The 15 Pu Luong Tours from Hanoi That Earn Their Price

1.Pu Luong – Ninh Binh | Optional Choices | 2, 3, 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $155Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau and Pu Luong with an English-speaking guide, local meals, private-room lodging, village walks, cycling, cave trekking, bamboo floating, and visits to rice fields, waterwheels, and ethnic communities. Optional 2, 3, and 4-day versions are available.

“They are quite good. They arranged 4 days tour to Mai Chau Pu Luong for us. All homestay very nice and peaceful. The local tour guide was the best, he helped us very much, learn about the local culture, very interesting.”

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2.2 Days Pu Luong Offbeat Trekking Best for Mountain Lovers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $148

Trade Hanoi for two days in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. With an English-speaking guide such as Quoc or Lee, you’ll trek to Kho Muong and Bat Cave, cross villages and rice fields, sleep in a traditional stilt house, and paddle a bamboo raft with local people. The walks require moderate fitness.

“I did the 2 night tour, with a walk to the waterwheels/bamboo rafting, then a private full-day scooter tour to the bat cave and Hieu waterfall and a half day walk to Don village. My guide was Quoc, who lives in Pu Luong, and he was absolutely bRead more”

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3.Pu Luong 2 Days Trekking & Village Experience with local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $129

Spend two days in Pu Luong with local guides such as Nga and July. Hike through rice fields, visit Thai homes, watch silk weaving, meet farming families, enjoy bamboo rafting on Cham Stream, and sleep in a private room at a natural homestay.

“Really lovely experience. Would definitely go again. The place we stayed was so nice and our guide, Nga, was fun and knowledgeable.”

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4.Explore Mai Chau – Pu Luong 3 days 2 nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $234

You’ll travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Mai Chau and Pu Luong with an English-speaking guide, sleeping in traditional-style accommodations and a retreat. Expect Thai stilt houses, ThungKhe Pass, Hieu Waterfall, rice terraces, Kho Muong Village, and Bat Cave, with moderate trekking and included meals.

“We booked the english speaking tour for 3d/2n. The tourguide Double however hardly spoke any english and it required a lot of immagination to try to understand what he was trying to say. He also did not understand what any of us where aRead more”

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5.Explore Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Ninh Binh 4 Days / 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $333

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter for Mai Chau Valley, Pu Luong Nature Reserve, and Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu and Trang An. Expect a maximum of 10 people, air-conditioned transport, village treks, three breakfasts, four lunches, and guides such as Brian, Sarah, Sara, or Tyan.

“We are 4 friends that chose a 3 day tour visiting Mai chai, Pu Luong, and Ninh Binh with our guide Sara. Sara was a fantastic guide-friend that was consistently fun and made excursions interesting. The transportation was comfortable anRead more”

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6.Private transfers Hanoi <=> Puluong 1 Way (Free Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Travel between Hanoi and Pu Luong Nature Reserve in a private, air-conditioned car for up to three people. Your driver collects you from a Hanoi hotel or Noi Bai Airport, provides bottled water, and can allow short photo or rest stops along the way.

“Good experience, driver was on time, car was comfortable enough, the driver was careful on what can be a challenging route. Thank you!”

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7.Limousine Shuttle Bus from Hanoi to Pu Luong with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $15Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in about four hours aboard a small limousine shuttle for up to 11 people. Hotel pickup is available, though narrow lanes may require a short walk to the main road. Expect one rest stop and arrival around 11:30 in normal traffic.

“It was ok. Arrived on time. Took 5 hours. We got stuck with the back row which was not comfortable like the other seats. Driver wouldn't initially stop for a toilet when I asked about 2.5 hours into journey. A bit stressful I had to beg and he stopped. It would be good if info around stops were clearer and a little more compassion given.”

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8.Amazing Mai Chau – Pu Luong 3 days: Waterfall, Rafting & Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $362

Travel from Hanoi in a small group of no more than 12, with an English-speaking guide such as Tom or Nam. Spend two nights in Pu Luong, cycle through rice fields, trek to villages and Doi Cave, visit Mai Chau, and share local meals with Thai communities.

“A fantastic journey with our amazing guide “Tom” and our driver “Jerry”. From the first meeting, we knew we would be taken care. We had high expectations for our custom tour and were not disappointed. Tom was very informative and shaRead more”

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9.From Hanoi to Pu Luong: 2-Day Trip in Ethnic Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · from $180

Travel from Hanoi to Pu Luong in a small group of up to 15, stopping at Thung Khe Pass before exploring Thai villages, bamboo waterwheels, rice terraces, a bat cave, and a quiet bamboo boat route. Overnight at a bungalow with an infinity pool.

“The guide was great and took great care of our son and was very responsive to him! His food was also great and just as you would imagine in the countryside. You get an impression of the real cuisine! We had an almost new minibus for transportation, but unfortunately the reservation was not for 3 people as agreed well in advance. So the almost 6-hour journey with a child on our laps was exhausting. The process was also fundamentally different. We didn't stop at any passes and didn't visit any caves. The hotel for the overnight stay was good but the food was the worst we have ever had in…”

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10.Mai Chau &Pu Luong 3D2N: Local Culture, Farming,Rafting& Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $235

Spend three days between Mai Chau and Pu Luong with guides such as Nga or Vinh. Walk through rice paddies, visit Thai homes, learn silk weaving, cross a bamboo bridge, ride a buffalo cart, raft and swim on Cham Stream, and stay at a lodge with a pool.

“We had such an excellent time on this tour! Everything was organised really well and smoothly. We received communication from everyone with plenty of time. The tour groups were fairly small, not more than 7 people per group. Read more”

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11.Pu Luong 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $165

Travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau and Pu Luong for village visits, cycling, trekking, markets, rice fields, and local meals. You stay at Pu Luong Eco Garden and travel in a small group. Guides may include Brian, Hoang, Teddy, or Truong, subject to availability.

“It was a wonderful experience from the scenery to the people. you will not be disappointed. Hoang made the trip even more perfect with his heart and professionalism. i would love to come back if i have the chance”

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12.Explore Rice Terrace Pu Luong Ninh Binh Ha Long 4 Days 3 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $490

Travel from Hanoi through Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay in four busy but rewarding days. You’ll ride past rice terraces, visit Thai villages, take bamboo rafts and boats, climb Mua Cave, kayak or use a bamboo boat in Ha Long Bay, and travel in a group of up to 15.

“This tour was a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Hiking through the emerald rice terraces in Pu Luong was breaking, while the kayaking in Halong Bay was exhilarating. I loved the peaceful boat ride through Tam Coc and the time Read more”

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13.3-Day Trekking In Pu Luong Nature Reserve Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $327

You’ll travel privately from Hanoi to Pu Luong, pause at Thung Khe Pass and Mai Chau, then hike through Eo Ken, Kho Muong, Nua, and Kit. Two homestay nights, seven meals, an English-speaking guide, and door-to-door transfers are included. Expect mountain scenery, village life, and moderate trekking.

“The views were beautiful and we enjoyed the scenery, however, the itinerary was completely different than what was described. The itinerary highlighted culture immersion and intensive activities. This was more of an inclined walk that we Read more”

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14.Pu Luong 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Spend two days in northern Vietnam’s Mai Chau and Pu Luong areas, walking moderate mountain trails to ethnic-minority villages, sleeping in a traditional stilt house, and riding a motorboat on the Ma River. Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter is offered, with groups capped at 10.

“I went om the tour to mai Chau thru this travel agent I would say this destination is gorgeous in the north of Vietnam compare to Ninh Binh I would say mai Chau I really enjoyed it with the nature , I slept at the bungalow was nice room, good food . Highly recommend !”

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15.Mai Chau & Pu Luong 2D1N: Nature,Culture,Local Village Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $169

Spend two days between Mai Chau and Pu Luong with guides such as Nga and Vin. Walk rice-field paths, visit Thai homes, learn silk weaving in Lan Village, see waterwheels, raft on Cham Stream, and relax at a lodge with a pool.

“Nga was amazing and made our 2 day trip unforgettable. Shared a lot of information, took us to beautiful sites and took good care of us. Definitely highly recommended 👍🏼🙏🏼”

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