Da Nang Birding Tours

Explore the diverse birding opportunities of Central Vietnam’s coastal regions, evergreen mountain forests, extensive scrublands, lowland forests, and expansive wetlands. We offer a diverse and exclusive selection of single and multi day tours, including spotlighting, birding cruises, targeted species tours, photography experiences, and combination itineraries, ensuring there’s a world-class birding experience for everyone.

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— Expertly Guided, World-Class Tours
— Vietnam’s Widest Range of Birding Experiences
— Available Year-Round with Flexible Scheduling
— Departures from Da Nang, Hoi An and Surrounding Areas
— Private Tours for Individuals or Small Groups (Larger Group Options on Request)

Da Nang Birding Tours

Code: DNAC01 | Categories: Birding | Locations: Da Nang / Hoi An, Hue

Birding Tours with Next Continent

Stretching along Vietnam’s central coast, the Da Nang region, (which includes Hoi An, northern Quang Nam, and parts of southern Thua Thien Hue) is one of the country’s most underrated yet outstanding birding destinations. Flanked by the Annamite Mountains to the west and the open ocean to the east, this area lies at a major biogeographic crossroads. Its unique location, coupled with a dramatic range of elevations and habitat types, has resulted in exceptional avian diversity, with over 400 bird species recorded to date and more and more records of vagrants, rarities and range expansion discovered every year.

The region’s birdlife reflects this diversity. In a single day, it’s possible to encounter species from multiple ecological zones: forest woodpeckers and babblers in the foothills, pheasants and pittas in the evergreen forests, waterbirds and kingfishers in paddy fields and wetlands, shorebirds and terns along the coast, migrants or passage species right throughout the region, and after dark, a variety of owls, nightjars and frogmouths. Seasonal variations offer even more excitement, with spring and autumn bringing passage migrants from across Asia, and winter drawing in an array of northern species and occasional vagrants. 

At Next Continent, we offer a full suite of birding tours to help you make the most of the area, with everything from relaxed half-day outings, private birding river cruises, intensive multi-day targeted speciality trips and more. Whether you’re a hobbyist, specialist bird photographer, hardcore lister, world birder or general nature lover, we have a tailored, professionally-designed experience to suit your focus. 

With world-class birding right on the doorstep of a modern, vibrant city, Da Nang offers some of the most accessible and rewarding birdwatching in Vietnam. Join our team of expert bird and wildlife guides, and let us show you the diversity, richness, and beauty of this extraordinary part of the country. 

Red-flanked Bluetail are spectacular colourful little Old World Flycatchers and a very common winter migrant to the Da Nang area

Discover Your Perfect Da Nang Birding Experience

Explore our exclusive tour offerings below and discover what makes each experience unique. We offer five classic, thoughtfully designed birding tours and itineraries, alongside custom and specialised options, ranging from hardcore photography, listing, and target-species trips to extended adventures and relaxed half-day outings ideal for families and nature enthusiasts.

For those seeking something more personalised (such as a combination birds & mammals tour, specialist targets, etc) we’re happy to tailor an itinerary to match your goals, pace, and interests. All of our tours draw on years of field expertise and are designed to connect you with the region’s remarkable and varied bird life, including regional endemics and other high-priority species. As always, if you have any questions, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help!

Whether you’re chasing lifers, focusing on photography, planning a Big Day, or simply seeking a relaxed birding pace, our Classic Birding tours are tailored just for you. Designed around your goals and schedule by expert guides, this fully customisable experience is the perfect way to explore Da Nang’s rich birding opportunities and ecosystem your way. Half-Day, Full-Day and Custom Experiences Available. 

Discover Da Nang After Dark on Our Nocturnal Spotlighting Tour. The perfect experience for birders, wildlife photographers and nature lovers to get up close and personal with some of Vietnam’s unique and rarely seen nocturnal creatures. Running year-round, this tour highlights species such as the Indian Nightjar, Savanna Nightjar, Collared Scops Owl, and Eastern Barn Owl — alongside an array of fascinating reptiles, amphibians, moths, and more!

A comprehensive birding adventure through Indochina’s premier national parks, this tour focuses on the most sought-after endemic and specialist species of the Annamite Mountains. Designed around your pace, priorities, and target birds, it’s one of our most popular and rewarding wildlife experiences.

Experience the wild side of Hoi An with our sunrise Birding Cruise, the best way to enjoy the tranquil beauty of dawn and discover the region’s rich birdlife. Spot vibrant kingfishers, graceful herons, colourful bee-eaters, barbets and more on this peaceful journey. Perfect for wildlife lovers, nature photographers and families alike.

Discover Hoi An After Dark on our Nocturnal Spotlighting Tour. The perfect experience for birders, wildlife photographers and nature lovers to get up close and personal with some of Vietnam’s unique and rarely seen nocturnal creatures. Running year-round, this tour highlights species such as the Indian Nightjar, Savanna Nightjar, Collared Scops Owl, and Eastern Barn Owl — alongside an array of fascinating reptiles, amphibians, moths, and more!

One of our most popular birding tours, designed to maximise species diversity. Highlights include our signature dawn Birding Cruise, followed by birding in scrublands, lowland forests, coastal reserves, paddy fields, and wetlands. A year-round favourite offering a comprehensive overview of Central Vietnam’s bird life.

Discover Da Nang’s wild side on a half or full day journey through the stunning Son Tra Peninsula, the famous “green lung” of the city. From dense jungle and rare wildlife to turquoise bays and coastal lookouts, it’s a nature experience like no other. Experience a mix of birds, primates, reptiles, butterflies, plant life and more. Great for families, solo travellers, photographers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Interested in both birds and something else? Want to go birding but also see the world-famous Red-shanked Douc Langur? Travelling with family or hoping to include a cultural experience alongside nature watching? How about a little bit of herping or butterfly watching? Let us design the perfect combo tour for you. A favourite among families, travellers, and nature lovers alike.

Highlight Species:

The Da Nang and Central Vietnam region boasts a large variety of possible target species, from the very common (Edible-nest Swiftlet) to rarest of the rare (Vietnamese Crested Argus). Below are some of the more typically requested and expected species. For a comprehensive list, we recommend checking eBird or reaching out to us via email.

Scrublands & Urban Birding Targets:
A spectacular bright red Crimson Sunbird feeding on flower in the forest
Crimson Sunbird

Red Collared Dove,  Zebra Dove,  Asian Koel, Plaintive Cuckoo, Indian Cuckoo, Savanna Nightjar, House Swift, Barred Buttonquail, Yellow-legged Buttonquail, Eastern Barn Owl, Collared Scops Owl, Asian Green Bee-eater, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, White-throated Kingfisher, Dollarbird, Peregrine Falcon, Common Iora, Black Drongo, Long-tailed Shrike, Asian Tit, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Plain Prinia, Barn Swallow, Eastern Red-rumped Swallow, Streak-eared Bulbul, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Sooty-headed Bulbul, Radde’s Warbler, Dusky Warbler, Swinhoe’s White-eye, Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush, White-crested Laughingthrush, Masked Laughingthrush, Black-collared Starling, Vinous-breasted Myna, Great Myna, Crested Myna, Chinese Blackbird, Asian Brown Flycatcher, Oriental Magpie Robin, Siberian Rubythroat, Taiga Flycatcher, Blue Rock Thrush, Amur Stonechat, Ornate Sunbird, Crimson Sunbird, Scaly-breasted Munia, White-rumped Munia, Chestnut Munia, Grey Wagtail, Paddyfield Pipit, Red-throated Pipit, Oriental Greenfinch, Yellow-breasted Bunting, etc

Lowland & High Elevation Forest Targets:
A male Japanese Thrush hops along the ground in Da Nang
Japanese Thrush (adult male)

Rufous-throated Partridge, Silver Pheasant, Scaly-breasted Partridge, Red Junglefowl, Asian Emerald Dove, Barred Cuckoo Dove, Mountain Imperial Pigeon,  Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Green-billed Malkoha, Square-tailed Drongo Cuckoo, Common Cuckoo, Silver-backed Needletail, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Oriental Honey Buzzard, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Eagle, Crested Goshawk, Mountain Scops Owl, Collared Owlet, Red-headed Trogon, Necklaced Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Green-eared Barbet, Laced Woodpecker, Long-tailed Broadbill, Silver-breasted Broadbill, Scarlet Minivet, Grey-chinned Minivet, White-browed Shrike-Babbler, White-bellied Erpornis, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Black-naped Monarch, Racket-tailed Treepie, Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Sultan Tit, Stripe-throated Bulbul, Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, Puff-throated Babbler, Orange-headed Thrush, Japanese Thrush, Eyebrowed Thrush, Indochinese Blue Flycatcher, Rufous-tailed Robin, Narcissus Flycatcher, Fork-tailed Sunbird, Olive-backed Pipit, and considerably more for these habitats (please visit eBird for a comprehensive list) 

Wetlands, Paddy Fields & Coastal Targets:
An adult Cinnamon Bittern holds its head up through the long green grass
A Cinnamon Bittern pokes its head up from the wetlands

Lesser Whistling Duck, Lesser Coucal, Large-tailed Nightjar, Slaty-breasted Rail, Eurasian Moorhen, Grey-headed Swamphen, White-browed Crake, Watercock, White-breasted Waterhen, Little Ringed Plover, Red-wattled Lapwing, Tibetan Sand Plover, Greater Sand Plover, Kentish Plover, White-faced Plover, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Pin-tailed Snipe, Common Snipe, Terek Sandiper, Grey-tailed Tattler, Marsh Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper, Common Redshank, Common Greenshank, Little Tern, White-winged Black Tern, Oriental Pratincole, Asian Openbill, Little Cormorant, Cinnamon Bittern, Yellow Bittern, Black-crowned Night Heron, Easter Reef Egret, Striated Heron, Chinese Pond Heron, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Osprey, Common Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Zitting Cisticola, Black-browed Reed Warbler, Oriental Reed Warbler, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, etc

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Guides: Our experienced bird and wildlife guides have in-depth knowledge of the region and its avifauna.
  • Private Driver: You’ll be accompanied by a private driver to ensure seamless transportation throughout your tour.
  • Bird Lists: We’ll provide a detailed bird list of all the species encountered during your trip. Same goes for sharing eBird checklists.
  • Spotting Scopes & Field Guides: Available upon request to enhance your birding experience.
  • Meals & Accommodation Transfers: We can organise meals and provide pickup/drop-off services from your accommodation.
  • First Aid & Safety: All our guides are trained in first aid and ensure a COVID-19 Safe environment throughout your tour.
  • Comprehensive Insurance: We provide full insurance coverage, giving you peace of mind during your adventure.
  • Entrance Tickets & Permits: All necessary entrance tickets and permits are included in your tour, so you don’t have to worry about any additional fees.

Tailor Your Experience

Looking to enhance your experience? Whether it’s adding an extra day, making an additional stop, arranging pick-up from a distant location, hiring a camera, or combining your tour with another one of our amazing experiences, we’ve got you covered. Get in touch today, and let our experts craft a private, customised itinerary with dates and prices tailored to your needs

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