Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Cuchuong rainforest

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NATIONAL PARK TREKKING & RIVER RAFTING TOUR

Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Cuchuong rainforest  
Day 2: Cuchuong rain forest- Bong village

Day 3: Bong village - Tai villages
Day 4: River rafting
Day 5: Back to Hanoi

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Cuchuong rainforest

Breakfast and drive to Kenga village. Nestled in the corner of limestone formation Kenhga village is where you can have taste of rural life of Vietnamese people in the Red River Delta. We take a sampan ride to explore the limestone cliffs, isolated village by the river and scenic rice field. It is only here in Vietnam that people row their boat by the feed. We then continue our way to Cuc Phuong National Park, an area of limestone cliffs and wild, tropical forest 160km to the south of Hanoi. Upon arrival, visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre,  the museum  and  the Botanic Garden, where visitors can see some of the 1,880 species of flora that exist in the park. We explore some caves where stone tools and borns of prehistoric humans have been found. We get ready for a short walk to the look out when we enjoy a sweeping view to the surrounding. Overnight at the Cucphuong guest house
(Lunch and  Dinner included)

Day 2: Cuchuong rain forest- Bong village
Rising early to  this morning with the sounds of the forest all around us coming to life, we  head out for a trek through the lush rainforest that makes up the park. The trek will takein stops at centuries old giant trees. Picnic lunch in the park before we reach out the Muong minority  people at Bong village. Diner and overnight at local home stay of Muong people.
(Breakfast, Lunch and  Dinner included)

Day 3: Bong village - Tai villages
We have breakfast and embark on shart walk to the egde of forest and river. From here we continue our way to Maichau villages, of 4 hour drive away. It is there that we will have time to walk around this charming little village, enabling us to understand a little more about how the people live.  The village is home to the Thai people, and tonight we will be their guests in one of their traditional stilt houses.  There, we will be toasted as honored guests and will be able to sample some of their homemade rice wine!
(Breakfast, Lunch and  Dinner included)

Day 4: River rafting
We have breakfast and head out to the Songma river, From here we start river rafting along the wild river passing through several White Thai villages, and are sure to attract attention as this part of the country receives very few visitors. We are treated to a picnic lunch by the river and continue our combine rafting and trekking to this isolated corner of  Maichau. This evening we will spend our third night in a stilt house.
(Breakfast, Lunch and  Dinner included)

Day 5: Back to Hanoi
We walk to visit the surround villages of White Tai people. Then transfer to Black river for a cruise through scenic mountain villages. Arriving to Hoabinh there will be a  transfer back to Hanoi.
(Breakfast  and Lunhc included)

End of our service:

Type of trip

Adventurous tour, off the beaten track, discovery of hill tribes

Duration

05 days, from Hanoi to Hanoi

Recommended period

ALL YEAR ROUND BUT MORE BEAUTIFUL IN SPRING

Places we visit

Hanoi - Cuchuong rainforest - Cuchuong trek - Bong village - Tai villages - River rafting - Hanoi

Transport

Air-conditioned 4WD

Accommodation

Standard hotels, guest-houses, home-stays

Grade

Easy for all travelers with good health and open-mind.

Tour guide/leader 

English speaking guides (other languages are also available)


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Days:>= 5 days
Price:N/A
Start from:  Hanoi

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Hanoi Cuc Phuong National Park