3-Day Birding with Pittas and Pheasants
(Best time from Dec–May)
Explore the breathtaking biodiversity of Cat Tien National Park, a top birding and wildlife photography destination in Southern Vietnam. With over 351 bird species, this tour offers a rare opportunity to observe endangered and endemic birds, including the Green Peafowl, Siamese Fireback, Orange-necked Partridge, and Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant.
👣 Tour schedule
DAY 1: BIRDING PHOTOGRAPY & WILDLIFE EXPLORATION
15:00 – 18:30 PM – Birding and Photography Highlights
DAY 2: PHOTOGRAPHY & DEEP FOREST BIRDING
06:30 – 11:00 AM: Observation (Bird Hide Spot)
15:00 – 19:00 PM: Explore birding – Evening Birding
DAY 3: SUNRISE BIRDING & DEPARTURE
06:30 – 11:00 AM – Enjoy a morning birding session
Tour Concludes – We hope you leave with unforgettable memories!

The ideal months for birding in Cat Tien National Park are December to May, when the weather is most favorable. Early mornings and late afternoons provide the best chances to spot active bird species.
👣 Birding Itinerary
DAY 1: BIRDING PHOTOGRAPY & WILDLIFE EXPLORATION
Transportation Options: Car/Bike/Boat, and Walking
03:00 – 06:30 PM – Photography Highlights: Target rare birds and wildlife, including:
– Green Peafowl, Woolly-necked Stork, Green Imperial Pigeon
– Red-breasted Parakeet, Green-eared Barbet, Chinese Francolin
– Oriental-pied Hornbill, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Red-wattled Lapwing
– Collared Falconet, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Black-hooded Oriole
– Gaur, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Eurasian Wild Boar, Civets ...
DAY 2: PHOTOGRAPHY & DEEP FOREST BIRDING
06:30 – 11:00 AM: Observation (Bird Hide Spot): Spot elusive bird species in their natural habitat
Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, Siamese Fireback, Green-legged & Orange-necked Partridge, Bar-bellied & Blue-rumped Pitta, White-rumped Shama, Asian Brown Flycatcher; Scaly-crowned, Abbott’s, Buff-breasted & Puff-throated Babblers Black-headed, Sooty-headed & Grey-eyed Bulbul and more
03:00 – 06:30 PM: Explore birding opportunities accessible inside the park. Several species of woodpeckers can be found such as White-bellied, Great Slaty, Pale-headed, Heart-spotted, Black and Buff, Laced, Grey-capped, Pygmy, and Rufous. Other target species include Grey-headed Fish-eagle, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Dollarbird, Indian Roller, Banded kingfisher, Great Hornbill, Great Flameback, Greater Yellownape, and occasionally the Red-headed Trogon.
Evening Birding Highlights: Great Eared & Large-tailed Nightjar, Asian Barred Owlet, Collared Scops & Brown Hawk Owl, Javan Frogmouth And many more nocturnal species.
DAY 3: SUNRISE BIRDING & DEPARTURE
06:30 – 11:00 AM: Before leaving, enjoy a morning birding session and spot: Thick-billed Green Pigeon, White-browed Piculet, Collared Falconet, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Lesser Yellownape, Little Spiderhunter, Crimson Sunbird & Olive-backed Sunbird, Eurasian Hoopoe & Black-hooded Oriole.
Tour Concludes – We hope you leave with unforgettable memories!
Offereds
Budget package – Toward Freedom in nature birding with Pittas and Pheasants
Price per person: $173 (1 pax) | $132 (2+ pax) |
Includes: AC room (Double/Twin/Triple) at Homestay/Hotel (2 nights), Bike ride and walk (no guide, Day 1 and Day 3), Bird photography (Day 2)
Eco package – Toward Harmony to birding with Pittas and Pheasants
Price per person: $401 (1 pax) | $257 (2 pax) | $225 (3 pax) | $209 (4+ pax) |
Includes: AC room (Double/Twin) at Hotel/Lodge ( 2 nights), Bike and walking (Day 01 and Day 03), Bird photography (Day 02), Bird watching walk (Day 03), Bird guide (03 days)
Luxury package – Toward Perfection through nature to birding with Pittas and Pheasants
Price per person: $660 (1 pax) | $374 (2 pax) | $311 (3 pax) |$280 (4+ pax) |
Includes: Bungalow at lodge/resort (2 nights), Car and walking (Day 01), Bird photography (Day 02), Car and walking (Day 02), Walking bird (Day 03), Senior tour guide (03 days), Breakfasts incentive (Day 02, Day 03)
All packages includes: Travel insurance, entrance tickets, and permits, Water bottles, spray repellent, a new hat.
Not Included in the Tour Package: Transfers to and leave Cat Tien National Park, Meals & Beverages (Available at restaurants), VAT, Bank Transaction Fees & Personal Expenses.
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