Cuc Phuong National Park: A Journey Through Vietnam’s Natural Heritage

Discover the Heart of Vietnam’s Biodiversity

Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong National Park is Vietnam’s oldest national park, offering a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and wildlife conservation. Located just 120 kilometers southwest of Hanoi, this pristine park spans across the provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa.

A Paradise for Nature Enthusiasts

Cuc Phuong boasts a diverse ecosystem, featuring towering limestone mountains, lush green rice terraces, and traditional stilt houses of the Muong hill tribe. The park’s dense forests provide a habitat for numerous rare and endangered species, making it a haven for researchers, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Highlights of Your Cuc Phuong Adventure

• Visitor Center and Conservation Centers: Learn about the park’s history and conservation efforts at the Visitor Center, and witness the incredible work being done to protect endangered primates and turtles at the EPRC and Turtle Conservation Center.
• Cave of Prehistoric Man: Embark on a short hike to discover the Cave of Prehistoric Man, where ancient human remains and artifacts have been found, offering a glimpse into the region’s history.
• 1000-Year-Old Tree Trail: Explore the park’s natural wonders on a 6-kilometer loop trail that leads you to a magnificent 1000-year-old tree, a testament to the park’s longevity and ecological significance.

Van Long Natural Reserve offers wonderful views of landscapes and rural life. In comparison with Tam Coc and Trang An, which are more popular, Van Long is much more primitive and completely untouched. Beautiful scenery, quiet, with only a few other small boats gliding along, here you may get to catch many birds and rare monkeys and get stunning views of landscape and rural life. Along with the river, water was so clear that it looks like a mirror reflecting mountains, grottoes and the sky.

Your Day Trip Itinerary

• 8:00AM: Get picked-up by our tour guide and driver at your hotel in Ninh Binh City. If your hotel is outside the city, surcharge may be applied.
• 9:00AM: Arrive at Cuc Phuong at around 9:00 am. You will visit the Visitor Center where you can learn more about the park from the pictures and models on display; visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center – one of the highlights of a visit to Cuc Phuong, where you can observe some of the rarest primate species in the world, after the EPRC you will continue with a visit to the Turtle Conservation Center where we kept 20 species of turtle and tortoises for rescue and conservation. Afterwards, have lunch in a local restaurant at park headquarters.
• 1:00PM: Drive 20km to the park center where you begin hiking a 7km loop trail to see the 1000 year old tree. On this trail you will have a chance to discover the secrets of nature. This one day tour will conclude with a visit to the Cave of Prehistoric Man, where human skeletons and stone tools dated to some 7.500 years old have been found.
• 3:30PM: Leave Cuc Phuong and head to Van Long.
• 4:00PM: Enjoy the 1.5 hour boat-ride in Van Long Nature Reserve.
• 6:00PM: Trip ends at your hotel.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes or boots
• Headlamp
• Camera
• Hat
• Insect repellent

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

• Inclusions:

• A/C car with easy rider
• Entrance fees and sight-seeing tickets
• 01 hour boat-ride in Van Long
• Lunch (food is catered for vegetarians or dietary restrictions)
• 01 bottle 500ml of mineral water/pax/trip

• Exclusions:
  • Additional drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Join us on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Vietnam’s natural heritage. Our expert guides will ensure you have a safe, enjoyable, and informative experience. Contact us to book your Cuc Phuong National Park tour and discover the wonders of this remarkable destination.