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Trang An Ninh Binh pier

Authentic Pu Luong & Ninh Binh 3D2N

The UNESCO-listed karst limestone and quintessential mountainous scenery within 4-hour drive from Hanoi

Authentic Pu Luong & Ninh Binh 3D2N

$130 per person

This 3-day trip will take you to a magnificent UNESCO heritage of Trang An and the beautifully preserved Pu Luong.

 

  • Immerse in the green & yellow setting of  vast terraced rice fields
  • Swim in the emerald water of Hieu waterfall, which nests in the middle of Pu Luong Natural Reserve.
  • Hike around the Don village in the morning with the freezing fogs over the valley creating extremely pure and picturesque Kodak moments
  • Glide the bamboo raft on Cham stream to get closer to the scenery and its local life.
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  • Departure/Return Location
    Hanoi - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
  • Included
    Accommodation
    Meals
    Private transport
    Sightseeing tickets
    Tax & Charges
    Tour Guide
    Water & Tissues
  • Not Included
    Activities
    Beverage
    Flights
    Guide
    Holiday Surcharge
    Local porter (only in specific tours)
    Snack Service
    Tips & Gratitudes
    Travel Insurance
    Visa

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Hanoi – Thung Khe Pass – Pu Luong – Hieu Waterfall
At 7 am, our private guide and driver will pick you up. Heading northwest, the trip stops briefly at Thung Khe pass before arriving at Pu Luong Natural Reserve. We will have lunch at a local restaurant before checking into the homestay in Pu Luong
 
Following some leisure times, in the afternoon, we take a short ride to explore Hieu waterfall and its neighborhood. You can cool down in different sections of the falls or simply close your eyes enjoying the sound of the water. The day ends with the specialties prepared by the Black Thai & Muong ethnic minority. Overnight in Pu Luong.
 
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide
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Day 2: Hiking in Don village - Cham stream bamboo rafting – Ninh Binh
After having breakfast at your homestay, you will hike to explore daily life in the Don village and its surrounding vast terrace. In harvest seasons, you will have the chance to meet friendly hardworking locals along the path. Then we will have our eyes feasted with the beautiful rural scape of Pu Luong while floating on a bamboo raft on Cham stream for one hour.
 
After having lunch, we take a 2.5-hour drive to Ninh Binh before checking in at our homestay. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy superb cuisines in Ninh Binh and recharge.
 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
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Day 3: Trekking Mua Caves - Trang An – Hanoi
After breakfast, we check out and move to Mua Cave. The steps up are challenging yet rewarding. As the top of the mountain offer a majestic view of Trang An impressive geological landscape. Then we will walk down and have lunch in a nearby local restaurant. After lunch, we board on the wooden paddle boat for a 2-hour relaxing discovery of Trang An ancient city.  
 
Goodbye Ninh Binh, we head back to Hanoi and arrive in the late afternoon. End of services
Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31st, 2021 (per person in US dollar) tour price Accommodation list

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