Rewild in Cat Tien: Wilderness & Bear Conservation
Southern Vietnam | 2 days 1 nights
Wild encounters and meaningful journeys
Imagine waking up to birdsong deep in the heart of Cát Tiên — one of Vietnam’s last remaining lowland rainforests, and a place most visitors to Vietnam never get to see. This two-day journey takes you far beyond the tourist trail, designed for families, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a more meaningful way to experience this country.
The highlight of the program is a rare, hands-on volunteering experience at Free The Bear, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating bears who have suffered from the illegal wildlife trade. For half a day, you’ll work alongside conservationists, gaining an intimate understanding of what it truly takes to protect these magnificent animals, and leaving with a story worth telling.
What you’ll exeperience
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Places you will explore
Just a 3-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien National Park is a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Spanning over 71,000 hectares, this tropical rainforest shelters hundreds of animal species, including rare and endangered wildlife.
Beyond wildlife watching, Cat Tien invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in nature. Walk ancient forest trails, cool off in jungle streams, or cycle through lush landscapes. Then make your journey more meaningful by volunteering with Free the Bears, helping care for rescued sun bears and moon bears while supporting wildlife conservation.
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Travel itinerary
Cycling and wild swimming
Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Bungalow/ SUP Double / Twin room in Nam Cat Tien Park
Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel at 9 am. It’s time to beat the city traffic and head towards Đồng Nai province and Nam Cát Tiên National Park, one of the very few places in Vietnam where wildlife can still be spotted in its natural habitat.
After approximately three hours on the road, you’ll arrive at the park entrance and cross the Đồng Nai River into the wilderness. Check in to your accommodation inside the park — staying here is not only convenient for joining activities, but is itself a small act of support for the park’s conservation efforts. Lunch is at a restaurant within the park grounds (not included in the tour price), giving you time to settle in and prepare for the afternoon ahead.
In the afternoon, beneath the shade of the forest canopy, you’ll embark on a 16 km cycling journey and a 600 m walk to reach a remarkable destination: a 400-year-old Ficus benjamina tree, standing beside a crystal-clear stream rarely visited by travellers. Take your time to wade in, breathe it all in, and enjoy the stillness.
You’ll return to the park centre in the late afternoon for rest and dinner.
Prefer not to cycle? Your guide can arrange a car transfer for a surcharge. The afternoon can also be adjusted to a leisurely walk to ancient trees for guests who’d prefer a gentler pace — contact us for details.
Option: Night Safari Experience
After dinner, something extraordinary awaits. Board an open-top truck with a park ranger and venture into the forest after dark, spotlighting nocturnal wildlife as they go about their night: sambar deer, wild boar, porcupines, gaur, civets, barking deer, mongoose, weasels, and nightjars. It’s a rare, humbling glimpse into a world most visitors never see. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed — nature is unpredictable — but the experience of being out in the forest at night is unforgettable in itself.
Interested? Contact us for details and availability.
Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Not included
This morning, you’ll visit the Free The Bear conservation centre — one of only three bear sanctuaries in Vietnam, alongside those near Tam Đảo and Cúc Phương national parks. Here, dedicated staff work tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate sun bears and moon bears rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.
Your visit goes beyond observation. You’ll learn about the bears’ stories, help craft enrichment toys designed to stimulate their natural instincts, and watch as the bears interact with them — an experience not open to the general public.
By the end of the morning, you’ll leave with a genuine sense of contribution to wildlife conservation in Vietnam, and memories that are hard to leave behind. After lunch at the park, say goodbye to the ranger team before making your way back to Hồ Chí Minh City, arriving at approximately 5 pm.
This experience can be extended to a full day at the conservation centre. Contact us for details.
Price per person based on a private group of
This tour is designed for private group operation so the price per person varies by group size. Select the number of guests to calculate your price directly on our website.
A deposit is required to confirm your reservations at the time of booking. Book online to pay either a deposit or the full tour price.
| Group Size | Price per Pax |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 12,726,705 vnd (489 $) |
| 2 people | 7,692,834 vnd (296 $) |
| 4 people | 5,997,877 vnd (231 $) |
| 6 people | 5,219,333 vnd (201 $) |
| 8 people | 4,688,130 vnd (180 $) |
- Single supplement: 520,000 vnd ($ 20)
- Surcharge for Morning Gibbon Watching: 1,035,000 vnd / pax – Maximum 4 people/day ($ 41)
- Surcharge for Night Safari: 207,000 vnd/pax (for groups of 4 or more).
- Surchage Boat Trip in Bau Sau: 230,000 vnd/pax (<3 people), 173,000 vnd/pax (>3 people)
For overnight stays, the standard arrangement is 2 guests/room. For odd-numbered groups (1, 3, 5, or 7 guests), an extra single supplement will apply.
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Surcharge for holidays or discount for larger group is available.
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Excluded
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
- Beverages, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Insurance
- Surcharge in peak season (Christmas, New Year & Lunar New Year)
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