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Staying at Pu Luong Retreat for Pu Luong High-End Tours


Tucked deep inside the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pu Luong Retreat makes for an awesome getaway from today’s hustling and bustling life. It’s set amidst vigorous greenery and terraced rice fields, hereby offering one of its kind in luxury and rustic charm. We will take you through everything you should know about staying at Pu Luong Retreat in this article. We will tackle the location, and the how of getting there, delve deep into the area’s history and culture, and highlight what makes this retreat in every way unique.

Location and Overview of Pu Luong Retreat

staying at Pu Luong Retreat

staying at Pu Luong Retreat

Exact Location and How to Staying At Pu Luong Retreat

Pu Luong Retreat is located in Ban Don, Thanh Lam commune, Ba Thuoc district, Thanh Hoa province, around around 170 km from Hanoi. The time needed to reach the place is 4 to 5 hours, driving through fertile valleys, traditional villages, and lush jungle forests. Public transport, buses, and private transfer services are on offer for those who do not want to drive.

Historical and Cultural Background

Pu Luong means “huge mountain" in Thai, and it is home to more ethnic minority groups—the Thai and Muong people, who have fairly been maintaining their traditional ways of life—centuries-old terraced rice fields that bear witness to local people’s cleverness and hard-working characteristics in ripening the rice paddies for production.

Unique Selling Points of Pu Luong Retreat

Pu Luong Retreat is a place where luxury harmonizes with authenticity. Accommodation is also provided in bungalows and traditional stilt houses, designed in compliance with sustainability directives. Other facilities are an infinity pool set with views of the landscape around, local cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients, light trekking, and bamboo rafting, among a bevy of other activities. Outstanding in immersion, Pu Luong.

How to Staying At Pu Luong Retreat

Transportation Options from Major Cities

It is 170 km from Hanoi to Pu Luong Retreat and can be very easily accessed through a drive, a bus, or a shuttle service in just 4-5 hours. There are various bus companies operating their routes from Hanoi; thus, travailing is comforting and hassle-free. Besides, a very convenient shuttle service is offered by the retreat itself, with pick-up points in Hanoi.

Detailed Route Descriptions for Self-Driving

  • Move west on Highway 6 from Xuan Mai Town.
  • Turn left along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Xuan Mai.
  • Continue on to Cam Thuy town, passing through Cuc Phuong National Park.
  • Proceed across the bridge at Cam Thuy then follow the road signs to Na Meo.
  • At Canh Nang town, turn right at La Han bridge and then 17 kilometers more to find oneself at Pu Luong Retreat.

Public Transportation Options

A lot of direct buses go to Pu Luong, such as Hoang Phuong. The most luxurious form of direct transportation is with Sani Express Limousine. Retreat shuttle services have pickup points all across Hanoi, ensuring smooth and direct service.

Accommodation Options When Staying at Pu Luong Retreat

Facilities and beds-Staying at Pu Luong Retreat

Facilities and beds

Deluxe New Wing

The deluxe new wing features a spectacular infinity pool surrounded by lush landscapes. Rooms are large, 42 square meters, with a touch of modernity while still retaining the rustic charm. Each room includes:

  • One double bed or two single beds
  • Large sofa that converts into an extra bed.
  • A private balcony to pamper you with breathtaking views.

Amenities include:

  • En-suite bathroom with hot shower
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Price Range: $100 – $150 per night depending on the season. 

Booking Tip: Book at least a month in advance during peak seasons to secure the best rates and availability.

Deluxe Old Wing

Deluxe Old Wing rooms are an ideal blend of classic décor and contemporary fittings for those in pursuit of the best of both worlds. 42 square meters in space, these room features include:

  • A choice of one double bed or two single beds
  • An extra bed option
  • A private balcony with spectacular views of the terraced fields

Amenities include:

  • En-suite bathroom with a hot shower
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Traditional wooden furnishings

Price Range: $90 – $140 per night. 

Booking Tip: Opt for mid-week stays for lower rates and fewer crowds.

Valley View Suite Bungalow

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Peaceful scene

Valley View Suite Bungalow—the pride of Pu Luong Retreat—provides luxury in a spacious 50 square meters with:

  • One double bed or two single beds
  • A large sofa that can be used as an extra bed
  • A private garden with an outdoor bathtub

Special features include:

  • 270-degree panoramic views of the valley
  • An outdoor seating area
  • A cozy fireplace for cooler evenings

Price Range: $200 – $250 per night. 

Booking Tip: These bungalows are in high demand, so early booking is essential.

Shared Comfy Stilt House

For those who enjoy a more communal experience, the Shared Comfy Stilt House offers an authentic stay in a traditional house. This option is perfect for groups or solo travelers looking to meet new people. Features include:

  • Large communal sleeping area with 8 double beds
  • Shared bathroom facilities
  • Outdoor seating area with beautiful views

Price Range: $30 – $50 per person per night. 

Booking Tip: Great for budget travelers and those looking to make new friends during their staying at Pu Luong Retreat.

Activities and Attractions When Staying at Pu Luong Retreat

Staying at Pu Luong Retreat, there shall never be a lack of activities to keep you entertained, from engaging with the surroundings built by nature itself. Here’s what you can look forward to:

On-site Activities

  • Infinity Pool Jump into our infinity pool and luxuriate in the bewitching 180-degree vistas of lush valleys and terraced fields. The perfect chill zone to absorb the best of Pu Luong.
  • Trekking Take different treks that are definitely going to suit all fitness and experience levels. These famous routes include treks through the rice fields, thick forests, and villages that hold the sparkle of village culture very closely.
  • Bamboo Rafting—Feel the serenity of bamboo rafting over the calm rivers of Pu Luong. This will be a peaceful activity letting you float along the water, besieged by serene sounds from nature.

Guided Tours and Self-Guided Exploration Options

  • Guided tours will make you fascinated with local gurus who bring out their own experiences in the area with respect to history, culture, and natural beauty. Local villages, classic markets, and other spectacular spots like the riveting Hieu Cascading Waterfalls are very frequently visited locations along the course of most tours.
  • Self-Guided Exploration For those who wish to explore at their own pace, there are self-guided maps with helpful tips, ranging from hikes to viewpoint locations or casual bike rides through the countryside to see the beauty of Pu Luong.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Spring: March to May, This is the best time of all for visiting; the countryside comes back to life with vibrant greenery, and flowers are in bloom. Outdoor activities and the discovery of local flora are perfect for this season.
  • Summer: June to August, hot weather with emerald green, tender terraced fields. This is the best season to enjoy bamboo rafting and cool off in the waterfalls.
  • Autumn: Autumn at Pu Luong is magic, with rice fields turning golden. Best time for photographers and all those looking to capture the beautiful landscape.
  • Winter: December to February, although this is the coolest time of the year, it offers a lot of serene moments that are very quiet; therefore, making it an ideal time to get away from the crowds and enjoy some peace.

Dining and Culinary Experience

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Experience bamboo rafting

Overview of Dining Options When Staying At Pu Luong Retreat

At Pu Luong Retreat, dining is something that one enjoys. Cozy House Restaurant on-site offers a delicious selection of dishes that represent the finer Vietnamese and international cuisine. Styled in rustic elegance with wooden furnishings and large windows that give one a view of the countryside, this restaurant spells class.

Guests can take their meal either indoors in our dining area or outdoors on a terrace, where guests will be able to dine under the stars, accompanied by all kinds of sounds of nature. At Cozy House, one can have hearty breakfasts, leisurely lunches, or romantic dinners.

Highlighting Local Cuisine and Signature Dishes

One of the major highlights of dining at Pu Luong Retreat would have to be trying the local food. The chefs at this retreat take great pride in creating dishes using fresh and organically grown produce, which showcase regional flavors wonderfully. So next, try some of the following signature dishes:

  • Bamboo Rice: Sticky rice, ready-cooked in bamboo tubes and flavored with grilled meats and local herbs.
  • Hill Chicken: Marinated traditionally in spices and grilled to perfection, this is free-range chicken.
  • Banana Blossom Salad: A fresh salad made from banana blossoms, herbs, and tangy dressing.
  • Co Lung Duck Fresh duck marinated in and cooked slowly with local spices.

These dishes are not only good feasts for the palate but have so much to say about the cooking culture in Pu Luong.

Special Dining Experiences

There are several special options for dining available at Pu Luong Retreat for those willing to indulge in an extra special experience:

  • Private Dining: Experience an intimate dinner in a secluded atmosphere, be it a honeymoon couple’s romance or family joviality; their staff is sure to get everything just perfect for you.
  • Outdoor BBQ: Taste the adventure of dining outdoors, where your meal could be cooked over the open flames or indulged with our chefs’ exquisite BBQ feast in various meats, seasonal vegetables, and local delicacies.
  • Cooking Classes: Understand the secrets behind Vietnamese cuisine from well-trained chefs. Participate in an interactive cooking class whereby you will prepare traditional food and get a chance to enjoy what you have prepared.

Nearby Attractions and Day Trips When Staying At Pu Luong Retreat

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Ban Don

Stay at the Pu Luong Retreat and you are well-placed to see some of the area’s most spectacular attractions. Let’s dive into the must-see spots and exciting day trips that await!

Popular Tourist Spots Near Pu Luong Retreat

  • Ban Don: A village with massive rice terraces and conventional stilt houses, stroll in the village, get friendly people, and soak yourself in the serene beauty of rural life.
  • Kho Muong: Kho Muong is home to some of the most beautiful limestone karsts and the elusive Bat Cave. This village displays a stunning, harmonious nature culture that presents itself as a place to be chosen for the whole day’s outing.
  • Hieu Cascading Waterfalls, Pu Luong: The most magnificent place that should not be missed when going to Pu Luong has to be the Hieu Cascading Waterfalls. The beauty of nature for these waterfalls seems to step down from many different levels, then spread to form a series of refreshing pools, therefore making this an ideal swimming site where one can picnic with calmness.

Recommended Day Trips and Excursions

  • Trekking Adventures: Take part in one of many guided treks around Pu Luong Retreat. Be introduced to the lush forests, terraced fields, and hidden valleys. Of all treks, the one to the Hieu Cascading Waterfalls in Pu Luong is surely one that foretastes an ideal blend between adventure and nature for visitors.
  • Cultural Tours: Join a cultural village tour in the surrounding areas, and get a taste of traditional crafts, music, and dances. Learn about the customs and lifestyle of the Thai and Muong people and even join a workshop on traditional weaving.
  • Cycling Tours: Rent a bike and self-drive on the lovely trails around Pu Luong. Cycle through the Green landscape, across bamboo bridges, and pass by lovely villages.

Cultural and Natural Highlights

  • Traditional Markets: Visit local markets for their dynamic environments and look out for unique handicrafts and souvenirs.
  • Lalawigan Terraces: To any photographer, these rice terraces are paradise—especially at the time of planting and harvest when they are at their most pictorial.
  • Local Festivals: Get along, and plan a visit with the local festivals—the ancient dances, music, and ceremonies show the rich cultural heritage of Pu Luong.
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Local food

Conclusion

Staying at Pu Luong Retreat offers guests a life balanced between luxury, nature, and immersion in the local culture. It has a comfortable place to stay, followed by local delicious foods, engaging activities, and places of interest around that make it truly an ideal destination for one to enjoy. 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.

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Pu Luong trek in rice terrace
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Day 01

Water wheels walk and rafting | 3 km easy walk – 1.5 hours | 800m river rafting – about 45 minutes

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.

What’s included in this trip

 
  • Private bed (House on stilt) or Private room with ensuite bathroom (for Bungalow).
  • All activities are mentioned in specific itineraries.
  • Transfer around Puluong during tour.
  • Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
  • Local guide (none speak English).
  • Full board: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfasts.
  • River rafting.
  • Free Wi-Fi at Pu Luong Natura.
  • Welcome drink.
  • 2 bottles of water in rooms dail

What’s excluded in this trip

  • Personal insurance
  • Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

 

 HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM  SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Pu Luong

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Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

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.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

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!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

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

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

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.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

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

Day 02

Enthralling trekking routes | 19 km easy walking – 6 hours

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.

Day 02

Village life and the community | 4,5 km easy walk – 2 hours

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!

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    Pu Luong Tours

    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