Nam Cat Tien National Park
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Get back to nature with a trip to Cat Tien National Park. Seek out exotic wildlife and colorful bird species while trekking through the lush, tropical jungle and exploring the Ben Cu River. On the return journey, stop in at wildlife rescue centers to learn about Vietnam’s environmental threats.
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Destination
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Departure
Saigon -
Departure Time
Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a departure at 9:30 AM. -
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM. -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket. -
Included
BreakfastMealsPersonal Guide -
Not Included
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Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - NAM CAT TIEN (L/D)
You will be picked up at 8 am from your hotel and set off for the 4-hour drive north to Nam Cat Tien National Park. The Park was established in 1998 and comprises two separate areas, Nam Cat Tien and Cat Loc, which are linked by the Dong Nai River. Together they cover around 185,000 acres of evergreen rainforest which is home to the amazing array of flora and fauna. Arriving around 12 am, you will enter the park and the staff of Forest Floor Lodge will welcome you and take you to the resort by electric car. After check-in, you will have lunch at the restaurant of the Forest Floor Lodge, which faces the river and jungle.
At 2:00 pm your guide will meet you at the reception area for a walking tour into the jungle to discover the plant and animal life. Next, you will have free time to explore on your own, go biking or just relax.
At 7:00 pm you will take an electric car to the restaurant at the center of the park for dinner. After the dinner, you will have a private jeep take you for an hour of animal watching before returning for an overnight stay at the lodge.
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Day 2: NAM CAT TIEN - HO CHI MINH CITY
Rising early to the sounds of the forest, you will have breakfast before meeting your driver at 7:30am. You will leave for a trip to Bau Sau or Crocodile Lake. The jeep takes you 20 minutes (10km) from the lodge to the trekking point, where you will start a 1-hour trek for about 5 km. Bau Sau is a beautiful lake surrounded by the jungle and home to many crocodiles. You will board your boat and paddle around the lake for an hour. You’ll have the chance to see birds, crocodiles, wild lotus before heading back to the lodge for lunch. At 2 pm you will commence your return journey to Ho Chi Minh City where you will arrive at 6 pm.
Tour Location
NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK
History Of The City
Those wanting to find out about Vietnam’s flora and fauna will find a trip to Nam Cat Tien National Park to be a rewarding experience.
You will be picked up at 8:00 a.m from your hotel and set off for the 4-hour drive north to Nam Cat Tien National Park. The Park was established in 1998 and is actually comprised of two separate areas, Nam Cat Tien and Cat Loc, which are linked by the Dong Nai River. Together they cover around 185,000 acres of evergreen rainforest which is home to an amazing array of flora and fauna.
Arriving around 12:00 p.m, you will enter the park and the staff of Forest Floor Lodge will welcome you and take you to the resort by the electric car. After check-in, you will have lunch at the restaurant of the Forest Floor Lodge, which faces the river and jungle.
Make Your Own Memories
Jurgen
My sister and I booked a city tour with this company. Our guide’s name was Quy. He is a very friendly young man who took good care of us throughout the tour. He also sent us some food recommendations to try during our stay in Ho Chi Minh city.