Between Ho Chi Minh and Cat Tien National park

Summary

Heading out or into Ho Chi Minh is not the chaotic battle that people assume. There are route options that avoid most of the chaotic traffic. To properly exit / enter Ho Chi Minh is around 4 hours of driving, however the “bad” traffic lasts around one hour.

High Lights

A pleasant drive up the river, which quickly turns into rural Vietnam. There are options of serious offroading as well.

Expected Scenery

The scenery along the Dong Na River is beautiful countryside farmland that shifts to lush jungle and forest inside the park. The setting is very natural and there are no services inside the park aside from a few villages.

Activities

In and around the national park you’ll have the opportunity to go hiking, spot primates, birds & crocodiles, visit local villages, or take a cruise up the Dong Na River. Stop for a cold beer or the night at the Green Bamboo Lodge.