Trekking Cuc Phuong - 1st Vietnam National Park

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Activities: Trek-Walk

Tour duration: 2-day tour with 1 day moderate trek and homestay

Country: Vietnam

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Route: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Cuc Phuong National Park - Thung Nang - Hanoi

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The best trekking tour that offers a great opportunity to discover the rich fauna and flora of Cuc Phuong National Park, the most important site for biological research and conservation in northern Vietnam. The challenging trek trail inside the jungle, under thick plants combines with unique home stay experience making our Cuc Phuong trekking adventure is a real eco & community supporting tour. This adventure is definitely for those who want to travel actively and responsibly at reasonable physical fitness level.

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Tour Highlights

Getting close to nature with energy-burning hiking on jungle, dirty, muddy trails.
Visit to Primate Rescue Centre and enjoy picnic lunch under the giant tree over 1000 years old.
Learn about the diversity of natural tropical flore and fauna at Cuc Phuong jungle
Take a break at Thung Nang - "The Halong Bay on the rice field"

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Cuc Phuong. Trekking to Khanh Village

Day 2: Walk/drive and boat trip in Thung Nang. Back to Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Trekking to Cuc Phuong National Park ~ 6hrs hiking

In the morning we leave Hanoi for Cuc Phuong National Park, which is 130km south of Hanoi. Upon arrival in the 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 dense jungle. 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. Our trekking trail inside Cuc Phuong national park is almost dirt and muddy due to the humid air under many levels of plants and bushes.

Picnic lunch in the shade of a giant tree that is recorded for over 1000 years old. After 6 hours trekking 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 – Introductory to Morderate grade

Meals: Picnic lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Home stay

Day 2: Trek inside Cuc Phuong – Thung Nang – Hanoi ~ 1.5hrs hiking

After breakfast, we say goodbye to the hosts and drive/ or continue hiking depending on your energy 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 stream. 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 lovely sailing along small streams snaking under the shadows of limestone formations with hundreds of different shapes.
In the harvesting or planting season, you will enjoy the magical scene of water rice fields with ever-green or yellow.

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 - introductory grade

Boat trip: 2 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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Price valid till Sep 30, 2020 Exchange rate: 1US$ = 23.500VND (in Apr 2024)

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What is Included

AC vehicle support when needed
Boat trip in Thung Nang
Professional trekking English speaking guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Homestay permission
Support crew
First-aid kit
Water & Snacks
Entrance & Sightseeing fees
Service charges and taxes

What is NOT Included

Travel insurance
Pre and post accommodation
Tips and gratitude
Personal expenses
Others not mentioned

THIS ADVENTURE INFORMATION
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
depart from: Hanoi - End at: Hanoi
When: Oct - May see more Vietnam weather
Activities: Trekking, Sight seeing
Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat, on foot
Accommodation: 1 homestay
Tour guide: English speaking guide from Hanoi
Support crew: National park ranger & cook
Trekking grade: Introductory grade that means this tour involving up to 2-3 hours of active, physical-required activities per day at a slow but steady pace. Your track trails are predominately on good conditions and tracks and might include some easy pass crossings such as a mix of quiet paved roads, forestry tracks and easy double tracks.

Your muscles are going to relatively tense sometimes, especially for adventurous newcomers however there are some relax intervals helping you back to the phase. You should have an average level of fitness. No special notices required.

* Suggested preparation: having good routines of exercises, active lifestyle with physical-related activities, 2-3 times per week.

Who suits: Great for newcomers to active travel.

Activity: 2-3 hours most days

Distances: Hike average 5 miles (8km), cycle 10-20 miles (or 16 – 32km) most days

Surfaces: flat or rolling terrain with some possible steeps

Elevation change: up to 2,000 ft/day (about 600m)

Altitude: up to 4,000 ft (about 1200m)

Meals and food
- Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. Since we travel away from town, the emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce. Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirement.

The homestay
Homestay in villages is simple in term of bedding condition and amenities. We will stay overnight in the traditional house-on-stilt of the Muong minority and, as the locals do, we will sleep on bamboo floor with mattress, clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually western style.

Our tour guide
The tour will be guided by one of our tour guides who are experienced in guiding trekking tours in Vietnam. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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4Gear List/Notes

WHAT ATA SUPPLIES?

Trekking poles: manufactured by Coleman, USA. Telescoping pole extends from 27 to 53 inches. Contoured handle grip features adjustable nylon strap and compass. Aluminum pole has steel tip with removable cover and basket for various terrains
Sleeping bags and/or mattresses in homestay
- Summer sleeping bags: Satin sleeping bag 60cm x 180cm. Used for home stay and camping in hot weather
- Winter sleeping bags: manufactured by Landus, France. Winter bag (5 degree) 60cm x 200cm. Used for home stay and camping in cold weather
Waterproof blue bag for luggage
Radio: manufactured by Kenwood, Malaysia. 16-channel VHF FM Transceiver. Used for jungle trek with group from 5 passengers up. Help to manage group
ATA first-aid kit: Available on any ATA trip

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH?

Origin passport to declare for homestay permission
Hiking Shoes
Flip flops/string-back sandals or river boots
Small backpack with rain cover
Clothes: trekking pants, thermal underwear (top/bottom), t-shirts, long-sleeved shirt, pajama/sleeping pants, underwear (what you’re comfortable with), pairs of socks
Rest and sleeping clothes.
Hat, sunglasses, sun protection.
Waterproof pants and jackets
Rain coats
Bottle of water
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Toiletries
Anti-insect repellent
Common medicines in your personal first aid kits

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