The national park Cuc Phuong boats one of the best preserved tropical forests in Vietnam and is home to many species of plant and rare animals. You explore this park on a half walking day before you spend the time relaxing on a boat trip around the famous Tam Coc.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Cuc Phuong National Park - Ninh Binh
The national park Cuc Phuong boats one of the best preserved tropical forests in Vietnam and is home to many species of plant and rare animals, several of which we may see on trip. Today we depart hotel at 8h00 and drive south to Cuc Phuong. On arrival at the headquarter of Cuc Phuong we visit the centre of endangered rescue where still appearing precious animals like white shorts monkeys, fruit eating ape, tree — dwelling, monkeys…. We enjoy a walk to discover the park and visit one of the famous caves, Nguoi Xua which still retains some vestiges of primitive man, and the “Cho tree” aged of more than thousand years. This huge ones would take ten arm’s length to contain their circumference. Upon leaving the park we drive to Tam Coc, past of the scenic countryside. O/N in Tam Coc. (L)

Day 2: Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Hanoi
Today we embark a boat for our exploration of Tam Coc. The tiny boat rows along a river through the quiet and peaceful landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations to the grottoes of Tam Coc. At the end of the river trip we get our first biking experience as we cycle to visit Bich Dong Pagoda which is famous for the three Buddhist shrines hidden beneath towering cliffs. The capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and early Le Dynasties is Hoa Lu, which however has left its legacy in the form of two small temples, each one nearly a thousand years old. We continue cycling across the many peaceful villages to visit these two remaining structures. They are dedicated to the Dinh and Le Rulers. The trip ends after arrival in Ha Noi. (B)

 INCLUSIONS: + Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + Accommodation: home stay + English or French speaking guide+ Entrance fee to indicated sights + Meals: B = breakfast , L = lunch, D = dinner + Boat trip in Tam Coc    

EXCLUSIONS: Other meals, tip, drinks, personal expenses, travel insurance , optional trip  HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP

TRIP NOTES

- THE EXCURSION TO CUC PHUONG AND IS NOT AVAILABLE IN FIRST DAYS OF THE TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR BECAUSE MANY TOURIST SITES ARE CLOSE ON THESE DATES. THIS EXCURSION STARTS AT 8H00 OR ON YOUR REQUEST.

- THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.

- THE DRESS STANDARDS ARE CONSERVATIVE THROUGHOUT ASIA. LOOSE , LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG CLOTHING ARE ALL RESPECTFUL AND COOL IN ASIAN HOT CLIMATE. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING, WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING TRAINER OR SNEAKER SHOES, JACKET FOR COLD WEATHER, TORCH/FLASH LIGHT, HAT, RAIN COAT FOR WET SEASON, SUN CREAM, SUNGLASSES, DAYPACK, TOILETRIES AND SMALL TOWER, INSECT REPELLENT.

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