Welcome to our trademark Pu Luong Tours of Experience. The journey to your deep inside northern Vietnam’s hidden paradise! Unlike the heavily trafficked paths of Sapa or Ha Giang, Pu Luong beckons you to ease your pace and reconnect with nature, culture, and yourself. Whether you’re hiking through terraced fields, cooling off at Thac Hieu waterfall, or swapping stories with a Thai ethnic household, it’s very much a trip for those who seek true discovery. With Pu Luong Tours, you don’t just visit, you feel, taste, live, and breathe the land. Let Impress Travel guide you through an unforgettable experience.
Because every traveler marches to the beat of their drum, and at Impress Travel, we know this all too well. That is why we designed our Pu Luong Tours of Experience to be flexible for you, whether a short Vietnam nature retreat or a long immersion through the valleys of Pu Luong.
Check out the comparison below to help you pick the perfect fit from our best-selling Pu Luong Tours:
|
Option |
Best For |
Highlights |
|
2-Day-1-Night |
Short getaways, weekend escapes |
Thac Hieu waterfall, local homestay, soft trekking, ethnic dinner |
|
3-Day-2-Night |
Deeper explorers, slow travelers |
Kho Muong Village, Hang Doi (Bat Cave), extended trekking, eco-lodge chill time |
The 2-Day-1-Night Pu Luong Tours of Experience are for those who wish to get a brief but very beautiful and memorable experience. It is the ideal mixture of gentle trekking, genuine food, waterfall experiences, and friendly communication with the Thai locals.
If you want to give yourself more time to chill and venture to hidden corners of this protected reserve, the 3-Day-2-Night Pu Luong Tours of Experience allow plenty of room to dig deeper. From mystical caves to panoramic rice terrace hikes, this extended adventure immerses you in the wild heart of Pu Luong.
Whatever option you go with, the whole process is led with passion and understanding by our dedicated team. Follow Impress Travel on one of our unforgettable Pu Luong Tours of Experience designed for those with adventure in their hearts and a depth of experience beyond the destination.
Pu Luong (Sours: localvietnam)
07:00 – Departure from Hanoi
Let’s kick off your journey! We depart the busy city and head west into the tranquil province of Hoa Binh. Even the drive is a fine one rolling hills charming villages and sheets of green that gradually usher in a slower pace.
11:30 – Arrival at Ban Don Village
Enjoy culture with ethnic Thai people in Ban Don. You will be greeted with a warm, hearty home-cooked lunch made with seasonal ingredients and traditional flavors, a lovely way to kick-start your trip with Pu Luong Tours of Experience.
13:00 – Light Trekking to Ban Lan
Now, after lunch, time to explore! Tramp past peaceful, terraced rice fields, through dense, shady bamboo forests, and see smart water wheels the Thai folk use to bring irrigation in. Pu Luong Tours offers an accessible yet rewarding experience that all fitness levels can enjoy the fresh mountain air and gentle trails are heaven-sent.
17:00 – Check-in Homestay
Check in at your homestay: a traditional stilt house overlooking the valley. Relax for a moment, enjoy a cup of green tea, inhale the fresh air, and watch the sunset over the rice terraces.
19:00 – Dinner and Cultural Exchange (Optional)
Dinner is a banquet of native fare grilled stream fish, bitter leaf soup, and sticky rice stuffed into bamboo, among others. If you like, we can schedule an exclusive performance of Thai music and dance around the campfire. With Pu Luong Tours of Experience, it’s more than going there, it’s connecting.
Trekking to Ban Lan (Sours: daiichitravel)
06:30 – Wake Up with the Mountains
Welcome the day in silence and serenity, as the sun rises over limestone peaks and a veil of morning mist drifts through the valley. This makes people fall in love with Pu Luong.
07:00 – Breakfast with a View
Enjoy the local breakfast, fed with grilled eggs, mountain tea, and sticky rice grown in the valley you’re looking at.
08:00 – Trek to Thac Hieu Waterfall
No Pu Luong Tours of Experience would be complete without coming to Thac Hieu, a fairy waterfall hidden deep in the forest. This short hike leads to natural rock pools that are ideal for a swim. The water is cool, the air fresh and the setting serene. Pack your swimsuits you’ll want to dive straight in!
11:00 – Return for Lunch
Having soaked up all that nature has to offer, we return to the homestay to enjoy one last hearty lunch with our hosts. Time to take a bow but the memories linger long after you are gone.
13:00 – Return to Hanoi
We’ll hop back in the van and relax on the return journey to the capital. We will get to Hanoi by 18:00, finishing a short but informative trip with Pu Luong Tours of Experience.
Trek to Thac Hieu Waterfall (Sours: dulich24)
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
07:00 – Departure from Hanoi
Here we go for an unforgettable experience! We’ll leave Hanoi and cruise through beautiful Hoa Binh province, stopping for scenic breaks to stretch, take photos, and appreciate the tranquil province. This is the best way to get a taste of the slow pace of life that characterizes all Pu Luong Tours of Experience.
12:30 – Arrival & Lunch at Resort or Homestay
When you arrive in Pu Luong, you’ll check in at a comfortable eco-lodge or local Thai homestay. The lunch will be warm and authentic including a lot mountain herb, sticky rice, and seasonal specialties, key elements of all actual Pu Luong Tours.
Afternoon – Free Time to Explore & Relax
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Lounge by an infinity pool with views of rice terraces, take a short walk through a village or simply relax on your veranda. With Pu Luong Tours of Experience, each moment was crafted so that you can drink in the beauty of Pu Luong uniquely.
19:00 – Dinner & Optional Cultural Show
As evening approaches, gather for a hearty home-cooked meal made with love. If you say the word, a traditional Thai cultural performance by members of the local community, a magical mix of music, dance, and stories can wow you while you sit under the stars.
Pu Luong Homestay (Sours: hotelmix)
07:00 – Breakfast with a View
Rise to a tranquil valley, then sit down for breakfast cooked with fresh, local ingredients before we set to the trails.
08:00 – Begin Trek to Kho Muong
Our trekking journey begins! Follow dirt forest trails, traverse terraced hillsides, and pass through ethnic villages where life is slow. It’s where Pu Luong Tours of Experience excels, taking you to places that are culturally rich and totally, no-the-map off-the-brat path.
11:30 – Arrive at Kho Muong Village
Kho Muong is a deep in the valley, quiet, beautiful Thai village in limestone mountains. Here, we’ll have a picnic lunch or eat with a local family, a family-style experience that encapsulates the spirit of true Pu Luong Tours.
13:00 – Visit Hang Doi (Bat Cave)
Next is Hang Doi, an impressive cave adorned with ancient formations and, in some seasons, thousands of bats. It’s a natural wonder and an integral part of the ecological tale woven through our Pu Luong Tours of Experience.
15:30 – Return Trek and Rest Time
It was a different route that we took back, navigating gorgeous rice terraces and meeting welcoming local people. Once you’ve returned to your accommodation, unwind, contemplate, or catch the sunset.
19:00 – Dinner and Optional Activities
Dinner is served! Or relax with a BBQ under the stars listen to tales around the fire, or do nothing at all staring up at the stars from your balcony. Every night is an experience with Pu Luong Tours of Experience.
Trek to Kho Muong (Sours: goldenholidaytravel)
05:30 – Optional Sunrise Photo Tour
Take a short trek early on to witness the golden glow of sunrise over the valley. The light, the mist, the silence, it’s pure magic.
07:30 – Breakfast at the Lodge
A second hearty breakfast accompanied by panoramic views.
08:30 – Visit Thac Hieu Waterfall or Nearby Village
Our final excursion before departing Pu Luong is a mild trek to Thac Hieu, one of the area’s most beautiful waterfalls. Go for a refreshing swim or just lie on the banks of the flowing water. Or visit a different nearby Thai village for more in-depth cultural immersion.
11:30 – Final Lunch and Goodbyes
Have one last meal with your hosts. Share memories, give farewells , and get ready for your ride home.
13:00 – Return to Hanoi
We drive back from Pu Luong to Hanoi and reach there at about 18:00. Not only will you take home some souvenirs, but a heart packed with colorful memories from your Pu Luong Tours of Experience.
Hieu Waterfall (Sours: migo)
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
The most unique flavor of our Pu Luong Tours of Experience also comes from the local cuisine that is native to the mountains, cooked by the most skilled hands and tightly attached to the lifestyle of the Thai ethnic community. With our Pu Luong Tours, you’re not just eating, you’re experiencing.
1. Vit quay Co Lung (Charcoal-roasted duck): Here you will find the pride of Co Lung Village, free-range ducks cooked in herbs and slowly roasted with charcoal. The result? Crispy skin, juicy meat, and a smoky aroma you won’t soon forget. You could taste this specialty when taking a Pu Luong Tours of Experience or ordering it at restaurants in Ban Hieu or Co Lung.
2. Ca suoi nuong (Grilled stream fish): These small fish, freshly caught from the mountains, are stuffed with wild herbs and cooked on hot stones or over charcoal. Easy, tasty, and full of mountain soul.
3. Com lam, rau rung, and ruou men: Sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes served with seasonal forest vegetables, lightly grilled and paired with a shot of ruou men la (a herbal rice wine made with forest leaves). It’s a mix that speaks to the essence of Pu Luong, earthy, soulful, and medicinal.
Grilled stream fish (Sours: vietnam)
1. Mac khen (spicy forest pepper): This fragrant pepper gives any dish a distinct zing and is an essential kitchen staple in a home setting.
2. Forest herbal tea: Gathered from wild mountain herbs, these teas have good digestive and relaxing properties.
3. Handmade brocade products: From scarves to bags and headbands, these are handwoven by Thai women & each design tells a story.
4. Mang nua say kho (dried bamboo shoots): These are easy to take with you and cook at home. Soak, boil, and stir-fry with meat for a real taste of Vietnam.
5. Rung honey (mat ong rung): This raw, unrefined form of honey is harvested from wild bees living in the wooded areas of Pu Luong, and is considered highly delicious and medicinally effective.
A little powering up is an effort that pays off for your Pu Luong Tours of Experience. Whether you’re trekking through bamboo forests or sipping tea on a mountain porch, these tips will help you soak up every minute of your trip to Pu Luong.
The best seasons to enjoy the Pu Luong Tour are May to June (green rice season) and September to October (golden harvest season). These months provide stunning landscapes and moderate climates and with them once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities!
Prepare for an adventure near nature. Don’t forget:
All Pu Luong Tours of Experience are gentle trekking and suited to all levels of fitness, no altitude sickness for us here!
Or the treks are doable and safe. Just keep hydrated, follow your guide’s lead, and you’ll be in good hands with Impress Travel. We organized our Pu Luong Tours of Experience for adventure yet comfort.
So let’s pack light, stay curious, and prepare to fall in love with the wild and wonderful world of Pu Luong!
If you dream of misty mountains, golden rice terraces, hidden waterfalls, and warm smiles from the local villagers, Pu Luong Tours of Experience is right where your next adventure needs to start. Allow us to transport you to a journey not only beautiful, but significant.
Contact us for more information, private bookings, or custom itineraries. We are here to assist you plan the ideal getaway in the heart of Pu Luong Tours.
Impress Travel – Hanoi Office
We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
This eco way travel route to bring you via the 3 provinces in the north of Vietnam: Hoa Binh - Thanh Hoa - Ninh Binh and It is one of the most wonderful combinations between Pu Luong Tours, Mai Chau Tours, and Ninh Binh Tours.
We escape from Hanoi bristling city then explore Mai Chau by trekking and riding a bike around Poong Coong Thai Village, transfer to visit Pu Luong trekking and experience of homestay at Muong – Thai Ethnic people.
It is one of the most wonderful combinations between Ba Khan in Mai Chau Trekking Tour & Hoa Binh lake boat Trip. Then day tour to Ninh Binh with amazing landscapes and experiences of biking and rowing boat.
Mai Chau has become one of the 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam selected by Traveller Review Awards 2023. The highlights captivate international visitors by its natural charm and national cultural identity.
