Transport

Private vehicle (pick up/drop off service, excursions) Private round transfer between Hanoi and Pu Luong

Accommodation

4-star accommodation: Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Pu Luong: Pu Luong Retreat or similar Halong: La Pandora Cruise or similar 5-star accommodation: Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Pu Luong: Pu Luong Retreat or similar Halong: Doris Cruise or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on the coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Meals

2 lunches

Not included:

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Hotel in Hanoi X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, and 21 Jan (Tet) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa to Vietnam (can be applied online) X Services not mentioned above

Insurance

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Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Your adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Get Away From The Big City With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L) Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Get Away From The Big City With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L) Private Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide at the hotel lobby. The guide will escort you on the trip to Ba Vi, a countryside located on the outskirt of Hanoi.

Arrive at Ri village, enjoy the welcome drink and snacks, and meet your first host - Mr. Duoc, who is a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner. Listen to the stories of Mr. Duoc’s life during the war while enjoying the drink and then visit his tea plantation. You will learn how to pick the best tea leaves to make the most wonderful beverage in Vietnam. Carry on with the tea production at his small workshop, where most of the work is manual.

Then have a short drive to Moc village, where you will meet your next host Mrs. Chin, who will teach you how to cook local Vietnamese dishes. Later have the meals you made for lunch in a beautiful tropical garden.

Have a short break after lunch, and join Mrs. Chin for a walk around the village. You will visit some local families to understand the rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hats, and other local products are made. Then have a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields.

Wrap up your countryside tour with traditional feet soak in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of the Muong ethnic minority. It will relax you (and your feet) after cycling around the village.

Later, enjoy a transfer from Ba Vi back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi - Travel To Pu Luong - Rafting Along Cham River (B) Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Travel To Pu Luong - Rafting Along Cham River (B) Private Tour

Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi. You will start the Pu Luong Adventure trip and be ready with 4 hours driving journey following Ho Chi Minh Trails (1B – National Highway). One stop on the haft way for a short break.

You will enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking 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.

You will be transferred to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk passing the rice field to stunning water wheels area. 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. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted bamboo rafts. Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat.

Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 4 Trekking To The Kho Muong Village (B/L) Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trekking To The Kho Muong Village (B/L) Private Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the trekking to the village of Kho Muong, which is home to about 65 families with over 300 White Thai people. In the local dialect, “Kho” is Origin, and “Muong” is Village so “Kho Muong” is understood as the place where people first settled in the whole area. The Kho Muong village was founded about 300 years ago by some hunters who were amazed by the flat valley with abundant water from streams and they moved all of their family, and neighbors and settled down here. Regarding location, it lies deep in the core zone of the Reserve, isolated from other villages in the region. In order to reach this village with a spectacular view of both mountain and valley.

Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 5 Pu Luong - Back To Hanoi (B) Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pu Luong - Back To Hanoi (B) Private Tour

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!

Then head back to Hanoi and ready for your next destination.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 6 Cruise In The Most Picturesque Bay Of Vietnam - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruise In The Most Picturesque Bay Of Vietnam - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.

On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay.

The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

Overnight on cruise.
Day 7 Morning In The Natural Wonder Of The World - Hanoi (B/L) - Shared Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning In The Natural Wonder Of The World - Hanoi (B/L) - Shared Cruise, Bus

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8 Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

8 days tour

Pu Luong Nature Reserve Discovery In 8 Days - Luxury Private

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Itinerary of your trip Pu Luong Nature Reserve Discovery In 8 Days - Luxury Private

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Get Away From The Big City With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L) Private Tour

Hanoi - Travel To Pu Luong - Rafting Along Cham River (B) Private Tour

Trekking To The Kho Muong Village (B/L) Private Tour

Pu Luong - Back To Hanoi (B) Private Tour

Cruise In The Most Picturesque Bay Of Vietnam - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

Morning In The Natural Wonder Of The World - Hanoi (B/L) - Shared Cruise, Bus

Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

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