U Minh Thuong covers 21,100 hectares. The core 8,000 hectares are strictly protected, while locals live in the remaining 13,000ha growing rice and fruit and vegetables and exploiting government owned cajuput forests.The forest that has been through two revolutions as a military base is now being developed for research, to improve conservation efforts of endangered species as well as for eco-tourism and traditional tours. U Minh Thuong (Upper U Minh) in the Mekong Delta’s Kien Giang Province is a vast wetlands area rich in fish and water bird life that was declared a National Park in September 2000.
Tour code: MEK 15
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Saigon - U Minh Thuong
Day 2: Discover U Minh Thuong
Day 3: Back to Saigon by flight
Tour Detail:
Day 1: Saigon - U Minh Thuong (L, D)
Depart from Saigon, travel by car down to the Mekong Delta area. The approximately 300 km trip from Saigon to the forest takes you around seven to eight hours drive crossing most of the delta provinces such as Vinh Long, Can Tho, Dong Thap. The trip is quite lengthy and need to cross two river ferries (Vam Cong & Tac Cau Ferry) but it is worth to see the landscapes on the way as well as people daily lives on the way. Lunch en route. Check in the guest house & restaurant (Huong Tram)
Day 2: Discover U Minh Thuong (B, L, D)
This morning we wake up early and have a little walk toward the forest. Check in then take ‘vo lai’ - a kind of speedboat that has a propeller attached to a long drive shaft extending behind the boat - into the forest where our discovery starts. The national park is one of only a few protected tropical mangrove forests left in the world. It contains 252 species of flora, 202 different insect species, 24 animal species and 185 kinds of birds, many of which are rare, some have been listed in the red book. There is also a 44-hectare bird sanctuary with more than 70,000 birds. Our full day adventure takes us to visit cajuput forests, situated on a stratum of muddy coal (Some of them are still recovering after a big fire in 2002), the wet lands are full of water lilies and another type of water flower called convolvulus; packs of boars feed during the day and forest will reveal amazing birdlife and monkey colonies. You can even get close to the bird nests and see their eggs and small birds waiting for their mothers bring foods back for them. Lunch at the restaurant at the forest entrance with local specialties such as fish and forest vegetable. After lunch take the boat to visit the bat area where several giant bats can be found here,
Day 3: Back to Saigon by flight (B, L)
Free at leisure or discover the town on your own before check out and head back to Rach Gia Airport for flight back to Saigon at 15.05 PM or take your road trip again to Saigon early in the morning. Arrive in Saigon in the late afternoon. Meal: Breakfast
The facts...
Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.
Transport
- Vehicle.
Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.
Meals
- 2 breakfasts.
- 3 lunches.
- 3 dinners.
We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nights).
Includes
+ Transportation as program
+ Domestic flight from Rach Giang to Saigon
+ Basic twin shared accommodation in a guest house
+ English/French speaking guide
+ Entrance fees & all permits
+ Boat trip
+ Meals as mentioned
+ Water bottles on touring
+ Travel insurance
Excludes
+ Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
+ Personal expenses
Have a good journey!
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