HIGHLAND SPORT TRAVEL · EASY RIDER & NATURE

Da Lat–Cat Tien Easy Rider Return Loop – 3 Days

3-day Easy Rider tour from Da Lat via Cat Tien. US$315/person (US$105/day), accommodation included; meals excluded. Finish: Da Lat.

Ride out, explore the forest, return to Da Lat

Duration: 3 days / 2 night(s)
Start: Da Lat
Finish: Da Lat
Tour price: US$315 per person for the full programme
Daily rate: US$105 per person per day
Included: Accommodation for 2 night(s)
Not included: Meals and drinks

Da Lat–Cat Tien Easy Rider Return Loop – 3 Days — illustrated tour cover

Original illustrated cover artwork for this route; not a documentary photograph or a map.

Route overview

Da Lat → coffee-growing countryside → Bao Loc corridor → Cat Tien → Da Lat.

Road riding takes place outside the park. Forest visits use the park’s permitted walking, cycling and authorised transport arrangements, not unrestricted motorcycle access to the core forest.

Tour highlights

A loop that fits a Da Lat stay

Start and finish in Da Lat, making this a practical extension for travellers who want to return to their base in the highlands.

A full park day between travel days

Spend two nights in the Cat Tien visitor area so the main forest excursion is not squeezed between long motorcycle stages.

Two landscapes in one journey

Combine highland roads and agricultural scenery with an arranged lowland forest experience.

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 · Da Lat to Cat Tien

Meet your rider in Da Lat in the morning for an equipment and luggage check. Spend the day travelling towards Cat Tien on suitable public roads through coffee-growing countryside and the Bao Loc corridor. Pause for photographs, local stops, lunch and rest according to the agreed route and conditions. A specific waterfall detour is optional and needs to be planned before departure. Arrive at the Cat Tien entrance/visitor area in the afternoon and complete the necessary entry and crossing arrangements. Settle into the accommodation confirmed for your two-night stay. A short introductory walk may fit the remaining time. The park-operated night wildlife outing can be reserved for this evening or the next, subject to availability and operating conditions.

Day 2 · A full day in Cat Tien

Choose one main park programme. The active option is Bau Sau (Crocodile Lake), using the authorised park transfer to the trail access point followed by approximately 5 km of walking each way. Allow the day for the forest, wetland viewpoint and the return. A lighter alternative combines a shorter guided walk with permitted cycling near the visitor area. The actual route, guide, transfer and activity tickets must be confirmed with the park. Keep wildlife expectations realistic: animals are free-ranging, and sightings are not guaranteed. Return to the same accommodation for your second night. If the night wildlife outing is booked for this evening, its operation remains subject to the park’s decision.

Day 3 · Cat Tien back to Da Lat

Have breakfast and check out, then rejoin your Easy Rider for the return journey to Da Lat. This is a road travel day with planned rest, meal and photo stops, rather than another full Bau Sau trek before departure. The return route follows suitable public roads and may be adjusted for traffic, weather and road access. Any different sightseeing stop should be agreed in advance and must fit the day. Finish at the confirmed Da Lat drop-off point. Avoid booking a tight flight or non-flexible bus connection immediately afterwards; the arrival is not guaranteed to a fixed minute.

Price & inclusions

US$315 per person for 3 days / 2 night(s), calculated at US$105 per person per day. Accommodation is included; meals and drinks are not included. The accommodation property and room arrangement are confirmed with your booking.

Park fees and activities: Confirm the applicable admission, crossing, Bau Sau, safari, park-guide and internal-transport charges with us before payment. These are not automatically described as included in the stated tour price.

Your booking confirmation will specify

One guest with their own Easy Rider rider-guide, motorcycle and fuel for the agreed road route; helmet and confirmed rain protection.
Exact pickup and final drop-off points, road stages and any planned sightseeing detours.
Park entry and crossing arrangements, activity tickets, authorised internal transport, bicycle hire where selected and any park activity guide.
The named accommodation, number of nights, room type and whether it is inside or outside the park.
The selected meal arrangement and any dietary requirements.

Accommodation is included in this Cat Tien programme. Meals and drinks are paid separately. Park entry, crossing, Bau Sau, safari, internal transfers and any park activity guide must be itemised in the booking confirmation so you know which additional charges apply. The US$30 half-day and US$45 full-day countryside rates do not apply automatically to this multi-day intercity programme.

Booking, luggage & participation

Travel as a motorcycle passenger with your rider-guide. Self-riding can be requested separately and requires an appropriate valid motorcycle driving licence for riding in Vietnam and confirmation of the arrangement. Small luggage is normally secured behind the guest on the bike; send the size and weight before booking. Separate luggage delivery has an additional fee. The normal deposit is 30%, with online payment or cash accepted. Confirm the balance, cancellation and weather-change terms for this booking before payment.

Before entering the forest

Bring suitable closed walking shoes, long trousers, weather protection, insect protection, personal medication and drinking water as advised for your selected activity. Tell the team about mobility, fitness or other support needs before choosing Bau Sau. Routes can change with weather, trail access and park instructions. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Keep to permitted trails, do not feed or disturb animals and follow the park guide’s instructions.

Questions about this programme

Are the two nights both at Cat Tien?

Yes, this programme keeps both nights in the visitor area to make the middle day available for exploring. The quotation must name the accommodation and access arrangements.

Is this a different tour from a one-way Cat Tien visit?

Yes. Day 3 is the return motorcycle journey to Da Lat. A one-way tour ending at Cat Tien does not include this stage.

From our wider Easy Rider journey collection

These photographs illustrate our wider motorcycle journeys. They are not presented as photographs of Cat Tien or as proof of any wildlife sighting or included stop.