Vung Tau – Cat Tien
1 Day - 185 Kms
This backroads route initially hugs the coast before we divert inland through farmland mainly, with a few water stops to the Cat Tien township. The last of the Southern Vietnam plains before the mountains that cover the rest of the country.
The Cat Tien National Park covers an area of 750 km² in the provinces of Dong Nai, Bình Phuoc and Lam Dong and preserves one of the largest areas of lowland tropical forests left in Vietnam. Easy to spend some time there if natural beauty in peace and quiet appeals as a nice change of pace.
(A) and (B) keep us on the coast where possible. (B) is a popular photo stop before we head for the rubber plantations.
(C) The Long Tan Cross established in memory of the 18 Australian and 245 Vietnamese soldiers killed In the August 1966 Battle of Long Tan.
(D) and (F) are both short diversions to lake stops along the way. A good option if you’re ready for a break or for a photo but can also be deleted if you want to keep at it.
(E) for a bowl of Pho or some trekking to the top of Chua Chan Mountain if you’re up for it. At 827 Meters that won’t be for everyone🙄
(G) and (H) take you across a dam wall before for me the best stretch of road for the day into your night stop.
(I) One of many great accommodation options we recommend in the area and time to feel the serenity.
