Ninh Binh province is a small wedge-shaped province that stretches from Cuc Phuong National Park in the west to a sliver of land facing out to the Gulf of Tonkin. Often referred to as Ha Long Bay on the land, the province is charactised by lush green paddie and the striking limestone outcrops. 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 Lang 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.
Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong Trekking – Stay in Bungalow ( Meals included: Lunch – Dinner )
AM: 8h00 AM Depart for Ninh Binh province from Ha Noi. Along the 2 hour bus journey, you can take photographs of Viet Nam peaceful countryside. Arrive in Cuc Phuong at 10.00 Am. Visit Centre of Endangered Rescue where still appear precious animals, such as: white shorts monkeys, fruit eating ape, tree welling, monkeys. Start trekking to discover the variety of fauna and flora of the forest in fresh atmosphere in the forest. Visit Cho trees – the huge ones would take ten arms length in circumference and the Cave of prehistoric man. Overnight in bungalow at Cuc Phuong National Park.
Day 2: Van Long Natural Preservation & Kenh Ga floating village (B,L)
AM: Breakfast at Cuc Phuong National Park, then drive to Kenk Ga, taking boat trip on arrival for 2 hours, have lunch at Kenh Ga local restaurant, afternoon you visit VAN LONG Natural Preservation. Take the bamboo boat to visit the Bong( Shadow) cave, enjoy and take photograph beautiful scenery and animals. Turn back to the hotel for lunch and 30 minutes later, you get on car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi Capital at about 18h00.
Price:
– $99USD per person for a group of 2 to 8 people.
– $89USD per person for a group of 9 to 10 people.
Included:
- Private van
- Meals,
- English speaking guide,
- Accommdation
- Entrance fees,
- Boat trip,
Excluded:
- Personal,
- Drinks,
- Insurance
- Tip
