A flexible 4–7 day photography program across the Da Lat Plateau, targeting Vietnam’s distinctive montane birds along forest trails and at carefully managed photography sites.
A flexible 4–7-day photography program across the Da Lat Plateau, targeting Vietnam’s distinctive montane birds along forest trails and at carefully managed photography sites. The itinerary is customized according to target species, season, and recent bird activity.
Why is Da Lat celebrated as one of the premier birding destinations in Vietnam and all of Southeast Asia? The answer lies in its extraordinary level of endemism. Boasting more than 10 endemic species – a number that continues to grow with ongoing taxonomic splits – the Dalat Plateau is officially recognized by BirdLife International as one of Vietnam's five vital Endemic Bird Areas (EBAs). This is an absolute bucket-list destination for wildlife photographers seeking globally unique avian treasures.
Grey-crowned Crocias – an endemic species to Vietnam
Most highlighted birds of Da Lat
Endemics
Vietnamese Greenfinch - an endemic to Vietnam
Near-endemics
Distinctive subspecies
Other targets
Red-headed Trogon, Maroon Oriole, Slender-billed Oriole, Long-tailed Broadbill, Blue Pitta, Rusty-naped Pitta, Eurasian Jay, Necklaced Barbet, White-browed Scimitar Babbler, Eyebrowed Wren Babbler, Pygmy Wren Babbler, Rufous-capped Babbler, Streaked Spiderhunter, Brown Bullfinch, White-throated Rock Thrush, Blue Whistling Thrush, Orange-headed Thrush, Green Cochoa, Rufous-browed Flycatcher, Blue-and-White Flycatcher, Mugimaki Flycatcher, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Little Pied Flycatcher, Large Niltava, White-tailed Robin, Spotted Forktail, Yellow-cheeked Tit, Grey-bellied Tesia, White-spectacled Warbler, Gray-cheeked Warbler, Chestnut-crowned Warbler.
The beautiful male Blue Pitta from the bird blind
Itinerary
Depart Ho Chi Minh City for Da Lat by private vehicle (or via optional flight to Lien Khuong Airport). Depending on arrival time, enjoy an afternoon birding session on the Da Lat Plateau.
Stay overnight at Hoang Anh Dat Xanh or similar hotel in Da Lat City for 2 nights.
Full day of birding across key sites around Da Lat, including Tuye Lam Lake, Ta Nung Valley, Cong Troi, Langbian Mountain, Bidoup-Nui Ba, and Giang Ly, targeting key endemic and regional specialty species.
Morning birding in Da Lat. In the afternoon, drive down to the Di Linh area with an initial birding session at Deo Nui San.
Overnight at Di Linh for 1 night.
Dedicated early morning birding at Deo Nui San. After a final field session, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour concludes in the late afternoon.
If you have plenty of time in Vietnam, this tour is also good to combine with a Cat Tien National Park tour.
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