BREATHE AFTER STORM TOUR

07:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter area. Expect a 4-hour drive without heavy traffic.

10:00 AM: Stop for a 15-minute rest break halfway through the journey. Enjoy picturesque village landscapes along the way.

12:00 PM: Arrive at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Check-in at your reserved room (standard check-in time 14:00) and relax at your own pace.

01:30 PM: Afternoon trek
Meet the tour guide and transfer to Dong Dieng Village, a remote village located 9km from the center of Pù Luông. Begin your adventure with a 3km jungle trek. You wiill start at an elevation of ~620 meters above sea level, descending to Kho Muong Village at 280 meters. Trekking shoes are well prepared.

Along the way, you will pass remote houses and see how locals survive deep in the jungle, how they access water, electricity, and even connect with the outside world using simple TV technology.

Here, you will learn about local education in a village. If your timing is right, you might meet local children and see how they learn numbers, letters, and basic knowledge for life.
Follow your guide through the trail to Bang Village, one of the most scenic villages with iconic rice terraces.

During the trek, explore the iconic rice fields and visit typical local houses to see how real life happens here. Enjoy a cup of tea and don’t be surprised if you are offered a sip of homemade rice wine. The Taidam people here are known for their warmth and hospitality.

04:30 PM: Reach the main road and transfer by car back to the meeting point.

05:00 PM: Say goodbye to your guide.

Evening: Culinary exploration and leisure

Optional cooking class for those interested. Enjoy a delicious dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by free time to relax. This concludes your first day in Pu Luong.

07:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the day's activities. Be ready by 8:30 AM.

08:45 AM: Take a leisurely stroll down the valley to Don village, renowned as the epicenter of Pu Luong. This area boasts a gentle road that winds through vast terraced fields. With every step, you'll witness the captivating transformation of the scenery. As you continue your walk, you'll come across Uoi hamlet. When viewed from above, this hamlet nestles humbly at the base of the towering mountain. We assure you that this landscape will be a visual delight and may even fill up your phone's memory card with its beauty.

Descend the hill to Lan Village, often referred to as the "Kingdom of Thai People in Pu Luong" home to around 100 Thai families. You can opt for a leisurely bicycle ride (optional) or take a relaxed stroll around. Here, you'll encounter the soothing sights of cool streams, verdant farmlands, ducks joyfully paddling in ponds, and friendly locals going about their day. You'll have the opportunity to observe their everyday activities, marked by simplicity and humility, with a special focus on their traditional brocade sewing. Take this time to engage with the locals and learn about their craft. After that, transfer back for check out your room by 11:30 and have lunch.

01:00 PM: Prepare for the bus journey back to Hanoi. Expect to arrive at your hotel in Hanoi by 6:30 PM, barring heavy traffic. The tour concludes at your Hanoi hotel.

     Timing and distance are measured at Puluong Excursions' meeting point in Don Village. Based on your actual location, the tour operator will provide you with a detailed timeline before the departure time.