Explore Cat Tien: Biking Tour & Wildlife Safari

Cycle through quiet forest trails and open grasslands on our guided bike safari, the perfect way to experience the rich biodiversity of Cát Tiên. Take in sweeping views from watchtowers and watch for Green Peafowl, Oriental Pied Hornbills, and the mighty Gaur grazing at the forest edge. Ride past wetlands brimming with kingfishers, storks, bee-eaters and deer before a gentle cruise beneath the rainforest canopy. A relaxed, immersive journey for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Details

— Easy 4hr Guided Bike Ride
— Year-Round Booking Availability
— Private Tours for Individuals or Small Groups; Larger Groups Welcome by Request

Prices Starting From:
Single Person: $75 per person
Group of 2: $55 per person
Group of 3: $45 per person
Group of 4: $39 per person

Explore Cat Tien: Biking Tour & Wildlife Safari

Code: CTSD02 | Categories: Easy Nature Tours / Wildlife for Everyone | Locations: Cat Tien National Park

Summary:

Our Cat Tien Wildlife Bike Safari offers a relaxed yet rewarding way to explore some of the park’s most diverse and wildlife-rich habitats. Starting from the park headquarters, this guided 4-hour experience follows a quiet out-and-back trail through grasslands, wetlands, and evergreen rainforest. Whether you join us for the popular dawn departure at 6:30 AM or the afternoon session at 2:30 PM, this gentle cycling adventure is the best way to experience the biodiversity and wonder of Vietnam’s premier national park.

Led by one of our expert wildlife guides, the tour unfolds at a pace that allows you to truly immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the forest. The route is flat and accessible, covering approximately 6–8 km return, with stops tailored to seasonal highlights and wildlife activity. Key target species include Green Peafowl, Clouded Monitor, Chinese Francolin, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Red Muntjac, Javan Mongoose, Blue-beared Bee-eater, as well as the mighty Gaur, the world’s largest wild cattle species.

Along the way, we visit elevated watchtowers for sweeping views across the floodplain and pause beside hidden wetlands filled with birdlife, butterflies, dragonflies and frogs. On our way through the forest, keep your eyes out for several species of woodpecker, barbet, drongo as well as the spectacular Siamese Fireback. Our route varies slightly depending on sightings and activity, making every outing a little different.

Bike hire and bottled water are included, and the tour begins and ends at the park headquarters. While there are no age restrictions, participants should be confident riding a bike and comfortable covering several kilometres at a steady pace. This experience is ideal for nature lovers, wildlife watchers, birders, and curious travellers of all backgrounds, including families with older children (generally 8+).

Whether you’re hoping for close encounters with wildlife, time in a beautiful natural setting, or simply a fresh way to explore the park, this easygoing safari by bike delivers a unique and memorable way to enjoy Cat Tien.

What’s Included

Included:

Expert Next Continent guide
Bicycle hire for all participants
Binoculars provided
Bottled water
Access to the grasslands observation tower
Completed checklist of all wildlife recorded during your tour

Not included (but we’re happy to assist with arranging the following):

General park entry tickets
Food and drinks (excluding bottled water)
Accommodation
Transfers to and from the national park

Tour Pace

This is a relaxed, low-intensity bike tour on flat, well-maintained trails. We ride at a gentle pace with frequent stops for wildlife viewing, photography, and interpretation. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels, but participants must be able to ride a bike comfortably for several kilometres.

Featured Wildlife Highlights

Cat Tien is one of Vietnam’s premier national parks and a top destination for wildlife watching. The grasslands and southeast forested corner of the park is especially rich in biodiversity, home to over 300~ recorded bird species, more than 80 species of mammals, and an astonishing array of reptiles, butterflies, insects, and plants. With such diversity, it’s almost impossible to summarise even the top 50 species you might encounter.

On a typical morning bike ride, we often observe between 40–60 bird species, along with numerous mammals, reptiles, and other invertebrates. In the above summary, we have mentioned many of the key targets, but for a deeper look at the park’s recorded biodiversity, we encourage you to explore sightings from this area on eBird and iNaturalist.

If you’re interested in learning more about our specialised wildlife tours in Cat Tien, or would like to explore our full range of Explore Cát Tiên experiences, please visit our Cat Tien Wildlife Tours page for more details.

Group Size

All our bike safaris are private tours, available for individuals, couples, families, and groups of any size. For the best wildlife viewing experience, we recommend groups of no more than 5 people. Larger groups are always welcome, and for groups of 6–7 or more, we suggest splitting into two smaller sub-groups with separate guides and slightly varied routes to maximise sightings and minimise disturbance to wildlife.

Photography Opportunites & Notes

Like all of our Cat Tien experiences, this tour offers excellent opportunities for nature and wildlife photograph, particularly at key stops such as watchtowers, wetlands and open the grasslands. However, since we travel by bike, photography is generally limited to these designated stops rather than during movement. Quick, unpredictable sightings (such as a pheasant darting across the trail or deer grazing at a distance) can be harder to capture, especially when camera gear is stowed. For those focused specifically on wildlife photography, we recommend our Explore Cát Tiên: Nocturnal Safari, which allows more time and flexibility for setting up shots.

Discover More in Cat Tien National Park

If this tour caught your eye, you might also enjoy some of our other experiences in the region, each offering its own unique focus and highlights. We offer six distinct Explore Cat Tien experiences: shorter, flexible tours designed for day visitors, families, and travellers seeking easy, nature-focused outings rather than our more specialist, wildlife-intensive adventures. These tours are designed to be combined, so the more you book and build, the more you save. Let us help you craft your perfect Cat Tien experience. To explore the full range from short tours to extensive wildlife encounters, visit our Cat Tien Wildlife Tours page.

Explore Cat Tien: Crocodile Lake Trek

Step into the ancient forests of Cat Tien National Park on a guided day-trek to remote and spectacular Crocodile Lake. Walk beneath towering trees as gibbons call overhead, and watch for hornbills, giant squirrels, and the rare Black-shanked Douc Langur. At the lake’s edge, take in sweeping wetlands alive with birds, dragonflies, and Vietnam’s only population of the endangered Siamese Crocodile. A rewarding, easy day hike for nature lovers, wildlife watchers, and curious travellers.

Explore Cat Tien: Nocturnal Safari

Discover the wild side of Cat Tien on our signature Nocturnal Safari. As the sun sets over the grasslands, head out by jeep in search of civets, deer, and the mighty Gaur. Then continue on foot, guided by torchlight through the forest, to spot owls, nightjars, geckos, vipers, moths, bats, porcupines, slow lorises, and more. Experience the jungle after dark with the expert guides of the Next Continent team.

Explore Cat Tien: Morning with the Gibbons

Join us on a morning adventure to witness the spectacular Southern Yellow-cheeked Gibbons of Cat Tien National Park. Watch them swing effortlessly through the canopy while their haunting duetting songs echo through the ancient rainforest. An unforgettable experience, perfect for travellers, families, photographers and nature enthusiasts of all kinds.

Tailor Your Experience

Looking to enhance your experience? Whether it’s adding an extra day, making an additional stop, arranging pick-up from a distant location, hiring a camera, or combining your tour with another one of our amazing experiences, we’ve got you covered. Get in touch today, and let our experts craft a private, customised itinerary with dates and prices tailored to your needs

Tour Reviews

Yeah, all the reviews were right. Going on bike is a really great way to experience the park and see a big amount of wildlife. The grasslands area and the observation tower was a big highlight for us. Thanks again to Quy for such an amazing morning out!