[14D – 13N] Birding & Culture Tour in South & Central Vietnam

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[14D – 13N] Birding & Culture Tour in South & Central Vietnam

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14 Days

Overview

This Birding & Culture Tour in South & Central Vietnam is designed for you to easily explore birding and culture throughout all of South & Central Vietnam, the tour starts at Ho Chi Minh City, and you will be surprised at how the diversity of birds and the floating market and ceramics art in Vietnam.

Itinerary for 14 days Birding & Culture Tour in South & Central Vietnam

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Meet and greet at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, transfer to the hotel for check-in
Enjoy a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, including the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cat Tien National Park
Drive to Cat Tien National Park, one of Vietnam’s most important conservation areas
Check-in at the park’s guesthouse and take a short walk around the park to spot some bird species
Day 3: Cat Tien National Park
Spend the day birding in the park, looking for species such as Siamese Fireback, Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, and Green-legged Partridge
In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the Dong Nai River to see more birdlife, including Lesser Fish-Eagle and Blue-eared Kingfisher
Day 4: Cat Tien National Park – Da Lat
Depart Cat Tien National Park for Da Lat, a charming highland town known for its temperate climate and stunning scenery
Visit the bird-rich Bidoup Nui Ba National Park en route to Da Lat
Day 5: Da Lat
Spend the day exploring the birding sites around Da Lat, including Mount Lang Bian and the Tuyen Lam Lake area
Look for species such as Vietnamese Cutia, Black-crowned Fulvetta, and Grey-crowned Crocias
Day 6: Da Lat – Bach Ma National Park
Depart Da Lat for Bach Ma National Park, a protected area with a diverse array of bird species
Birding stops en route to the park include the Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass
Day 7: Bach Ma National Park
Spend the day birding in the park, with a chance to see species such as Silver Pheasant, Rufous-throated Partridge, and Chestnut-headed Tesia
Day 8: Bach Ma National Park – Hue
Depart Bach Ma National Park for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam
Visit the ancient citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic and cultural landmark
Day 9: Hue – Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Depart Hue for Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning karst formations and cave systems
Birding stops en route to the park include the Lap An Lagoon and the Bang Spa area
Day 10: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Spend the day exploring the birding sites in the park, with a chance to see species such as Sooty Babbler, Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler, and Bar-bellied Pitta
Day 11: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – Dong Hoi
Depart Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park for Dong Hoi, the capital city of Quang Binh Province
Visit the Nhat Le Beach and the Quang Phu Sand Dunes en route to Dong Hoi
Day 12: Dong Hoi – Bang Spa – Hoan Lao
Take a birding excursion to the Bang Spa area, known for its beautiful scenery and diverse birdlife
Continue on to Hoan Lao, a remote and beautiful area with unique bird species
Day 13: Hoan Lao – Dong Hoi
Day 14: Dong Hoi – Ha Noi – Home