On June 22, 2025, more than 20 students and their parents joined the program “Voọc ơi, mình đi đâu thế” and had a special experience. They saw with their own eyes the first red wild raspberries of the season, growing in the Son Tra mountains. In the middle of the green forest, the small red …
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Jun
Jun
On the afternoon of May 25, HiVOOC welcomed some special guests to Son Tra — 28 students of different ages from the Seedlings Mentorship scholarship program by the Banyan Global Foundation. The experience was organized by Laguna Lăng Cô — one of Banyan Group’s resorts — in collaboration with HiVOOC to celebrate the International Day …
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May
May
Son Tra has the power to make people stay longer than planned. The lush greenery of the forest, the fantastical mountains, and, of course, the rich biodiversity gifted by Mother Nature – all come together to create an unforgettable experience. Each visit feels different, evoking new and unique emotions every time. Let’s take a seat …
Events, Our stories
VISITORS WITH HIVOOC PLANT TREES TO ENRICH THE FOREST AND PROVIDE MORE FOOD FOR THE HATINH LANGUR
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May
May
At the Hatinh langur conservation area in Tuyen Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, HiVOOC’s tour groups not only get to watch and take photos of the Hatinh langurs, but also join a meaningful activity – planting trees to make the forest richer and create more food for this primate species. The program was initiated by …
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May
May
On the afternoon of May 10, the third episode of the 2025 program “Voọc ơi, mình đi đâu thế” took place at Son Tra Peninsula. Twelve students from different secondary schools in Da Nang and Hoi An joined the event. A special part of the event was the participation of the VietNam Discovery (VTV4) team, …
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Apr
Apr
The Malayan tapir is often mistaken for either a pig or a baby elephant with a short trunk. In reality, it is an animal known as the “gentle gardener of the forest.” Once recorded in Vietnam, but today the Malayan tapir is considered extinct in the country. APPEARANCE The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) is an …
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Apr
Apr
On April 20, the Faculty of Tourism, Dong A University, announced the top 5 finalists of the 2025 Tour Guide Competition. HiVOOC is honored to be the diamond sponsor of the event. The competition took place from March 29 to April 20, featuring three rounds: preliminaries, semifinals, and the final. It attracted over 100 students …
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Apr
Apr
In March and April, the 2025 edition of the “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” program was launched once again. Young nature lovers enjoyed adventurous weekends exploring the Son Tra Peninsula. “VOỌC ƠI, MÌNH ĐI ĐÂU THẾ?” is a series of experiential nature education activities led by biodiversity conservation experts. The program aims to enhance …
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Apr
Apr
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus brachyotis) is a fruit bat species belonging to he Pteropodidae family (fruit bats), within the order Chiroptera (bats). Other names: Common short-nosed fruit bat Lesser dog-faced fruit bat Dơi chó tai ngắn (Vietnamese) ค้างคาวขอบหูขาวเล็ก (Thai) [1] හීන් තල වවුලා (Sinhala) [1] Group name: cloud, colony, flock APPEARANCE Lesser short-nosed fruit …
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Apr
Apr
Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) is a rare primate species belonging to the genus Trachypithecus (Crested langurs) endemic to Vietnam. It goes under many aliases like Cat Ba hooded black leaf monkey, golden-headed langur. APPEARANCE Cat Ba langurs are covered in darkish brown to black pelage. Their faces are dark and surrounded by pale tan …
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