~ The inspiring beauty of Halong in land~
Code: OHL 01
Routes: Hanoi - VanLong - CucPhuong – Hanoi
Duration: 02 days
Feature: Van Long is a legendary land and an amazingly beautiful landscape for tourism, while at the same time, the largest mangrove nature reserve in northern delta, Ninh Binh province. Van Long reserve is on area of 2,643 hectares in seven communes of Gia Vien district. In the Van Long forest, there are 457 species of plants, eight of which are listed in Vietnam’s Red Book. There are 39 species of animals, including nine precious species such as languor, Tibetan bear, chamois, Loris, and red-face monkey. There are nine reptiles listed in Vietnam’s Red Book such as grass-snake, varan, slow and harmless boas, and gecko. Also this is a great choice for those who are nature lovers, a light trek in Cuc Phuong national park to learn about the fauna and flora the first Vietnam’s National Park
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
What to bring: sun-glasses & hat, sun-block, hiking shoes, camera and a lot of film
Itinerary in Detail:
Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park
Pick-up at your hotel at 8:00 am, then transfer in about 110 km on a good road by mini-van to Ninh Binh. Arrival Cuc Phuong National Park after about 2,5 hrs. We will firstly visit the Rescue Center to see and learn about many different endangered species, next is our lunch before we enjoy some short trek in the National Park for sightseeing. Back to the Park Center in the late afternoon and check-in bungalow. Dinner and walk around the center sleep in with the lovely sound and smell of nature.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, lunch, dinner, park bungalow
Day 2: Cuc Phuong – Van Long – Hanoi
Breakfast at the restaurant near the bungalow, free to enjoy some morning walk around here before we drive to the gate to visit Botanical garden to learn more of fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam. Then transferring out onto Ninh Binh town and 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 around 4.00 pm.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, bamboo boat
Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Notes:
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We use standard 3 star hotel, twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request.
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Meals: Vietnam food.
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Guide: English speaking guide (on site).
Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!
Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.
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