Ninh Binh
1 day
Trekking
Medium
$55 USD
DESCRIBE

Cuc Phuong National Park is a nature reserve and special-use forest located across three provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa. Cuc Phuong Forest typifies tropical forests with a rich flora and fauna ecosystem, including many endangered species at risk of extinction that are discovered and preserved here. One day trip to Cuc Phuong not only helps you recharge positive energy after a string of stressful work days but also provides fascinating experiences of the majestic nature here.

Highlight

Trekking route is moderate level but 'wild', staying quite far away from the crowds.  

Having a picnic lunch in the forest.  

Learning about the valuable ecosystem of Cuc Phuong National Park.  

Checking at the iconic ancient trees of Cuc Phuong.  

Visiting the primate rescue center.

 

SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Ha Noi

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Ninh Binh

  • Activities: Trekking

  • Min : 10 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: Medium

ITINERARY
Ha Noi - Cuc Phuong forest (National Park) - Primate Rescue Center - Bong campsite - Ha Noi

06:00 - Being available at the meeting point to meet the tour guide. Getting in the car and heading to Ninh Binh. Guests are responsible for their own breakfast. The vehicle will stop at a rest station on the highway.

09:30 - Arriving at Cuc Phuong National Park. Meeting forest rangers and visiting the Primate Rescue Center, where many of Vietnam's rare primate species, such as the white-buttock langur, red-shanked douc, and gibbons, etc are being cared for and preserved. Learning about the conservation efforts of the center and the various primate species.

10:30 - Getting back on the vehicle and heading to Bong Campsite, the central area of the National Park. Preparing your gears and receiving food for the picnic.

11:30 - Trekking into the forest. Our trekking route through the old-growth forest has not too many challenges but it is truly wild. Being far away from other tourists, we will explore an area with many ancient trees that are hundreds of years old.

12:30 - Having a picnic lunch in the forest. After lunch, we will continue trekking along the trail and learn about Cuc Phuong’s flora and fauna through the insights shared by the forest rangers and tour guide.

14:00 - Going out of the forest and returning to Bong at the end of our trek. Cleaning up, relaxing, and enjoying a cold drink at Bong.

15:00 - Getting in the car and heading back to Hanoi. Arriving in Hanoi will be around 19:00, finishing the tour.

* Meals included: lunch.

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Round-trip bus: Ha Noi – Cuc Phuong forest – Ha Noi 
  • Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
  • Trekking gear (trekking poles, gloves, leech repellent, first aid kit)
  • Meals as the schedule on the itinerary (1 lunch)
  • Tour guides
  • Drinking water 
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip
  • Beverages during meals 
  
THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Trekking poles
  • Trekking gloves
  • Insects prevention spray
  • Chair, and table at the campsite
  • Bowl, plate, spoon, fork, and cup 
  • First aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Trekking backpack 10L - 20L
  • Trekking, and walking shoes
  • Trekking socks
  • Sweaters, and fleece sweatshirts
  • Cap or hat with a wide brim
  • Long pants 
  • Undergarments
  • Poncho
  • ID card or Passport
  • Water Bottle (1 liter)

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Personal hygiene stuff
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Flashlight
  • Backup batteries
  • Mobile phone, camera 
  • Multi-purpose tool