Saigon East Eco Escape: Tam Da Lotus Pond & Giang Dien Waterfall

✅ Includes:

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking eco-focused guide
• Entrance fees to all listed sites
• Local eco-lunch (Vietnamese home-style)
• Bottled drinking water
• Basic travel insurance (as per local regulation)
• Service charge and VAT

❌ Not includes:

• Personal expenses
• Drinks outside included meals
• Optional activities
• Tips & gratuities (optional)

Departure Point: District 1, Thao Dien, or Thu Duc City.

End Point: Return to the original pickup point or hotel.

07:30 - Pick-up

Private pick-up by air-conditioned vehicle.
Introduction to Saigon’s eastern green belt and river-forest ecosystem.

08:45 - Tam Da Lotus Pond & Countryside Walk

📍  Tam Đa Lotus Pond  

Experience

• Walk through lotus ponds, canals, and rural paths
• Seasonal lotus viewing (best from May-September)
• Photo stops with bamboo bridges and water scenery

Sustainability Storytelling

• Lotus as a natural water filter & cultural symbol
• How wetlands help regulate temperature and flood control
• Rural livelihoods coexisting with urban expansion

⏱️ ~1.5 hours

10:30 - Drive to Dong Nai

Scenic drive through suburban & industrial transition zones, explaining land-use balance between development and nature.

11:45 - Eco Lunch (Local Countryside Style)

📍 Near Giang Dien area

Lunch concept

• Vietnamese home-style dishes
• Local vegetables & seasonal ingredients
• Garden / open-air setting

Sustainability Note

• Supporting local food suppliers
• Reducing food miles and waste

⏱️ ~1 hour

13:00 - Giang Dien Waterfall Eco Area

📍 Giang Dien Waterfall

Experience

• Forest walk and waterfall exploration
• Relaxing time by natural streams
• Easy walking (no hard trekking)

Sustainability Storytelling

• Forest-water ecosystem connection
• Role of green spaces in regional climate balance
• Eco-tourism vs mass tourism discussion

⏱️ ~2-2.5 hours

15:45 - Return to Saigon

Short wrap-up talk: “What sustainable travel means in Vietnam today.”

17:30-18:00 - Drop-off

Return to hotel. Tour ends.

Please read the information carefully before booking a tour:

Tour Concept: Focuses on nature education, supporting local communities, and low-impact walking.

Best For: Nature lovers, families, and those interested in sustainable rural life.

Seasonal Note: Lotus viewing is best from May to September.

Health & Safety: Easy walking involved; no hard trekking required.

Child Policy:

• Under 5 years old: Free of charge (FOC). Parents are responsible for meals and any arising costs.
• From 5 to under 10 years old: 75% of adult price.
• From 10 years old and above: 100% of adult price (Charged as an adult).

Flexible Cancellation Policy:

• More than 48 hours before departure: Cancellation is completely FREE (100% refund).

• Within 48 hours before departure: Cancellation fee is 100% of the total tour price.

Note: For public holidays/ Tet, specific regulations may apply based on site rules.