Embark on a journey with our Fantastic tours to visit Muong Village in the Pu Luong area! Arranged by Impress Travel, this visit takes you to the heart of nature and a rich tradition of the Muong Ethnic Group within the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This is a two-day, one-night journey from Hanoi, featuring emerald green mountains, terraced rice fields, and charming hamlets. Our tour is designed for you to create memorable experiences and educate yourself about the Muong people’s unique culture, farming practices based on sustainability, and harmony with nature. Visiting Muong Village gives you a glimpse of life without time, boosting the economic value for the locals while capturing scenery in countless pictures.
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07:00 – 07:30: Departure from Hanoi
Our fantastic tours to visit Muong Village in the Pu Luong area begin bright and early in the heart of Hanoi. We meet up at the Old Quarter and drop by our comfortable, air-conditioned bus moving on to serendipity landscapes of Pu Luong.
09:00: Refreshment Break
In a few hours, we will break and rest. You can have a stretch of the legs, a quick snack, and get some feel of the Vietnamese countryside. This is very good timing to mingle with fellow travelers and get excited about the adventure ahead
11:00: Visit the Muong People’s Market and Thung Khe Pass
First off is an exciting stop at the lively Muong People’s Market. The crowded center holds sales of local produce views, craft goods, and other unique cultural artifacts. Engage with friendly vendors of the Muong, taste some local delicacies, or probably grab a couple of souvenirs on the way. From here, we take the road toward Thung Khe Pass—one of Vietnam’s unquestionably most beautiful mountain passes. The views from here are simply panoramic—ideal for those Instagram-worthy shots!
Noon: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Lunch, and Check-in
Welcome to Pu Luong Nature Reserve! Following your arrival, a delicious lunch with nearby specialties will be served. Check-in your room: common dorm, private room, or Deluxe room—the rooms’ differences all offer comfort and relaxation.
14:30 – 17:30: Hiking and Visiting a Thai Village
Get ready for a full afternoon of tours and cultural immersion!
This will be a half-day scenic hike among lush, terraced fields and dense forests. Further on the narrow paths, It will cross over picturesque hanging bridges until reaching a far-flung Thai village. You will thus pay a visit to the old Thai houses to learn about their local lifestyle and see big water wheels or duck farms. This practical experience offers great exposure to local farming and other daily activities.
19:00: Traditional Dinner with a Local Family
In the evening, we will gather for a dinner hosted by a local family. It’s more than food – it’s an experience. Taste some homemade food prepared with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, try out rice wines, and enjoy warm hospitality by your hosts in a serene mount surrounding.
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07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast
Begin the day with a filling breakfast while soaking in the serenity of the mountains. Fresh air and beautiful surroundings energize you for onward adventures
09:00 – 12:00: Hike to Kho Muong Village and Explore Bat Cave
Today, we’ll further this journey by hiking to the stunning Kho Muong Village.
This is one of the villages of Black Thai people, living here and keeping their typical culture and lifestyle. We will go to the famous Kho Muong Bat Cave during village exploring. This natural wonder is one of the most impressive ones with millions of years of formed stalactites and stalagmites. It is intriguing geological formations and its resident bat population make our tour mystique and interesting
11:30: Return and Check-out
After this morning’s program, we return to our accommodations to freshen up and settle the bill. Please collect all your belongings, then ready yourself for our journey back to Hanoi.
Noon: Lunch and Leisure Time
Enjoy lunch at leisure and spend some time relaxing. You can lounge beside the pool, take a stroll amongst the village, or perhaps simply take a seat and reflect on these great experiences of the last two days.
13:30: Departure for Hanoi
Farewell to Pu Luong, and finally, back to Hanoi. Our bus leaves at 13:30, so just sit again, relax, and enjoy the stunning ride.
15:30: Rest Stop
We’ll stop one more time on the way—stretch our legs, refresh ourselves. This is a good chance to share with fellow travelers your favorite moments of the tour.
19:00: Arrival in Hanoi
We arrive back into the busy Old Quarter of Hanoi by 19:00. And now, you go your separate ways holding unforgettable memories from our Fantastic tours visiting Muong Village around Pu Luong. Until next time, Safe travels& Happy adventures!
Muong People’s Market
Join our Fantastic tours to visit Muong Village in the Pu Luong area and bring home unforgettable memories and some unique, authentic souvenirs for those close to your heart. Here are some special items you can buy as memorabilia or just to share a bit of Pu Luong with:
Local Handicrafts and Textiles: The Muong people have been especially noted for beautiful handicrafts and textiles. Intricately woven fabrics, handmade bags, and traditional clothing—all confection. These things make for perfect gifts and souvenirs to show the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Traditional Rice Wine: Never miss out on this great chance to buy traditional rice wine, which is strong liquor processed from fermented rice and flavored with herbs. Normally it was drunk during communal meals or feasts. Bring a bottle back home as well to share with friends and family the special flavor of Muong Village.
Herbal Teas and Natural Remedies: Pu Luong is abundant in many types of natural herbs and plants used in traditional remedies. Herbal teas like green tea, wild tea, and medicinal herbal mixes have become some of the common souvenirs. These teas taste great and provide a host of health benefits.
Forest Honey: This is wild, absolutely pure, and natural honey, really delicious, produced from the forests of Pu Luong. It’s perfect to add to your kitchen or as a sweetener for that special someone. Rich in taste and full of medicinal value, it occupies the list of must-buys in forest honey.
Sour Fish from Mountain Streams: Sour fish, a local delicacy, is made by fermentation of fish from mountain streams with rice and natural spices. It has a tangy flavor and is very representative of the local gastronomic culture. Packaged properly, this will be an unusual souvenir and a treat.
Dried Bamboo Shoots: Dried bamboo shoots form a staple in the local diet and feature in many different meals, from soups to stir-fries. You can buy them dried and packaged, ready to go home and cook them up into your food for added flavor and texture.
Vacuum-Packed Colung Ducks: These local farm-raised ducks are known for their flavorful richness. Each duck is cleaned and then vacuum-packed, ready to take home. It’s a delicious way to bring some Pu Luong heritage with you home.
Thai Village
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Dried Bamboo Shoots
Conclusion The Fantastic tours to visit Muong Village in the Pu Luong area offer more than just a holiday; they offer journeys into the heart of cultural and natural treasures. If you join our tours, then you support local customs and contribute to sustainable development. Pack your bags, cool your curiosity, and get ready to soak up memories in the beauty of the Pu Luong area, grateful for its beauty and diversity. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Pu Luong to and to book Pu Luong Tours at the best prices.
AM: You enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.
PM: You will be transferred to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting . Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.
Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Natura for dinner.
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AM: Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Natura where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still!
Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savor the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.
PM: After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water to the nearby river, before moving to our pick up point to be transferred back to the resort.
AM: You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the resort. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn about making weaving colourful textiles, followed by lunch at the Lodge.
PM: Check out the Lodge. See you next time!
Pu Luong is a natural reservation in the northern land of Vietnam. It is 160 km away from Hanoi and is a 4-hour drive north-west of Hanoi. Pu Luong Reserve is located in Quan Hoa & Bac Thuoc District, Thanh Hoa Province and shares a border with Hoa Binh Province in Tan Lac, Mai Chau, and Lac Son districts, and is divided by a central valley, which contains several human settlements and a large area of agricultural land, therefore, it is not included within the nature reserve. Pù Luông is endowed with great biodiversity, its flora and fauna are closely associated with the Cúc Phương National Park 25 km south-east. Impress Travel offers travelers a tour to explore Pu Luong combined with a Mai Chau trekking tour. It is a trekking tour from Mai Chau to Pu Luong, then an overnight stay at Pu Luong Retreat – 9 comfortable bungalows, 1 traditional stilt house with 16 comfy beds, an open-air restaurant with tasty cuisine, an infinity pool and spa with rock garden, all at your disposal. Come to Pu Luong Retreat to discover the hidden magic, of a place built by hand, with meticulous attention to detail, from the ground up puluong@impresstravel.com
