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Review Author: S. I.
Review Date: 29 Aug 2026
Review Body: We traveled three families with children aged five to nine, looking for an experience that would combine genuine nature, wildlife, and adventure. That’s how we found ourselves setting out to search for the beautiful, colorful langur monkeys, which are sadly endangered.
It was important to us to find an experience that brought together three things that don’t always go hand in hand: being out in nature, observing wildlife in a completely respectful and non-exploitative way, and an experience that would also work well for families with young children.
Luckily, we found this wonderful tour and the excellent guides, who thoughtfully tailored the entire day to our group. Every detail was carefully considered, from the hotel pickup and the beautiful drive from hoi an into the mountains, to the search for the monkeys themselves.
Along the way, the guides incorporated additional discoveries and experiences, such as a tree that attracts dozens of different butterfly species, frogs, and more. The search itself requires patience and can be challenging with young children, but the guides knew how to keep everyone engaged. They incorporated breaks in air-conditioned vehicles when needed, and ultimately, thanks to their knowledge and professionalism, we were lucky enough to spot the rare langurs.
What stood out most was the guides’ genuine love and respect for nature and wildlife. It was clear that this wasn’t simply a job for them.
I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves nature and animals, especially families looking for a meaningful wildlife experience that respects the animals and their natural environment.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Andy
Review Date: 29 Jan 2026
Review Body: This company is fantastic for anyone looking for genuine natural history experiences with knowledgeable, intelligent, caring and attentive guides.
I really like the overall attitude of this company….. environmentally aware, conservation positive and all about the welfare of the unique fauna of this country.
Every single staff member that I came across was fully engaged, informed and very, very helpful.
The guides are awesome and the organisational support from Tam was second to none.
All in all, this is a company that deserves to succeed and I ask that you support them by taking a tour 😊😊🙏
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Jonathan
Review Date: 29 Nov 2025
Review Body: I had an amazing experience! Thanh and Ha did a great job guiding me around Cat Tien and finding some incredible birds and other wildlife, and the rest of the team were incredibly helpful in answering my many questions, and seamlessly putting together a great tour on such short notice!
Thanh's positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm for the wildlife made the whole experience such a pleasure, and together with Ha, they both did an incredible job of actually finding many exciting species, including great views of the Gibbons, Langurs, and even a rare Yellow-rumped Flycatcher!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Madelaine
Review Date: 29 Sep 2025
Review Body: My husband and I made this tour our main feature on our honeymoon and Thanh and Vu made this amazing trip even more special with their knowledge, care and enthusiasm.
Both have a real passion for wildlife and conservation and its so evident throughout the tour.
We saw so many incredible species including the Douc Langer and the Impressed Tortoise as well as civets, slow loris and so much more!
100% would do it again!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: N N
Review Date: 29 Jul 2025
Review Body: We did a 3 days tour at Cat Tien National park. The company did a great job at organising the tour and adapting our demands. Everything went smoothly. Our guide, Quy Hoang, was amazing. He is incredibly knowledgeable about local birds (but also birds and insects in general). We got a lot of rain but he managed to always find spots to see birds and insects. Highly recommend this company.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Emily
Review Date: 29 Sep 2025
Review Body: We had a fantastic tour in Cat Tien National Park in September. Our guides Quy, Thanh and Ha were all very knowledgeable about all fauna we saw, from birds and mammals to frogs and reptiles. The booking process was very quick and excellent communication. Highly recommend this company
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Anne
Review Date: 29 Jan 2026
Review Body: 12/10! Highly recommend! If you are interested in a more in depth experience at Cat Tien National Park, this is the company. The tour guides were fantastic, knowledgeable, great company, and fun to be with. This was one of the highlights of my trip to Vietnam
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Peter
Review Date: 29 Aug 2025
Review Body: Quy Huang (our guide for a 3-day tour) was just awesome. Incredibly deep knowledge about birds and reptiles - not only the ones in Cat Tien or Vietnam, but he was able to compare local fauna with that of Borneo and South America as well. Loved the trip.
Review rating: 5
Itinerary
Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Cat Tien wildlife safari forest walk and nocturnal wildlife spotting
Itinerary Description: 7AM: Morning pick-up from your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City and private transfer to Cat Tien National Park, with your naturalist guide briefing you on the wildlife along the way.
9:30 AM: On arrival, complete entry permits and cross the Dong Nai River by ferry into the protected forest.
10 AM: Settle your luggage, then head out for a first walk around park headquarters through forest and grassland, introducing you to the extraordinary diversity that makes Cat Tien internationally significant. Towering trees, tangled vines and open woodland provide habitat for an incredible variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Depending on the season, we may encounter species such as Oriental Pied Hornbill, Green-billed Malkoha, Pale-headed Woodpecker, Black-and-red Broadbill, Red-breasted Parakeet and dazzling Blue-winged Leafbird, while Northern Pig-tailed Macaque, Cambodian Striped Squirrel, Clouded Monitor and colourful forest lizards are regular companions along the trail.
12:30 PM: Have lunch and take a short break
3:30 PM: Travel into the grasslands by open safari vehicle as wildlife becomes more active in the cooler afternoon. Watch for Green Peafowl, Gaur, deer and other animals from the grasslands and a raised observation tower before returning as dusk falls.
6 PM: Enjoy dinner at Yellow Bamboo Restaurant, surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest at night.
7 PM: Once darkness falls, we'll head back into the forest for a guided nocturnal wildlife walk. Cat Tien is renowned for its remarkable diversity after dark, and this is your opportunity to discover a completely different side of the rainforest. Flying Squirrels glide overhead, frogs call from hidden pools, geckos emerge onto tree trunks and, with luck, we may encounter Slow Lorises, civets, porcupines, snakes and colourful amphibians. Throughout the evening, your guide will share how ethical wildlife tourism and conservation work together to protect these fragile ecosystems for future generations.
9 PM: Return to the lodge and rest
Itinerary Day 2
Itinerary Summary: Dawn rainforest trek to Crocodile Lake for wildlife watching and Siamese crocodiles
Itinerary Description: 6:30 AM: Have breakfast
7:00 AM: Transfer to Crocodile Lake trailhead
7:30 AM: Walk 5 km through old-growth rainforest to Crocodile Lake, home to giant dipterocarp trees, ancient cycads and towering strangler figs. Walking at a relaxed pace allows time to appreciate the forest while searching for some of Cat Tien's most iconic wildlife. Among the highlights are the Critically Endangered Black-shanked Douc Langur, prehistoric-looking Wreathed Hornbills, Germain's Peacock-Pheasant, Banded Broadbills, Giant Black Squirrels and, if fortune is on our side, the spectacular Indochinese Flying Dragon gliding effortlessly between trees.
10:30 AM: Arrive at Crocodile Lake, a key wetland home to Vietnam’s only viable wild population of Siamese Crocodiles, successfully re-introduced through one of Vietnam's greatest conservation success stories.
Enjoy an early lunch at the ranger station overlooking the lake, then scan the wetlands for waterbirds such as jacanas, storks, ducks and kingfishers.
12:30 PM: Walk back through the forest in the afternoon, when birds and primates are often more active, with a chance of seeing Annamese Silvered Langurs.
2:00 PM: Free time and rest
4:00 PM: Take a relaxed walk along the Dong Nai River and visit the 1,000-year-old Tung Tree, one of the park’s best birding spots. Depending on conditions, highlights may include Banded Kingfisher, Bar-bellied Pitta, Bluewinged Pitta, Violet Cuckoo, Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Black-and-buff Woodpecker and Collared Falconet, together with bats, reptiles and other fascinating forest wildlife.
6:00 PM: Enjoy dinner
8:00 PM: Guests can choose to join an optional nocturnal grassland safari. Travelling through the open plains after dark offers another perspective on Cat Tien, with
opportunities to observe Gaur, Sambar Deer, East Asian Porcupines, owls, nightjars, reptiles and many other nocturnal animals beneath an incredible canopy of stars.
10 PM: Return to the lodge and rest
Itinerary Day 3
Itinerary Summary: Dawn gibbon spotting and optional bear sanctuary visit
Itinerary Description: 6:30 AM: Have breakfast.
7:00 AM: Head into the forest to search for Southern Yellow-cheeked Gibbons. Long before we see them, their haunting songs echo through the forest canopy. Soon, troops of striking golden females and glossy black males begin swinging effortlessly through the treetops, performing spectacular aerial displays while calling to one another across the forest. Spending time quietly observing these endangered primates in their natural habitat is an experience few visitors to Vietnam ever have the opportunity to enjoy.
9:00 AM: Relax at the lodge, or visit the Free the Bears Sanctuary if you’ve selected the add-on. Meet rescued Asiatic Black Bears and Sun Bears, and learn how wildlife rescue, education and responsible tourism support their long-term conservation in Vietnam.
11:00 AM: Check out of accommodation
11:30 AM: Have an early lunch
12:30 PM: Depart Cat Tien National Park
4:00 PM: Approximate arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (tour concludes)
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Private 3D2N Cat Tien | In-Depth Ethical Tour with Expert Naturalist
Get closer to Cat Tien’s hidden wildlife, the responsible way
5.0
|8 Reviews
Group size
Up to 4 guests

DURATION
3 days 2 nights

Booking type
Private trip

MEET UP
Free pick-up

Group size
Up to 4 guests
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See Cat Tien wildlife the ethical way with a private naturalist guide
Cat Tien’s wildlife can be surprisingly easy to miss—the difference often comes down to who is guiding you. On this private 3-day expedition, a professional naturalist helps you identify distant calls, read fresh tracks and spot well-camouflaged animals most visitors would walk straight past. More than finding wildlife, your guide reveals the stories behind each encounter—from animal behaviour and relationships within the ecosystem to the conservation challenges facing these species—giving you a depth of understanding that a standard park guide rarely provides.You’ll explore every side of Cat Tien when wildlife is most active, from a dawn gibbon search and dusk grassland safari to a night walk, riverside birding and a 10km return trek through old-growth forest to Crocodile Lake. Across rainforest, grassland, river and wetland habitats, look out for Southern Yellow-cheeked Gibbons, Black-shanked Douc Langurs, Gaur, Green Peafowl, hornbills, pittas and Vietnam’s only viable wild population of Siamese Crocodiles.What makes this trip especially meaningful is that animal welfare always comes before getting a sighting or photograph. There is no baiting, touching or deliberate flushing; flash photography is not allowed; red-light torches are used after dark; and playback is limited and never used with primates. With private transfers from Ho Chi Minh City, two nights inside the park, all meals and guided outings from before dawn until after dark, this is for travellers who want the most complete and responsible way to experience Cat Tien—not simply the quickest.What to ExpectPrivate 3-day, 2-night wildlife trip with a licensed, English-speaking local naturalist guidePrivate return transfers from Ho Chi Minh City2 nights of accommodation inside Cat Tien National ParkA dusk grassland safari by open vehicle, a riverside wildlife walk, and a dawn search for Southern Yellow-cheeked GibbonsCrocodile Lake day with a 5km rainforest walk each way through old-growth forestOne guided night wildlife activity using low-impact viewing methodsAll meals included, plus 1 non-alcoholic drink with each mealPark entrance fees, ferry crossing, Crocodile Lake trek fees and field equipment includedGood to KnowWildlife sightings depend on season, weather and luckThis trip follows strict ethical viewing rules, so guides will not force sightings if it may disturb the animalsNight viewing uses red-light torches and no flash photographyBird call playback is limited and never used with primatesExpect early starts, a night walk, and one longer trekking day of about 10km total to and from Crocodile LakeBest for travellers who are patient, enjoy walking and are happy to spend time quietly scanning for wildlifeThe Free the Bears Sanctuary visit is optional and not included in the base priceAlcohol is not included; extra safari jeeps may cost extra if required
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Cat Tien wildlife safari forest walk and nocturnal wildlife spottingDay 2:
Dawn rainforest trek to Crocodile Lake for wildlife watching and Siamese crocodilesDay 3:
Dawn gibbon spotting and optional bear sanctuary visitShow Details
What’s Included
Expert private wildlife guide (fully licensed & fluent English-speaking)
Private car/driver for transfer to and from HCMC > Cat Tien NP
2 nights' accommodation inside the national park
All meals (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts) + 1 non-alcohol beverage per meal
Cat Tien entrance tickets + ferry crossing
All activities mentioned
Bau Sau Trek tickets + fees
1x Nocturnal Safari Trip
All field equipment & gear
Not included
Free the Bears Sanctuary visit (add-on available)
Alcohol beverage
Extra safari jeeps if required
Available Add-ons:
Free the Bears Sanctuary Visit (1.490.400đ)
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Who you’re supporting

Community Champion

Leave No Trace Steward

Wildlife Protector

Women-led Wonder
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Central of Ho Chi Minh City (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
- 07:00am
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
07:00AM on Day 1 - 04:00PM on Day 3
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 6+)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 3 days before activity for a full refundReschedule Policy
If you need to change your date(s), please notify us in writing via email, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. If we can make the change, an amendment fee of $100 USD will apply, along with any costs we incur and any fees or charges from our suppliers. Please be aware that, due to the nature of our industry, we cannot always guarantee date changes. Therefore, we strongly recommend being certain of your travel dates when making your booking. If you do need to make a change, please provide us with as much notice as possible.
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What to Pack
- A good-quality waterproof jacket or poncho along with water-resistant shoes
- Comfortable, durable, and well-fitted footwear
- Insect repellent, long sleeves, pants, and leech socks
- Lightweight, breathable layers that can be added or removed as needed
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat
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This proudly Vietnamese, woman-owned ecotourism company was founded on a simple belief: exploring the wild should help protect it too. Specialising in wildlife and natural history experiences, the team leads thoughtfully designed journeys across Vietnam, from birding and primate watching to herping, wildlife photography and conservation-focused trips. Passionate local guides bring deep knowledge of the country’s wildlife, landscapes and communities.
Every experience is rooted in ethical wildlife watching, meaningful conservation and genuine partnerships with local communities and organisations. The team also helps train the next generation of Vietnamese guides, inviting travellers to slow down, look closer and discover Vietnam’s wilder side.
Experience: 3 years
Speaks: Fluent English

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