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All cruises are led by our team of expert guides with professional accreditation and safety training, who share deep insights into local ecology, traditional cultures, and biodiversity of the area. Every cruise is different, shaped by the seasons, the weather, and the whims of the wildlife, making this one of our most popular tours among returning guests
Whether you’re a birder, wildlife photographer, nature lover, or part of a group eager to discover Hoi An’s wild side, our Hoi An Birding Cruise is a must-do experience in Vietnam.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up from accommodation (available from Da Nang or Hoi An)
Same as pick up location. If it's a different address, drop-off location can be confirmed by guests once booking is finalized.
What to expect
Operated by the Next Continent guiding team and piloted by our captain, whose family have been living on the river for generations, the Hoi An Birding Cruise offers exclusive access to the ecosystems of the Thu Bon River year-round. With departures available daily, including magical sunrise and sunset cruises, this is your opportunity to witness the ever-changing colours, sounds, and bird life of Central Vietnam.
From your front-row seat on the water, you’ll glide through wetlands, mudflats, scrubland and urban forest habitats, all teeming with life. Watch breeding colonies of herons, egrets, bitterns and night herons, flocks of terns fishing, kingfishers diving, bee-eaters hawking overhead, and clouds of migratory shorebirds, whilst laughingthrushes, barbets, cuckoos, bulbuls, mynas, munias and weavers are all found along the shorelines. With the average outing observing 45~ bird species, it’s a birdwatchers paradise, not to mention a photographer’s dream.
Pre-dawn – Pickup from your accommodation in either Da Nang or Hoi An.
Just after first light – Arrive at our private jetty.
5:30–5:45 AM – Boat departs for a two-hour cruise along the Thu Bon River, exploring key birdwatching locations and diverse habitats.
Around 9:00 AM – Return to the dock. Optional: Enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared traditional Vietnamese breakfast and locally brewed Vietnamese coffee, hosted by our homestay partners.
After breakfast – Return transfer to your hotel or preferred drop-off location.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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