Itinerary in brief

This is a Lotussia Travel-exclusive trip to discover and tread lightly in a very pristine area. We're talking about an The Ngoc Son/Ngo Luong Nature Reserve, vietnam bike tour located in the South-West of Hoa Binh province provides a critical forest corridor between Cuc Phong National Park and Pu Luong limestone range. Go on an exclusive 3-day trip to discover a very pristine area, an untouched secret garden inhabited by Muong people. Discover their deeply rooted ethnic culture and “adventurous” trails on this cultural and national treasure. .

HIGHLIGHTS

Limestone rock formations
Homestay in Muong famiy
Mu waterfalls
Sat, Khay, Mon and Chien villages

Day 1: Hanoi – Chieng – Mu - Sat

Meals: lunch and dinner | Accommodation: homestay
Depart Southwest to the headquarters of the reserve. Be greeted by rangers who will brief you on the global nature conservation and livelihood improvement project. Hop on a ferry from Chien to Mu village. Explore the area and take a break by the Mu waterfalls. Continue trekking past terraced rice fields to Sat village where we will settle for a homestay. Spend the rest of the day relaxing by a nearby stream.

Day 2: Sat – Mu – Khay – Mon - Chieng - Hanoi

Meals: breakfast and lunch | Accommodation: N/A
The reserve has a diverse ecosystem with vivid villages at the sidelines. Embark on light trekking and take dips in the waterfalls along the way. Return to Mu village on a different trail and head to Khay and Mon villages, one of the most beautiful areas of the reserve. Have an authentic cultural lunch with a family before hopping on board moto-taxis to Chien village, where we return to Hanoi for departure.

Included

• Accommodation (homestay)
• Meals as per itinerary
• Water during the trek
• Ground transportation with air-con
• Moto-taxis to cross the reserve
• Local English-speaking guide
• Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary
• Entrance fees and permits
• VAT and other taxes

Not included

• International flights and taxes
• Travel Visa
• Travel Insurance
• Meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Emergency Charges (if any)
• All Drinks
• Tips to staff
• Personal expenses
• Expenses for any contingency events out of our control
• Surcharge for peak season
• Camera fee (if any)
• Any optional additional tours or activities during free time
• Any other expenses not mentioned in “cost include”.

Contact Lotussia Travel for more information and Book this tour.

Highlight: The Ngoc Son/Ngo Luong Nature Reserve located in the South-West of Hoa Binh province provides a critical forest corridor between Cuc Phong National Park and Pu Luong limestone range. Go on an exclusive 3-day trip to discover a very pristine area, vietnam bike tour ,an untouched secret garden inhabited by Muong people. Discover their deeply rooted ethnic culture and “adventurous” trails on this cultural and national treasure.

Itinerary in brief

This is a Lotussia Travel-exclusive trip to discover and tread lightly in a very pristine area. We're talking about an untouched secret garden inhabited by the Muong people. The deep roots of their ethnic culture and their isolated location have contributed to the preservation of what is a cultural and natural treasure. This is what Handspan is all about: using responsible tourism to promote sustainability according to the priorities of the locals themselves.

While it is essential to preserve the treasures here, it is also important to help the community to improve their (very poor) living conditions. Finding this balance is the challenge that we chose to face in partnership with an NGO in charge of nature conservation and livelihood improvement in the reserve. Get ready for a very special tour.

DESTINATIONS

• An indescribably lovely valley nestled in the heart of a tall karst mountain range

HIGHLIGHTS
• Light trekking across fairyland scenery: lush forests, blue rivers, and misty waterfalls in a deep valley surrounded by limestone rock formations, palm trees, and bamboo groves.
• Homestay with a Muong family: simple conditions but a warm welcome.
• Numerous encounters with natural and cultural treasures all along our way.
• 10% of the tour price goes directly into community development projects. Make your holiday a meaningful one

Day 1: Hanoi – Muong Khen – Ngo Luong - Chien – Mon (-/L/D)

Depart Southwest to Muong Khen and take a smaller road to enter the reserve by its West edge. Enjoy a picnic lunch before embarking on a 15 km bike ride through the reserve. Take your time to ride across the wild, to one of the main villages of the reserve, Mon village, where we will enjoy an authentic Vietnamese dinner and spend the night.

Day 2: Mon – Khay – Mu – Sat (B/L/D)

The reserve has a diverse ecosystem with vivid villages at the sidelines. Embark on light trekking and take dips in the waterfalls along the way. Arrive in Sat village where we will have dinner and spend the night. There, interact with the villagers at a stream and waterfall close by and catch a glimpse of their daily routines and cultural rituals.

Day 3: Sat – Chien – Vu Ban – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Leave for a 3 hour trek before proceeding with a bike ride downhill, out of the reserve. Return to Hanoi for departure .

Included

• Accommodation (2 nights at homestay)
• Meals as per itinerary
• Water during the trek
• Ground transportation with air-con
• Moto-taxis to cross the reserve
• Local English-speaking guide
• Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary
• Entrance fees and permits
• VAT and other taxes

Contact Lotussia Travel for more information and Book this tour.