3 Days Moderate Trekking into Nam Cat Tien Jungle

Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City - Cat Tien National Park
Highlights:

• Private tour.
• Lagerstroemia Trail Walk
• Explore Crocodile's Swamp
• Visit E.A.S.T Centre On Tien Island
• Visit The Weird Weeping Figs' Zone
• Go out at night to spot wildlife.

Day 1: Cat Tien National Park: Lagerstroemia Trail Walk & Bear Sanctuary

07.30 Departure by car to Cat Tien National Park. The terrain rises up gradually via volcanic area. On arrival, we cross Dong Nai River to the park center. Check in room at the park center. Lunch break.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Bear Sanctuary where they rescue and take care of hunted bears in Vietnam until their health get well enough to be released into the wild. Then trek back to the center for leisure and dinner. Start walking 3km along the ecologic route: sites of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (Bang Lang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue),  Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Trek back to the Park center for dinner.

Night activity: 20.00, 4WD vehicle transfer to TaLai buffer zone to look for nocturnal animals
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Total trek: 06kms

Day 2: Nam Cat Tien Park: Explore Crocodile's Swamp – Visit E.A.S.T Centre On Tien Island

Morning, 4WD vehicle will transfer you inside the park to junction where we turn off the main route and  trek 5 kms to Crocodile lake station. Short break at lake, do some optional activities: rowing on the lake, watching biodiversity. Luckily, you may see crocodiles, various birds living in the lake, then trek back to the main route. 4WD pick up, transfer back to the center. Lunch in the park before having short nap.

Afternoon, around 3pm, we will take a canoe to visit Tien Island, walk 800m to reach the centre of island, where E.A.S.T Centre (U.K) is located. There we will see many rare primate species which are available in only two countries of the worlds (Vietnam & Cambodia) and their daily lives. Enjoy interesting talks with E.A.S.T members about funny primate rescues and daily primate care. Hike 800m back to meet-up with canoe and return to the park center for dinner.

In the evening, it’s free time to relax your tiring legs after a 11km - trekking day. Overnight in Nam Cat Tien Center.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total trek: 11.5 kms

Day 3: Nam Cat Tien Park, Visit The Weird Weeping Figs' Zone


Morning, after simple breakfast, we continue our journey to explore the Nam Cat Tien treasure trove of biodiversity. The 4WD vehicle will take you to the zone of Ficus Benghalensis. It has Vietnamese name “Cay Si” and usual name “weeping figs”.

We will drive 14kms to trail-head then do 2kms trekking here to observe many weird forms of ficus trees here, which emerges half body on the water surface of the stream but it has many great branches which creates a wonderful scene. Moreover, if luck comes, we will have chance to see some rare kinds of birds here.
Back to trail-head for meet-up with 4WD and transfer back to Park Center. Take shower & short break. Lunch before check out. Leaving Cat Tien Park, crossing the river by ferry or boat.

Transfer by car to Saigon & the trip concludes at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Total trek: 2 kms

Includes:

• Travel insurance
• Round trip AC vehicle Saigon - Cat Tien Jungle
• Motorboat trip to Tien Island
• 4WD transfer in the park
• English speaking guide
• Guest house - Twin shared room
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Mineral Water
• Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Excludes:

• Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
• Personal expenses 
• Visa
• Tips

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