Cuc Phuong - Van Long: Escape city every weekend
The best trip for a weekend, discover nature and birding near Hanoi
Habitats Covered : Broadleaved evergreen forest, Wet Land, Rice field
Accommodation : Comfortable Guesthouse at the Parks.
Destination : Hanoi - Cuc Phuong – Van Long – Hanoi
Duration : 2 days
Bird leader : Bui Duc Tien or Xuan Thanh
The cost of the tour: Please contact us
Location & Bird Highlight
Cuc Phuong > Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped pitta, Ratchet-tailed Treepie, White-winged Magpie, Pied Falconet, Red-Collared Woodpecker, White-tailed Flycatcher, Limestone Wren Babbler, Silver-breasted Broadbill, Red-vented Barbet, Rufous-throated Fulvetta, Black-browed Fulvetta, Eared Pitta, Fork-tailed Sunbird and Thrushes as winter visitors.
Van Long > Delacour Langur, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, White-browed Crake, Asian Openbill, Yellow Bittern, Cinnamon Bittern, White-throated Kingfisher,
Itinerary:
Day 1 (Saturday): Hanoi > Cuc Phuong
Leave Hanoi at 6.00am for Cuc Phuong national park (2,5 hours), birding whole day inside the park for Bar-bellied and Blue-rumped Pitta, Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Limestone Wren Babbler, Fork-tailed and Crimson Sunbird, Rufous-throated and Black-browed Fulvetta.
Meals: B/L/D. Accommodation: Guesthouse of the park (Air-condition, hot shower and free WIFI)
Day 2 (Sunday): Cuc Phuong > Van Long > Hanoi
An morning birding at Cuc Phuong then visit Edangered Primate Rescue Center, Turtle Conservation Center before leaving for Van Long in the afternoon. Take a boat trip for Delacour langur and some waterbirds at Van Long wetland nature reserved. Going back to Hanoi on late afternoon.
Meals: B/L. Accommodation: None
- Local Bird Leader speak English with Telescope
- Vehicle with fuel
- Fee for cuc Phuong and boat trip at van Long
- Accommodations base share twin bed room
- Food and unlimited water for drinks
- Hide and mew worm for photographer
Excluded :
Travel insurance, drinks, sightseeing, Souvenirs, other personal need, tips for local services.
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