Itinerary:
Hanoi Motorbike Tour to Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh
Cuc Phuong National Park is located in Ninh Binh Province, in Vietnam’s Red River Delta. Cuc Phuong was Vietnam’s first national park and is the country’s largest nature reserve. The park is one of the most important sites for biodiversity in Vietnam.. Magnificent limestone mountains rise up majestically from the green rice-terraces and traditional stilt houses of the Muong hill-tribe. Covered in a dense forest they form a habitat for some of Asia’s rarest species. It is no wonder that researchers, naturalists, enthusiasts and conservationists alike are drawn to this corner of the world. Cúc Phương is home to an amazing diversity of flora and fauna.
Inhabitants of the park include 97 species of mammals, most notable endangered langurs; 300 species of birds; 36 reptilian species; 17 species of amphibians; 11 species of fish; 2,000 species of vascular plants, and thousands of species of insects. A number of species in the park are listed on Vietnam Red Book of endangered species. Primates in the park include macaques, gibbon, François’s leaf monkey and slow loris. Other mammals including bats, porcupine, flying squirrel, small striped squirrel, belly-banded squirrel, and the rare black giant squirrel. In the past the park was home to Asiatic black bears, wild dogs, and tiger, but over hunting and lack of prey have most led to the loss of these species. Leopard, clouded leopard and jungle cat may still be present in the park.
Detailed itinerary:
At 8:30 AM, we leave Hanoi for a 2 hours riding to Cuc Phuong National Park.
Upon arrival, we visit the Primate Rescue center, then we ride 20km through Cuc Phuong forest to the park center, tea break then trek in 3 hourrs round trip to the Tetrameles nudiflora (Sequoia) 1,000 years tree. Jump on our bike for driving on sides of this park, passing the local ferry before riding back to Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi around 6:00 PM The trip ends.
Tour includes:
- Motorbikes (Honda or Yamaha)
- All petrol (gasoline), helmet
- Rain gear
- Motorbike jacket
- Ferry tickets
- Meals as mention in the itinerary: 01 Lunch (L)
- All entrance fees
- Local English Speaking guide
Tour excludes:
- Visa to Vietnam
- Any other transportations are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks
- Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tip for guide
- Other personal expenses.
What to bring:
- Good sunglasses
- Good shoes for walking
- Other personal needs and some cash for drinks or souvenirs.
