Stretching between Mai Chau and Cuc Phuong National Park, Pu Luong Nature Reserve is perfect for escaping the bustle of city life and see imposing mountain ranges, intact rivers and waterfalls, poetic villages, and immense valleys of beautiful terraced rice fields. You get to know the most authentic side of Vietnam and the culture and lifestyle of the friendly local ethnic-minority Muong and Thai.



2 or 3-day tour

From Hanoi a trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a 2 or 3-day tour destination. You can do a trekking to explore the rice paddy fields and stop at the beautiful villages. There are plenty of scenic routes to follow: from easy trekking to the hard and long trekking deep in the reserve to admire the beauty of nature.

You can go swimming in Hieu Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area, go fishing, take cooking classes or simply relax in the local harmonious and pure atmosphere.

For a most authentic experience you can spend an overnight in a homestay with a local family. You will be surprised by the friendliness and warmth of local people.



Best time to travel

The best time to travel to Pu Luong Nature Reserve is between February to May and September to November when the rice harvest season is taking place and you will fully appreciate the multi-layer terraced fields and lush-green landscape. The warmest time is from June to September with highs of up to 38° C, while winter (November-February) can be chilly and cold.