CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK TREKKING TRIP 2DAYS 1NIGHT

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park

Pick up at your hotel at 7:00 AM. Drive about 3.5 hours to NinhBinh and into Cuc Phuong National Park. A visit to the Primate Rescue Center followed by lunch. Early check into your room if it is available. We enjoy some trek within the park this afternoon; insect and reptile spotting along the way. Back for dinner before our night-explorations where we venture in search of the jungle’s nocturnal critters and creatures, including civets, owls, large insects, flying squirrels, and bats. Stay overnight at the very simple park guesthouse.

Trekking Distance: 9 km

Trail Difficulty: 2/5

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, lunch, dinner, water,park guesthouse

 

Day 2: Cuc Phuong – Trang An – Hanoi

 You have breakfast at 8:00 AM near your guesthouse then some free time to enjoy a morning stroll or some more relaxation before our visit to the Botanical Gardens and the oldest forest in Vietnam. Later, transfer ontoTrangAn – world heritage site to take an 2 hour enjoyable rowboat trip meandering through the towering limestone peaks and right into the limestone caves.  Rest and lunch at a local restaurant then return to Hanoi at about 5:30 PM.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch, water, local row-boat trip.

 

COSTS: US$145/person, group from 4 people

 

Costs are $US NET, 3% surcharge if pay by credit card. Other surcharges might be applied such as Tet holidays.

Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day

Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!

ORGANISATION:

Tour guide: English speaking guide (on site).

Car / Van Quality: New air-conditioned cars or vans depending on the group size

Park guest house: condition is very simple and just at standard level, twin shared room. Note that the electricity at the Bong Center will be turned off at around 9:00 pm daily.

Food: Vietnamese foods. If you have any allergies, special requests or if you are on a special diet please let us know. We will arrange it for you in advance.

PREPARATION OF THE CUSTOMER:

Seasonal Preparation: the best time to travel is from November to April. Please note that it’s hot and humid trekking in the tropical rainforest. Also, leeches and mosquitoes are common so please review our departure checklist of what to bring above.

What to bring: Passport, change of clothes (including long trousers - moisture wicking clothes are highly recommended), sunglasses and hat, toiletries, sunblock, insect repellent, torch/flashlight/head lamp, binoculars, proper hiking boots/trekking shoes, personal first aid kit and medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need, a light sleeping bag is fine, and a cable lock for your bags is recommended.

Before your departure, please make sure you read our what to bring & tips and other important notes for trekking, cycling trips and summer travel in Vietnam.

 

TREKKING INFORMATION:

Age: This tour is not suitable for seniors, children under 12 years old and people with heart conditions.

Trekking time: The trekking time is just approximate and depends on our speed and the weather.

Experience: This program is recommended for people in good physical condition.Trekking in tropical rainforests is very different then trekking in temperate or other forests. First, it is hot and wet. Second, leeches and mosquitoes are common. Finally, Cuc Phuong is located in an area with steep limestone mountains, so trekking can become difficult because of the sharp rocky slopes.

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