Discover off-beat beauty at its best with Pu Luong Tours, with its breathtaking beauty and rich heritage in store for your eyes and heart. For an off-beat tour, opt for the Pu Luong tours trek in Tom Village, your gateway to unexploited beauty and Thai heritage in its unspoiled state. Lying in the heart of Pu Luong, Tom Village offers a one-of-a-kind trekking tour through lush valleys, paddy lands, and homestays in traditional Thai homesteads. With Impress Travel, your tour will be a painstakingly planned one, taking you deep into unspoiled nature and the rich heritage of a little-known haven. Get ready to explore the heart and soul of Vietnam with the Pu Luong Tours trek in Tom Village!
For those who long to become one with the heart and soul of Pu Luong, a journey to Tom Village is a necessity. In Ban Cong Commune, District of Ba Thuoc, province of Thanh Hoa, one can discover a village unspoiled and untouched by commercial tourism, a real glimpse into Thai traditional life in an unspoiled and unspoiled community.
The Pu Luong tours trek in Tom Village takes one through scenic trails with emerald-green paddy fields, bamboo forests, and serene riverbanks. During the journey, one can witness traditional stilted homesteads, friendly villagers, and farmers living in harmony with Mother Nature.
What distinguishes Tom Village is seeing life with the community every single day. Visitors can stay in homestays, have meals prepared at home with organic ingredients, and partake in cultural experiences including weaving with bamboo, creating cloth, and traditional Thai dancing. That face-to-face contact with native customs is what distinguishes such a rich and enriching encounter for visitors in terms of participating in a Pu Luong tours trek in Tom Village.
For an off-the-beaten-path experience with a blend of adventure, nature, and culture, no trip to Pu Luong can outdo visiting a trip through the Pu Luong tours trek in Tom Village.
Tom Village (Sours: baodantoc)
07:30 – Departure from Hanoi
Your trip will begin with a drive out of Hanoi, trading city life for a scenic drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Wending your way through rural Vietnam, your trip will reveal breathtaking panoramas of rolling hills, expansive paddy lands, and peaceful rural settlements.
10:30 – Stop at Cam Thuy Town
We stop for a quick break in Cam Thuy town, a chance to stretch your legs and have a coffee and/or grab a little street food. There, your first glimpse of country life and then deeper into Thanh Hoa province will occur.
12:30 – Arrival at Pu Luong & Local Lunch
We arrive at Pu Luong and head to a traditional restaurant, for lunch, you will enjoy a delicious Thai ethnic dish with grilled fish, mountain-fresh vegetables, sticky rice, and soup with bamboo shoots.
14:00 – Check in at Pu Luong Retreat
We then go for lunch and register at Pu Luong Retreat, with its breathtaking view of rolling hills of paddy and grand karst hills. Chill out and have a cool refreshing drink and a break in preparation for your trekking adventure.
15:00 – Start the Pu Luong Tours Trek in Tom Village
The 7-kilometer journey to Tom Village starts! On your path, you will have a glimpse at some of Pu Luong’s most striking beauty, such as rolling gold-colored paddies, lush forests of bamboo, and soft creeks. As one continues, farmers working in the paddies, water buffalos wandering, and Thai stilted village homesteads can be spotted.
17:30 – Check in at Homestay in Tom Village
We arrive in Tom Village, Ban Cong Commune, Ba Thuoc District, Thanh Hoa Province, and settle at a Thai homestay with a traditional Thai homestay. Warm smiles and a glimpse of traditional Thai life will await you at your welcoming hosts’ doorstep.
19:00 – Locality specialties for an evening meal
A homestyle feast is in store for you! Savor your meal of grilled mountain chicken, sticky rice, freshly harvested bamboo shoots, and locally produced rice wine with your hosts. All of your meals are organic, and locally purchased directly in the village.
20:30 – Traditional Performance & Cultural Exchange
Following dinner, enjoy a rich cultural performance, featuring Thai dancing with bamboo, traditional folk performances, and tales told aloud. For a real thrill, join in and dance with them!
22:00 – Relaxation & Overnite Stay at Homestay
A peaceful evening in a traditional stilted hut, with calm sounds of nature surrounding me.
Pu Luong Retreat (Sours: mettavoyage)
06:30 – Sunrise Over the Rice Terraces
Wake to breathtaking early morning panoramic shots of sunrise over rolling, irrigated paddy fields at Pu Luong. Photography and quiet reflection at its finest during these early morning hours.
07:00 – Traditional Breakfasts
Enjoy a warm breakfast with glutinous rice, steamed rice cakes, and locally prepared herbal tea.
08:00 – Hike to Hang Doi (Bat Cave)
We traveled to Hang Doi, or Bat Cave, a lesser-publicized but fascinating site in Pu Luong. With its breathtaking rock structures and abundance of folklore, its magical cave is a must for any visitor to the region.
09:30 – Hieu Waterfall Trek
Our stop will then be Hieu Waterfall, one of the most beautiful natural gems in Pu Luong.
The journey takes one through rainforests, over wood-plank bridges and small creeks, and then to the waterfall. There will be a chance to swim in its refreshing, transparent water, or sit and simply appreciate its waterfall cascades.
11:00 – Stop at Ban Hieu village
We go trekking to Ban Hieu Village, where you will encounter Thai craftsmen who make traditional Thai woven cloth and dye cloth in traditional Thai style. It is a great chance to gain an understanding of Thai traditional craftsmanship and contribute to supporting Thai craftsmen.
12:30 – Lunch at Ban Hieu
Enjoy a traditional meal, featuring char-grilled pork, produce from the garden, and homemade rice cakes.
14:00 – Rural Hiking in Picturesque Villages
The journey in the afternoon entails a hike through off-beat trails, rural villages, and panoramic paddy lands. There will be encounters with farmers and a chance to learn about traditional paddy-farming techniques in your journey.
17:30 – Returning to Tom Village & Relaxation
We head back to Tom Village for a well-deserved break after a hectic day.
19:00 – BBQ under the Stars
Join me for a barbecue feast, with grills loaded with meat, crunchy vegetables, and homemade rice wine under a sky filled with stars.
20:30 – Camp Fire and Stories
Tell stories at the campsite, sit and listen to folklore, and enjoy the peaceful hills’ atmosphere
22:00 – Overnight Stay at the Homestay
Hieu Waterfall (Sours: https://www.booking)
07:00 – Morning Walk in Tom Village
Wake up to the peaceful rhythms of Tom Village, where the morning sun slowly illuminates the surrounding rice terraces. Take a short stroll through the village, observing locals preparing for the day and enjoying the fresh mountain air.
08:00 – Traditional Breakfast
Start the day with a homemade breakfast, featuring steamed rice cakes, sticky rice, fresh fruits, and herbal tea prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
09:00 – Thai Cooking Class
Join a hands-on Thai cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare grilled fish in banana leaves, stir-fried bamboo shoots, and traditional sticky rice. Pick fresh herbs from a local garden and cook over an open fire, just as the villagers do.
10:30 – Handicraft Workshop
Learn about Thai native traditional weaving and dyeing techniques with Thai native craftsmen. Own your woven basket or dyed cloth, and gain an awareness of Thai traditional crafts.
12:30 – Family-Style Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed farm-to-table meal, featuring grilled pork, stir-fried vegetables, bamboo shoot soup, and tropical fruits while sharing stories with your hosts.
14:00 – Cycling Tour Through Remote Villages
Hop on a bicycle and ride through scenic rice fields, rolling hills, and peaceful hamlets. Along the way, stop at:
15:30 – Visit a Local Market
Explore a vibrant rural marketplace, with farmers offering freshly picked produce, locally produced goods, and traditional sweets for purchase. Taste griddled sweet rice cakes, dried jerky of buffalos, and native honey and gain a glimpse of village life’s routine routines.
16:30 – Return to Homestay or Pu Luong Retreat
After an enriching break, return to your home for a break in preparation for your evening engagements.
18:30 – Herbal Bath & Sunset Views (Optional at Pu Luong Retreat)
Soak in a traditional Thai herbal bath, with its infusions of lemongrass, ginger, and wild mint, renowned for its healing and therapeutic powers. Relax with a sunset over Pu Luong’s gold-colored paddy fields, a view simply breathtaking in its beauty.
19:00 – Farewell BBQ Dinner
Dine in a traditional BBQ feast under the sky, with foods grilled, crunchy vegetables, and homemade rice wine, in commemoration of your journey with your fellow companions and your hosts.
20:30 – Campfire & Storytelling
Surround a warm campfire, sit and swap stories, remember your journey, and indulge in traditional Thai folklore told by village elders.
22:00 – Rest & Overnight Stay
Drool yourself off to sleep in your cozy homestay or ecotodge, listening to the soothing soundscapes of Pu Luong’s serene atmosphere.
Local Market (Sours: https://www.booking)
07:00 – Morning Walk in Tom Village
One final morning promenade through Tom Village, inhaling deep breaths of refreshing mountain atmosphere and your final shots of breathtaking view.
08:00 – Breakfast & Goodbyes
Join in a traditional breakfast, and then bid farewell to your hospitable hosts.
09:00 – Depart for Hanoi
We begin our journey towards Hanoi, taking in the last view of Pu Luong Tours magnificent beauty.
12:00 – Lunch Break during Travels
A stop at a nearby restaurant for a farewell meal featuring Thanh Hoa’s specialties, such as steamed fish, soup, and stir-fried leafy greens,
17:00 – Arrival in Hanoi
The tour concludes with a journey back to Hanoi, with memories of unforgettable experiences of Pu Luong tours trek in Tom Village.
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Pu Luong (Sours: laodongdongnai)
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The Pu Luong Tours trek in Tom Village is your gateway to an unforgettable journey in nature, heritage, and adventure. Whatever your dream for breathtaking trails, real-life experiences, or a peaceful retreat, this tour will not disappoint.
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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.
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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
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