[1 day] Nature Boost: Nature Exploration at Dong Nai Cultural and Nature Reserve (Ma Da Forest)

Nature Trekking: Experience a day in Ma Da Forest, where kids will develop their trekking abilities along forest trails and begin to understand the forest ecosystem, fostering a love for and appreciation of nature.

Physical Well-being: Enhance fitness with a gentle forest trek (3-4 km).

Discover Biodiversity: Learn about the diverse world of flora and fauna in the forest.

Sensory Experience: Immerse in the forest’s sensory delights.

Medicinal Plants: Explore some forest medicinal plants.

Adventure Challenge: Experience the thrill of a rope bridge crossing.

Basic Forest Survival Skills: Practice fundamental forest navigation skills.

6:15 AM: Group gathering at one of two pickup points (departing from Ho Chi Minh City)

Pickup Point 1: Youth Cultural House – 4A Pham Ngoc Thach Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Pickup Point 2: WANEE Vietnam Office – 53 D Street, Lakeview Urban Area, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City

6:45 AM: Departure – Program introduction

8:30 AM: Arrival at Ma Da Guesthouse – Restroom break

9:00 AM: Arrive at Dong Nai Cultural and Nature Reserve (80 km from Ho Chi Minh City)

9:30 AM: Forest trekking – Understanding the forest ecosystem

12:00 PM: Lunch

1:30 PM: Visit Zone B – Basic forest navigation skills – Rope bridge challenge

3:00 PM: Return to base

5:00 PM: Group drop-off point, see you on future journeys

Cost: Pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City – 1 gathering point

1,150,000 VND / member

700,000 VND / child under 6 years old (children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a parent)

Inclusions:

Round-trip transportation

Travel insurance

1 lunch and 1 morning snack

Environmental service fees, forest entry fees, and guide fees

Drinking water (bottled)

Services not included in the itinerary

Additional beverages (soft drinks, milk, etc.)

Payment Method: Bank Transfer

Full payment required upon registration to secure your spot, no later than 4 days before the departure date.

Cancellation 4 days before departure: 100% refund or rescheduling support.

Cancellation 1 – 3 days before departure: 50% refund.

In case of force majeure or disasters, the tour may be rescheduled.

Arrive 10 – 15 minutes before departure time.

Respect local culture and regulations within the Nature Reserve.

To ensure safety, follow the guide’s instructions and do not wander off independently.

Light-colored, lightweight, comfortable, moisture-wicking attire.

Long pants are recommended.

If wearing short sleeves, please bring a thin jacket or long-sleeve gloves.

If wearing shorts, please bring knee-high socks.

Lightweight, durable, secure-strapped backpack.

Footwear: Waterproof sports shoes or hiking boots, sandals, or crocs with secure straps.

Fabric hat/cap

Mosquito/bug spray

Sunscreen, personal medications (if needed).

Personal water bottle (to minimize plastic waste)

Personal raincoat.