Cat Ba: 2-Day Ninh Binh Excursion & Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike
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Embark on a 2-day adventure from Cat Ba to explore the natural beauty of Ninh Binh. Enjoy 2,5 hour Trang An boat ride. Hike up to Mua Cave for Sunset. Jungle hike in Cuc Phuong National Park.
Highlights
- Climbing 500 steps to the top of Mua Cave for panoramix sunset view
- Trang An boat ride through limestone caves, temples, and emerald waterways
- Overnight in homestay with swimming pool with vietnamese food
- Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center that protects over 150 rare primates
- Embark on a 4 km guided trek through rainforest to see Ancient Tree
Description
Day 1: Cat Ba - Trang An Boat Ride – Mua Cave Sunset - Homestay Sleeping
07:00: Pick up from your hotel in Cat Ba and transfer to Ninh Binh by bus and ferry (approximately 4.5 hours).
12:00: Arrive in Ninh Binh. Check in Ninh Binh Footprint Homestay and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch homestay.
13:30: Trang An Boat Ride
Meet your guide and driver and start your journey to explore the highlights of Ninh Binh. Enjoy a 2,5-hour sampan boat trip through emerald waterways, passing through mysterious caves and visiting peaceful temples hidden among towering limestone cliffs.
16:00 – Mua Cave (Hang Múa) - Sunset View
Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint, where panoramic views of Tam Coc valley, rice paddies, and winding rivers await.
17:30 Return to Ninh Binh Footprint Homestay
End of the first day with unforgettable memories. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the homestay. Spend the night at the Ninh Binh Footprint Homestay.
Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park Jungle Hike - Endangered Primate Rescue Center – Ha Noi Old Quarter
7:30 Start your day with breakfast at the homestay. Check out of your room. Leave your big bag at homestay.
08:30 Our van and tourguide will pick you up departure to Cuc Phuong National Park
9:30 Visit Endangered Primate Rescue
Arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park, you will have a chance to visit Endangered Primate Rescue center. A vital conservation project dedicated to protecting Vietnam’s rarest primate species. Established in collaboration with the Frankfurt Zoological Society, the center is home to over 150 primates from 15 endangered species, including Delacour’s langurs, gibbons, and lorises.
11:00 Discover Ancient Human Cave
Hike up to exploring Ancient Human Cave. one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Cuc Phuong National Park. The short hike to the cave winds through dense forest, adding a sense of adventure and discovery to your visit.
12:00 Short Break and Lunch
You will have lunch at the local restaurant inside the park.
13:00 Jungle Hike 4km and visit Ancient Tree
The highlight of the hike is 4km a visit to the park’s legendary Ancient Tree — a giant, centuries-old tree with massive roots stretching across the forest floor. Standing before this natural monument, you’ll feel the true spirit of the jungle and its timeless beauty.
Along the way, your guide will share insights about the park’s unique flora and fauna, conservation efforts, and the secrets of this pristine ecosystem. A perfect experience for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers alike.
15:30 Return the entrance and ride back homestay
Tour guide take you come back the entrance of the Park and van pick you up return to your homestay.
16:30 Arrive Homestay and have a rest
17:30 Tranfer to Hanoi
19:30 : Arrive Hanoi. Drop off at hotel. Trip ends.
Includes
Hotel pickup from Cat Ba
2 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breafast
Boat ride in Trang An
Visit to Mua Cave
Overnight stay in private room at Ninh Binh Footprint Homestay
Visit to Endangered Primate Rescue Center
Hike up discover Ancient Human Cave
4km Jungle hike in Cuc phuong National Park
Water in the tour
All entrance ticket
Important Information
- Tour end in Hanoi. Please let tour guide know if you prefer going to Ha Giang, Sapa, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An instead of going to Hanoi after the tour.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund