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Pu Luong Retreat

Our rating

7/10

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Highlights

- Eco Lodge
- Panoramic Views
- Traditional Villages
- Swimming Pool

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Overview

Tucked away on a hillside with the most stunning panoramic views in the area, Pu Luong Retreat provides a rural escape 4 hours drive from Hanoi. With stunning rice terrace fields, breathtaking mountain passes and traditional villages of ethnic minorities who still retain their unique cultural heritage and way of living, Pu Luong is a microcosm of Northern Vietnam.

The Pu Luong Region stretches from Mai Châu to Cuc Puong National Park. The region is relatively undiscovered, which makes it all the more special. Pu Luong offers trekking in the forest and along the rice terrace fields, cycling through the reserve and visiting many authentic small villages.

Accommodation consists of 9 comfortable bungalows, 1 traditional stilt house with 16 comfy beds, an open air restaurant with local cuisine, infinity pool, spa area and rock garden. The Infinity pool was formerly a pond for raising fish – fresh water is continuously piped in from a nearby stream in the mountains, and flows out from the base to the rice fields below. The pool offers a breathtaking view of mountain passes and endless rice terrace fields. The bar next to the pool is a great spot for a sundowner.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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