Hanoi 4WD or Jeep Tour to Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - 3 Days. This Pu Luong Ninh Binh 3 days tour is the best combination that Excursion Vietnam can ever offer to visit a beautiful Nature Reserve and the Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh. You will spend two days trekking in the unspoiled Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The valley is surrounded by mountains covered by rice field terraces and jungle. The Black Thai Minority living there still live on a traditional way. The third day, you will have the chance to learn about the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu , cycle between the karst mountains to a local family house to learn about their daily life and customs to finally enjoy a boat ride in Trang An.
Day 1 : HA NOI – PU LUONG (L/D)
07:30: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel located in the Old Quarter, depart for Pu Luong by Limousine bus. On the way, stop at some road passes for a bird-eyed view of landscapes of several Muong villages. Visit local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority to learn about their daily life and customs; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass, one of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam.
Around at 12:00: Arrival in Mai Chau, transfer to a van to go to Pu Luong Reserve nature. Check- in and enjoy lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden- the Mountain Retreat.
Starting the afternoon trip following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream (cruise depending on weather conditions). Take back to the Eco Garden. Free your time to relax or enjoy swimming at pool.
19:00: Your BQ Dinner is served, enjoy some local rice wine. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve. Overnight in Pu Luong.
Acommodation: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat: Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con and deluxe villa
Day 2 : EXPLORE KHO MUONG VIILAGE & DOI CAVE – NINH BINH (B,L,D)
7:30 - 08:30: Wake up with fresh pure air and enjoy breakfast. We start easy trekking following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote rural villages of Kho Muong Minorities to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore Doi Cave of Kho Muong village, this is the largest cave in Pu Luong depended on the weather condition. On the way, you will meet local people showing their welcome by smiling to you. Come back the Eco Garden and enjoy the rest of the morning at your own leisure. Having lunch before boarding the bus back to Ninh Binh.
Upon arrival Ninh Binh, check-in hotel and free your time to discover the city at night. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Acommodation: Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat: Deluxe Ensuite Room with Air-con and deluxe villa
Day 3 : CYCLING TO HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL – VISITING TRANG AN (B/L)
7:30 – 8:30: enjoy your breakfast at the Retreat, then we start cycling tour through the limestone karsts to reach 2 temples of the first 2 Emperors in the 10 th Century in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital hike up the Ma Yen Mountain to visit the King’s tomb in 10th century and enjoy the panorama view from the mountain. On the way back, stop in a local family to discover daily life and culture and share a tea with them. Back to the retreat for check-out and have lunch.
In the afternoon, we visit one of the most beautiful scenery- Trang An. Take a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beauty of countryside and feel peaceful atmosphere.
After the trip, we back to Hanoi by bus, drop-off at your hotel. End of the tour.