A family adventure in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, where wildlife conservation meets natural wonders. This captivating program is specially designed to engage and educate children of all ages, fostering a deep appreciation for wildlife conservation in Vietnam whilst enjoying sightseeing of the Ninh Binh area.

Itinerary

📍 From central Hanoi to Cuc Phuong (130 km): approx. 3-hrs / From Cuc Phuong to Tam Coc Town (57 km): approx. 1-h45

Depart the hotel this morning at 08:00 for the 3 hours drive through urban northern Vietnam to Ninh Binh Province. 

Upon arrival, visit a Bear Sanctuary established by Four Paws, the global animal welfare organisation for animals. The sanctuary is not only a new home to bears rescued from bile farming and the illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam, but an unforgettable experience for learning and exploring in a natural setting.
Follow the representative of the centre to explore the bear kitchen, vet clinic and bear semi wild enclosures where rehabilitation processes and bear healthcare happen. The tour guide will share bear stories and give insightful information about the bears.

After the visit, enjoy a fresh vegetarian lunch at the centre. 

Continue to Cuc Phuong National Park to visit a second conservation centre, the Endangered Primate Rescue Center where some of the rarest primate species in Asia including langurs and gibbons can be seen (note primates are not always active during the hotter parts of the day).  

More wildlife discovery at the Carnivore and Pangolin Education Centre. The current permanent resident animals include Pangolin (lives in deep burrows during the day and usually comes out at night), Binturong, Mask Palm Civet, Leopard Cat, Owston’s Civet, and Common Palm Civet. Listen to their rescue stories and find out why they sadly cannot return to the wild. Depending on the season or time of the day or nocturnal nature, some animals mentioned might not be seen. 

Continue further into Cuc Phuong National and visit the ‘Cave of Prehistoric Man’, where human skeletons and stone tools dated to some 7.500 years old have been found.

Conclude the day with a drive to Tam Coc Town.

Overnight in Ninh Binh

Inclusions:

🥘 Lunch

📍 From Ninh Binh to Hanoi (110 km): approx. 2hrs

After breakfast, transfer to the boat pier to board a sampan for a 3 hour boat trip cruising on a small canal among the paddy fields for 1km, then stroll along the winding rocky paths to reach the Galaxy Cave gate. Once inside the cave, admire the spectacular stalactites hanging from the cave ceiling. 

Rowing onward to explore the fascinating But Cave, spanning nearly 500 metres with its peculiar-shaped stalactites. Conclude the cave exploration by rowing back to Tam Coc town and enjoy a lunch of Vietnamese dishes. 

In the afternoon, take a scenic bike ride around the village, local market, alongside rice fields nestled amidst limestone mountains. A visit to Bich Dong Pagoda awaits, where an ascent of 200 steps leads to Ngu Nhac Mountain. This path unveils three cave pagodas dating back to 1428, revealing captivating views over the countryside.

Drive back to Hanoi in the late afternoon and arrive early evening.

Note: Bikes are suitable for children from 7 years old. Child seats are also available for children under 5 years old.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

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