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06:30 - Arriving at the pick-up point. Heading to Ninh Binh. You can prepare your own breakfast to eat on the bus or eat at a rest stop along the way.
09:30 - Arriving at the entrance of Cuc Phuong National Park, having a rest and communicating with the forest rangers who will guide the adventure. Continue going to the center of Bong, which is 18 km from the park entrance. Upon arriving in Bong, prepare your gear, receive food and drinks, and listen to instructions about the trek to the peak of May Bac.
11:00 - Trekking to the peak of Silver Cloud. The guiding ranger will share knowledge about the flora and fauna in the forest as well as survival tips in the wilderness. Having a picnic lunch along the way. Although it is not one of the tallest peaks compared to many others in the North, the route to conquer Silver Cloud is quite challenging, with steep rocky paths and trails that are less traveled. To reach the summit, we will need to clear branches and push through grass.
14:00 - Reaching the peak of Silver Cloud (648m). On a clear day, at here, you can gaze out over the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, as well as the forests and plains of four districts across three provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa.
14:30 - Trekking back to Bong. After about 2.5 hours of walking, we will return to this campsite. Tonight, we will sleep at the Bong campsite. Cleaning up, relaxing, and having dinner at the Bong restaurant.
The remaining time in the evening will be spent relaxing by the campfire until bedtime.
* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner