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Nam Cat Tien 2 days/ 1 night
Tripcode: VSNCT2D

--. Private tour, daily departure with French or English speaking guide
--. Full board meals

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 there we enjoy a walk through the park discovering the diversity of Nam Cat Tien's wildlife. There's also a boat ride on the Dai Nai River. Accommodation will be at a guesthouse inside the park.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Nam Cat Tien (L,D)

This morning we set off for the 4 hour drive north to Nam Cat Tien National Park. The Park was established in 1998 and is actually comprised of two separate areas, Nam Cat Tien and Cat Loc, which are linked by the Dong Nai River. 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 Javan rhinoceros.

Howewver 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.

This evening we stay in the eco lodge situated in the centre of the park.

Day 2: Nam Cat Tien - Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,-)

Rising early to the sounds of the forest, we take breakfast before boarding our boats as we spend the morning cruising down the Dong Nai River. In the afternoon we commence our return journey to Ho Chi Minh City

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Tour price includes:

- All transportation and transfers
- English speaking guide
- All accommondation on twin share basic with daily
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Boat trip
- Admission fees and permits where appicable
- All taxes and services charges

Tour price excludes:

- International Flights
- International departure tax
- Pre & Post trip accommodation in Saigon
- Visas and Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Travel insurances
- Beverage

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