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Located in Bac Ai district, Khanh Hoa province (formerly Ninh Thuan), Phuoc Binh National Park is one of the rare places where you can find both primary forest and authentic indigenous culture that is still genuinely lived, not staged for visitors. If other tourist spots feel like film sets, this national park offers a truly “real” nature experience.
Below are 4 places you should definitely visit, all available on the ExoTrails app. You can download these locations in advance so you can explore confidently without worrying about losing phone signal.
Raglai Ethnic Ecological Village
Detailed information of Raglai Ethnic Ecological Village on ExoTrails: https://link.exotrails.com/aC7bYZuFIWb
If you think “community tourism” means nicely decorated homestays for city people to check in, this Raglai village will reset that idea.
Why you should go:
- Located near the forest buffer zone, surrounded by hills and old-growth forest, with no noisy motorbikes
- Traditional stilt houses made of bamboo and wood, not Instagram versions
- Raglai culture is preserved: Chapi music, gongs, folk storytelling
Real experiences:
- Stay in stilt houses, simple but authentic meals
- Join daily life: pounding rice, weaving, farming
- Sit around the fire listening to stories, where your phone suddenly becomes useless
Estimated price: 150,000 – 250,000 VND/person/night (including basic meals)
Phuoc Binh National Park Hybrid Gaur Research Area
Detailed information of Phuoc Binh National Park Hybrid Gaur Research Area on ExoTrails: https://link.exotrails.com/zYub83uFIWb
The name sounds a bit scientific and dry, but it is actually quite interesting.
What makes Phuoc Binh National Park special:
- A conservation site for hybrid gaur (Bos gaurus), a species listed in the Red Book
- Semi-wild environment at the foot of the Southern Truong Son range
- You have to cross a suspension bridge over a stream to get there, slightly shaky but worth it
What you will see:
- Around 11 hybrid individuals (F1–F3)
- Large bodies, curved horns, clearly not the “friendly photo cows” type
Notes:
- Must register in advance or go with a guide
- Park entrance fee: 20,000 – 40,000 VND/person
- This is not a zoo. You are not here to “look at animals” but to understand a rare conservation model in Vietnam.
Phuoc Binh National Park Botanical Garden
Detailed information of Phuoc Binh National Park Botanical Garden on ExoTrails: https://link.exotrails.com/Ly7ehVuFIWb
If you ever thought “all trees in the forest look the same,” this place will politely prove you wrong.
Scale and features:
- Nearly 40 hectares in the core primary forest
- Hundreds of rare plant species and medicinal herbs
- Includes Raglai cultural experience areas
Highlighted flora:
- Medicinal plants: dang sam, kim tuyen orchid, lim mushroom
- Bamboo forests and large timber trees typical of the Eastern Truong Son
- Hands-on activities with farming and herbal practices
Costs:
- Entrance fee: 20,000 – 40,000 VND
- Guide: 100,000 – 300,000 VND
SaVin Waterfall
Detailed information about SaVin Waterfall on ExoTrails: https://link.exotrails.com/IdTFWc9RHWb
fter all the culture, biology, and science, you will probably want a place to just… drop yourself into the water.
Highlights:
- Waterfall from nearly 1,000 meters, flowing year-round
- Natural pool at the base
- Surrounded by primary forest, cool and fresh air
Recommended activities:
- Swimming (cold water that wakes up both your body and your life decisions)
- Picnic, light camping
- Doing absolutely nothing still feels worth it
To wrap up the journey, if you find yourself smiling more, slowing down a bit, and starting to miss simple things like the sound of a stream or a fire at night, then congratulations, Phuoc Binh National Park has “matched” with you. And if you want trips like this to be easier, without wandering aimlessly through the forest (both literally and figuratively), just let ExoTrails guide the way. It may not change your life, but at least it will help you not get lost… or get lost in a more interesting way.
