CARAVAN SELF-DRIVE: CONQUER BA RA MOUNTAIN – TREK BU GIA MAP NATIONAL PARK
A self-drive caravan for adventurers.
Drive in convoy to Ba Ra Mountain, then spend the second day trekking through Bu Gia Map National Park along forest streams to Dak Ka Ranger Station. Suitable for guests with good fitness.
| DAY | ROUTE | MEALS |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | HO CHI MINH CITY - BINH DUONG - CONQUERING BA RA MOUNTAIN - EXPLORING BU GIA MAP NATIONAL PARK | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 2 | BU GIA MAP NATIONAL PARK TREKKING ADVENTURE | Breakfast, lunch |
06:30 The group gathers for breakfast at An Binh rest stop in Phu Giao, Binh Duong.
07:30 The group stops for a break and breakfast at the An Binh rest stop in Phu Giao, Binh Duong, ...
After breakfast, the Caravan continues its journey. En route, participants will use two-way radios to share driving experiences and stories.
09:30 Participants arrive at the foot of Nui Ba Ra, in Binh Phuoc province.
The caravan drives around the mountain's half. At Bang Lang Hill, the group stops and parks according to the designated locations and takes photos.
10:00 The group begins its journey to conquer Nui Ba Ra by road, enjoying the magnificent natural scenery. Nui Ba Ra is also a frequent venue for the event: "Conquering Ba Ra Peak" – the first competition held in 1993 and officially recognized as a national competition in 2005. There were two years when the event was temporarily suspended due to external factors, and now it's in its 27th edition. The course is designed winding and meandering along Nui Ba Ra, along hillsides, and through primary forests....
11:00 The group returns to Bang Lang Hill.
12:00 The group travels to have lunch at Cay Tram Restaurant, in a cool and refreshing green space with a view of Ho Thac Mo, ... After lunch:
13:30 The Caravan continues its journey to Bu Gia Map National Park.
15:00 Upon arrival, tour guides/forest rangers will welcome the group at the Bu Gia Map National Park Office. The group checks into accommodation, listens to orientation by tour guides regarding their visit to Bu Gia Map National Park.
Afternoon, guests will be given their individual accommodation or tent space.
15:10 - 15:30 The group visits and learns about the wild habits, care and rescue of rare animals listed in the Vietnamese and international red books at the Bu Gia Map National Park's Center for Wildlife Rescue, Conservation, and Development. Check-in, group photos at Hoa Mai Lake.
15:30 - 17:00 The group travels to Dak Mai 1 Waterfall, a historical and cultural site and scenic spot in Binh Phuoc province, check in, take photos, swim in the stream, and fish...
17:00 - 19:00 The group returns to the accommodation, showers, and enjoys free time.
19:00 - 21:30 The group has dinner, BBQ, participates in a campfire, karaoke session, at the lawn in front of the Bu Gia Map National Park auditorium, and engages in joyful group activities to demonstrate unity among Caravan members in welcoming 2025.
22:00 End of the evening activities. The group returns to their rooms/tents and rests.
Guests return to their rooms/tents, wash, and relax freely!
Overnight at Bu Gia Map National Park
06:00 Guests enjoy breakfast and coffee at the Bu Gia Map National Park canteen.
07:15 - 08:00 The group begins the "Trekking to Explore Bu Gia Map National Park" journey.
The group travels along DT741 to Checkpoint 2. The group stops at the intersection of DT 741 and the southern ring road of the park. Visit the memorial plaque at the end of the 5000km oil pipeline, originating from Mong Cai, Quang Ninh, and Lang Son. (Take souvenir photos). Then the group continues along DT741, a road leading into the core area of Bu Gia Map National Park. Along the way, guests will discover the flora and fauna of the mountains here.
8:30 – 10:30 The group stops at Checkpoint 2, rests for 10 minutes. Depart to Dak Ka stream. Along the route, visitors immerse themselves in nature, experiencing various park ecosystems, while the tour guide provides information about the flora and fauna encountered along the way, including rare species like the endangered leaf monkey (the most beautiful animal in the animal kingdom), golden-cheeked monkeys skillfully swinging from branches like acrobats, mahogany trees, Cam Lai trees, and fragrant trees. Guests will also see the Daou and Sao trees, with diameters of over a dozen people can embrace them. These plants are used by local people for medicine and daily life. The group enjoys leisure time and a dip in the Dak Ka stream.
10:30 – 12:30 The group returns from the forest to the park office for lunch with traditional dishes from ethnic minority people.
14:30 The group departs for Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back, the group stops for a self-service break and dinner at a roadside rest stop.
19:00 The group arrives in Binh Duong, the guide says goodbye to the group and looks forward to welcoming guests again in other special programs!
- Children under 05: no service fee (parents cover costs), only entrance tickets where charged….
- Children from 06 to under 11: 80% of the adult price (1 meal throughout the program, 1 seat on the coach and sharing a bed with parents). Two adults may be accompanied by only one child aged 05 to under 11; a second child or more must buy an extra single bed.
- Children 11 and over: adult price.
- Free children must not exceed 10% of the total number of guests.
- After payment, if you wish to transfer or cancel the tour, please bring your Travel Ticket to the tour registration office to complete the procedure and bear the fees set by Vietravel. Requests to transfer or cancel by phone will not be handled.
- Transfer to another tour 20 days or more before departure: no charge.
- Cancellation or transfer to another tour 15-19 days before departure: cancellation fee of 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancellation or transfer to another tour 12-14 days before departure: cancellation fee of 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancellation 08-11 days before departure: cancellation fee of 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 05-07 days before departure: cancellation fee of 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 02-04 days before departure: cancellation fee of 90% of the ticket price.
- Cancellation within 1 day of departure: cancellation fee of 100% of the ticket price.
Holiday and Tet tours are tours that take place on any of the official public holidays or Tet days
- Cancellation periods are counted in working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and Tet.
- Transfer to another tour 30 days or more before departure: no charge.
- Cancellation or transfer to another tour 25-29 days before departure: cancellation fee of 50% of the tour deposit
- Cancellation or transfer to another tour 20-24 days before departure: cancellation fee of 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancellation 17-19 days before departure: cancellation fee of 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 08-16 days before departure: cancellation fee of 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 02-07 days before departure: cancellation fee of 90% of the ticket price.
- Cancellation within 1 day of departure: cancellation fee of 100% of the ticket price.
- Holiday and Tet tours are tours that take place on any of the official public holidays or Tet days
- Cancellation periods are counted in working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and Tet.
