07:00 – 07:30 = Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start the Pu Luong-Ninh Binh 4 Days tour .

09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi).

11:00 = 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).

13:00 = Arrive in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch and check in.

14:30 – 17:30 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote rural villages of Black Thai Minorities to learn about the local people in Pu Luong.(6kms)

19:00 = Dinner at the lodge, enjoy some local rice wine with the family. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.

*Sleeping options: Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts or Private Room no Air-con (High standard accommodations) at Pu Luong Nature Homestay

07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge.

09:00 – 12:30 = Following the small road, trail through the terrace rice fields, jungle to visit Hieu Waterfall. Have lunch by the waterfall.

Afternoon: Free time to relax and swim in the waterfall or trekking to explore the surrounding village and jungle before check in the rustic homestay and you are welcome to help the family to prepare the dinner.

18:30 = Dinner with the family and enjoy the rice wine and have a conversation with the local to learn more about their culture and customs. Enjoy the night in the middle of the Jungle.

*Sleeping options: Traditional dorm room in the house on stilts. (Authentic experience) at Hieu Village Nature Homestay

07:30 – 08:30 = Have breakfast in the homestay. Say goodbye to the host and continue your trek through another paths of the Reserve to pick up the van to go to Cham stream.

10:30 = visit the Ba village and cross the hanging bridge to discover the giant waterwheels, and duck farm to learn about Local agriculture system.

11:30 getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream.

12:30 = Pick up the van to go back to the lodge for Lunch.

13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax or walking around the village before boarding the van to go to Ninh Binh “the first Vietnamese Capital in 10^th century”.

17:30 = Arrive in Ninh Binh Retreat, check in and have free time.

19:00 = Have dinner at the retreat

*Sleeping options: Communal dorm in house on stilts, private Bamboo Bungalow or Deluxe villa with A/C. (High standard Acommodations) at Ninh Binh Retreat

7:30 – 8:30 = breakfast at the Retreat

8:30 to 12:00 = Cycling 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.

12:00 -13:30 = Check out and have lunch at the Retreat

13:30 -16:00 = Go to Trang An for a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

16:00 = Drop you off at Ninh Binh Railway station or bus station or board the bus to go to Hanoi.

19:00 = Drop off in Hanoi old quarter.