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[14-Day] South & Central Vietnam Birding Tour – Scheduled Departure

Join a small-group birding journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, linking Cat Tien’s lowland forest with Da Lat, Yok Don and the Central Highlands on a planned 14-day route.
Cat Tien National Park
Private
Moderate–challenging field pace
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Why This Route Works

A planned route through changing habitats

The journey moves from southern lowland rainforest into Da Lat’s highlands, Yok Don’s dry forest and the montane forests of Mang Den and Ngoc Linh before finishing at Son Tra.

Best for

Birders who want to join a specialist small-group departure without organising a private journey of their own.

Keep in mind

Dates and the core route are fixed, but daily field decisions remain flexible. Expect early starts, long transfers and simple accommodation in remote areas.

What We’ll Be Looking For

Birding highlights

Lowland pittas and pheasants, Da Lat specialties, Yok Don dry-forest birds and high-elevation Central Highland targets make this a varied two-week route.
Target species depend on weather, access and current bird activity. Individual sightings are never guaranteed.
Beautìul pair of Pitta with high chance
Strong focus
Bar-bellied Pitta
Hydrornis elliotii
A key lowland forest target during the Cat Tien section.
Vietnamese Cutia
Strong focus
Vietnamese Cutia
Cutia legalleni
A distinctive highland target searched for around the Da Lat Plateau.
Kontum Plateau Endemic and Highlight bird
Strong focus
Black-crowned Barwing
Actinodura sodangorum
A Central Highland specialty associated with the Ngoc Linh region.
Intinerary - Schedule Tour - Wildlife tour from South - Central Highland of Vietnam.
Route-dependent / Hard
Golden-winged Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron ngoclinhense
A difficult high-elevation target of the Ngoc Linh mountains.

Strong focus

Birds and habitats that strongly influence where field time is invested along the route.

Possible / seasonal / route-dependent

More difficult targets depend on elevation, weather, access and current field activity.

Journey Itinerary

Fourteen days from Southern Lowlands to the Central Highlands

The core route is already planned, while individual trails and session timing remain flexible around current field conditions.
14 Days / 13 Nights
Ho Chi Minh City → Cat Tien → Di Linh → Da Lat → Yok Don → Mang Den → Ngoc Linh / Tu Mo Rong → Son Tra → Da Nang
Lowland evergreen forest Montane & pine forest Dry dipterocarp woodland High-elevation evergreen forest Coastal hill forest field pace
Day 1–3
Cat Tien: Southern Lowlands
Lowland forest · trails · pittas & pheasants · repeated field sessions
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cat Tien for two full days exploring lowland trails and core forest habitats for southern specialties. Flexible field sessions allow your guide to revisit active hotspots and adjust to real-time bird activity.
Overnight
Cat Tien National Park
Day 4–7
Di Linh & Da Lat: Into the Highlands
Nui San Pass · elevation change · Da Lat specialties
Ascend from the lowlands toward Di Linh and Nui San before reaching Da Lat. Two full days on the plateau offer dedicated birding across varied elevations for Vietnamese Cutia, Grey-crowned Crocias, and key highland endemic species.
Overnight
Di Linh · Da Lat
Day 8–10
Yok Don & Mang Den
Dry forest · long transfer · Central Highland birding
Journey into Yok Don’s dry dipterocarp woodland before pushing north to Mang Den. Shift from dry forest to cool montane habitats, introducing a fresh bird community as you head toward the remote Central Highlands.
Overnight
Yok Don · Mang Den
Day 11–12
Ngoc Linh Highlands
Remote forest · Black-crowned Barwing · high-elevation targets
Continue to Tu Mo Rong for focused birding around Ngoc Linh. The main high-elevation session involves steeper, wetter forest trails and patient searching for specialised Central Highland birds.
Overnight
Tu Mo Rong
Day 13–14
Da Nang & Son Tra
Long transfer · coastal forest · final birding session
Head to Da Nang for a relaxing final evening, followed by an early morning session on Son Tra Peninsula. Enjoy your last birding hours and respectful views of Red-shanked Douc Langurs before concluding around midday.
Finish
Da Nang
FIELD NOTE
The departure dates and regional route are fixed. Individual trails, session timing and target priorities may change with weather, access and recent bird activity.

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What to expect on this departure

This is a field-focused birding journey with early starts, repeated forest sessions and several substantial road transfers. Walking is generally moderate, with the most demanding terrain around Ngoc Linh.

walking

Moderate–challenging

starts

Early mornings

climate

Warm & humid

stay

Mixed accommodation

transfer

Multiple road transfers

style

Private
Included & Excluded
Included: private road transport and dedicated driver, 13 nights’ accommodation, specialist English-speaking bird guide, meals listed in the confirmed itinerary, drinking water, entrance fees and standard local field transfers. A spotting scope is carried by the guide where useful. Not included: international or domestic flights, travel insurance, personal medical costs, laundry, alcoholic drinks, personal purchases, tips, single-room supplement and optional services not listed in the confirmed arrangement.
Binoculars, sturdy walking shoes or light hiking boots, lightweight field clothing, rain protection, insect repellent, a daypack and warmer layers for Da Lat, Mang Den and Ngoc Linh.
Next scheduled departure: 08–21 January 2027. The core route, guiding and accommodation pattern are already planned. Places are limited; contact us for current group status and remaining availability.
Price is based on the final confirmed group size: 4 guests — USD [PRICE] / person 5 guests — USD [PRICE] / person 6 guests — USD [PRICE] / person 7–8 guests — USD [PRICE] / person Single supplement — USD [PRICE]
Some transfer days are intentionally lighter on birding. This keeps the journey realistic and protects the strongest morning and highland field sessions.

from the field

From lowland forest to high ridges

Plan This Journey

Join the next South & Central Vietnam departure

The dates, route and core services are already planned. Check the current group status, price and remaining places before reserving your seat.
14 days / 13 nights
Ho Chi Minh City → Da Nang
Small specialist birding group
Planned route with flexible field decisions

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