TÀ LÀI LONGHOUSE
Ta Lai Longhouse, a traditional bamboo eco-lodge in Cat Tien National Park, was founded in 2011 through a WWF Vietnam & DANIDA initiative.
TÀ LÀI ADVENTURE
Ta Lai Adventure offers curated outdoor excursions in Cat Tien National Park—kayaking, trekking, biking, team-building, school trip and kids’ camps
Our Values
INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT
NATURE & CULTURE PRESERVATION
PROMOTE & PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION
FOR EVERYONE
CSR
PROMOTE
A HEALTHY & ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
CREATE SUSTAINABLE JOB
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
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A success called Longhouse
I am K’Yeu, 40 years old, and of Ma ethinic minority. I am living with my wife and four chidldren in Village 4, Ta Lai Commune, Tan Phu district, Dong Nai province. Like other Ma and S’tieng neighbours, my family income bases on crops and farming which just help to meet the most daily basic needs of ours …
Community based ecotourism turns conservation challenges into opportunities: the Talai Longhouse
WWF-Vietnam developed a model for community-based ecotourism to protect forests in Cat Tien National Park, which has the potential to be replicated across the country.
Cat Tien National Park
Cat Tien National Park is estimated as the reserve of natural resources in Vietnam with lots of rare, specious and endemic genes of fauna and flora, as plentiful site for scientists, domestic and foreign tourists.
Ethnic communal house supports community-based tourism
A nha dai or communal house of ethnic groups living at the Cat Tien National Park has opened its doors to welcome tourists visiting the park in Ta Lai Commune, Tan Phu District in the southern province of Dong Nai.
Human culture
The Ma ethnic group has nearly 33,000 people residing mainly in Lam Dong province. The Ma people have another name is Chau Ma, including local groups such as Ma Xop, Ma To, Ma Krung, and Ma Ngan. Ma language belongs to the Mon-Khmer language group.
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Common questions about us
The price of accommodation at the Longhouse is including a continental breakfast (Tea and Coffee – Bread – Jam – Honey – Fruit – Eggs (Scrambled/Fried/Poached/Boiled/Omelets)) and 150.000vnd – 33% of the nights’ fees will be directed towards supporting local community projects through the Community Demvelopent Fund (CDF) which is put back into various projects in the surrounding areas fỏ the local communities: Ma, Stieng and Tay.
Children under 12 will be offered a single bed like adults with fee of 350.000VND/night with breakfast included.
Children under 6 can share the bed with parents and will not be charged.
If you want a separate bed for your child, the extra charge will be 350.000VND/night.
You can take a bus or drive your car/ride your bike/Motobike to our place. We also arrange private cars/bus following requests with a custom fee.
Our location available on Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bopr5efyty7zbmcH9
Please contact us directly for the support of private transportation requests.
There is a variety of activities organized by our Ta Lai Adventure team, including trekking, biking and kayaking to name a few. Please look at our All activities (link to All activities) for details.
There are some activities that require good fitness, so you need to have an overview on activities before deciding to book. Please consult with us for your activities on-site.
Cat Tien National Park has its own beauty of each season, depending on what you want to see. Dry season (November to June) is very convenient to explore the jungle and wildlife. Rainy season (July to October) is perfect for lake activities and teambuilding activities as the weather is cooler and the greens are growing back.
There are leeches in the jungles during rainy season but they are not poisonous and don’t carry any risk of disease. We do offer leech socks and leech repellent for clients before your trek. There are no leeches on the Longhouse grounds.
Your personal items like clothes and toilet bags are essential. Please see in the Gear list for details.
Safety term is our most concerned issue. All equipment (helmets, bikes, kayaks, life jackets…) in Ta Lai is of the best quality and our staff are trained in first aid. We do have rules of safety which clients must follow at all times.
Yes, we do. Besides welcoming travelers and families, we have experience for 6 years in organizing Team Buildings, Sport Events, School Trips and Kid Camps. You can check our website (link to the pages) to find out the dates of these events.
Our food is hand-picked from the local market every day to make sure we have the freshest ingredients for the day. The Kitchen team cooks a wide variety of dishes that depend on what’s fresh and in season in the local markets. We don’t provide a menu but each meal time you are served 5 dishes with rice and local fresh fruit as a dessert.
For any special request with advanced notice, we can prepare special dishes with ingredients from qualified suppliers from Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes, we do. We can provide almost every special dietary adjustment on-site when noticed in advance.
For Vietnamese, you only need your ID card or Vneid. For foreigners, a passport with an up to date visa and/or residency card is a must.
Yes, you can. Biking to the headquarters of the park and visiting Bear Rescue Centre, Gibbon Island or Crocodile Lake is easy for you.
To some other treks and biking routes, going with a guide is compulsory for your safety and requested by Cat Tien National Park.
We have a fully stocked fridge selling various soft drinks, beers and red/white wines available for you. If you do decide to bring your own please be aware a 250,000VND corkage fee per item will be applied to your bill.
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