Wildlife Lovers: Biking to Nam Cat Tien Park

Excursion
Wildlife Lovers: Biking to Nam Cat Tien Park
Cat Tien is an ideal tropical park to spend exploring nature, wildlife with trekking and cycling. Many trips for bird watching and sightseeing the wetland of crocodile lake. We set off the early morning at 7:00 am for the smoothest journey without traffic jams. After two hours, the vehicle drives, we will pick up the bikes in the countryside village in Tri An rual Dist, Dong Nai province. We pick the bikes, and ready for off-road. We ride through the beautiful landscape; villages, farmlands, foothills, a small beautiful lake, jungle, and view Tri An lake before a big stop at Pilgrimage Center Immaculate Conception Mountain Bend. Visit the large area by bicycle and enjoy mountainous lake views before we bike to highway 1A, Phu Cuong, where we transfer for a bit late lunch. After lunch, we relax on a vehicle drive one hour and a half to Nam Cat Tien Park. experience wildlife. In the afternoon, take enjoy a motorboat ride on the Dong Nai River, admire the fantastic view, see many kinds of birds, cormorants, macaques and civets on the trees along the peaceful River. It is excellent timing to wildlife on waterways through forest and lovely sunset.
After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transferred by jeep for approximately 9 km to the trailhead of a scenic jungle hike leading to the Crocodile Swamp. This serene wetland, nestled within lush rainforest, is home to a thriving crocodile population and an impressive diversity of flora. Take time to soak in the tranquility, enjoy a short rest, and capture memorable photos before returning to the hotel for check-out and preparation for your cycling journey.
The ride begins on a winding trail through the heart of the jungle, passing rice paddies, riverbanks, and offering views of verdant forests and distant mountains. After about 10 km, we exit the jungle and transition into open landscapes featuring farmlands, rice fields, and fruit orchards as we head toward La Lai Village.
In La Lai, we’ll visit the Ta Lai Longhouse and explore the village, offering a glimpse into the local way of life. The journey continues on gently rolling paths through peaceful countryside until we reach the Dong Nai River. A picnic lunch will be served en route. In the late afternoon, we transfer back to Saigon, concluding an adventurous and enriching day.
Biking to Nam Cat Tien
Thanks again for organizing a great trip on the weekend, many good memories and photos will be taken back to Australia with Mary and Carolyn. 29 Oct 2011