Departure from

Saigon
Transportation

Round trip road transfer by private/share vehicle
Tour type

Park visit, with trekking and tree hugging
Fitness level

Easy to moderate
Accomodation

Park lodge/Guest house
Language

English, Vietnamese
Group Size

Maximum 10 persons for best experience

Overview

Cat Tien National Park is the best place to reserve a tour if you’re interested in learning about minority ethnic customs, animal viewing, hiking, biking, or boat excursions.

It takes a couple hours to drive northeast of Ho Chi Minh City to reach Cat Tien National Park. UNESCO designated the park as the 411th biosphere reserve in 2001, making it one of Vietnam’s second biosphere reserves. Because it is spread over a total of 70,548 hectares spanning the provinces of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc.

Large grasslands, streams, and uncommon animals and plants make up the natural ecosystem of Cat Tien National Park, which is also home to a diverse range of fauna and vegetation. Furthermore, it is possible to visit the traditions of many local groups, such as the Chau Ma and Stieng people, who reside within the National Park through motorcycling.

Highlights

Visit the Bear Rescue Center
Visit Cat Tien's iconic giant sprung tree
Trek through the jungle to Bau Sau Crocodile Lake
Overnight at the Park's headquarters

Day 1 :

Saigon to Cat Tien National Park

Morning: At 7:30 AM, we'll come get you from your hotel.
Along the trip, there are plenty of big, green cashew trees and rubber plantations beside the highways.
The Dong Nai river structure and a few Ma people floating homes are visible to us.
Afternoon: Check into your accommodations and eat lunch.
In a few hours, you will hike trails to see ancient, massive trees including the about 300-year-old Tung tree, the 700-year-old Uncle Dong's oak tree in Cat Tien National Park, and the Bang Lang tree, which has six divided trunks.
Riding a bike allows you to see the Ta Lai Long House, Ta Lai Ethnic Village, and participate in some traditional activities within the park.
Evening: Take a night safari to learn about nocturnal animals.
Enjoy a meal at your homestay and spend the night there, listening to the sounds of the jungle as nature's soundtrack.

Day 2 :

Cat Tien back to Saigon

Start the day with breakfast.
At 7:00 AM, we will pick you up at the forest's edge.
About 16 kilometers into the forest is the crocodile lake, and getting there requires walking 5 kilometers toward Bau Sau, the lake's location. The second Ramsar site in Vietnam is Bau Sau (Crocodile Lake), which is located in Cat Tien National Park. From there, to take in the picturesque surroundings or spot crocodiles in the lagoon. The 13.759ha wetland habitat is made up of 5,360ha that floods seasonally and 151ha that floods frequently. The Siamese crocodile, a species of freshwater crocodile that was formerly thought to be extinct, is found in Bau Sau. Have lunch.
Back to Ho Chi Minh City and drop off at your hotel around 6 PM.

Notes:
Sometimes, in order to save a rare species from the damaging impacts of the environment, the center must close suddenly. In these cases, the schedule will be modified to accommodate the unanticipated circumstance.

FAQs

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, the trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Vietnam? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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