Da Nang Birding Tours
Explore the diverse birding opportunities of Central Vietnam’s coastal regions, evergreen mountain forests, extensive scrubland and expansive wetlands. Choose from Half-Day, Full-Day, Spotlighting, or Custom Tours.
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Summary
– Specialist Birding Tours
– Bookings Available Year-Round
– Departs from Da Nang, Hoi An and other nearby locations
– Private tours for individuals or small groups with options for larger groups available upon request
Prices Starting From: (Full Day)
Single Person: $325 per person
Group of 2: $205 per person
Group of 3: $172 per person
Group of 4: $153 per person
*Spotlighting, custom quotes and half day tours on request
Da Nang Birding Tours
Tour Code: DN0501
Birding Tours with Next Continent
At Next Continent, we specialise in delivering exceptional birding tours and experiences for enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned pro, or an avid bird photographer, we offer tailored tours to suit your interests and goals. The Da Nang region (which includes Hoi An, northern Quang Nam and parts of Thua Thien Hue) in particular, boasts some of the finest birding opportunities in Vietnam and Indochina, with over 400 species yet recorded. Depending on the season, a typical day tour in Da Nang can target 80+ species, making it a prime birding destination.
Our tours range from half-day, full-day, and spotlighting experiences (targeting owls, nightjars, and other nocturnal birds) to custom multi-day adventures. With the region’s diverse range of habitats, including wetlands, montane evergreen forests, coastal areas, paddy fields, lowland evergreen forests, scrubland, and rainforests, you’ll experience exceptional biodiversity and a truly unique birding opportunity.
Our Approach to Birding
Our birding tours are designed with you in mind:
- Target Species: If you have specific target species, share your list, and we’ll create a custom itinerary to help you find them.
- Classic Routes: For those looking for a more holistic experience, we offer classic birding routes that cover the best habitats and sites in the area.
- Flexible Timing: Our local expert guides are available for any duration, ensuring you have a tailored experience.
Types of Birding Experiences We Offer
- Targeted Birding: A custom itinerary designed around your target species
- Big Day Birding: For those who want to maximize their species list, we visit a range of habitats, often recording over 80+ species in a single day, especially during spring and summer when migratory species, including waders/shorebirds, are present.
- Relaxed Birding: If you prefer a slower pace, we’ll guide you through the highlights of the region, exploring a variety of parks and reserves with unique birdlife.
- Bird Photography: Our guides can adjust the day to focus on photography, taking you to the best spots to capture stunning bird images.
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. On a typical day tour, we’ll target 50-80 species, sometimes more depending on the season.
Scrublands & Urban Birding Targets:
Red Collared Dove, Spotted Dove, Zebra Dove, Greater Coucal, Asian Koel, Plaintive Cuckoo, Asian Palm Swift, White-breasted Waterhen, Common Sandpiper, Barred Buttonquail, Yellow-legged Buttonquail, Black-crowned Night Heron, Eastern Reef Egret, Little Egret, Osprey, Asian Green Bee-eater, Eurasian Wryneck, Eurasian Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Brown Shrike, Long-tailed Shrike, Common Tailorbird, Plain Prinia, Pallas’s Grasshopper Warbler, Lanceolated Warbler, Barn Swallow, Streak-eared Bulbul, Sooty-headed Bulbul, Yellow-browed Warbler, Radde’s Warbler, Dusky Warbler, Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush, White-shouldered Starling, Chinese Blackbird, Oriental Magpie Robin, Siberian Rubythroat, Blue Rock Thrush, Amur Stonechat, Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker, Ornate Sunbird, Crimson Sunbird, Scaly-breasted Munia, White-rumped Munia, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Grey Wagtail, White Wagtail, Oriental Greenfinch
Mountain & Broad Evergreen Forest:
Red Junglefowl, Asian Emerald Dove, Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Green-billed Malkoha, Indian Cuckoo, House Swift, Oriental Honey Buzzard, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Eagle, Crested Goshawk, Grey-faced Buzzard, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Green-eared Barbet, Necklaced Barbet, Common Iora, Black Drongo, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Red-billed Blue Magpie, Racket-tailed Treepie, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Stripe-throated Bulbul, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Swinhoe’s White-eye, Pin-striped Tit-babbler, Puff-throated Babbler, White-crested Laughingthrush, Black-throated Laughingthrush, Orange-headed Thrush, Japanese Thrush, Eyebrowed Thrush, Dark-sided Flycatcher, Asian Brown Flycatcher, Indochinese Blue Flycatcher, Rufous-tailed Robin, Red-flanked Bluetail, Daurian Redstart, Fork-tailed Sunbird, Olive-backed Pipit
Wetlands, Coastal & Paddy Field: Lesser Whistling Duck, Slaty-breasted Rail, Eurasian Moorhen, Grey-headed Swamphen, White-browed Crake, Watercock, Eurasian Black-winged Stilt, Little Ringed Plover, Red-wattled Lapwing, Kentish Plover, White-faced Plover, Pin-tailed Snipe, Common Greenshank, Asian Openbill, Cinnamon Bittern, Yellow Bittern, Striated Heron, Chinese Pond Heorn, Eastern Cattle Egret, Great Egret, Medium Egret, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Common Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied Prinia, Zitting Cisticola, Black-browed Reed Warbler, Oriental Reed Warbler, Masked Laughingthrush, Black-collared Starling, Great Myna, Crested Myna, Paddyfield Pipit
Spotlighting: Eastern Barn Owl, Mountain Scops Owl, Collared Scops Owl, Asian Barred Owlet, Collared Owlet, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Indian Nightjar, Large-tailed Nightjar, Savanna Nightjar
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.
Related Tours & Experiences
If you’re interested in other natural history tours around Da Nang / Hoi An or central Vietnam, we suggest exploring the options below to complement your trip. Let us know if you’re considering multiple tours, as we may be able to create a tailored package for you.
Explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Son Tra, home to the endangered Red-shanked Douc Langur. Choose your adventure with options for half-day, full-day, or motorbike tours for thrill-seekers, or enjoy a comfortable journey by car. Experience the best scenic views and wildlife encounters this mountain has to offer.
Experience Bach Ma National Park, a biodiversity hotspot nestled in the Annamite Mountains and a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Spanning lush lowland and montane forests, this remarkable park is home to an incredible array of birds, mammals, primates, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and more.
Embark on a journey to the heart of Son Tra Peninsula with our full-day nature expedition. Experience spectacular wildlife and Vietnam’s stunning rainforest against the azure backdrop of Da Nang Bay
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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