Nam Cat Tien is the main visitor gateway to Cat Tien National Park, a major lowland tropical forest reserve along the Dong Nai River. Travellers come for wildlife watching, night safaris, Bau Sau wetlands, forest cycling, and riverside eco-lodges.
💡Why Visit?
Visit for one of southern Vietnams best rainforest experiences within reach of Ho Chi Minh City.
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 31°C annually. Avoid travel in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Jun
🌧️Rain
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Temperature23° – 30°C
💧
Rainfall362mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to extreme conditions.
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
When to Visit
💸Best Value
MayJunSepOctNov
Crowds Low Prices Low
Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.
🔥Peak Season
DecJanFebMarApr
Crowds Medium Prices Medium
Busiest months — book stays & transport early.
🌙Off Season
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Crowds Low Prices Low
Quietest window with the lowest prices.
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How to Reach
Nearest Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
150 km · 3.5 hours by road
Nearest Railway Station
Long Khanh Railway Station
65 km · 1.5 hours by road
Nearest Bus Stand
Nam Cat Tien Bus Stop
1 km · 5 minutes
From Ho Chi Minh City, travel northeast via Dau Giay and Tan Phu, then continue to the Nam Cat Tien ferry/park entrance.
Local Transport
Cab / Taxi
₫1,500,000* – ₫2,200,000*/day
Local Bus
Buses from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat stop near Tan Phu or Nam Cat Tien junctions.
Walking
Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₫250,000*/night
Riverside guesthouse
Park-adjacent homestay
🏨 Premium
₫700,000*/night
Eco-lodge room
Garden bungalow
✨ Luxury
₫1,800,000*/night
Forest lodge suite
Premium riverside bungalow
⛺ Camping available · ₫150,000*/night
Local Cuisine
⭐ Grilled river fishrestaurant
⭐ Forest vegetable hotpotlocal
Dong Nai pomelolocal
Travel Tips
Book park activities before dark because slots can fill up.
