Southern Nam Cat Tien National Park
2 days / 1 night
Those wanting to find out about Vietnam's flora and fauna will find a trip to Nam Cat Tien National  Park a rewarding experience. Located 160 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Cat Tien is reported to have 600 varieties of plants, 240 types of birds and 50 species of mammals, including the one-horn Javan rhinoceros, one of several endangered mammals from Vietnam listed in the World Red Book. It is a four-hour drive to the National Park from Ho Chi Minh City. Once here we enjoy a walk through the park discovering the diversity of Nam Cat Tien's wildlife. Accommodation is at a guesthouse inside the park.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Nam Cat Tien
The Park was established in 1998 and is comprised of two separate areas: Nam Cat Tien and Cat Loc.
Together they cover around 185,000 acres of evergreen rainforest, which is home to over 600 varieties of plants, 240 types of birds and 50 species of mammals, including the one-horn Java rhinoceros. However don’t expect to see one on this afternoon’s walk through the park. At one time the animal was thought to be extinct due to poachers. In the past poachers could expect a large purse from the sale of rhino horn. Their very existence as a species is still under threat, although it is hoped that an increase in awareness and a sustainable eco-tourism industry can safeguard the animal’s future. Certainly the 60 park wardens take great pride in their “Vietnamese Rhino” and continually patrol the area on the lookout for poachers. After dinner, we board our jeep car to Crocodile Lake in the park for wild animals’ night life watching. This evening we staying the tree house situated in the center of the park. (L, D)
Day 2: Nam Cat Tien - Ho Chi Minh City
Rising early to the sounds of the forest, we take breakfast before boarding our boats as we spend the
morning for a short trekking. In the afternoon we commence our return journey to Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L)
Included:
A/C transportation
English speaking guide (other languages upon requests)
All accommodation on twin share basis
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)
Admission fees and permits where applicable
Zeep car for birth watching at night
Excluded
Travel insurance
Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
Tips and gratuities
Supplies to bring:
Long trousers, good pair of walking boot, torches, water, insect repellent.
Trip cost and further information please contact us: info@vietvisiontravel.com
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