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03 Days - Puluong Nature Reserve Exploration

The Pu Luong limestone landscape is an area of outstanding beauty, culture interest and high biodiversity value stretching from Mai Chau in the North to West to Cuc Phuong national park in the South East. It is blessed with rich forest, limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces and breathtaking scenery.

Day 01: Water wheels walk and rafting

AM:

You enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breath taking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.

PM:

You will be transffed to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning 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.

Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the rafting adventure with 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, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for dinner.

Day 02: Enthralling trekking routes

AM:

Start early to descend into the beautiful 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!

Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farm land, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savour the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.

PM:

After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water to the nearby river, before moving to pick up point to be transferred back to the Retreat.

Day 03: Village life and the community

AM:

You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farm land and rice fields, and learn about making rice wine and weaving colourful textiles, followed by lunch with a local family.

PM:

Check out the Lodge. See you next time!

Service Inclusion

  • Private bed (House on stilt) or Private room with ensuite bathroom (for Bungalow)
  • All activities are mentioned in specific itineraries
  • Entrance and Sightseeing fees
  • Local guide (non-English speaker)
  • Full board: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
  • River rafting
  • Free Wi-Fi at Pu Luong Retreat
  • Welcome drink
  • 2 bottles of water in rooms daily (only Bungalow)

Service Exclusion

  • VAT invoice
  • Land transfer from/to Pu Luong
  • River kayaking
  • Drinks, Gratuities and other personal expenses
  • English/French speaking guide

Noted:

  • Kindly please keep your car and driver in Puluong to transfer during the tour
  • The itineraries are subjected to change up to the weather condition
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