Cuc Phuong National Park And Boat Trip Cruise

With 25,000 hectares and 140 km South of Hanoi, Cuc Phuong is the first National Park of Vietnam which was established in 1962. The botanical richness of the forest is impressive as it supports a wide variety of flora species and patches of primeval forest, including ancient trees with thick clusters of roots, and parasitic plants and ligneous creepers.

Some tree species have been introduced from Burma, India, and Borneo. Clusters of orchards grow near cave entrances, where the moisture conditions and light are ideal. Varieties include thousand-year dracontomelum and parashorea trees which can be visited in a one or two hour hiking, and coral, vanilla, snow-white, and butterfly orchids everywhere. Large mammals inhabit the park including panthers and bears, but rarely appear, so the most popular animals you can see are monkeys, gibbons, flying squirrels and pheasants. There are also over 120 species of birds and many varieties of beetles living here, and April and May arrive swarms of butterflies. At night, million of cicadas create a deafening din, and million of fireflies flicker about.

Lying in a limestone area, Cuc Phuong includes numerous caves. At "Nguoi Xua" (Cave of Early Man), two ancient tombs have been discovered, along with Neolithic remains and evidence of stone implements; there have been similar finds at Trang Khuyet (Crescent Moon), Thanh Minh, and Con Mong Caves. Hang Dan Cave is known for its bat population. Hiking in Cuc Phuong is following some kilometers of trails and passing through old-growth forest with long vines wrapped around strangled trees, visiting the caves, waterfalls and streams in the forest or stopping over at a Muong ethnic's village. Since the location in between three provinces, it's easy to combine a trip to Cuc Phuong with a trip to Hoa Binh or Ninh Binh province, or you can depart from Hanoi, spend the whole day exploring the forest and overnight at the Park's guest house.

Route: Cuc Phuong - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu, Rain forest Trek, Cycling & Boat Trip:

Feature: Ninh Binh is an outstanding destination that has many attractions and stunning lansdscapes including Cuc Phuong National Park and the towering limestone peaks rising from the Tam Coc Valley, called the 'Inland Halong'. This special tour design is a wonderful combination of exciting jungle trekking through the diverse flora and fauna of the National Park, and relaxing with an overnight rest in a traditional stilt home of the Muong ethnic minority.
The second day, we again trek and relax, but this time, let your mind wander in a local row boat as you float amongst the towering limestone peaks along the river of Tam Coc. This journey will surely enrich your travel experience at an excellent value.

Itinerary in Details:

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park:

Morning pick-up at your hotel is at 7:00 am. Then make a safe and comfortable journey, by mini-van to Ninh Binh. We will arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park after about 2.5 hours (120 km) then visit the Rescue Center where we will see and learn about the park's biodiversity and variety of endangered species.

Our long trek (18km) begins here and takes us through the life and songs of the local rain forests. A picnic lunch is served on the way. After 5 hours of hiking, learning about fauna and flora, and picturesque sightseeing en route, we arrive at a village of the Muong minority people where we will take off our packs and relax at a Muong ethnic style homestay. Dinner, then free time to talk with the host family and learn about the Muong people’s life and culture. Overnight at the stilt home. (L & D)

Day 2: Cuc Phuong – Tam Coc – Hanoi:

Breakfast is served at the village then goodbye with the villagers before our short walk of 4 km to the road where we will get picked up and transferred to Tam Coc, Vietnam's Inland Halong.
Lunch is served at a nearby restaurant where we have time to relax. At about 2:00 pm jouney on a local row boat for a couple of hours down a small stream passing rice paddies and on through the three caves of Tam Coc. Van pick-up and transfer back to Hanoi where your tour ends at your hotel by 5:00 pm. (B & L)

Rates are valid until 30th April 2009 by Vietnam Adventures Travel. All rates are quoted per person in US dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT. Rates are subject to change according to market fluctuation if necessary.

Included: E.S. guide, private transport, accommodation (home-stay), admission fees, meals as specified (B, L, D).

Excluded: Drinks, other personal expenses...

What to Bring: Passport, towels, toiletries, change of clothes (loose & lightweight), walking boots, sun screen, sunglasses & hat, insect repellent, flash light, rain gear.

Notes: Accommodation: Homes-tay condition is basic. Best Time To Do: all year round, best from September to April of next year. Please Travel Responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference! Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice.

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