Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong National park 2 days

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong National park

Category: Group Tours

Duration: 2 days 1 night

Itinerary: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong National park – Hanoi

HOA LU – TAM COC – CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK

Recognized in 1962 as National Park, Cuc Phuong is now the biggest and the most diverse Park in Vietnam with a variety of rare fauna and flora in limestone mountain forest. The Endangered Primates Rescued Centre (EPRC) in the park is an interesting place to see many kinds of rare primates such as Langur, Gibbon and Loris all over Vietnam. Many of them are under threat of extinction.

The trip also offers you an opportunity to learn about Vietnamese history by visiting the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu and see a beautiful countryside of Vietnam by a boat sampan.

Day 1:  Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (L/D)

07:30 - 8:30 Tour guide pick you up at your hotel then depart for ancient citadel of Hoa Lu (90 km south of Hanoi).

11:00 Visit temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang (923-979) and Le Dai Hanh (941-1005). Tour guide give you an introduction of Vietnam history in 10^th century.

12:00 Continue bus drive to Tam Coc for lunch. On the way take pictures of villages and the stunning landscapes.

13:30 Board on sampans to visit Tam Coc (Three caves). The boat trip through enormous limestone karsts jutting out from the green rice fields leave a good memory.

15:30 Finishing 2 hours on sampan, check in hotel. Relax in hotel after long day of activity.

17:00 Dinner at your hotel and stay overnight in Tam Coc.

Day 2: Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong - Hanoi (B/L)

07:00 Enjoy morning tea/coffee then have breakfast at your hotel restaurant.

07:40 Depart for Cuc Phuong National Park, photographing spectacular views through countryside road.

09:20 Visit Endangered Primate Rescue Center which homes to species like Golden-headed Langur, Tonkin Snub-nosed Langur and Black Crested Gibbon…

10:30 Experience thrilling moments when exploring Cave of Pre-historic Mandated back 7000 years old.

11:30 Enjoy a local style Vietnamese lunch at the National Park Headquarters. 

12:30 Spend hours trekking through jungle, you witness a giant tree of thousands years old named Cho Chi

14:30 Get a bus transfer back to Tam Coc and join the other group back to Hanoi

18:00 Arrive back in Hanoi. Tour ends.

PRICE: 95 USD / person

WHAT TO BRING: Hat/umbrella, proper hiking shoes, insect repellent, flash light (when inside cave of pre-historic man).
Inclusion:
- Meals as indicated
- Pick up/drop off at hotel
- English speaking guide.
- All sightseeing fees.
- Hotel room
Exclusion:
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks.
- Tips /gratuities.
- Other services not mentioned above.