06:30 - Arriving at the pick-up point. Heading to Ninh Binh. You can prepare your own breakfast to eat on the bus or during a stop along the way.
09:30 - Arriving at Cuc Phuong National Park, communicating with the local forest rangers and tour guides, listening to instructions for the trip, and preparing your gears for the exploration. Before entering the forest, we will visit the Primate Rescue Center to learn about the research and rescue efforts at Cuc Phuong National Park.
11:30 - Continue going to Bong by bus, the center of the national park. Along the way, we will stop to admire and photograph areas with large groups of butterflies. When we reach Bong Campsite, we will have lunch at a restaurant before starting a 2-hour hike through the ancient forest, and follow the trail to the giant Cho Dang tree. A forest ranger will accompany us to share knowledge about the flora and fauna in the forest, as well as survival tips.
15:30 - Returning to Bong. Setting up camp and having rest, or freely exploring some of the short walking trails around Bong.
18:30 - Having dinner at a restaurant in Bong.
19:30 - Heading to firefly viewing spots. The rest of the evening will be spent relaxing by the campfire until bedtime.
* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner