AM: The driver and tour guide of InAsiaTrips will pick up you at lobby of hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. 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 the 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 rafting adventure with local people. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts. Arriving at the scenic Tan Lap bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for dinner. Overnight in Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
 

AM: Good morning Pu Luong, start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek easily 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. Then you will be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for lunch.
PM: Check out the Lodge then leaving Pu Luong to Ninh Binh (150 km – 3.15-hour driving). Check-in; enjoy free time.

Dinner on your own in Ninh Binh city, free time and overnight in Ninh Binh City.

AM: Good morning Ninh Binh then enjoy the breakfast at Ninh Binh Retreat before leaving Retreat for Cycling through the local villages and visit a local family to learn about their daily life and culture. Afterward, visit a Mua Cave opening into a paradise valley where you can learn about farming and using floating rafts. Return to the retreat for lunch.
PM: Check out the Retreat for a boat trip. Get on the sampan boat to explore the Historical Sao Khe River and cave in the ancient Capital. Then get on Car to visit the First Vietnamese’s capital (2 temples of the first 2 Emperors in the 10th century). Leaving Ninh Binh to Hanoi City. Drop to your hotel in hanoi for free time on your own. En the trip with InAsiaTrips Travel.