This 2-day Cat Tien Wildlife & Gibbon Experience is designed for travellers seeking a rare and meaningful encounter with Vietnam’s rainforest wildlife.
The journey takes you deep into Cat Tien National Park, combining forest trails, a guided night wildlife safari, and an early-morning wild gibbon observation experience — one of the few places in Vietnam where these endangered primates can be seen in their natural habitat. Staying inside the national park allows full immersion in the rhythm of the jungle, from nocturnal animal activity to dawn calls echoing through the forest.
Ideal for nature lovers and eco-conscious travellers, this short escape focuses on conservation, biodiversity, and responsible wildlife viewing, offering an experience far removed from mass tourism.
Our driver will pick you up at hotel and transfer to Dong Nai, Mid-day arrival, cross the ferry at Dong Nai river to enter Cat Tien National park, which situated 150km/ 4 hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, covers an area of 720 km² and protects one of the largest areas of lowland tropical rain forests left in Vietnam. Transfer to Forest Floor Lodge check in.
14.30 Botanic Garden Trails circumnavigate an area where the Chau Ma minority people once had a settlement before being moved to Talai after the American war. The path cut through a couple of areas of relatively primary forest, with a wide range of trees species; in more open ground gingers are in flower during June – October. The path can be excellent for birds and mammals including primates.
Night Ride: At 18.45, a jeep car will take you through the forest to the grass land Nui Tuong, this is the opportunity to see the wild life, the guide will use a spot light to try and spot samba deer and wild boar feeding at night. There is always the chance to see: civets, fishing cats, loris, pangolin, gaur and nocturnal birds.
Meals :Lunch, Dinner
04.45 WILD GIBBON TOUR. You will be taken by a buggy car to the starting point of the tour (A pack breakfast will be provided). This is a rare opportunity to see these endangered primates in their wild habitat. First you will be taken to a listening post, to wait for the gibbons to start singing. Here you can relax in hammocks and appreciate Cat Tien’s rich wildlife viewing opportunities. Once the gibbons start to sing, you will be guided to their location, where they are comfortable with you watching their normal day-to-day activities such as feeding, resting and travelling. The length of the viewing is dependent on the gibbons and if they are not sighted on day one, there will be a second opportunity the following morning free of charge.
08.30 GIBBON RESCUE CENTRE: A buggy car will take you to the ferry to go by boat to the island (Đảo Tiên). 10.45 return to the lodge.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.
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