Pu Luong 2 Day Hidden Trails Trek
At a glance
Pu Luong 2 Day Hidden Trails Trek is a 2 days small-group experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, operated by Pu Luong Excursions - Simply for mountain lovers. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 56 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $157.39 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Free cooking class (except Saturdays), Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Hanoi by limousine, All meals included, shared group set menu.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Usual attractions, but unusual ways to approach. We offer the best trek in Pu Luong Nature Reserve with plenty of off the beaten track moments. Listen to the sounds of nature and watch Pu Luong village life along the way. Your body is made to walk, to trek long distances and carry things. We keep your nature alive by offering this tour among rice fields and breathing fresh air of mountain.
You will trek through forests and streams to conquer Kho Muong village (the unique isolated village in Pu Luong) & the largest cave by off-road trails. Together seek for remote villages with scenic rice terraced fields and admire water wheels, enjoy bamboo rafting.
What's included
What's included
- Free cooking class (except Saturdays)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Hanoi by limousine
- All meals included, shared group set menu
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bottled water during the tour
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees and activities as per itinerary
- English-speaking guide (max. 9 guests per group)
- Shared room in a traditional Thai stilt house
Not included
- Bicycles, drinks & personal expenses
- Deluxe: +$15/person/night, private bungalow & dinner main course choice. Single sup. +$10/night.
- Luxury: +$25/person/night, 4-star resort, private-table meals & pool. Single sup. +$15/night.
Itinerary
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Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D)
Pick up at a few hotels in the Old Quarter area around Hoan Kiem Lake and then depart to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Estimate a 4-hour drive without heavy traffic and a stop halfway.
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Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D) · 1h 30m
Before noon, arrive at Don village, the epicenter of Pu Luong and have lunch there. After that, check in your reserved room if available (standard check-in time 14:00). Free to relax and wander around.
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Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D) · 3h
13:30. Transfer to Meeting Point and start a 10km trek. Conquer Kho Muong, an isolated village and the largest cave in Pu Luong by off-road trails via streams, mountain. Then, head to scenic Bang village with gorgeous paddy fields. Difficulty level 4/5.
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Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D) · 30m
Explore the largest cave in Pu Luong via off-road trails through streams and mountains.
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Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D) · 1h
Depart from the village and head to scenic Bang village to discover remote houses with beautiful terrace fields.
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Day 1: HANOI – PU LUONG - isolated village hidden cave (L - D) · 30m
Around 16:30, transfer back hotel for relaxation and have dinner. After dinner, free time at your own. Overnight at your reserved room. End the first day.
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Day 2: PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L) · 8h
Wake up in refreshing mountain air in Don village. Breakfast is served from 7:00. Recharge fully and get ready for the tour by 8:30.
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Day 2: PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L) · 30m
Transfer to Meeting point and start a 4.5km trek through suspension bridge, scenic villages along the largest stream. Admire water wheels by the way.
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Day 2: PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L) · 45m
Arrive at Chieu Lau dam and embark on a bamboo rafting experience. Paddle the raft upstream with locals and enjoy the moment. In Pu Luong, activities like eating or singing on bamboo rafts may sound fun at first, but they come with real risks, especially when the water level rises or flows fast after heavy mountain rain. That is why at Puluong Excursions, we keep it simple and safe: Life jackets are required at all times.
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Day 2: PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L) · 1h
Land on the other side of the river and start an another 2km walk through rice fields and villages to complete a loop trail. During the morning leisure stroll, you have the chance to learn about native herbs and plants such as sweet leaf vegetables, jackfruit, pickled eggplant, betel leaves, and areca nuts. You will also discover more about bamboo, both a symbol of Vietnamese spirit and an essential part of daily life in Pù Luông and a rare mountain fish once reserved only for kings and wealthy lords.
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Day 2: PU LUONG – HANOI bamboo rafting, gaint water wheels (B - L) · 5h
13:30. Get on bus and go back Hanoi city with a break along the way. Expected time to Hanoi by 18:30 with normal traffic. Drop off at Hanoi Opera House and hotels in the old quarter. Finish the tour at hotel.
Meeting point
13 Hang Muoi is a shared office building with several companies. Our sales office is upstairs. You can come into the building and wait in the common seating area on the ground floor for your bus.
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Pu Luong 2 Day Hidden Trails Trek take?
The experience lasts about 2 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $157.39 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Free cooking class (except Saturdays); Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Hanoi by limousine; All meals included, shared group set menu; Lunch; Dinner; Bottled water during the tour.
Where does it start?
13 Hang Muoi is a shared office building with several companies. Our sales office is upstairs. You can come into the building and wait in the common seating area on the ground floor for your bus.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 56 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Hanoi.
