Cuc Phuong National Park Trekking: Private Day Tour From Hanoi

Located 140km south of Hanoi, Cuc Phuong National Park is the largest nature reserve of Vietnam. It is an attractive place for adventurers and tourists who love nature. We will help you visit the place with a cheapest way especially for those who stay in Hanoi but having limited time. With all inclusive in the tour, you will not have to worry about anything, just need to prepare a good health to enjoy a good trip. These are highlights: Trekking the primary forest Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh Visiting the Endangered Primates Rescue Center, Turtle Conservation Program, botanical garden Great jungle and “1000 year old tree” Panoramic views of mountaintop & national limestone cliffs Learning about history and local life from local guide

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Morning: Our guide and vehicle pick you up at the agreed time at hotel in Hanoi (or meet you at our meeting point of Hanoi Opera House if you do not request for a pickup at your location) then depart for Cuc Phuong national park. It will take approximate 2.5 hours to get to Cuc Phuong (The park was officially opened in 1960 as the first nature reserve in Vietnam).

2. 2

   Stop 2

   45 min

   On arrival to the Park gate, you get entrance tickets then keep going further to the Park Center. You first visit the “Cave of Pre-historic Man", the limestone cave, which was excavated in 1966. It was one of the earliest discoveries of human habitation in the country, with graves, stone axes, bone-made spears and tools dating back some 7,500 years. During the excavation 44 years ago, archaeologists found skeletons in three tombs where they believed prehistoric people had lived in the forest 7,500 years ago. In 2000, archaeologists discovered a fossilised sea reptile called placodontia, the first to have been found in Southeast Asia, dating back 200-300 million years.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   3 hours

   Then keep going into the park central. You will have lunch at house-on-stilted in the park central. Taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more of fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam, to the giant ancient tree of 1000 years old in middle of the jungle.

4. 4

   Endangered Primate Rescue Centre

   45 min

   The next visit will be an "Endangered Primate Rescue Centre" which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats.

5. 5

   Turtle Conservation Centre

   20 min

   In 1998, Fauna and Flora International (FFI) established the Turtle Conservation Center (TCC) as part of a larger conservation initiative focused on Cuc Phuong National Park. In 2001, management of the project was transferred to the national park. Today, the TCC remains the flagship for efforts to protect tortoise and freshwater turtles in Vietnam.

6. 6

   Old Quarter

   Pass by

   Get back to the standby vehicle and take 2.5 drive back to Hanoi. End this tour around 5:00pm - 6.00pm at your hotel.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It will take 2.5 hour drive each way Hanoi - Cuc Phuong National Park - Hanoi

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.