In the morning: We drive to Van Long – a natural reserve. Take a rampant boat around naturally karstic caves and grottoes to admire the Creator’s beauty and wildlife as white-hipped languor – endangered primate species that need protecting.

At noon, we have lunch at the local restaurant.

In the afternoon: Leave Van Long to Galaxy Grotto. Thien Ha Cave is a representation of the natural beauty of Ninh Binh province. You can’t miss this trip to admire the 200–meter–high Tuong Mountain which helped to maintain and protect the Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam from invaders in the 10th century. 

To Thien Ha cave, visitors will be surprised by its size. This cave is wide and high, it is different with the size of the mouth of the cave (the mouth of Thien Ha cave is only 4 meters across). Thien Ha cave has an impressive depth (900 meters deep). Tourists can visit this cave by foot, but only 700 or 900 meters deep are accessible by foot, the others are by boat because they are underwater.

Finally, tourists will go to the center of Ninh Binh and discover Hoa Lu Ancient Street, and be free to experience Ninh Binh’s food and beverages.

Morning: The car and guide will pick up guests at your hotel in Cuc Phuong. On the way, the guide will introduce the scenic spots and historical-cultural values of Cuc Phuong National Park. Upon arrival in Cuc Phuong, visitors can enjoy the following attractions:

• Photographing butterflies: Capture images with swarms of butterflies at the entrance of Cuc Phuong National Park (the best time is from April to May each year).
• Rare Animal Museum: Visit the museum and the primate rescue center.
• Cuc Phuong Botanical Garden: Explore the garden, which collects and cultivates rare plant species within the national park.
• Ancient Stilt Cave: Travel deeper into the Cuc Phuong primary forest to visit the Ancient Stilt Cave, which houses archaeological remains from prehistoric times.
• Trekking: Embark on a trek to explore the thousand-year-old Chò tree.

12:30 PM: After completing the visits, guests will enjoy a picnic lunch. Following lunch, you will have time to rest and freely explore and take photos.

Afternoon: We visit Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh. 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. You’ll learn up close how we provide an international standard of care, combat the illegal wildlife trade, and rescue bears from poor captivity across Vietnam. You can join diverse activities, for example:

• Guided Sanctuary tour (45 – 60 min) 
• Visit the bear enrichment area, technical facility, and enclosure perimeter, to see how we deliver international standard care across our 5.5-hectare sanctuary. 
• Observe our rescued Asiatic Black Bears in a species-appropriate environment 
• Viewing of “Bình Yên, về nào” in the Bình Yên Theatre (30 min) 
• Self-guided Skywalk experience

5:00 PM: We will board the car and return to Hanoi.