Overview
The "Cuc Phuong Wildlife and Village Experience" tour offers a unique 3-day journey into the heart of nature and local culture. Travelers trek through ancient forests, passing thousand-year-old trees and limestone caves, with a stop at Langur Valley, where there’s a chance to spot the rare Cuc Phuong langur. Highlights include a visit to the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, dedicated to preserving endangered primates, and an evening adventure to observe nocturnal wildlife such as owls, wildcats, and flying squirrels. The journey continues to a Mường ethnic village, where visitors spend the night in a traditional stilt house, experience local culture, and enjoy authentic cuisine. The tour wraps up with a bamboo rafting experience on the tranquil Bưởi River, surrounded by lush mountain views—a perfect way to complete this immersive journey into Cuc Phuong’s natural and cultural wonders.
Duration
3 days/2 nights (includes lunches, dinners, home-stay)
Highlights
Three-day jungle trek, Endangered Primate Rescue Center, Overnight stay deep in the forest (in tent), Bird watching, Wildlife night-spotting, Home-stay, Rafting on Buoi River
Price
1 client: US$423
2-4 clients: US$238 per person
Highlights
Three-day jungle trek
Endangered Primate Rescue Center
Overnight stay deep in the forest (in tent)
Bird watching
Wildlife night-spotting
Home-stay
Rafting on Buoi River
Schedule
* B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
Services
A night’s sleep in tent and a night home-stay
The services of experienced English-speaking guides and a local person as indicated in the itinerary
Private air-conditioned vehicle pick-up from Hanoi and return and travel inside the park
Entry fee
Meals as specified in the best local restaurants, picnics where suitable restaurants are not available
Bamboo river rafting
VAT and other taxes
Drinks, gratuities, and personal expenses
Insurance
Tips for guide and drivers
Checklist
Must have
Backpack: 20L, 30L
Sport shoes/Trekking shoes/Trainers
Trekking pole
Water bottle: 1L
Hat/Cap
Lightweight raincoat
Flashlight
Phone/camera
Portable charger
Insect repellent
Multi-purpose knife
Personal identification
Toiletries
02 extra set of clothes
Additional gear
Binoculars
Sunglasses
Waterproof phone pouch
First-aid kit
Medication
Difficulty: 7/10
Requires a good level of physical fitness, with the ability to hike approximately 20km. Primarily focused on deep exploration of Cuc Phuong National Park's primary forest, including a 1-2 hour kayaking excursion on Buoi River
Experience Level: Intermediate
Physical Fitness: Very good
Estimated activity time: 10-12 hours
