BEAR SANCTUARY - CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
NINH BINH • North Vietnam
Welcome to
NINH BINH
Duration: Full Day
Departure: 7:00 ~ 9:00
Visit the Bear Sanctuary, a rescue and care station for bears, established with the purpose of spreading the message of a world where people treat animals with empathy, respect, and understanding. Explore Cuc Phuong National Park, which offers valuable experiences of natural landscapes, biodiversity, as well as cultural and historical significance.
Highlights
Bear Sanctuary
Observe rescued Asiatic Black Bears
Skywalk
Self-guided Skywalk experience
Primate Conservation Program
Visit the Indochina’s first Primate Conservation Program
Turtle Conservation Program
Visit the World’s largest Turtle Conservation Program
Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program
Visit the Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program
Cuc Phuong Museum
A small but fascinating museum showcasing the natural and cultural heritage of Vietnam’s oldest national park.
Itinerary
Hotel Pick-up in Ha Noi
7:00 Your Tour guide will pick you up at the hotel to take you to Ninh Binh province, one of the most beautiful places in Viet Nam, famous not only for its stunning natural scenery but also for its rich and diverse flora and fauna.
Cuc Phuong National Park
9:30 First, you will visit Cuc Phuong National Park. You’ll visit Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Programs 1. The Indochina’s first Primate Conservation Program This is a world-renowned facility for rescuing and caring for primates and the first nonprofit project in the Indochina Peninsula dedicated to primate rescue. 2. The World’s largest Turtle Conservation Program This is the first and only specialized turtle rescue and conservation center in Vietnam. Since its establishment, it has rescued thousands of individuals and released hundreds back into their natural habitats. 3. The Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program This is the only facility in Vietnam that has successfully bred two species of Asian pangolins using artificial food sources and has successfully bred them in captivity. Additionally, the program is rescuing and rehabilitating many rare small carnivorous species such as the Binturong, Wildcat, Civet, Otter, etc. It is the world's largest pangolin rescue center and a leading organization in the conservation of Binturongs and Pangolins in Vietnam. 4. Visit Cuc Phuong Museum Cuc Phuong Museum, which is located inside Cuc Phuong National Park, is home to a leading collection of biological specimens and objects in the system of national parks and nature reserves of Vietnam. Visiting the Cuc Phuong Museum, you will learn more interesting things about the cultural and biological diversity in association with primitive forest of Cuc Phuong.
Lunch
12:30 Lunch at Local Restaurant.
Bear Sanctuary
14:00 Visit the Bear Sanctuary, a rescue and care station for bears 1. 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. Guided Sanctuary tour (45 - 60 min) 2. Visit the bear enrichment area, technical facility, and enclosure perimeter, to see how we deliver international standard care across our 5.5-hectare sanctuary. 3. Observe rescued Asiatic Black Bears in a species - appropriate environment 4. Viewing of “Bình Yên, về nào” in the Bình Yên Theatre (30 min) 5. Self-guided Skywalk experience
Return to Ha Noi
16:00 Start going back to Ha Noi city.
Hotel Drop-off
18:30 Our tour guide will drop you off at your hotel. End of services.
Inclusions
- Private Car Transfer
- English Speaking Guide
- Bottled Water
- Entrance Fees and Activity’s Tickets
- Lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine
Exclusions
- Tips for Driver and Tourguide
- Personal Expenses
Booking Policies
Children
Under 4: Free | 5–9: 75% | 10+: 100%
Public Holiday
+30% Surcharge
Cancellation
12+ hours: Free | 6–12 hours: 75% | <6 hours: 100%
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