From Hanoi: Luong Son ATV & 4WD Mountain Adventure Tour

Explore a 2-day mountain escape from Hanoi with off-road 4WD, ATV rides, ethnic culture, spa time, and a sunrise paragliding flight included with the relevant package option.

Getting started

Depart from Hanoi’s Old Quarter with round-trip private transfers that take you directly to Melody Retreat. On arrival, meet your English-speaking tour guide and local hosts for a brief overview of the 2-day mountain adventure. After check-in and a short pause, you transfer locally from Melody Retreat to the dedicated mountain activity area to begin exploring.

What to expect

Mountain activity area

This is where you dive into the off-road terrain, from winding roads to rugged tracks, with time set aside for views, coffee, and cloud hunting.

Features

• Off-road 4WD and ATV mountain adventure along designated routes lets you either self-drive after a safety check or ride as a passenger with a local driver through steep slopes and rugged trails.
• Scenic stops for mountain coffee and cloud hunting give you time to look out over layered mountain landscapes from viewpoints chosen by your guide.
• Local transfers to the mountain activity area are included, so you move easily between Melody Retreat and the off-road starting points with no extra logistics to arrange.
• Throughout the mountain segment, your English-speaking tour guide and local hosts manage timing, safety checks, and route choices so you can focus on the ride.

Local villages and countryside

You spend part of the experience in Dao and Muong communities and surrounding fields, taking part in seasonal work and everyday activities.

Features

• Seasonal farming activities may include digging cassava, harvesting peanuts, picking vegetables, or catching ducks, depending on what is in season during your visit.
• Visits to Dao and Muong households introduce you to traditional lifestyles and home environments that your hosts explain and demonstrate.
• Hands-on time making bánh trôi and trying local handicrafts is included, so you directly take part in preparing traditional treats and simple craft items with guidance from local hosts.
• Travel insurance is provided for the overall tour, covering this cultural and countryside portion of the itinerary as outlined by the operator.

Melody Retreat

Melody Retreat is your base for relaxation, meals, and spa time before and after heading into the mountains.

Features

• A 1-night stay in either a camping tent or a traditional stilt house, subject to availability, is arranged for you so you can rest on-site between the two days of activities.
• Meals are included across the stay, with 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and a local BBQ campfire dinner that you help prepare and then enjoy around the fire.
• An onsen-style hot mineral bath followed by a 90-minute full-body massage at Melody Retreat is part of the itinerary, giving you dedicated time to unwind after the off-road and cultural activities.
• Round-trip private transfers between Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Melody Retreat are included, with your English-speaking tour guide and local hosts accompanying or coordinating the journey.

Sunrise paragliding site

If you select the 2-Day Package + Sunrise Paragliding Flight variant, your morning begins at the take-off area used for tandem flights over the mountains.

Features

• A sunrise tandem paragliding flight with a professional pilot is included in the Mountain Adventure (With Sunrise Paragliding) option, giving you an aerial view of the mountain landscapes at first light, subject to weather and flight conditions.
• Before take-off, you receive a pre-flight safety briefing, and all required flight equipment is provided and fitted by the pilot and team.
• For guests on the 2-Day Package Without Sunrise Paragliding variant, the itinerary follows the same flow but skips the flight, focusing instead on additional ground-level time in the mountain or retreat areas.
• In-flight photos or videos are not included as standard, and any additional spa treatments or massage services beyond the 90-minute session would be at your own expense.

Wrapping up

At the end of your second day, your program at Melody Retreat concludes, and your round-trip private transfers return you to Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Choose between the Mountain Adventure (With Sunrise Paragliding) and Mountain Adventure (Without Sunrise Paragliding) variants when booking so your itinerary clearly includes or excludes the sunrise tandem paragliding flight from the start.