Trekking Pu Luong Park

The Pu Luong limestone landscape is an area of outstanding beauty, culture interest and high biodiversity value stretching from Mai Chau in the North to West to Cuc Phuong national park in the South East. It is blessed with rich forest, limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces and breathtaking scenery.

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Poom Coong (B, L, D)

We leave Hanoi early this morning and head southwest to Mai Chau, past sweeping vistas of lush hills and limestone karsts. After lunch, stretch your legs with a walk around the village of Pom Coong, inhabited by the Thai people. This evening enjoy a performance of local dance and music. Overnight in local home in Pom Coong.
Trekking: 6km
Day 2: Mai Chau - Xa Linh - Hang Kia - Cun Pheo (B, L, D)

Transfer to the village of Xa Linh for the start of your trek along a mixture of paths, streambeds, and steep jungle hillsides reaching a H’mong village for a late lunch. This afternoon is mainly downhill, trekking along tracks which wind through hamlets, across small streams, and over suspension bridges. As you approach the village of Cun Pheo, soak in the beautiful scenery of the Mai Chau valley. Overnight in homestay, Cun Pheo.
Trekking: 21km, 9-10hrs
Day 3: Cun Pheo - Van Mai - Hang Tribe village (B, L, D)

Today, experience the diversity of Vietnam as you trek through indigenous villages belonging to the region’s different tribes. After lunch, transfer to Sai village for the trek to Hang Village, an oasis in the middle of Pu Luong Nature reserve. This path follows a route once used as part of the Ho Chi Minh trail during the Vietnam War to supply the resistance, but now is a tranquil area perfect for a late afternoon trek. Overnight in Hang Village.
Trekking: 25km, 8-10 hrs
Day 4: Trekking the hills of Pu Luong (B, L, D)

Today, hike through the Pu Luong valley with steep ascents and relaxing downhills. Reach Kho Muong for your overnight stay, an incredibly scenic village nestled between steep limestone karts and lush, verdant hills. Should you have enough energy remaining, take a short walk out to a nearby cave for some adventurous exploring. Homestay overnight inKho Muong.
Trekking: 18km, 6-8hrs
Day 5: Pu Luong Market Trek (B, L,D)

Today begins with a challenging but glorious downhill hike which takes you to the Nature Reserve’s only market. The vendors are from nearby villages and they trek two hours uphill to bring their produce and goods to sell. After this fascinating market visit, continue on foot to the beautiful surroundings of the Nua Village eco-lodge. Overnight in Nua Village.
Trekking: 18km, 6-7hrs
Day 6: Hin Village - Hanoi (B, L)

The last day of trekking takes you from the mountains and paddy fields to Tom village. From here you will be picked up and transferred back to Hanoi, arriving late this afternoon.
Trekking: 11km, 4-5hrs