Cuc Phuong nation park

CÚC PHƯƠNG NATION PARK

Duration: (03 Days/02 Night)
From: Vietnam tour

Cuc Phuong National Park is the centre-piece of Vietnam’s conservation efforts and one of the most accessible parks in the country. Located on two limestone mountain ranges, Cuc Phuong is a wonderfully rich ecosystem. Apart from verdant karsts mountains and the lush valleys, the limestone formations produced numerous caves, many of which are accessible for exploration.­­­­ You will get to see the two new discovered ancient tombs along with Neolithic remains and evidence of stone implements. As the oldest national park of Vietnam, Cuc Phuong is attached to a long-lasting history. Cuc Phuong is also popular for being home to a huge diversity of flora and fauna. The botanical richness of the forest is impressive since it supports a wide variety of flora species and patches of primeval forest. Please relax and enjoy clusters of growing orchards as well as vanilla, snow-white and butterfly orchids.

Day 1: HANOI – CUC PHUONG
Depart for Cuc Phuong National Park, the first national park established in Vietnam with a stop to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and a rowing boat trip in Tam Coc to visit the “inland Halong Bay”. Arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park. Visit Cuc Phuong museum, the Animal Protection Centre, and the Flora Researching Centre. Overnight in Cuc Phuong National Park.

Day 2: TREKKING AT NATIONAL PARK
Trekking over 16km in the National Park to discover the various fauna and flora in Cuc Phuong National Park: over 300 bird species and 65 mammal species can be found here  including: Indochinese tigers, clouded leopards, the endangered delacour langurs, grey peacock pheasants, brown hornbills, blue rumpled pitta, white-winged magpies and narcissus flycatchers. Picnic lunch in the forest. Arrive at a Muong ethnic minority village within the National Park. Dinner at house-on-stilts. Overnight at homestay in Muong  village.

Day 3: CUC PHUONG – HANOI
After a local breakfast, leave Muong ethnic minority village for bird watching in Cuc Phuong National Park. In the afternoon, transfer back to Hanoi at around 4:00 PM. Trip ends.