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15 Days | Vietnam Primate Photography Tour

Cat BaCat TienCuc Phuong (Eng)Tam My Tay (Eng)Van LongVietNam Primate

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What to expect

📸🌿 Tracking Primates – Capturing the Wild Beauty of Vietnam 🌿📸
Are you a photographer in search of rare, untamed moments in nature? Or a nature enthusiast eager to understand Vietnam’s endangered primates more deeply?

Join us on a unique journey to observe and photograph wild primates in their natural habitats, from lush tropical forests to dramatic limestone mountains. This is your chance to:
✨ Encounter rare and endemic species such as the Red-shanked douc, pygmy loris, Hatinh langur, and more
✨ Learn ethical wildlife photography techniques that respect animal behavior and habitat
✨ Connect with conservationists, rangers, and local communities protecting these species
✨ Share powerful stories of conservation through your lens and voice

👉 This experience is designed for those who are truly passionate, patient, and seeking a deep connection with the wild.

📅 Schedule:

15 days

👥 Group Size:

Max 6 paxs

📍 Start – Finish:

HaNoi-HoChiMinh

🚐 Transportation:

Cars

🧭 Guide:

Conservation/ English

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam! We'll meet and welcome by Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi Capital. You will be transferred to the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. We will have a welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 2: Hanoi Capital – Van Long Nature Reserve

Today we will make an early start from your hotel at Hanoi Capital to Van Long Nature Reserve, located in Ninh Binh Province. This area is the largest wetland nature reserve in northern Vietnam. We will arrive in time to begin our exploration of this beautiful wetland.

Day 3: Van Long Nature Reserve

We will have a full day to explore Van Long Nature Reserve, the largest wetland nature reserve in northern Vietnam. Here we will take a sampan to the dramatic limestone cliffs that home to the Critical Endangered primate “Delacour's Langur”. This species is endemic to Vietnam and is found only in the North-central part of the country. One of the interesting facts about this species is its local name “Voọc quần đùi trắng” (loosely translated as “langur with white pants”) – derives from the sharply delineated markings, which give the visual impression of a predominantly black monkey wearing a pair of knee-length white shorts.

Day 4: Van Long Nature Reserve – Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong)

After getting our main target in Van Long Nature Reserve, we will depart this beautiful place and drive to Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong), the biggest island in the whole of Halong Bay. It’s approximately 150 kilometers from Hanoi Capital, a trip which takes up to 2 hour to travel by car and 1 hour travel by speedboat. We will arrive in time to begin our exploration of this beautiful and unique Island.

Day 5: Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong)

Today we will have a full day to look for one of the top 25 most endangered primates in the world “Cat Ba Langur”, also called “Golden-headed Langur”. This species is endemic to Vietnam and only found on Cat Ba Island.

Day 6: Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong) – Hanoi Capital – Tuyen Hoa (Quang Binh Province)

After getting our main target “Cat Ba Langur” in Cat Ba Island, we will drive back to Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport for a domestic flight to Dong Hoi City for our next targets. Night at Dong Le (Quang Binh Province).

Day 6-7: Tuyen Hoa Nature Reserve (Quang Binh province)

Target species: Ha Tinh Langur( Trachypithecus hatinhensis) We have two full day in the Conservation protected area for explore and take photos of Ha Tinh langur( Trachypithecus hatinhensis), they normally appear early moring and late afternoon and sitting on tree branches or sharp cliffs. The Ha Tinh Langur is an endemic species to Vietnam and Laos with a total population of about 3000 individuals. They are especially adapted to living in limestone karst, they sleep in caves and get stored water in rock holes for drinking. Like other langurs, their diets consist of leaves, vine unripe fruits. Day 7: On the afternoon, travel to Da Nang by car (5 hours) and stay overnight in Da Nang.

Day 8-9: Son Tra Nature Reserve

We will have two full days to explore Son Tra Nature Reserve, only half an hour from Da Nang City. This Reserve is a beautiful peninsula, the only peninsula in Vietnam that has a natural forest ecosystem associated with the sea. Especially, this area is also considered the kingdom of the “Red-Shanked Douc Langur” - Indochina’s endemic primate which is a species that could face extinction in the near future without proper conservation efforts. This area is also the best and easiest place in the world to observe this wonderful primate in its natural habitat. 💚 We, HiVOOC, are jubilant to operate the primate tour “THE QUEST FOR THE QUEENS WITH EXPERTS IN SON TRA PENINSULA” to entice our customers into exploring the ethereal nature of Son Tra and its queens, the red-shanked douc, as well as getting insights into the conservation measures we are taking to protect such magnificent species! Join us and add The Queens and Son Tra nature to your collection of unforgettable memories! ❗ Highlights: ✨ Red-shanked doucs and other wildlife with biology experts and langur trackers. ✨ Son Tra's iconic checkpoints. ✨ Da Nang in the panoramic view from Son Tra. ✨ Local food experience.

Day 10-11: Da Nang – Tam My Tay Reserve (Quang Nam Province)

Target: Grey- Shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix cinerea).

After having breakfast, we will going to Tam My Tay, in Quang Nam Province ( 2,5 hours by Car)

We will arrive around 9:00 to Tam My Tay

We will stay in a Hotel in Quang Nam Province

We have a full days in Tam My Tay Reserve for to explore and take photos of Grey- Shanked Douc Langur ( Pygathrix cinerea). This is the most colorful of all primate species. After the day in Tam My Tay, we will have the opportunity to meet and hear conservation stories from the Tam My Tay Community Conservation Team.

Day 12 : Chu Lai Airport – Tan Son Nhat Airport – Cat Tien National Park.

After having breakfast, we will go to the Chu Lai Airport to flight to Ho Chi Minh City (1.5 hours), then from Ho Chi Minh city, we will go by Car to Cat Tien National Park (5 hours)

Day 13-14: Cat Tien National Park

Today we will have two full days to explore Cat Tien National Park, one of Vietnam's most important protected areas. Our main targets in this wonderful park will be the Critically Endangered “Black-shanked Douc Langur”; the beautiful and Endangered “Yellow-cheeked Gibbon” (is known by many names, including the gold-cheeked, red-cheeked, or buff-cheeked Gibbon); And with a lucky we will see the rare and shy “Annamese Silvered Langur”. You also have a chance to see other species such as Pygmy Loris (need very luck), Long-tailed Macaque, Northern Pig-tailed Macaque. Nights at Cat Tien National Park.

Day 15: Cat Tien National Park – Ho Chi Minh City (Departure flights)

After getting our main targets in Cat Tien National Park, we will drive to the Ho Chi Minh City for your international departure flights.

Additional information

Physical difficulty

Mostly easy walking along tracks, roads, and trails, but there will be a few inclined sections in the mountains.

Common wildlife for observation

Broadleaved evergreen forest, Evergreen forest, Secondary forest, Dry dipterocarp forest, Wetland, Rice field, Mountain forest, Pine forest, Bamboo forest, Shoreline.

Key target primates and mammals

Comfortable hotel and Guesthouse at the Parks. All accommodations have hot water, free Wi-Fi and most have air-conditioning.

Key target birds

Key nature and historical places

Culture and community’s involvements

Contributions for Conservation

Conservation Programs

Warning

What included

Included

Wildlife guide
Entry fees, tickets
Boat tickets
Domestic tickets (If needed)
All of meals indicates
Night –spotting ( depend on the weather)

Private transfer
Drinking water
Pick up and drop off to the Airport
Travel insurance
Rooms: Basic conditions for 2 pax in 1 room two single beds or 1 double bed for couples