In
the morning we leave Hanoi for Cuc Phuong National Park, which is 130km
south of Hanoi. Upon arrival in the national park we visit to the
Primate Rescue Centre, which is dedicated to the rescue,
rehabilitation, breeding, research and conservation of the endangered
primates of Vietnam. From here we drive further to the centre of the
national park where we start our real jungle trek through the national
park. A national park ranger will be our on-site guide who makes sure
that we do not get lost and he will tell us about the flora and fauna
of the park. Picnic lunch in the shade of a giant tree. After 6-hr trek
with lots of descents and ascents on jungle trails we make the last
climb downhill to a peaceful valley and reach the village of Khanh,
home to Muong ethnic minority. We will have dinner and spend our night
with a family in their traditional house-on-stilt.
Summary: Transfer Hanoi – Cuc Phuong: 2.5 hrs Trekking: 6 hrs/jungle trail – Moderate to Challenging grade Meals: Picnic lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Home stay
Day 2: Cuc Phuong – “Halong Bay on the rice field” – Hanoi
After
breakfast we say goodbye to the hosts and drive to Thung Nang, which is
known as the “Halong Bay on the rice field”. This is a stunning area of
limestone mountains, rice fields and river. The scenery is just as
stunning as the famous World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. The
difference is the mountains are on the rice fields not on the sea. We
will take a boat trip to explore the beauty of the sight.
In the afternoon we head back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 6 pm.
Summary: Transfer Thung Nang – Hanoi: 2 hrs Walking: 1.5 hrs/country road Boat trip: 2 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
