BEST THINGS TO DO IN CUC PHUONG
1. Trekking

The main reason for going to Cuc Phuong National Park is a trekking through the nature. There are many different treks, ranging from short 1 hour walks to full day trekking. At the visitor center you can ask for different trails. Some trails go to caves, villages, rainforest, lake and bird watching. 
Tips

• Night camping requires the help of a guide from the park and the locals, including watching wildlife at night. Camping equipment must be rented in Hanoi.

• Park staff can deliver maps, but a guide is recommended for day trips and mandatory for longer trips.

2. Kayaking

There are two places where you can go kayaking; on the artificial Mac lake or the natural Yen Quang lake. Kayaks can be rented directly at the park entrance.

3. Traditional music performance
Cuc Phuong National Park has been settlement for many generations of the Muong minority. These people have their own unique culture. To show and preserve a part of their culture they have traditional music performances by young Muong girls and boys who live around the park.

4. Amphibians, insects and reptiles spotting

The national park is home to many different species of insects, amphibians, and reptiles, which many of them are endemic to Vietnam. Some animals you can see are green tree frog and stick-insects.

5. Cycling

One of the best ways to explore Cuc Phuong National Park is by biking through the jungle. Cycling gives you the change to see a larger part of the park in a shorter time and is also a great way to see the more secretive animals and birds of the park. You can rent mountain bikes at the visitor’s center.

6. Bird watching
Cuc Phuong National Park is home to many beautiful tropical birds. Some of the 308 species of rare birds that you might encounter are the Silver Pheasant, Red-collared Woodpecker, Brown Hornbill and Bar-bellied Pitta. The park is a must-vist destination for birdwatchers. The best time for bird-watching is early in the morning or in the late afternoon.

7. Wildlife night-spotting
There are night safaris through the forest. These night tours give you the change to see the more difficult to spot animals of the park including the Black Giant Squirrel, the Indian Flying Squirrel, Samba Deer, Loris and several small carnivores.

8. Caves

The limestone formations produced numerous caves, many of which are accessible to explore. Three graves dug up in one of the caves in 1966 contain shells, animal teeth, rudimentary stone tools and prehistoric human remains. The most known caves in the park are Thang Khuyet Cave, Con Moong Cave, Pho Ma Cave, Nguoi Xua Cave and the Cave of Prehistoric Man.

9. Go Camping
Cuc Phuong is an excellent spot for camping during the day and overnight. If you camp during the day, you can choose the flat ground under the tree canopy. You can set up camp on the prepared cement squares for overnight camping. While it’s free to camp during the day, you’ll have to pay a small fee for each tent for overnight camping. 
Note: Please ask for permission from park rangers before camping.

10. Visit Muong ethnic village
Cuc Phuong is also home to the Muong community with unique cultural features such as stilt houses and terraced fields.