Hue Birding Tours
Explore the diverse birding opportunities of Central Vietnam’s coastal regions, mountain forests, 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 Hue and across Thua Thien Hue
– 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
Hue Birding Tours
Tour Code: TTH0501
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 Hue region, encompassing Thua Thien Hue Province, is home to some of the most celebrated birding locations, including Bach Ma National Park. It also offers travelers easily accessible yet rewarding birding spots, such as An Cu Lagoon, Lang Co and the paddy fields and agricultural land around Hue. Surprisingly, even the mausoleums and Imperial City provide excellent opportunities for urban birdwatching. Depending on the season, a typical day tour can target over 70 species, making a rewarding place for birding during your travels.
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.
For those interested specifically in visited Bach Ma, our Bach Ma Wildlife Tours and Bach Ma Day Trips offer the ideal tailored experience. Get in touch for more details.
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 100-120 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 Hue region boasts a considerable variety of possible target species (particularly passerines within the Annamite Range), from the very common (White-breasted Waterhen) to some of the 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.
Imperial City, Urban & Lowland Birding Targets:
Red Collared Dove, Spotted Dove, Zebra Dove, Plaintive Cuckoo, Green-billed Malkoha, Indian Cuckoo, Asian Palm Swift, Black-crowned Night Heron, Chinese Pond Heron, Little Egret, Striated Heron, Cinnamon Bittern, White-breasted Waterhen, Wood Sandpiper, Common Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Common Iora, Brown Shrike, Long-tailed Shrike, Striated Grassbird, Sooty-headed Bulbul, Stripe-throated Bulbul, Barn Swallow, Common Tailorbird, Dusky Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler, Swinhoe’s White-eye, Masked Laughingthrush, Chinese Blackbird, Japanese Thrush, White-shouldered Starling, Common Myna, Vinous-breasted Myna, Oriental Magpie Robin, Taiga Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Asian Tit, Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker, Plain Flowerpecker, Crimson Sunbird, Ornate Sunbird, Oriental Greenfinch, Paddyfield Pipit, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Grey Wagtail, White Wagtail.
Bach Ma & Annamite Ranges Birding Targets:
Rufous-throated Partridge, Silver Pheasant, Scaly-breasted Partridge, Barred Cuckoo Dove, Square-tailed Drongo Cuckoo, Common Cuckoo, Hodgson’s Frogmouth, Silver-backed Needletail, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Eagle, Crested Goshawk, Mountain Scops Owl, Collared Owlet, Red-headed Trogon, Necklaced Barbet, Long-tailed Broadbill, Silver-breasted Broadbill, Blue-rumped Pitta, Grey-chinned Minivet, Scarlet Minivet, White-browed Shrike Babbler, White-bellied Erpornis, White-throated Fantail, Bronze Drongo, Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Sultan Tit, Puff-throated Bulbul, Grey-cheeked Warbler, Kloss’s Leaf Warbler, Black-throated Tit, Indochinese Yuhina, Golden Babbler, White-browed Scimitar Babbler, Buff-breasted Babbler, Streaked Wren-Babbler, Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler, Black-browed Fulvetta, Mountain Fulvetta, Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush, Siberian Thrush, White-gorgeted Flycatcher, Hainan Blue Flycatcher, Blue Whistlign Thrush, Slaty-backed Forktail, Red-flanked Bluetail, Mugimaki Flycatcher, Fork-tailed Sunbird, Blue-winged Leafbird, Olive-backed Pipit.
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 Hue 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.
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.
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.
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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