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Central Highlands & Southern Vietnam Birding Tour

Explore Vietnam’s top three Endemic Bird Areas across 14 days, from Cat Tien to Kon Tum. Target coveted Vietnamese and Indochinese endemics like the Golden-winged Laughingthrush, Vietnamese Cutia, and Bar-bellied Pitta.

Duration14 days
SeasonDecember to April
USD 2,600 Booking

The best Vietnamese & Indochinese Endemics. Our special itinerary is designed to visit key sites in Central and Southern of Vietnam and to visit three Endemic Bird Areas (Kon Tum, Da Lat and Southern Lowland forest). We will look for our main targets; they are endemic to Vietnam and Indochina, with recently discovery of several birding spots in Kon Tum provinces, we will have best chance to see most of Vietnamese & Indochinese endemics.

Highlights: Golden-winged Laughingthrush, Chestnut-eared Laughingthrush, Yellow-billed Nuthatch, Black-hooded Laughingthrush, Rachet-tailed Treepie, White-winged Magpie, Mekong Wagtail, White-rumped Falcon, Vietnamese Cutia, Grey-crowned Crocias, Black-crowned Fulvetta, Collared Laughingthrush, Black-headed Parrotbill, Indochinese Green Magpie, Orange-breasted Laughingthrush, Germain Peacock Pheasant, Orange-necked Partridge, Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped Pitta.

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 (L, D): Sai Gon to Cat Tien national park
  • Day 2 (B, L, D): Cat Tien national park
  • Day 3 (B, L, D): Cat Tien National park
  • Day 4 (B, L, D): Cat Tien to Di Linh
  • Day 5 (B, L, D): Di Linh to Da Lat
  • Day 6 (B, L, D): Da Lat (Bidoup national park)
  • Day 7 (B, L, D): Da Lat (Ta Nung & Tuyen Lam forest)
  • Day 8 (B, L, D): Da Lat to Yok Don national park
  • Day 9 (B, L, D): Yok Don national park
  • Day 10 (B, L, D): Yok Don to Mang Den
  • Day 11 (B, L, D): Mang Den (Mang Canh, Kong Plong)
  • Day 12 (B, L, D): Mang Den to Tu Mo Rong
  • Day 13 (B, L, D): Tu Mo Rong (Ngoc Linh)
  • Day 14 (B, L): Tu Mo Rong (Ngoc Lay) - Da Nang

Tour price: USD 2,600/pax (Minimum 6 people)

  • Single supplement: USD 350
  • These prices are based on a minimum of 6 participants, if less a supplement may be applicable
  • The tour departs from Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Da Nang City.
  • Includes: Experienced bird guide, transportation by minibus/private car, accommodation (share twin room), daily meals and drinking water, entrance fees, local transfer (jeeps, boat, etc). Also provide birding spotting scope and bird ID manual.
  • Excludes: International airfare, personal expenses (e.g., beverage, laundry) and tipping for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)

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