Ninh Binh Nature Tour: Langurs, Limestone Karst and Wetland Wonders

Join us on an incredible day tour to behold the natural wonders and unique, endemic wildlife of Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam. On this trip, we aim to showcase the natural side of Ninh Binh by exploring a diverse array of unique birdlife, clouds of subtropical butterflies and the towering limestone karst mountains up close. You’ll also have the rare chance to track down one of the world’s most endangered primates, the Delacour’s Langur. This tour is perfect for individuals, small groups and families seeking to experience the natural beauty of northern Vietnam and encounter the remarkable wildlife that calls this biodiverse region home.

Your tour begins with a pre-dawn pick-up from your accommodation, ensuring you arrive in the heart of the Red River Delta early, before the day gets too hot. At this hour, the golden light casts stunning views across the reserve, offering spectacular photo opportunities.

Upon arrival, your specialist guide will lead you through the towering limestone karst mountains, along hidden trails, and through local communes to our secret Delacour’s Langur viewing spots. Here, you’ll spend time searching for this critically endangered primate among the cliffs, wetlands and limestone forests. Encountering the Delacour’s Langur is a privilege, as it is one of the rarest and most at-risk primates in the world. Our team works regularly with these animals and knows the best ways to observe them responsibly, ensuring great views and photography opportunities without disturbing their natural behaviour.

After marvelling at these incredible animals, we’ll guide you to the largest section of the wetlands, often referred to as an “inland bay” due to its vast size. Here, you’ll board a traditional sampan boat for a tranquil journey through the wetlands and rivers, getting up-close encounters with a wide variety of waterbirds, dragonflies, and other wetland species. Keep your eyes peeled for species such as the Asian Openbill, Cotton Pygmy Goose, White-browed Crake, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, and Purple Heron, among many, many others.

Finally, you’ll return to the base of the limestone karst mountains for a walk along a trail where the mountains, limestone forests, wetlands, and scrublands converge. This biodiverse intersection offers excellent wildlife-watching opportunities while providing fascinating insights into the region’s geological and natural history. Keep a lookout for species such as the Assam Macaque, Annam Limestone Babbler, Common Picture Wing dragonfly, Bonelli’s Eagle, Golden Birdwing butterfly, Yellow-spotted Keelback, and even the Scaly-bellied Tree Lizard!

Before returning to your accommodation, we’ll take you to a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a delicious, traditional Vietnamese lunch accompanied by freshly brewed Vietnamese coffee.