CATTIEN WILD TOURS
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3-Day Birding with Pittas and Pheasants
3-Day Outdoor Experience
4-Day Primate and Nature Exploration
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Materials
3-day birding with Pittas and Pheasants in Cat Tien national park
(Best time from Dec–May)
Explore the breathtaking biodiversity of Cat Tien National Park, a top birding and wildlife photography destination in Southern Vietnam. With over 351 bird species, this tour offers a rare opportunity to observe endangered and endemic birds, including the Green Peafowl, Siamese Fireback, Orange-necked Partridge, and Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant.
Tour schedule
Day 1: Pheasants and Green Green Peafowl in Cat Tien National pârk
08:30 AM: Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai Forest (175 km / 3.5 hours)
03:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Birdwatching for Green Peafowl, Woolly-necked Stork, Green Imperial Pigeon, Red-breasted Parakeet, Chinese Francolin, and Hornbills followed by owls and nightjars (20 km / 4 hours)
Day 2: Pittas and Pheasants in Cat Tien National pârk
06:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Bird hide session with Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped Pitta, White-rumped Shama, Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, Siamese Fireback, and Green-legged Partridge (3 km / 4 hours)
03:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Birding and wildlife watching, including woodpeckers, broadbills, langurs, gibbons, Asian Brown Flycatcher, as well as owls and frogmouths (18 km / 4 hours)
Day 3: Broadbill Birding in Cat Tien national park
06:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Birding for Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Lesser Yellownape, and Black-and-red Broadbill (walking, 6 km)
Tour Concludes – We hope you leave with unforgettable memories!
The ideal months for birding in Cat Tien National Park are December to May, when the weather is most favorable. Early mornings and late afternoons provide the best chances to spot active bird species.
Birding Itinerary
Day 1: Briding photography and wildlife exploration
Transportation Options: Car or Bike or Boat and Walking
03:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Photography Highlights: Target rare birds and wildlife, including:
– Green Peafowl, Woolly-necked Stork, Green Imperial Pigeon
– Red-breasted Parakeet, Green-eared Barbet, Chinese Francolin
– Oriental-pied Hornbill, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Red-wattled Lapwing
– Collared Falconet, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Black-hooded Oriole
– Gaur, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Eurasian Wild Boar, Civets ...
Day 2: Photography and deep forest birding
06:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Observation (Bird Hide Spot): Spot elusive bird species in their natural habitat
Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, Siamese Fireback, Green-legged & Orange-necked Partridge, Bar-bellied & Blue-rumped Pitta, White-rumped Shama, Asian Brown Flycatcher; Scaly-crowned, Abbott’s, Buff-breasted & Puff-throated Babblers Black-headed, Sooty-headed & Grey-eyed Bulbul and more
03:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Explore birding opportunities accessible inside the park. Several species of woodpeckers can be found such as White-bellied, Great Slaty, Pale-headed, Heart-spotted, Black and Buff, Laced, Grey-capped, Pygmy, and Rufous. Other target species include Grey-headed Fish-eagle, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Dollarbird, Indian Roller, Banded kingfisher, Great Hornbill, Great Flameback, Greater Yellownape, and occasionally the Red-headed Trogon.
Evening Birding Highlights: Great Eared & Large-tailed Nightjar, Asian Barred Owlet, Collared Scops & Brown Hawk Owl, Javan Frogmouth And many more nocturnal species.
Day 3: Sunrise birding and departure
06:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Before leaving, enjoy a morning birding session and spot: Black and red Broadbill; Thick-billed Green Pigeon, White-browed Piculet, Collared Falconet, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Lesser Yellownape, Little Spiderhunter, Crimson Sunbird & Olive-backed Sunbird, Eurasian Hoopoe & Black-hooded Oriole.
Tour Concludes – We hope you leave with unforgettable memories!
Offereds
Simple travel – Embrace independent learning in nature
Budget per person: $197 (1 pax)| $155 (2 pax)| $149 (3 pax)| $146 (4+ pax)
Includes: Tranditional house (Double or Twin or Triple) at Homestay or Hotel (2 nights), Bike ride and walk (no guide, day 1 and day 3), Bird photography (day 2).
Eco travel – Learning from nature involves both effort and serendipity
Budget per person: $401 (1 pax)| $257 (2 pax)| $225 (3 pax)| $209 (4+ pax)|
Includes: Hotel room or homestay room (2 nights), Bike and walking (day 01 and day 03), Bird photography (day 02), Bird watching walk (day 03), Bird guide (03 days).
Luxury travel – Nature exploration serves a fundamental purpose
Budget per person: $684(1 pax)| $374 (2 pax)| $311 (3 pax)| $280(4+ pax)|
Includes: Bungalow or tropical lodge (2 nights), Car and walking (day 01), Bird photography (day 02), Car and walking (day 02), Walking bird (day 03), Senior tour guide (03 days), Vietnature breakfasts (day 02, day 03).
All included: Travel insurance; Entrance tickets and permits; Water bottles, Spray repellent; A new hat.
Not Included: Transfers to and leave Cat Tien National Park, Meals & Beverages (Available at restaurants), VAT, Tips, Bank Transaction Fees & Personal Expenses.
MORE INFO:
We offer a variety of Cattien birding and nature watching tours: 2 days–1 night, 3 days–2 nights and if you have time you can travel for the tour 4 days–3 nights, 5 days-4 nights or longer durations depending on your interests. Book your Cat Tien wildlife tour today and immerse yourself in nature like never before.
Explore birding opportunities accessible inside the park. Several species of woodpeckers can be found such as White-bellied, Great Slaty, Pale-headed, Heart-spotted, Black and Buff, Laced, Grey-capped, Pygmy, and Rufous. Other target species include Grey-headed Fish-eagle, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Dollarbird, Indian Roller, Banded kingfisher, Great Hornbill, Great Flameback, Greater Yellownape, and occasionally the Red-headed Trogon in the evening Great Eared & Large-tailed Nightjar, Asian Barred Owlet, Collared Scops & Brown Hawk Owl, Javan Frogmouth and mammals species such as Gibbons, Langurs, Gaur, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Eurasian Wild Boar, Civets.
Tour Concludes – We hope you leave with unforgettable memories!
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