Vietnam's national parks are at the forefront of ecotourism, offering unique experiences that combine adventure with wildlife conservation [2, 4]. These initiatives not only provide revenue but also foster environmental awareness and support local communities [2].
Cúc Phương National Park: Witnessing Wildlife Return
Cúc Phương National Park features the "Going Home" tour, allowing visitors to witness the release of rescued animals back into their natural habitat [2, 11]. This tour highlights the park's commitment to wildlife reintegration, emphasizing responsible tourism and wildlife protection [2]. Additionally, the park offers summer tours to observe fireflies and nocturnal animals like deer and civets [2, 4].
Côn Đảo National Park: Sea Turtle Conservation
Côn Đảo National Park offers immersive tours focused on sea turtle conservation [2, 3]. Tourists can participate in beach cleaning, nest monitoring, and the release of baby turtles [2, 4, 9, 13]. These tours, running for 5-10 days, include training on the local ecosystem and conservation principles [2, 4]. In summer 2025, the park plans to organize ten such trips [2, 4]. A marine turtle conservation volunteer program is also available in Con Dao National Park in summer 2025 [3].
Sustainable Tourism Expansion
Other national parks like Phú Quốc, Cát Tiên, and Yok Don are also embracing responsible tourism [2, 4]. Experts emphasize the need for inter-agency coordination to ensure the sustainability of these tours and the protection of natural habitats [2]. By promoting nature-based tourism linked to wildlife conservation, Vietnam aims for sustainable development [2].