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Hanoi, Cuc Phuong National Park Vietnam

2 days
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This special tour is a wonderful combination of a trek through Cuc Phuong – the oldest national park in Vietnam with a rich flora and fauna, and a relaxing bamboo rowboat trip through spectacular scenery of rice paddies and towering limestone peak of Van Long Nature Reserve. The tour comes to an end in Hoa Lu – the former capital of Vietnam.

Full itinerary

DAY
1
Hanoi – Cuc Phuong
Meals:
L,D
Morning, meet with your driver & guide at hotel then depart to Ninh Binh. The driving time is approximately 2 hours and 30 munites.
 
Located in Binh Binh province - 100km south of Hanoi, Cuc Phuong National Park  is conveniently located on the route to several tourist attractions, including Bich Dong Pagoda, Hoa Lu, and Sam Son Beach. It was officially opened in 1960 as the first national park in Vietnam. Surrounded by several limestone cliffs, the highest being May Bac, meaning "silver cloud," with a height of 656m. There are plenty of plants and mammals living in the park. There are an estimated 2,000 different species of flora and the 450 species fauna account for 38% of the national fauna.
 
Arrive at Cuc Phuong around 10h30, we start visiting the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre. Enjoy a local lunch there then 1h00 a trekking is made to the Park Centre, on the way visit the "Cave of Early Man" which is found over 7000 years, you also admire the primary forest with "1000 year Old Tree"
 
Afternoon, check in home stay for relaxing 
DAY
2
Cuc Phuong – Van Long – Hanoi
Meals:
B,L
Morning, have breakfast at local homestay then transfer to the Nature Reserve of Van Long.
Driving time is approximately 01 hour
 
Arrival, board the bamboo rowboat to discover this beautiful nature area. 2 hour row along, you will enjoy spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks
 
After lunch at a local riverside restaurant, make a short transfer about 4 km down a peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital eleven centuries ago. Here, there are two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century. Return to Hanoi late in the afternoon. 

Price & booking

Package Prices ($) (From 01/10 To 30/04)

Tour package2 pax3-4 pax5-6 pax7-9 paxSingle Supp 
Economy281222178174284Book a pack
Deluxe365306262258402Book a pack

Package Prices ($) (From 01/05 To 30/09)

Tour package2 pax3-4 pax5-6 pax7-9 paxSingle Supp 
Economy27721917417040Book a pack
Deluxe33227423022587Book a pack

What's included

  • Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
  • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Boat trip in Van Long nature reserve
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • Mineral water is available as complementary

What's excluded

  • International & Domestic flight tickets
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
  • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary
  • Not included VAT
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