Hon Son Island Herping Tour

Cost: Rate per person(USD): 800$ /1 pax

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Included in the tour:

Expert herpetologist guides.
Accommodation.
Transportation (motorbike and bus) (no more option)
Food and water.
National park entry fees.
Permit fees.

Time: 3 days 2 night.

Start in: X-X/X/2024

Level: Dry season: ★ ★★

Wet season: ★★★★★

First Spot: Hon Son Island

Calling all reptile and amphibian enthusiasts! Hon Son Island, a stunning gem off the coast of Kien Giang, Vietnam, isn't just a beach paradise – it's a hidden haven for herping adventures. Immerse yourself in the island's rich biodiversity and embark on a thrilling journey to discover its diverse array of snakes, lizards, frogs, and more.

Images from Hon Son Island Herping Tour hosted by Viet Herping

Transportation: We must go by a bus then when we are on the island there are no other options except motorbike. Our staff will help you to drive a motorbike if you can’t

Difficulty of the trip: This is a trip with high difficulty as most of the roads are steep mountain slopes that are not dangerous but high and very steep. We also groped into caves to find snakes and other animals so this is A true exploration trip.

2nd Spot: Phu Quoc National Park

Images from Phu Quoc Island Herping Tour hosted by Viet Herping

Accommodation:

We will rest at the 3-star homestay with sea view. Full amenities of air conditioning, water, clean toilets, soft beds, free wifi, electric sockets to charge technology devices and close to the forest. We could absolutely provide better hotel service but this is a good price and suitable for most of us. If you need to upgrade the service, we are ready to help upgrade the hotel service to a homestay or higher-end hotel and notify you of the additional amount you have to pay.

Food and waters:

Regarding food, we will dine at local restaurants with dishes such as rice, pho, noodles, ...

Each person will be provided with 6 liters of water. If you want to eat more or use other drinks (beer, soft drinks, etc.), you must pay for them yourself. We will provide purified water and exactly 7 meals for you.

Environmental conditions - Fitness - Utensils necessary:

During the day the weather is hot and humid but at night it is quite cold, the temperature can drop to 20 degrees Celsius, in the rainy season it can be colder and the spring water is very high and dangerous. During the trip, there is a lot of walking from 5-8km of forest roads at night so you need to have a certain level of health. The recommended age is over 13 years old.

Because in the forest there are many insects such as mosquitoes and ants that can sting you, and the environment is cold and wet at night, so I suggest you bring the following:

Clothes need to be guaranteed: warm clothes, at least 3 sets of clothes, 1 pair of sandals, 1 pair of shoes with good adhesion or high boots. You will also have to wade through streams where the water will be higher than your ankles. Therefore, waterproof shoes are not effective.
Personal backpack is suitable because there is no porter.
Backup battery charger
Head or handheld flashlight and battery.
Essential personal belongings.
Allergy and fever medications, insect repellents, and sunscreen.

Please contact us for more information and registration