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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. |
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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. |
