3-Day Outdoor Experience

3- day outdoor programme forest school in Cat Tien national park

(Available year-round)

 

Tour highlights

Deep connection with nature: Nestled in Cat Tien National Park, this program allows students to explore pristine forests, observe rare wildlife, and engage in hands-on learning.

Educational and engaging activities: From guided jungle treks and wildlife spotting to interactive workshops, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and sustainability awareness.

Unique wildlife encounters: Spot nocturnal species like civets, porcupines, and deer, and witness endangered primates such as golden-cheeked gibbons and black-shanked douc langurs.

Adventure and exploration: Trek through the jungle, visit ancient trees, and explore Ben Cu Rapids, all while learning about Vietnam’s rich biodiversity.

Personal growth and conservation awareness: Students gain essential life skills, build resilience, and develop a stronger connection with the environment through eco-friendly challenges and creative activities.

Discover nocturnal creatures

Tour schedule

Day 1:   Introduction

08:00 AM: Travel from Ho Chi Minh city or Da Lat city to Cat Tien national park by bus or private car

14:30 PM – Short trek with Jungle introduction

18:30 PM – Night safari – Wildlife spotting

Day 2:  Exploring life forms 

07:30 AM – 10:30 PM – Jungle by car or bike.

14:30 PM – 16:00 PM – Creature conservation center -Explore the Park’s Museum

19:00 – 20:30 PM – Walking – Nocturnal wildlife

Day 3: Learing and activities 

08:00 AM- 10:30 AM:  Painting – Collecting trash

11:30 AM: Depart Cat Tien national park

Tour Concludes – We hope you leave with unforgettable memories

Tour itinerary

Discover the wonders of Cat Tien forest school (03 days 02 nights) – a transformative outdoor learning program designed to inspire young minds! Nestled in the lush landscapes of Cat Tien national park, this immersive experience offers students hands-on activities that foster environmental awareness, teamwork, and critical thinking.

From guided jungle treks and wildlife observation to interactive workshops and eco-friendly challenges, this adventure is the perfect blend of education and exploration. Give students the opportunity to reconnect with nature while developing essential life skills in a vibrant outdoor classroom.

Day 01: Introduction

Group pickup at the meeting point or Cat Tien National Park.

Activity: Short trek

07:30 – 11:00 AM:  Giant Tung Tree (Tetrameles nudiflora), Go Do tree (Afzelia xylocarpa), Bang Lang Xoan (Lagerstroemia calyculata). The Ficus (Ficus sumatrana) is a tree with a well-developed secondary root system, wide canopy, and strong trunk… a symbol of the enduring vitality of nature. Picture of people embracing the hundred-year-old tree which is a convergence point of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

18:30-19:30 PM: In the evening activity: Wildlife spotting

Spot nocturnal species such as Small India and Large India and Common Palm Civet, Large-toothed Ferret Badger, Siamese Hare, Fishing Cat, East Asian Porcupine, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Eurasian Wild Boar. If you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Gaurs.

Day 02: Exploring Life Forms

07:00 AM: Breakfast

07:30-10:30 AM: Through jungle by car or bike 08 km in identify forest plants, observe saprophytic and epiphytic wildlife. This area offers a unique opportunity to observe some of Vietnam’s most fascinating species in their natural habitat. Among them are the golden-cheeked gibbon, black-shanked douc langur, Pig-tailed macaque, and the majestic colorful woodpeckers, giant squirrels. Its nearly pristine primary forests and the incredible array of wildlife that calls it home of ancient trees, creating a serene for deep connection with the wonders of nature to humans.

11:30 AM: Lunch and rest.

14:30 PM: Short walking to see the Yellow-cheeked crested gibbon, Moon bear, Great hornbill, Green peafowl, Otter, Turtle … and, if lucky, the wild gibbon family of six individuals which often appear close to the rescue center. Opportunities to photograph them.

Possibilities for mammals such as Elephant, Gaur, Bear, Deer, Pangolin, and many varieties primates, birds, reptiles, insects.

Learn about animal behavior and conservation at the creature conservation center. Explore the Park’s Museum featuring insects, reptiles, birds, and various animals.

Express creativity through painting.

17:30 PM: Dinner.

19:00  20:30 PM: Walking discover nocturnal creatures on the mail road in the forest, will use a spotlight to try frogs, cabs, months, centipi.

Day 03: Learning and activities

07:00 AM: Breakfast.

08:00-10:00 AM: Learn about the invisible threat of microplastic. Hands-on experiment to identify and separate microplastics in soil. Practise responsible living by joining trash collection activities aimed at protecting the ecosystem of Cát Tiên National Park.

11:30 AM: Enjoy lunch and leave Cat Tien

 

Offereds

Eco travel – Learning from nature involves both effort and serendipity

Budget per person: $151 (05 – 09 pax) | $120 (10+ pax) |

Includes: AC room (twin/triple/joint bed) at homestay/hotel (02 nights), Short trekking in jungle with tour guide (Day 01), Joint car in the night tour (one hour, Day 01), Car and walking to discovery the nature wildlife (Day 02), Rescue animal center with tour guide (Day 02), Painting, Collecting trash in around the Cattien (Day 03), Meals (B, L, D), 06 dishes, fruit for dessert, iced tea

Simple travel – Embrace independent learning in nature

Budget per person: $100 (05 – 09 pax) | $86 (10+ pax) |

Includes: Fan room (Twin/Triple/joint bed) at Homestay/Hotel (2 nights), Short trekking in jungle with tour guide (Day 01), Joint car in the night tour (one hour, Day 01), Car and walking to discovery the nature wildlife (Day 02), Rescue animal center with tour guide (Day 02), Painting, Collecting trash in around the CatTien (Day 03), Meals (B, L, D), 05 dishes, fruit for dessert, iced tea

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; Beverages (Available at restaurants); VAT; Tips, Bank transaction fees and personal expenses.

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