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CatTien National Park Discovery
Ho Chi Minh
Dong Nai
4 Days 3 nights
Cat Tien National Park is a treasure trove of biodiversity. Here in the tropical forests of southern Vietnam live some of the world's most endangered species. The park, one of the largest in the country, was established in recognition of Cat Tien's unique wildlife and the importance of protecting it. This trip brings you two- hour night cruise in to the jungle, in a jeep, allows visitor to enjoy the feelings of watching wild animals drinking and hearing the calls of rhinocerous.
What to see: Dreers, wild pigs, rabbits, porcupines, and many more.
Price:

 Package  1 pax  2-3 pax  4-6 pax  Over 7
Standard $532 $363 $295 $225
Deluxe N/A N/A N/A N/A

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cat Tien (L,D)
8h00 Am from your hotel. Drive to Cat Tien National Park, 170km from Ho Chi Minh City in Dong Nai Province. Once off Highway One, the road passes through large areas of rubber plantations before branching off to the national park. Check in to park guest house on arrival and the driver and car return to Ho Chi Minh City. An incredible diversity of birds and mammals live in the forest and wetland habitats of Cat Tien, including an estimated 230 species of birds. Endangered birds that can be found here include Germains Peacock-Pheasant, Green Peafowl and the very elusive Orange-necked Partridge. Mammals that can sometimes be seen include wild boar, Samba Deer, the rare Black-shanked Duoc Langur, Yellow-cheeked and Crested Gibbon. The afternoon is free for birding along the road or trails. Overnight in Cattien.

Day 2: Cat Tien (B,L,D)
A full day of birding along the road and forest trails of Cat Tien. A jeep can be hired at the park headquarters to visit areas further afield such as Bird Lake to look for visiting waders or Crocodile Lake where Green Peafowl, Lesser Adjutant and Purple Heron may be seen. During the walk through the forest to Crocodile Lake look out for Bar-bellied and Blue-rumped Pitta, Red and Black and Banded Broadbill and Orange-breasted Trogon amongst others.Overnight in Cattien.

Day 3: Cat Tien (B,L,D)
Another full day to enjoy the rich bird life of Cat Tien. Species to look out for include Woolly-necked Stork, Siamese Fireback, Scaly-breasted Partridge, Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped Pitta, Grey-faced Tit-Babbler, Great Slaty Woodpecker, White-bellied Woodpecker and Heart-spotted Woodpecker. Overnight in Cattien.

Day 4: Cat Tien- Hochiminh city (B,L )
A final morning of birding along the trails or perhaps the headquarters road where Green-eared, Blue-eared, Lineated, and if you are lucky, Red-vented Barbet, can often be seen perched high up in the roadside trees. Check out of the park guest house and meet up with the driver before leaving for the 150km drive to Da Lat. It is a scenic drive through tea and coffee plantations to the cooler climes of the former colonial hill station.

Transfer back to Hochiminh city. Arrive in Hochiminh city in the late afternnoon. End Tour. 


Tour Cost includes:
   
* Full transportation by private car or minibus
    * Sightseeing fees
    * Full meals
    * Boat trip
    * English or French speaking guide  from Hochiminh city
    * Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel

Tour Cost excludes:
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Insurance; tips; personal expenses, emergency transfers.