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.