What you’ll get

  • Duration : 3 days 2 nights

  • Departure : Hanoi

  • Suitable : Family, friends, couples, solo travelers...

  • Type : Land tour

  • Product Code : T88PLG03

Overview

Another new famous site in Northern Vietnam is Pu Luong Nature Reserve – a village home of the White Thai, Black Thai, and Muong Ethnic Minority communities. The scenery is well-known for large rice terraces and floating clouds like Sapa but much less touristic. This is a great location for hiking and hard trek through the forest and experience the simple life. The third day, you will have the chance to learn about the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu, ride on the Historical Sao Khe river in Ninh Binh. You will then cycle between the karst mountains to a local family house to learn about their daily life and customs.

Highlights

    • Join many exciting activities: cycling, trekking or walking around the village
    • Visit the beautiful waterfalls, cool bamboo waterwheels and nice rice terraces in Pu Luong
    • Experience the rural villages of the Black Thai Ethnic people and their local life by overnight at homestay

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OPTION TYPE MAX RATES PRICE DETAIL TOTAL
Deluxe room + Deluxe villa

Deluxe room + Deluxe villa

Size : 35 m2 Max Adults: 2

Bed size: Double/Twin

The villas designed in an authentic style mix with rocks, limestone, and bricks, with air-condition and en-suite bathroom. 


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Total Option Price

  • Meals
    2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
  • Transportation
    Shuttle bus
  • Accommodation
    communal dorm/bamboo bungalow/villa
  • Price Includes
    • Entrance fees
    • A/c Transportations
    • Fun activities, bicycles
    • All your accommodation
    • Friendly and passionate local guides
    • Meals mentioned in the tour itinerary
    Price Excludes
    • VAT & travel insurance
    • Drinks & Personal expense
  • Cancellation by Customer

    For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:

    • More than 30 days before arrival: No charge
    • 15-30 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
    • 7-15 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.
    • 4-7 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
    • Within 3 days before arrival: 100% tour price.

    Notes:

    • There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.
    • For no show cases, there will be no refund.
    • All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us
  • Cancellation by Weather

    In case of an unexpected situation/ bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we serve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there are more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental or tours will be given.

  • Children Policy
    • Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
    • From 4 to 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare and sharing bed with parents.
    • From 9 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
    • Students with ID student card: 95% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
    • Over 11 years old: 100% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.

Itineraries

Day 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong (L, D) 200km

07:30 - 8.15 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve by Limousine Bus.
09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi).
11:00 = Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam).
12:00 = Arrival in Mai Chau and transfer to a van to go to Pu Luong Reserve nature
13:00 =Check in and lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.
14:30 – 17:30 = Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture before trekking time
17:30 = Pick up the van to go to the Eco Garden – Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the Infinity Pool.
19:00 = Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.
*Sleeping options: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts or Private Room (no Air-con) or Deluxe Room with Air-con.

Meals: L, D

Accommodation: Traditional dorm / private room (Pu Luong Eco Garden )

Day 2: Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave – Ninh Binh 120km. (B,L,D)

07:00 – 08:00 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat.
08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong.(6kms) Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition)
12:00 = Back to the Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat, check out.
13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the village before boarding the Limousine bus to go to NinhBinh at 14:30.
17:30 = Arrive in Ninh Binh Retreat, check in and have free time.
19:00 = Have dinner at the retreat

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Traditional dorm / bamboo bungalow/villa (Ninh Binh Retreat)

Day 3: Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and boat ride in Trang An (B,L)

7:30 – 8:30 = Breakfast at the Retreat
8:30 to 12:00 = Cycling through the limestone karsts to reach 2 temples of the first 2 Emperors in the 10 th Century in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital hike up the Ma Yen Mountain to visit the King’s tomb in 10 th century and enjoy the panorama view from the mountain. On the way back, stop in a local family to discover daily life and culture and share a tea with them.
12:00 -13:30 = Check out and have lunch at the Retreat
13:30 -16:00 = Go to Trang An for a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere.
16:00 = Drop you off at Ninh Binh Railway station or bus station or board the bus to go to Hanoi.
19:00 = Drop off in Hanoi old quarter. Tour ends.

Meals: B, L

Accommodation: N/A

Questions & Answers

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2 Questions
  • Asked by Alle | 30 May 2019

    Is there any hotel on the Fansipan mountain summit? If yes, what is the hotel name please?

    Answered by admin | 06 Jun 2019

    No hotel at the top . At the start of the cable car in Sapa is the fantastic new accor hotel. Expensive but incredible There are a huge number of small hotels in Sapa.

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  • Asked by Ludmila | 21 May 2019

    when is the good time to trek to Fansipan?

    Answered by admin | 06 Jun 2019

    Hi, the best time to travel would be in the dry season November to April. The temperature then is usually milder also, about 17 -22 degrees. During the Monsoon season the heavy rain will increase the volume and may prevent access to the Fansipan Trek. It is easy to access the trail down to the falls and back. It is not hard to find. You can get a bike or car to access part of the way, or cable car, or trek on foot for the whole way down and back. Be aware there are many, many steps. However, the path winds down through a village so if time allows you can stop and rest, or take coffee or a snack. You need to be reasonably fit to undertake, but it is very worthwhile. Going up the other side is less strenuous with more paths and a cross bridge.

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Customer Reviews

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Based on 30 reviews

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10.0

Henry

United States
06 Jun 2019
A must go It was super nice experience to up to the Fansipan mountain in a sunny day. You are better go early in the morning or a bit late in noon time to avoid the crowd. We took Muong Hoa train to the cabl... See more

It was super nice experience to up to the Fansipan mountain in a sunny day. You are better go early in the morning or a bit late in noon time to avoid the crowd. We took Muong Hoa train to the cable station and went up by cable car. Took 600 steps to go up to the top. Recommended to take steps instead of train then you can see break-taking view and visit pagoda. Bring warm clothes as it�s quite windy and cold in the mountain. Must go place if you travel to Sapa

9.0

Martha

Australia
22 Mar 2019
Cat Cat - Fansipan - Sapa - roof top of Indochina we went to Fansipan moutain. thats amazing, beautiful!!!
9.5

Jamie Yorkshire

Other Country
24 Nov 2018
Wow, breathtaking! Excellent views, ensure you allocated a good chunk of the day to visit here. However, the views will be blemished if it is cloudy. We was very lucky with the weather!
9.0

Cindy

Singapore
16 Nov 2018
Unforgetable Don't miss visiting Fansipan Mountain if you visit Sapa. The cable car while scary is really awesome. 20 minutes ride and it's thrill and fun. The Monday was cold and misty we had to buy all the wi... See more

Don't miss visiting Fansipan Mountain if you visit Sapa. The cable car while scary is really awesome. 20 minutes ride and it's thrill and fun. The Monday was cold and misty we had to buy all the winter clothing after reaching the mountain. Good thing is every single winter gear is available. The Buddha statue and the peak are memorable !

10.0

Louis

Australia
31 Oct 2018
Beautiful Clean hotel, Amazing view, beautiful landscape, Friendly people, Knowledge tour guide.