Depart from
: Hanoi
Stop off
: Hanoi
Duration
: 2 days 1 night
This special tour design is a wonderful combination of exciting jungle trekking through the diverse flora and fauna of the National Park, and relaxing with an overnight rest in a traditional stilt home of the Muong ethnic minority. In addition to this, you will be on a local boat along the limestone peaking as we row along, this is in Van Long - a wonderful nature reserve in Ninh Binh province.

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park (-,L,D)
Morning pick-up at your hotel is at 7:00 am. Then make a safe and and comfortable journey, 90 km, by mini-van to Ninh Binh. We will arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park after about 2.5 hours then visit the Rescue Center where we will see and learn about the park´s biodiversity and variety of endangered species. Our long trek (18km) begins here and takes us through the life and songs of the local rain forests. A picnic lunch is served on the way. After 5 hours of hiking, learning about fauna and flora, and pituresque sightseeing en route, we arrive at a village of the Muong minority people where we will take off our packs and relax at a Muong ethnic style homestay. Dinner, then free time to talk with the host family and learn about the Muong people’s life and culture. Overnight at the stilt home.

Day 2: Cuc Phuong – Van Long – Hanoi (B,L,-)
Breakfast is served at the village then goodbye with the villagers before our transfer to Van Long- nature reserve. Here, we will take a local boat row, riding along a small stream and the rice paddies through and through some caves of limestone about 1,5 hrs. Then we will get a rest at a local restaurant next to Van Long pier to have lunch. After lunch, transfer back to Hanoi, tour ends at your hotel by 5.00 pm.


Inclusions
- Accommodation in home stay
- Experienced tour guide
- Air-condition bus or minivan
- All entrance fees, travel permit
- Meals as stated

Exclusions
- Personal expenses,
- Insurance, tips and other services