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Tram Chim (Bird Marsh) is in one of the lowest areas of the
Mekong River flood plain, and monsoon floodwaters inundate the area four to six
months every year. During the wet season (June to November), Tram Chim looks
like a huge lake dotted with islands of melaleuca, a species of the paper-bark
tree, Melaleuca cajuputi. During the dry season (December to May) visitors can
find vast grasslands intermingled with melaleuca. Above all, Tram Chim is famous
for its birds. Twelve species of birds recorded at Tram Chim are classified as
globally threatened or near-threatened, including the sarus crane,
Bengalflorican, greater adjutant, lesser adjutant, greater spotted eagle,
black-headed ibis, black-faced spoonbill, painted stork, Asian openbill,
oriental darter, grey-headed lapwind and Asian golden weaver. Located
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approximately 150km north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien NP includes more
than 300 species of birds. Bird species include peafowl, Siamese fireback,
endemic Germain's peacock-pheasant, endemic red-vented bulbul, Indian darter,
milky stork and a wide variety of resident and migratory waterfowl. Groups of
10-20 lesser adjutant storks have been observed, and the species is said to
breed in the centre of the marsh along with various herons and egrets.
Woolly-necked stork has also been reported in recent years.. Some migratory
ducks are present during winter. The reserve is also rich in birds of prey
including several species associated with the wetlands, such as osprey, black
kite, brahminy kite, grey-headed fishing eagle, crested serpent eagle and
red-legged falconet
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival (D)
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Pick up and transfer to a hotel. An afternoon
tour round Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, features the History
Museum, the Binh Tay Market in Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple and a lacquer
workshop. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Tam Nong (B, L, D)
Transfer by car to Cao Lanh where we will onboard to Tam Nong town. Check in
local guesthouse and rest for an early waking-up tomorrow.
Day 3: Tram Chim National Park (B, L, D)
Our tour-guide will wake you up very early in the morning to ensure that you
could catch the marvellous scene when all the birds flying up from their nests
as the dawn begins. The eastern sarus crane (Grusantigone sharpii) is the park's
most important species. The magnificent sarus crane is the world's tallest
flying bird. It migrates between breeding grounds in northern Cambodia and
southern Laos and non-breeding areas in northwestern Cambodia and the Mekong
Delta. Sarus cranes start to move to non-breeding areas in December and return
to breeding sanctuaries in May-June. Tram Chim grasslands provide a key
non-breeding area for cranes. The number of sarus cranes flying to Tram Chim is
highest during March and April. Your guide will show you the way to hide behind
the blinds built near the cranes' feeding areas before the birds arrive at
day-break. The cranes' fantastic dances and unison calls are well worth the
effort! Visitors who paddle small wooden canoes around the quiet and peaceful
grasslands and swamps of Tram Chim find themselves among thousands of wandering
water birds. Those who love fishing can ask the Tram Chim staff for a special
catch-and-release permit for designated park areas. We then trek through the
Park to see its diversity of fauna and flora. Tram Chim is now the only place in
the Mekong Delta with extensive areas of wild rice (Oryza rufipogon) and lotus (Nelumbo
nucifera). The grasslands and forests of Tram Chim harbour a diverse large of
lush, freshwater wetlands ecosystems with more than 160 native plants, over 200
bird species, and 60 species of freshwater fish.
Day 4: Tam Nong - Nam Cat Tien National park (B, L, D)
Drive to Nam Cat Tien National Park. Check in to a local guesthouse. Overnight
in the national park guest house.
Day 5 : Nam Cat Tien - Bird watching (B, L, D)
Early morning walk to Daclua, enjoying bird watching along the way. As the walk
progresses, guests can see greater quantities and varieties of birds. Two rare
species native to the area include the Germain's Peacock Pheasant and Siamese
Fireback. As the sunset begins, you’ll follow your guide to the best place to
see closely their coming-home. As well as the wild life interest there are also
several ethnic tribes of the Stieng, Ma, Ta Lai and Cho'ro tribes who have lived
in the central valley of the reserve for several centuries, and several hundred
people are currently resident. Transfer to jeep for late afternoon return to the
guesthouse.
Day 6: Nam Cat Tien (B, L, D)
Early morning drive to Bau Sau. At Bau Sau begin bird watching along forest
trails. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Bau Sau station. Transfer to jeep for late
afternoon return to guesthouse. Overnight in the national park guest house.
Day 7 : Nam Cat Tien - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
After breakfast make the return drive to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Departure (D)
Your last moments in this burstling city can be spent on shopping or cycling
around the city’s center while wating for the departure time of your own flight.
All tours include: Present of handmade work - Accommodation based on twin sharing either Executive, Deluxe or Standard - Air Conditioned transportation - Meals in full board - All admission fees - English speaking guide - Tourist insurance. NOT included are: Single person surcharge - Drinks - Personal expenditures - International air ticket and airport tax - Tips
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