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14 Days Hiking at Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Ngoc Son

14 Days Hiking at Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Ngoc Son

CODE: GDT655
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Duration: 13 - 16 days
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Active travelers have the chance to enjoy and explore the stunning natural beauty and cultural richness of Ngoc Son Ngo Luong Nature Reserve, the picturesque rice terrace paddy, the magnificent limestone mountain ranges of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, and one of the largest National Parks, Cuc Phuong, during a 14-day trekking adventure that offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in North Vietnam.

Additionally, visitors get to connect with and stay with Muong, Thai homestay tribes, partake in live music performances, and consume traditional cuisine.
While trekking on a combination of well-maintained single-track paths and rugged, undulating jeep trails, we saw beautiful scenery as we traveled through villages and over lush rice paddies.

Hiking in the central region of Cuc Phuong National Park offers breathtaking views of Vietnam's most diversified national park, which is home to a wide range of unusual plants and animals in the limestone mountain forest. Several rare species of primates, including loris, langurs, and gibbons, which are found throughout Vietnam but are in risk of going extinct, can be seen at the endangered Primates Rescued Center.

As though The Pu Luong limestone landscape, which stretches from Mai Chau in the northwest to Cuc Phuong National Park in the southeast, is a region of exceptional beauty, cultural significance, and high biodiversity value. Rich forests, views of limestone vistas, exquisite rice terraces, and stunning scenery are its many blessings. experiencing the customs and daily lives of the Thai and Muong people while lodging in a traditional homestay in a charming village.
Easy to moderate trekking is available in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with visits lasting one to several days. Explore the Kho Muong Bat Cave, go rafting on the Ma River, and arrive at a charming Thai town.

Why reserve a spot on this tour?
Trekkers who want to walk and who like to learn more about the local culture will love this trekking tour that concentrates on the north of Vietnam. Along with seeing the interesting metropolis of Hanoi, you will come across members of ethnic minorities. Take a stroll through the Pu Luong natural reserve for an incredibly unique experience.An incredible journey that stops at isolated tribal communities in the northern Vietnam's hilly backcountry. Our accommodations are traditional village cottages, and we stroll through Mai Chau and Pu Luong's stunning rice paddies. Experience the welcoming hilltribes' culture, traditions, and cuisine..

Private-guided walking holidays
Golden Trail Travel Hiking Vietnam is an expert at creating personalized trekking and hiking trips throughout Vietnam. In the northern Vietnam, we provide the most options for day hikes, jungle treks, mountain climbs, home-stay trekking experiences, camping, and wildlife exploration. We can create any trekking, hiking, or walking choice for any age or budget thanks to our committed staff of senior travel consultants, hiking tour specialists, seasoned English-speaking tour leaders, and local H'mong, Thai, and Tay guides, cooks, and porters.
The itinerary shown above is merely an example; it can be altered further to suit your unique needs. Simply follow it or get in touch with us to create an adventure of your own.

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HOTELS
Homestay
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

What’s included

English speaking trekking guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Private Eco homestay village based on size of group
Meals details in itineraries ( 14 breakfast, 14lunches, 14dinners)
Van or bus transfer on the first day and the last day
Truck supported and carry luggage to homestay each day.
Boat trip in Ma river
Three days and two nights Halong bay cruise trip on bay.
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
First aid kit
Local trekking guide
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Support crew to supply picnic lunches and water on trekking day,
prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner in trekking.
Local trekking guide

What is not included

International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure tax
Tip for team and guide

The following brings are essential suggested for trekking days only:

Backpack specialized for trekking.
Trekking shoes (extra light sandal suggested).
Light and comfortable trousers (02 pcs)
Cotton long sleeve: (01pc for each day)
Long socks (01 pair for each day)
Water proof jacket: 01
Pullover: 01
Coat to keep warm at night and waypoint: 01
Durable flash light.
Hat, Sun glasses and other manddatory
Camera (compact camera is suggested)

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival:

Greetings from Vietnam. When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, a driver and Golden Trail Travel guide will meet you and take you to the hotel located in the center of Hanoi. Hanoi, the historic and vibrant capital of Vietnam, is home to some of Asia's most remarkable colonial buildings as well as a distinct old world charm. Following check-in, unwind on your own while discussing the schedule for the next few days with our guide. Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's busy streets to explore Hanoi's blend of modern and historical charm. You will be greeted with a special welcome meal at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant following the trip. Spend the night in Hanoi. Summary:
Activities:Picking up and transferring to Hotel
Accommodation:
Meals:D/
Trekking distance: No
Vehicle Support: Yes

Day 2: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the rush and bustle and go to Cuc Phuong National Park along a picturesque route that passes through the rural Red River Delta area. You take in peaceful villages and breathtakingly beautiful rice fields. We check in at the park headquarters and have lunch at a nearby restaurant after arriving. The park's Endangered Primate Rescure Center and Turtle Conservation Center, where you can see some of the rarest primate species in the world, are the first places we visit after lunch. Examples of ribbon, loris, and langur species are kept in the primate facility. These species include the critically endangered Delacour's langurs, Golden-head langurs, Tonkin Snub-nosed Langurs, and Black-Crested Gibbons. We visit and discover the flavor of conservation before returning to the hotel for dinner. Summary:
Activities: Transferring and visiting National park
Accommodation: Cuc Phuong
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance:No
Vehicle Support: yes

Day 1: Hanoi arrival:

Day 3: Cuc Phuong National Park – Trek to Khanh Village

Get up early to enjoy the quiet of Gibbons and the pristine surroundings. After a filling breakfast, we visit the Cave of Prehistoric Man, where stone tools and human skeletons that date back approximately 7500 years have been discovered. After leaving the cave, our bus will transport you along a picturesque route to Central Park. We hike to Ban Khanh village from Bong center, where we begin our adventure after passing through the heart of the tropical jungle. We hike through a thick tropical forest, stopping along the way to see uncommon species and appreciate trees that are thousands of years old. After arriving at Ban Khanh, a quiet and welcoming Muong ethnic hamlet, take a stroll about the village to discover more about their way of life and culture. Then, spent the night in a Ban Khanh eco homestay and have a delicious home-cooked dinner prepared by the homestay owners. Summary:
Activities:Trekking from the Village through the National Park
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance: 15 -18 Km: Trekking times: 7-8 Hours
Vehicle Support: No

Day 3: Cuc Phuong National Park – Trek to Khanh Village

Day 4: Ban Khanh – Thuong village – Ngoc Son Ngo Luong Nature reserve.

After savoring pancakes and banana cake, we bid our amiable Host farewell. Experience bamboo rafting on the tranquil Buoi River to the Ngoc Son Ngo Luong Nature Reserve to start off a wonderful trekking day. After getting off the raft, a motorcycle will take you to Thuong hamlet, home of the welcoming Muong ethnic group and a gorgeous Mo waterfall. Lunch will be served to you at the eco homestay by the waterfall. We will hike through a tropical forest in the afternoon, climb a hill, and then stroll down to a green valley where we will meet Ngoc Son Ngo Luong. As soon as we arrive at the eco homestay, we are treated to traditional music performed by the local women in addition to enjoying herbal tea and real Muong cuisine. Summary:
Activities: Rafting and hiking along the Buoi River to the village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance: 15 – 18 Km: Trekking times: 7-8 Hours
Vehicle Support:No

Day 5: Khuong Village trek to Mon Village
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the Mu Stream Homestay, you may take a leisurely stroll through Khuong Village to gain more insight into the daily routines of the locals. From there, you can take a short trail to Mu Village, where you can explore the amazing Mu waterfall and a basic rice mortar powered by residual water. Swimming is usually one of the nicest activities you may do today in our door. You will return to Mu Stream Homestay after lunch. You will climb to Mon village in the afternoon, passing through a beautiful rice paddy field and a verdant settlement. After checking into the eco-homestay, unwind on your own and eat dinner with a local family. Summary:
Activities: Hiking from Village - Village
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance: 14- 17 Km: Trekking time: 6-7 Hours
Vehicle Support: No

Day 6: Mon village trek to Hieu village.
After a filling breakfast in the homestay, we start our new day of hiking to the Phu Luong nature reserve. After hiking on a single track to the village of Coi Gao, we will veer off into the jungle. You will have the opportunity to go through one of the most picturesque routes connecting two natural reserves along the way. You will climb beneath massive tree canopies, occasionally pass by tiny springs, and spend hours hiking alone in the company of nature before arriving at Phu Luong nature reserve. After stopping for a picnic lunch along the way, continue hiking through the forest until dusk falls. As you approach Hieu Eco Village, you'll walk along the village road and catch a fascinating view of the cooking smoke emissions from the numerous stilt houses belonging to the Thai ethnic minority. A nice homestay owner will greet you with open arms. You will have dinner and spend the night with a Thai family by a waterfall. Summary:
Activities:Hiking from village - Village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance: 18 -20 Km Trekking time: 7-8 hours
Vehicle Support:No

Day 7: Hieu trek to Kho Muong Village.
Rise early, have a leisurely stroll through the village or swim at the waterfall. Return to the guesthouse for breakfast, and then resume our trekking day to the Kho Muong villages. We begin our hike from the guesthouse, going through a lovely rice field and a peaceful village before arriving at Pho Doan Town, which has a regular weekend market. With luck, we might come upon a vibrant hilltribe market. Following our visit, we continue our hike to Kho Muong Village across a gorgeous rice terrace. We will hike across Phu Luong Nature Reserve's core region today. It is endowed with beautiful limestone vistas and an amazing landscape. After checking into the Kho Muong eco homestay, spend some time exploring the surrounding village of Cave and taking a stroll to observe the locals going about their daily lives. Spend the evening and night in a Thai eco-homestay. Summary:
Activities:Hiking from Village - Village
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance: 13- 16 Km: Trekking time: 6-7 Hours
Vehicle Support:No

Day 4: Ban Khanh – Thuong village – Ngoc Son Ngo Luong Nature reserve.

Day 8: Kho Muong Trek To Hang Village

Today's trip is 50% on an abandoned, unpaved French road that was once the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and 50% on village paths, single track trails, past terraced rice paddies, and cross streams. There are multiple stream crossings and a few nice descents. Even though the trip is rural, one is never far from a peasant tending to their fields. Take a break from the heat in a local home while lunch is being prepared, then go to a community tucked between precipitous karst mountains. It is advised to take a leisurely stroll around the villages and participate as the locals go about their everyday activities. Alternatively, unwind at one of the three eco-homestays. Stays at Ban Hang Villages' traditional stilthouses for the night. A few narrow paths through forests. Summary:
Activities:Hiking village - Village
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance: 14- 18 Km: trekking time: 7-8 hours
Vehicle Support:No

Day 8: Kho Muong Trek To Hang Village

Day 9: Hang Village Ban Sai – Boat trip to Co Luong

stroll across the small valley to the intersection where we stroll to the wonderful Ma river after enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Travel upstream in a boat for around 40 minutes, passing through a series of minority communities. We board a bus to Mai Chau for lunch after arriving at the meeting place with the driver.Spend some time strolling through Mai Chau Village after lunch and buying your pal a few gifts. Summary:
Activities:Trekking and a boat ride that ends in Mai Chau
Accommodation: in Mai Chau
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance: 9 Km: Trekking time: 2 km
Vehicle Support: yes

Day 10: Mai Chau – Trang An – Tam Coc
Goodbye, Mai Chau. We'll miss you on the bus. Travel to Van Long Wet Land Reserve and take in the breathtaking scenery. Eat lunch on the way, and then continue to see the breathtaking landscape as we go to the world heritage site of Trang An. Take a three-hour boat ride to discover breathtaking views, breathtaking nature, a lovely limestone mountain, and some holy temples while learning about traditional Vietnamese religion. We arrived at Tam Coc (the three grottos) to view the wonderland after taking the rice paddy walk. Take a two-hour boat ride on the Ngo Dong River to see the beautiful surroundings.Spend the evening and the next day at the Tam Coc Hidden Charm Resort. Summary:
Activities:Moving and sightseeing, Boat excursion
Accommodation:
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance:No
Vehicle Support: Fully support

Day 9: Hang Village Ban Sai – Boat trip to Co Luong

Day 11: Tam Coc – Hai Phong – Halong – Bai Tu Long

Enjoy a full breakfast at the hotel. Our shuttle will pick you up in the lobby at 8:00 and transport you to Halong Bay. Make a midway stop for breakfast and hot coffee. Following a little break, we drive on to Halong Bay. You will pass through serene villages and breathtaking views of the diverse scenery of Vietnam. When you get to Halong Bay, be sure to check in and hop on a boat to spend three days and two nights touring the bay. Eat dinner and lunch aboard a boat.12.30 – 13.00 : Check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing.13.30 – 15.00 : Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating formations.15.00 – 16.30 : Cruise to Cap La, Tra San.16.30 – 17.30 : Enjoy paddling around Cap La and Tra San by kayak.17.45 – 19.00 : Back to junk for swimming or relaxing.19.00 – 21.00 : Have dinner and overnight on board in Cong Do.Summary:Activities:Transferring to Halong bayAccommodation: onNight cruiseMeals:B/L/DTransferring distance: 200 Km Day 12: Cap La– Hai Quan – Vung Vieng – Thien Canh Son Cave07.30 – 08.00 : Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.Have breakfast in the fresh air.08.15 – 09.15 : Start cruising to Vung Vieng.09.30 – 10.30 : Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms.10.30 – 11.30 : Reach to Hon Co Island for swimming or relaxing. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.12.00 – 13.30 : Have a BBQ lunch and relax on a wild beach or in Thien Canh Son cave (Depending on the availability and weather condition).13.45 – 15.45 : Back to junk for relaxing while cruising to Cong Do area16.00 – 17.30 : Enjoy swimming or kayaking through Cong Do and Thay cave area19.00 – 21.00 : Have dinner & overnight on board.Summary:Activities: Exploring Halong and Bai Tu Long bayAccommodation: On night CruiseMeals:B/L/DKyaking time: 3-4 hoursVehicle Support: Day 13: Cong Do – Hon Gai Harbour – Hanoi city07.30 – 08.00 : Enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of the bay in morning. Have breakfast on board.08.30 – 09.30 : Free time for swimming & relaxing.10.00 : Check out of the cabin. Start cruising towards the harbor while an A la carte lunch is served.11.45 – 12.00 : Disembark. Drive directly to Hanoi City. Stop for coffee and relax at midway. Arriving in Hotel at 15:pm. Do check in. our team say good bye all of you . Doi check in and relax by your self..Summary:Activities: Transferring back to HanoiAccommodation: Meals:B/LTransferring distance:200 KmVehicle Support: Day 14: Hanoi DepartureEnjoy free shopping till the time of your flight from the hotel after breakfast. We appreciate you so much for joining us on this hiking expedition as we wrap off our services. Summary:
Activities:Transferring
Accommodation: Onward
Meals:B/
Transferring distance: 35 Km

Day 11: Tam Coc – Hai Phong – Halong – Bai Tu Long

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