Day 1: Hanoi - Cuc Phuong
From Hanoi, we drive for two hours to Van Long Nature Reserve. Here we have an one-hour rowing boat trip. We continue for another half an hour to Cuc Phuong, once we have settled into our rooms we will visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, Turtle Conversation Centre and learn a little about the conversation works that are being done at this well protected National Park. An optional walk in the botanical garden before dinner.
Dinner at Headquarter (at 6h:00 or 6h:30)
Evening: In the evening you, the national park' guide will enter the pitch dark forest and using a spotting lamp, go and search of the forest numerous nocturnal creatures, which include civets, owls, flying squirrels, lorises, bats and cats..
(Overnight at National Park Guest House) (Lunch, dinner)
Note: The Centers may be closed for preservation without prior notice. Night animal spotting maybe cancelled due to bad weather condition such as heavy rains, storms..
Day 2: Cuc Phuong - Hanoi
After the sounds of the jungle have lulled you to sleep, you will awake refreshed.
After breakfast, leave from headquarter of the national park to the starting point. In the primary forest you will trek for 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours, passing limestone slopes and trees over a millennia old. The destination is an ancient tree in the hope of seeing Cuc Phuong mascot and one of the rarest primates on the planet, the Delacour langur. We then are transferred back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 06 00 pm. Tour ends. (Breakfast, lunch)
PRICE IN US DOLLARS
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$264 |
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PRE TRIP INFORMATION
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Activities:
Highlights: |
Walking, boat trip, nature discovery
Boat trip in Van Long nature reserve, Cuc Phuong Visitor Center, Endangered Primate Rescue Center, Turle Conversation Center, Botanical Garden, Half day jungle trek (~10km on loop trail), Bird watching, Wildlife night-spotting (2 ½ - 3 hours). |
What to take - Trip Checklist
· Lightweight and quick dry clothing is most appropriate for the summer months and warmer clothing for the winter months;
· Travel Documents: Passport, visa, Travel Insurance.
· Flashlight/Torch, alarm clock, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, trekking boots
· Spotting lamp and leech socks, which can be provided by Tourism Dept of Cuc Phuong National Park
Inclusions
· All transportation and transfers
· English speaking guide, local Park guide.
· Accommodation at National Park Guest House
· Meals as indicated in the itinerary
· All admission fees and permits
· Reasonable supply of drinking water during the trek.
Exclusions
· Pre & Post trip accommodation in Hanoi
· Personal expenses
· Tips and Gratuities
Have a great trip!
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