Trekking Highland Cat Tien National Park (6 Days - 5 Nights)

Trekking Highland Cat Tien National Park (6 Days - 5 Nights)

Saigon - Cat Tien National Park - Buon Ma Thuot - Lak Lake - YokDon National Park. Trekking time: Average 4-5 hours/day. Summary: This trip is definitely designed for the lovers of trekking in the natural forests. From Southern part of Vietnam up to the Central Highland trekking through two national parks with opportunities to eyewitness wildlife and challenge yourselves physically from moderate level. Indulge yourselves in the great nature, escape from busy and bustling cities, rediscover yourselves in natural settings and refresh both minds and body after the trip. All this trip can bring you. What more should we expect?
Tour code: TRE 14

Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Saigon - Cat Tien National Park
Day 2: Cat Tien Trek - Buon Ma Thuot
Day 3: Full day of trekking in Lak Lake
Day 4: Lak Lake - DraySap Waterfall - Buon Ma Thuot
Day 5: Buon Ma Thuot - YokDon National Park
Day 6: Buon Ma Thuot - Saigon
Tour Detail:

Day 1: Saigon - Cat Tien National Park (L, D)
07.30 Departure by car to Cat Tien National Park. The terrain rises up gradually via volcanic area. On arrival, we cross Dong Nai River to the park center. Check in room at the park center. Lunch break. In the afternoon , start walking 3km along the ecologic route: sites of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (BangLang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Then trek back to the center fore leisure and dinner time. Night

activity: 20.00, Jeep transfer to TaLai buffer zone to look for nocturnal animals . Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Cat Tien Trek - Buon Ma Thuot (B, L, D)
Jeep transfer inside the park to junction where we turn off the main route and trek 5km to Crocodile lake station. Short break at the lake, do some activities: rowing on the lake, watching biodiversity. Luckily, you may see crocodiles, various birds living in the lake. Then trek back to the main route. Jeep pick up, transfer back to the center. Check out. Lunch in the park. Leave Cat Tien Park. Ferry crossing the river. Transfer at least 5.5 hours by car to Lak Lake, 52km from Buon Ma Thuot city. Late afternoon, arrival Lak Lake resort then check in. Overnight in Lak Lake. In case, the weather is not good or you leave Nam Cat Tien later than 2.30PM, you will be overnight at standard hotel en route. and depart to Lak Lake next day. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full day of trekking in Lak Lake (B, L, D)

Breakfast, our local guide will pick you up at the resort. Crossing the lake by boat from Lak Resort. Start trekking the local villages of M'Nong people such as: M'lieng, Nau, Tay … You will have chance to explore about their culture and custom. Walking along Krong Ana river for sightseeings and getting up to the top of the mountain which is 350 metres above sea level. Picnic lunch here. Continue trekking through the rice fields and the forest. Back to Lak Resort by boat. At leisure at the swimming pool. Overnight in Lak lake. Optional: After dinner you can enjoy the gong music dancing show with local wine drinking. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4: Lak Lake - DraySap Waterfall - Buon Ma Thuot (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Elephant riding across the lake and dugout canoe on the lake. Drive to Buon Ma Thuot for lunch. Visit Draysap and Dray Nur waterfalls. Start trekking from Draysap to Gia Long waterfalls (7km). Back to the city.
Check-in and overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Buon Ma Thuot - YokDon National Park (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to YokDon National Park. Crossing the Srepok river by boat. Start trekking to the national forest. Picnic lunch at the cascade of Buddist. To the ranger forest station 3, crossing back the river by boat. Visit the ancient house of the Laotian, the bamboo suspension bridge. Back to the city. Dinner and overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Buon Ma Thuot - Saigon (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour: Ethnographic museum, Akothon village of the Ede, wooden pagoda of Khai Doan and the central market. Lunch. At leisure in the afternoon. Transfer to Buon Ma Thuot airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city or Ha Noi.End the tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The facts…

Physical activities
Hiking and trekking with
- a 3-7 km hike on Day 1.
- a 3-5 km trek on Day 2.
- a 4-5 km trek on Day 3
- a 5-8 km trek on Day 4
- a 3-7 km trek on Day 5
- a 6-8 km trek on Day 6

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Boat.
- Vehicle.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals
- 5 breakfasts.
- 6 lunches.
- 5 dinners.
We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Accommodation
- Hotel (5 nights).

Includes
+ Private transportation as mentioned
+ 4WD transfer in Nam Cat Tien
+ English speaking guide for whole trip
+ Anti-leech kit
+ Guest house – Twin shared room
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Elephants
+ Dugout canoe
+ Mineral Water
+ Entrance fees & all permits
+ Travel insurance

Excludes
+ Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
+ Personal expenses
+ Visa
+ Tips


Have a good journey!

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