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[10 days] Discover the Best Herping and Birding in South Vietnam
South Vietnam , Vietnam
Duration : 10 Days
Max People : 6
If you are a nature enthusiast, a 10-day birding and herping tour in South Vietnam is an experience you wouldn’t want to miss. With visits to Nui Dinh, Ma Da Nature Reserve, Cat Tien National Park, Di Linh – San Pass, and the Dalat Plateau, you will have the opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of Vietnam’s herpetofauna and avifauna.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by expert guides who will take you to the best birding and herping spots, both day and night. You’ll have the chance to see a wide range of reptiles and amphibians, including many endemic species. You’ll also have the opportunity to observe a diverse array of birdlife, from common to rare and endangered species.
In addition to the wildlife sightings, you’ll also be able to explore the beautiful natural scenery of Vietnam, from the lush rainforests of Cat Tien National Park to the misty mountains of Dalat Plateau. The tour provides an unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the fascinating ecology and conservation efforts in Vietnam.
Something about the Itinerary of [10 days] Discover the Best Herping and Birding in South Vietnam
Tour begins in Ho Chi Minh city, where we will embark on a wildlife experience at Nui Dinh and prepare for herping with our expert guide.
On day 2, we will drive to Ma Da and enjoy an afternoon of birding before herping at night. Day 3 is dedicated to birding and herping in Ma Da before we proceed to Cat Tien National Park for a three-night stay. There will be several herping opportunities in the park over the next few days, complemented by full-day birding excursions.
On day 7, we will have an early morning birding session in Cat Tien National Park before driving to Di Linh for later afternoon birding and herping at night. Day 8 is dedicated to birding and herping at Nui San Pass before we drive to Dalat for two nights.
On the final days of the tour, we will engage in morning birding and herping sessions, followed by check-out and departure from Lien Khuong Airport. This tour will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse herpetofauna of Vietnam and the opportunity to observe them in their natural habitats.
[Bird-list] & [Herps] for this trip, read more by click the link below
Cat Tien & Dalat bird list: Cover all that destination
Amphibian list for South Vietnam
Reptile list for South Vietnam
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Schedule Details
Day 1 (9:00 to ± midnight): Ho Chi Minh city – Nui Dinh
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we will pick you up and drive to Nui Dinh for an afternoon of easy birding before preparing for herping at night.
Day 2 (9:00 to ± midnight): Nui Dinh – Ma Da
After breakfast, we will drive to Ma Da and have birding in the afternoon. In the evening, we will go herping to search for amphibians and reptiles.
Day 3 (9:00 to ± midnight): Ma Da
We will start our day with morning birding and herping, and then drive to Cat Tien National Park where we will spend three nights.
Day 4 (9:00 to ± midnight): Cat Tien
After breakfast, we will take a short walk in the forest for herping in the evening.
Day 5 (9:00 to ± midnight): Cat Tien
We will spend the whole day birding and herping in Cat Tien National Park, and then do a bit of herping at night.
Day 6 (9:00 to ± midnight): Cat Tien
Another full day of birding and herping in Cat Tien National Park, and then herping at night.
Day 7 (9:00 to ± afternoon): Di Linh
In the early morning, we will go birding in Cat Tien National Park before driving to Di Linh for an afternoon of birding and herping at night.
Day 8 (9:00 to ± afternoon): Di Linh
Today, we will spend the whole day birding and herping at Nui San Pass before driving to Dalat for the night. We will spend some time at one spot for herping before reaching the hotel.
Day 9 (9:00 to ± afternoon): Dalat
In the morning, we will do some easy birding and herping before an afternoon of exploring the area.
Day 10 (9:00 to ± afternoon): Dalat
On our last day, we will go birding in the morning before checking out and ending the tour. We will drop you off at Lien Khuong Airport.
F.A.Q
What's best time for this birding and herping tour in South Vietnam?
The best time for a birding and herping tour in South Vietnam depends on the specific locations you plan to visit. Generally, the dry season from December to April is a good time to visit, as it is cooler and there are fewer mosquitoes and other biting insects. During this time, reptiles and amphibians are more active due to the lower humidity. However, some bird species may migrate during the winter months, so if birding is a priority, it may be best to plan your trip during the breeding season from May to August. It is important to do some research on the specific locations you plan to visit and consult with local experts to determine the best time to visit for your interests.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- Drinking water
- Entrance fees
- Expert bird-guide
- Expert guide
- Meals
- Private car
What's Excluded
- Other services not mentioned
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Itinerary of [7-Day Expedition] Discovering Vietnam's HerpetofaunaHere follows the itinerary of our herping tours in Vietnam with Southern Park
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These are the rates (per person, per day) for our herping tour package based on your group size. Followed by a list of what is included. And feel free to check out our other packages in Ma Da, below.
| Group size | Rate per Person (USD) |
| 1 | 1800 |
| 2 | 1380 |
| 3 | 1250 |
| 4 | 1120 |
| 5 | 1040 |
| 6 | 960 |
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What's included?
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This Birding Tour is designed by WANEE VIETNAM for you who have 1 week in Vietnam but would like to have the best birding time with more than 60% target birds of Vietnam. Let's see where the birding spot is.
Cat Tien National Park and Dalat are the best birding sites in Vietnam, located in the South Annam part, Cat Tien is 150 km far from Saigon and Dalat is 150 km far from Cat Tien. It is very convenient to travel from Saigon.
Cat Tien National Park which recorded 320 bird species is one of the best birding sites in Vietnam and also the most accessible site in Vietnam for Orange-necked Partridge (Indochinese endemic) leaving in the thick bamboo forest. Home for many birder’s most wanted birds such as Siamese Fireback, Germain’s Peacock Pheasant, Green Peafowl, Blue-rumped, and Bar-billed Pitta…
Dalat is an EBA that has a natural evergreen forest and coniferous forest that is home to six endemic bird species and also supports several subspecies.
Dalat is a unique terminus of a South-East Asian montane leapfrog area. In addition to the pronounced element of avian endemism found on the Dalat Plateau, Dalat multiple widespread montane SouthEast Asian birds that share their closest vocal or plumage similarities not with adjacent populations in central Vietnam and Laos, but with distant populations, often in Peninsular Malaysia, that are separated by a string of dissimilar populations in between.
This evolutionary and biogeographic mode of distribution, in which two similar terminal populations are separated by dissimilar intervening populations, is known as a ‘leapfrog pattern, and has been well-characterised inlinear mountain ranges such as the Andes of South America. In Asian birds, leapfrog patterns have been found in archipelagic situations such as eastern Indonesia.
Birds highlight of Birding Tours in Cat Tien National Park and Dalat
Most Wanted in Cat Tien
Orange-necked Partridge; Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant; Green Peafowl; Great Slaty, Pale-headed, Black-and-buff, Heart-spotted and White-bellied Woodpecker; Wreathed Hornbill; Great Hornbill; Orange-breasted Trogon; Blue-bearded Bee-eater; Stork-billed Kingfisher; Banded Kingfisher; Blyth’s Frogmouth; Great-eared Nightjar; Grey-headed Fish-eagle; Lesser Fish-eagle; Collared Falconet; Woolly-necked Stork; Lesser Adjutant; Blue-rumped, Bar-bellied and Blue-winged Pitta; Black-and-red, Dusky and Banded Broadbill; Golden-crested Myna; Grey-faced Tit-babbler.
Most Wanted in Dalat
Black-hooded, White-cheeked, Orange-breasted, and Collared Laughingthrush; Bar-backed Partridge; Silver Pheasant; Red-vented Barbet; Black-browed Barbet; Red-headed Trogon; Long-tailed Broadbill; Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon; Mountain Imperial Pigeon; Black Eagle; Rufous-bellied Eagle; Jerdon's Baza; Rusty-naped and Blue Pitta; Burmese Shrike; Indochinese Green Magpie; Eurasian Jay; Slender-billed and Maroon Oriole; White-throated Rock Thrush; Green Cochoa; Rufous-browed, Blue-and-White, Mugimaki , Snowy-browed and Little Pied Flycatcher; Large Niltava; Lesser Shortwing; White-tailed Robin; Spotted Forktail; Yellow-billed Nuthatch; Yellow-cheeked and Grey-crowned Tit, Grey-bellied Tesia; White-spectacled, Chestnut-crowned Warbler; White-browed Scimitar Babbler; Streaked , Eye-browed, Pygmy Wren-Babbler; Rufous-capped Babbler; Vietnamese Cutia; Clicking shrike-babbler; Blue-winged Minla; Black-crowned, Indochinese Fulvetta; Grey-crowned Crocias; Rufous-backed, Black-headed Sibia, Black-headed Parrotbill; Gould's Sunbird; Streaked Spiderhunter; Vietnamese Greenfinch; Red Crossbill.
Bird-list of Cat Tien & Dalat CLICK HERE
Itinerary: 7-day Birding Tour in Cat Tien National Park and Dalat
Day 1: (L D) Pick up from hotel or Airport at Ho Chi Minh City, 3.5 hour-drive to Cat Tien National Park and after lunch and rest, we start for Birding Tours in Cat Tien.
Day 2: (B L D) Full day Birding Tour in Cat Tien National Park
Day 3: (B L D) Full day Birding Tour in Cat Tien National Park
Day 4: (B L D) Morning Birding Tour in Cat Tien National Park then leave Cat Tien for travel to Dalat for the later afternoon birding there.
Day 5: (B L D) Full day Birding Tour in Dalat
Day 6: (B L D) Full day Birding Tour in Dalat
Day 7: (B L D) Morning Birding Tour in Dalat and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for flight or hotel…
This itinerary is the best design in search of endemic species and with hardcore birding expecting 200 bird species in South Vietnam however, it can be modified to fit based on you. Please contact direct us for a detailed customized itinerary that will be the best fit for you.
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