Tour following rangers on patrol in Cat Tien National Park nominated for World Tourism Award
WVR - The sole representative from Vietnam – the tour following rangers on patrol in Cat Tien National Park – has made it to the finals of the International Tourism Awards 2026 by the British Guild of Travel Writers.
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| Visitors trekking through Cat Tien National Park. (Source: Oxalis) |
Recently, the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) announced the projects shortlisted for the International Tourism Awards 2026. The tour following rangers on patrol in Cat Tien National Park (Katien Ranger Patrol) is one of three representatives in the Best Wider World Tourism Project category.
The other two representatives are projects in Brazil and Cameroon. Results are expected to be announced at the awards ceremony in London, UK, on November 2.
Projects are evaluated based on their contributions to the destination, with a focus on environmental, community, and sustainable tourism development factors.
The Katien Ranger Patrol project is developed by Oxalis Company at Cat Tien National Park. The intensive program lasts 4 days and 3 nights, with a maximum of 4 guests per group.
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| Visitors observing wildlife using advanced thermal imaging technology at Cat Tien National Park. (Source: Katiensafari) |
The unique aspect of Katien Ranger Patrol is that visitors do not just walk through a forest, enjoy the scenery, and return. They accompany rangers and local experts, learn how forest routes are patrolled, identify animal tracks, dismantle traps, and monitor the ecosystem.
Additionally, visitors use cameras to observe wildlife. Guests also spend a night sleeping in hammocks at a campsite in the forest.
According to the operator, a portion of the revenue from tourism activities is allocated for conservation efforts at Cat Tien National Park. The model also aims to create additional livelihoods for communities living in buffer zones through guiding and guest services.
Tourism activities in the area also connect with the local community in Ta Lai, home to the Ma, S'tieng, and Cho Ro people. Generating income from tourism is expected to help residents reduce dependence on forest resource exploitation.
Cat Tien National Park spans nearly 73,900 hectares across Lam Dong and Dong Nai, featuring tropical rainforests, wetlands, and areas influenced by seasonal flooding. It is home to over 1,700 plant species and about 700 animal species, including many rare ones.
Cat Tien is recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve and was included in the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Green List in 2024. It is also a significant natural area in Vietnam.
| The International Tourism Awards is an annual event organized by British Guild of Travel Writers since 1978. Projects in this award are nominated by BGTW members after direct experience and selected through a voting process. |
