Cycling 2 days/1 night to Nam Cat Tien National Park

Cycling to Nam Cat Tien park. The park is about 150 km from Saigon. It is mostly situated at the northern edge of South-eastern region, but also touches upon the southern edge of the Western Highlands. The Javan Rhinoceros still exists in the Cat Loc area, which is the last remaining population of this species on the Asian mainland. Other mammals include a number of primate species, including the endemic golden-cheeked gibbon, elephant, gaur and tiger. Many birds can be found, including special species such as the Germain's Peacock Pheasant, Bar-bellied Pitta and the rare endemic Orange-necked Partridge. Vietnam Bike Tours

Tour code VBA: 2A-SGNC Road surfaces

red, hilly, dirty roads, trails and hilly back roads

Tour length

02 days/ 1 night

Cycling distance

40-70 km

No. of cycling days

02 days

Group size

Minimum: 02 - maximum: 10

Tour meets

in Ho Chi Minh

Tour Ends

in Ho Chi Minh

Day 1: Saigon - Cat Tien national park (L/D)
Pick up at your hotel and transfer 1.5 hours towards Dong Nai province to escape the chaos of Saigon. From Dong Nai, begin to cycle on hilly back roads through rubber plantations to the sub-forest of Nam Cat Tien. Cycle past beautiful park scenery on a vibrant dirt track alongside Dong Nai river. You will have an opportunity to challenge yourself on the rolling hills of a single track road to Ta Lai village. From the village, continue riding to park headquarters. Enjoy a wild animal tour by jeep in the evening.  Stay overnight in a guest-house.

Day 2: Cat Tien -  Saigon (B/L)
In the dry season
Pedal on paths to Dak-Lua. From Dak-Lua, trek 2 km into the lush eco-system of a semi-evergreen forest and wetland-flooded evergreen forest. Here you will find Flora such as the Ficus benjamina family, grown in an area of 3 hectares such as F. benjamina, F. racemora, Flacourtiaceae, and Hychaearpus. Take a short trek to explore the area before you continue your biking to sub-Nam Cat Tien park.  Have lunch  on the way back to Saigon by minivan. 

In the wet season
Enjoy 2 hours trekking into the park. You will have a chance to know characteristic of tropical forest and you are also watch many kind of birds of prey including several species associated with the wetlands, such as osprey, lesser fish eagle, grey-headed fish...etc. check out, start your bike ride today from the center of the park. ride on hilly trails through mountainous area to Madagui. Have lunch and drive back to Saigon in late afternoon. End of services!

Services included: Not included:
♦ Transport by A/C mini van, bus, and truck carry bikes ♦ Travel insurance
♦ Trek & Giant MTB, helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits ♦ Other personal expenses
♦ Entrance fees, ferry tickets, 4 wheels drive vehicle see animal at night  
♦ B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary  
For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels  
♦ 1 nights in hotels, room share  
♦ Experienced English speaking bike guides  
♦ Pick up/ drop off at your hotels  

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  • See wild animals by 4wheels drive

    See wild animals by 4wheels drive

  • A huge tree in the rain forest

    A huge tree in the rain forest

  • Crocodile swamp

    Crocodile swamp

  • A strong wind has uprooted a huge tree

    A strong wind has uprooted a huge tree

  • How old is it?

    How old is it?

  • The guest-house by the crocodile swamp

    The guest-house by the crocodile swamp

  • dirty track to Ta Lai from La Nga bridge

    dirty track to Ta Lai from La Nga bridge

    DAILY TOURS - Pls, contact us to get a special offer from May to September

    Stay in 2 - 3 star hotels

    275 USD per person (2 persons)

    250 USD per person (3 persons)

    230 USD per person (4 persons)

    245 USD per person (5 - 10 persons)

    - Single supplement: 30 USD

    Stay in 3 - 4 star hotels

    315 USD per person (2 persons)

    290 USD per person (3 persons)

    250 USD per person (4 persons)

    275 USD per person (5 - 10 persons)

    - Single supplement: 70 USD

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    Jayne Anderson party from Saigon Riverside School

    Hi Van,
    Thanks again for organising a great trip on the weekend, many good memories and photos will be taken back to Australia with Mary and Carolyn. Video Clip 29 Oct 2011

    Jayne Anderson party from Saigon Riverside School
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