The launching point for all activities in the park. Guides, night-spotting, tours, bikes and park information available.

Main Treks:

+ Botanical Garden Loop Trail

A flat, easy stroll best done in the early morning.
3km, 1.5-2hours, easy - interpreter/guide required.

+ Observation Lookout

A short, steep climb will reward you with a wonderful view of the forested hills.
300m + return, 0.5-1hour, moderate - interpreter/guide on request.

+ Muong Hamlet

A 15km trek through primary forest and one night in a traditional stilt house.
(Duration 2-3 days, moderate - interpreter/guide required)

+ Jungle trek

An adventurous 25km camping trip, accompanied by a Park guide and local scout. Trip includes night spotting and all equipment. Bring appropriate foot-ware.
(Duration 2-3 days, difficult, max 5 people - interpreter/guide required)

+ Centers: Open daily are the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre, Turtle Centre and Visitor's Centre.

+ Specialty Tours from Park HQ
Enquire at the tourism office. Tours can be specifically tailored to meet individual interests, these include:
Caving; river rafting; village cycling; insect, reptile and amphibian spotting; bird watching; night spotting; biodiversity hotspots; orchid/flower trails; extensive treks; historical relics and more.

Headquarter Facilities:

Restaurant (vegetarians catered for), Souvenir and Snack Shop, Sports Facilities.

Accommodation:

Modern rooms: en-suite, hot water, TV, air-con/fan: $10-25/room 1-3 pax
Stilt house: separate bathroom, hot water, fan: $5pp/1-2 pax
Detached Bungalow: en-suite bathroom, hot water, TV, air-con: $20/room 2 pax

The 20km paved road linking headquarters with the park center is stunning, whether you walk it, cycle it or drive it. Lodging is also available at the quiet and serene Mac Lake, 2km from Park HQ.

Main Treks:

+ Cave of the Prehistoric Man

An easy path to a multi-chambered cave, now a refuge for bats.
(300m, 0.5-1hour, easy - interpreter/guide on request. Torch essential)

+ Fossil Loop Trail

Taking the more adventurous hiker deep into dense primary forest. Keep an eye out for ancient fossils and wildlife. (8km, 3-4hours, moderate - interpreter/guide required)

+ Several other walks are available from Park HQ

Mac Lake Facilities:

Detatched bungalow: fan, en-suite bathroom, with hot water: $15/2 pax
Dormitory stilt house - for large groups only - no hot water, separate bathroom

Bong is about the furthest you can get from civilization. Spend a night encircled by primary rainforest, without giving up those creature comforts.

Main Treks:

Thousand Year Old Tree Loop Trail and Palace Cave
A well established trail, good for wildlife spotting. Bring a torch for the cave.
(7km, 2-3hours, moderate - interpreter/guide recommended, on request).

Ancient Tree

A paved path, ideal for bird-watching and an easy stroll through primary forest .
(3km + return, 1.5-2hours, easy - interpreter/guide on request)

Silver Cloudy Top

A challenging climb to Cuc Phuong's tallest peak.

Bong Substation Facilities:

Restaurant, Souvenir Shop and Snacks
Accommodations (electricity available evenings only):
Detached bungalow: en-suite bathroom, hot water, air-con: $25/2 pax
Stilt house: separate bathroom, no hot water: $6 single, $12 double

Situated in Binh Thanh commune, at the foot of the mountain and 12 km away from center of Cuc Phuong national park, Muong village has got 100 houses in their original form with daily activities, hand-made water conducting system, water rice mortars, bows and Cross-bows, farming and traditional festivals and practices of Muong ethnic group.

You can visit any families you wish to, where you will be warmly welcomed. You ca also watch folk arts and culture, buy souvenirs made by Muong people themselves. Even more interesting is listening to the host's fluting, playing their traditional musical instruments next to the most fragrant "can wine" jar ( pine wine). The most distinguished is its peaceful and dreamlike atmosphere, which will bring you to a safe and casting world, 1 km far from Muong village is Red Dzao - A tourist destination that has usually been reached by visitors for many years.