Cuc Phuong National Park

8.00AM pick up at hotel in Hanoi, then depart for Cuc Phuong national park. We will firstly visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats. Then keep going into the park central, stop for a visit to the “Cave of Early Man”, then take some trek into the national park for sightseeing and learn more of fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam, to the giant ancient tree in middle of the jungle. Check in your room and take a rest at Mac lake, located right in the middle of Cuc Phuong National Park, the quiet and fresh scenery of Mac Lake will bring you back to nature, dispel any fatigue after the long walking trip in the forest. Dinner before our night-explorations where we venture in search of the jungle’s nocturnal critters and creatures, including civets, owls, large insects, flying squirrels, and bats.

Van Long Nature Reserve

Early wake up in middle of the jungle and free time to discover more of the natural flora and fauna, morning stroll or relaxation before our visit to the Botanical Gardens and the oldest forest in Vietnam. Later, leave the national park and transfer to Van Long (Van Long wetland reserve), a perfect venue for you to relax and let your mind wander among the diverse limestone features of Van Long nature reserve, then take a boat trip for 2 hours rowing along this beautiful wetland of Van Long Natural Reserve, enjoying spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies, lotus pond and towering limestone mountain peaks. Have lunch at restaurant before driving back to Hanoi. End the tour at your hotel.

Perfume Pagoda

In the afternoon, continue your journey to one of Vietnam’s most sacred sites: the Perfume Pagoda (Chùa Hương). Nestled deep within the limestone mountains, this spiritual complex can only be reached by a peaceful sampan boat ride followed by a scenic hike (or cable car option). Explore ancient temples, breathe in the incense-scented air, and experience the quiet majesty of this important pilgrimage site.