Get picked up to Ninh Binh by private guide and transfer. The 2-hour journey is taking you through the outskirt of Hanoi with agricultural scene along the way.

Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, head straight to Van Long Nature Reserve, nicknamed – Ha Long Bay on Land due to its dramatic limestone karst formations jutting out from the emerald, green rice paddies and waterways. Embark on a boat trip through the reserve, keeping an eye out for the endangered Delacour’s langur monkeys and other wildlife that call this wetland ecosystem home.

After your boat trip, enjoy a delicious and authentic Vietnamese lunch prepared by a local family. This is a great way to experience Vietnamese cuisine and culture.

Transfer to Cuc Phuong National Park. This park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers. Visit the Primate and Turtle Rescue Center to learn about the important work they do in rescuing and rehabilitating endangered primates and turtles. You’ll get to see a variety of animals up close, including monkeys, gibbons, and turtles.

Check into your accommodation in Cuc Phuong National Park.

After breakfast, visit the Prehistoric Cave, home to archaeological findings dating back thousands of years. You’ll see tools, pottery, and other artifacts that provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who once inhabited this area.

Embark on a guided jungle walk through Cuc Phuong National Park. Your guide will point out the park’s diverse plant and animal life, and you may even spot some rare species.

Enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at Four Paws Education Center. Four Paws is an international animal welfare organization that works to protect animals around the world. Their education center in Cuc Phuong National Park teaches visitors about the importance of animal welfare and the threats that animals face.

After lunch, visit the Four Paws Bear Sanctuary. Here, you’ll learn about the plight of bears in Vietnam and the work that Four Paws is doing to rescue and rehabilitate them. You’ll see bears that have been rescued from bile farms and other forms of abuse.

Transfer back to Hanoi.