If you have the opportunity to visit the coconut land of Ben Tre, do not forget to come to Vam Ho which is the largest bird sanctuary of Ben Tre province to explore the wonderful nature, listen and see firsthand the flocks of birds flying in the sky.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Ben Tre Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket:
Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Located in the communes of My Hoa, Tan My and Tan Xuan, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre province, with an area of over 67ha.
Added values: Vam Ho bird sanctuary is a precious asset that nature has bestowed on Ben Tre province. Coming here, visitors will enjoy the fresh air, as well as discover many interesting things of the mangrove forest, have the opportunity to learn about the life of animals, and at the same time, you will also find here the natural habitat. Agro-ecological features typical wet rice civilization where there are many rivers, canals and gardens.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Vam Ho bird sanctuary? Ben Tre City (35 km), Son Doc Rice paper village (35 minutes), Ben Tre Brick Factory (30 km), Thoi Son Island (47 km), Cho Lach Flower Village (60 km), Ben Tre Coconut Candy (44 km),…
2. Travel Guide to Vam Ho bird sanctuary
From the center of Ben Tre province, there are many roads leading to the Vam Ho Bird Park eco-tourism area with the imprint of mangroves. In which, the most convenient route: through Giong Trom to Tan Xuan, Ba Tri district, the route is about 30 km.
The time when Ben Tre tourists come to visit the most is around October to April, birds begin to gather here to breed, which can be clearly seen on the tops of mangroves, cork trees. In August they fly away again. This custom has been maintained for decades.
Vam Ho bird sanctuary is a unique ecological area, typical for coastal mangrove forests of the Mekong Delta, with high biological value and potential for ecotourism development.
Traveling to Ben Tre, to Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary, you will experience canoeing into the green old forests and bustling with birds. Visit the resistance base area, go through the loose bamboo bridges, lie back on the hammock swinging under the forest canopy, and breathe the fresh air of the Ba Lai river.
It is rare to find a place that is wild, beautiful and genuine, with many birds and seafood like here. Currently, this place owns over 120 rare bird species such as storks, gray herons,… and many kinds of wild animals such as pythons, snakes, squirrels, weasels, bats, iguanas…
Vam Ho is a mangrove area, with an average height of 1.25 meters above sea level, so it is safe for annual high tides. Vegetation of Vam Ho has nipa palm, dates, mangroves… on the high zone, which is ideal for birds to reside; In the lower section, there are dominant plants such as mangroves, hibiscus, hollyhocks, sea spinach, reeds, etc., which are very convenient for storks and heron to breed. Inside the bird garden is a system of canals interlaced like spider webs, so there are many fish, crab and shrimp, etc… which are a rich source of food for birds and storks here.
3. What to Do –See – Eat at Vam Ho bird sanctuary
Visiting the Vam Ho Bird Court, tourists can also visit the old resistance base that used to hide many revolutionary armies in the ground; and participate in a number of folk games such as monkey bridge, crossing the lake with rope, old swing game…
This place also develops an area to grow many kinds of tropical fruits that produce fruit all year round, for visitors to enjoy fruits such as grapefruit, jackfruit, papaya, soursop, etc., which are grown organically without chemical fertilizers.
After watching nature full of interesting birds, guests can stop at the restaurant, enjoy delicious dishes prepared by the skillful people here: cork fruit hotpot, braised fish in clay pot, pancakes, fish sauce hotpot, and all kinds of folk cakes…
The most interesting thing is in the afternoon, when the sun is about to set, visitors will hear an interesting “symphony” of thousands of birds of all kinds from all over the world, chirping together after a day of flying around to eat. and even the sound of the heron preparing to flap its wings to find food at night.
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
From Ben Tre city center:
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Ben Tre. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Ben Tre daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Vam Ho bird sanctuary
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
6. Visit Vam Ho bird sanctuary by yourself
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from Google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Ben Tre village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Ben Tre.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice Vam Ho bird sanctuary
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Vam Ho bird sanctuary (4k)
If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.
9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers
To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. The Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
10. Pro Tips
You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Ben Tre homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Ben Tre or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Ben Tre responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Ben Tre food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Ben Tre cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cai Mon durian, Phu Le Rice Wine, coconut wine, coconut candy, coconut rice, snail pancake, elephant ear fish, Coconut Worm, Young Coconut Salad with Shrimp & Pork…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Ben Tre in the rainy season, as Ben Tre always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Ben Tre tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Ben Tre brick & pottery kiln, Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Ben Tre, Ben Tre homestay 2D1N, cocohome homestay, Ben Tre cycling tours, Son Doc Puff Rice Paper Village, Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village, Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village in Cho Lach, Ben Tre Museum, An Hiep Nhon Thanh Mat Weaving Villages, Ben Tre Night Market, Phung Island (Phoenix islet), Thoi Son Island, Turtle Islet (Con Quy)…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Ben Tre province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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