraordinary access and insight into individuals from the ancient ethnic communities and wonder at the beautiful handicrafts made by the Thai people. Take part in some local farming activities with the local before enjoying your lunch.

In the afternoon, time to discover the area yourself. Return to your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Pu Luong.

Day 5 PU LUONG – HANOI (B – L)

Get up early in the morning, to visit an ethnic market of Thai people operating every Thursday and Sunday where you will see people colourfully dress exchanging handicraft and produce. Take a private transfer back to Hanoi. Enroute stop at Mai Hich for lunch. Mai Hich is a small village located admist lush, green mountains and jungle. It is home to many White Thai ethnic villages. Visit Thung Khe Pass for some photo opportunities capturing the breathtaking beauty of Mai Chau Valley.

Arrive at Hanoi in the late afternoon.

 

 

Our prices include:

  • Accommodation in a shared double or twin room at selected hotels.
  • Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. Minivan for mountain area.
  • Mineral water on vehicles and refreshing towels.
  • English speaking guide for the whole tour.
  • Entry fees for all sightseeing tours.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner.
  • 1 FOC in half twin for group from 15 paying pax (15+ 1)
  • Government taxes currently in force (V.A.T.)

Our prices do not include:

  • Free visa to Vietnam for Scandinavian passport holder.
  • International flights and airport taxes.
  • Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.

Note:

  • Program is subject to change without prior notice due to airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight cancellations.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in fuel surcharges.
  • Visa to Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorisation letter.
  • In general most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.

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In case The Customer has to change the confirmed itinerary for certain reasons, we are happy to assist subject to the following fees and conditions:
 
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Hanoi – Cuc Phuong – Pu Luong Tour
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