Hanoi: 3 Days in Ninh Binh & Pu Luong Adventure with Local guide

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Itinerary

1. Embark on a 3-day journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Pu Luong. Discover Hoa Lu ancient capital, enjoy a scenic Trang An boat ride, cycle through peaceful villages, and hike Mua Cave for panoramic views. Stay in a 4-star hotel in Tam Coc and explore the vibrant local night market. Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave • 07:15-7:30: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh by limousine. • 09:15: Short break en route. • 10:30: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and the Dinh & Le temples. • 11:45: Buffet lunch with local specialties at Ninh Binh Heritage restaurant. • 13:00: Boat trip in Trang An UNESCO heritage complex. • 15:00: Cycle through local villages. • 15:45: Visit Mua Cave and hike to the summit for breathtaking views. • 17:00: Check in to a hotel city view/homestay garden view in Ninh Binh. Free time to relax or swim. • 19:00: Dinner with local cuisine. Evening free to explore Hoa Lu night market.

   8 h

2. Day 2: Transfer to Pu Luong - Trekking & Local Culture • 08:00-08:30: Pick-up from your hotel and depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve. • 11:30: Arrive in Pu Luong, check in, and have lunch. • 13:30-14:00: Start a gentle trek through rice terraces, rolling hills, and traditional villages. • Interact with local families, learn about daily life, and observe stilt-house craftsmanship. • Stop at a local spring for a refreshing break and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. • Experience authentic local cuisine and culture in a traditional village. • 16:30–17:00: Return and check in at a mountain-view resort/garden-view homestay in Pu Luong • Relax at the pool and enjoy dinner at around 19:00.

   8 hAdmission included

3. Day 3: Lan Village - Waterwheels - Trekking - Bamboo Rafting - Floating Lunch • 08:00-08:30: Check out and depart for Lan Village, passing mountains and rice fields. • Visit a Thai household and learn silk weaving from cocoon to fabric. Try weaving yourself. • Continue to Chieng Lau Village to witness ancient waterwheels and traditional farming practices. • 10:00: Start a 4 km scenic trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Stop at a traditional house for cultural interaction. • 10:45: Arrive at Cham Stream for a relaxing bamboo rafting trip. Enjoy a special floating lunch surrounded by forest, rice fields, and village scenery. • 12:30: End of tour and transfer back to Hanoi. • 18:30-19:00: Arrival in Hanoi. The tour ends

   8 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Hanoi

• Its from-price is 103% above the median of the 9454 experiences we list in Hanoi.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1867 of 9454.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.

The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.

Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).

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