CAT BA

Like Ha Long Bay, the landscape of Cat Ba National Park in Hai Phong City, Vietnam, is dominated by karst Limestone Island rising abruptly from the sea. Complete with mountains, caves and grottoes accessible by hiking trails and beautiful sandy beaches perfect for swimming, there is much to keep visitors to Cat Ba Island entertained or join in ecological tour in Cat Ba National Park supports the only known population of Cat Ba Leaf Monkey in the world.

CUC PHUONG

In addition to being one of the best places for places for bird-watching in Vietnam, Cuc Phuong National Park, about 100km south of Hanoi, is also home to a number of endemic species including the Delacour’s Langur and the Short – Tailed Scimitar – Babber. Visitors to the park can explore its trails by foot or hiring a bike at the entrance to the park. The park is also home to an endangered species rescue center, souvenir shop, restaurant and mini – hotel.

PHONG NHA- KE BANG

The UNESSCO World Heritage listed Phong Nha – Ke Bang national Park is located in Quang Binh Province about 500km south of Hanoi. One of the finest examples of a complex karst landform in Southeast Asia, the park is home to the Sooty Babbler, the Annamese Leaf Monkey, and the Black leaf Monkey. The park is also famous for its extensive network of caves which include the world’s largest cavern and passageway, and the world’s longest underground cavernous river. Hiking trails, cave and boat tours, and accommodation are available.

BA BE

Located in the distant misty Northern Highlands, about 250km North of Ha Noi lies Ba Be National Park. Centered around a fresh water lake which at 500ha is amongst the 20 largest natural freshwater lakes in the world, the park is home to such animal as the Snub – Nosed Monkey and Panthera Pardus Leopard. With caves to be explored traditional stilt house home-stay, boat tour, and hiking trails, the mountain paradise of Ba Be is well worth the journey north.

CAT TIEN

With the hiking, mountain biking and bird- watching arguably the best in Southern Vietnam, a visit to in Cat Tien National Park is a must for any nature – lover. Located about 160km North East of Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien is comprised of a mixture of wetlands, grasslands, forest and agricultural land. The park is one of the most important sites in Vietnam for the conservation of large mammals, and is home to golden-cheeked gibbon, two bear species, elephants and gaur, as well as many important bird species. Two animal rescue centers. Luxury lodging and home-stay options and boat tour are also available.