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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 |
|
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) |
| Days: | >= 5 days |
| Price: | N/A |
| Start from: | Hanoi |
| Name: GreenTrailTours |
Hanoi | Cuc Phuong National Park |