Endangered Monkeys Watching - Red Shanked Douc Langurs
5.0
55 Ratings
Sơn Trà
Join us on a thrilling adventure to spot the endangered Red Shanked Douc Langurs in their natural habitat in Vietnam. Book now and witness these incredible primates up close!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sonn Tra Mountain - Embark on an enthralling expedition to observe some of the world’s most threatened primates, far from the crowded tourist spots. During a leisurely 3-hour walk along winding mountain paths and picturesque landscapes, we’ll venture into secluded areas known only to the Red-Shanked Douc Langurs, also referred to as Rare Monkeys.\n\nFrom witnessing lively young ones in the breeding season (March to July) to observing dominant males and adults, or simply enjoying the antics of these monkeys in their natural habitat, you’ll gain knowledge on distinguishing between genders, estimating their ages, and even contribute to ongoing research by aiding in the collection of observational data. Our trek will also introduce us to a variety of forest inhabitants, including birds, vibrant butterflies, diverse flora, and occasionally, mongooses.\n\nAs we navigate the trail, I’ll seize opportunities to engage with local wildlife photographers, allowing us to absorb their insights and view their stunning photographs for a deeper appreciation of the monkeys.\n\nOur adventure is not just about seeking out rare creatures; it’s also a chance to discover the breathtaking, hidden vistas of Monkey Mountain, including secluded beaches, which promise to make our excursion an array of delightful surprises.\n\nWe’ll conclude our journey at our starting point.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Binoculars and zoom camera provided
Additional Information

Red Shanked Douc Langurs are endangered primates and almost found only in Vietnam. Son Tra is where these creatures call home.
Having an opportunity to see a living creature right next to instiction is precious.
National Geo and many famous wildlife channels have been here to study about Douc Langurs. And it took them weeks or months to spot the primates and to document them.
Travel with an experienced local host, you will have a good chance to find some.
Your guides know the trails, poitential spots and behaviors of the animals so that he can bring you to the right place.
Look no further, book the trip with us into the wild and see them with your own eyes.
This will be an experience you will never forget!

  • not recommended for guests under 4
Location
Esco Beach Bar Lounge & Restaurant
Võ Nguyên Giáp
We will meet in front of Esco Beach Bar Da Nang
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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251thuh
May 13, 2024
Best monkey safari in Da Nang - We spent the afternoon with Bao and Hai looking for red shanked douc langurs in Son Trà and we had the best time!! Bao and Hai picked us up at the hotel und provided drinks and snacks. Loved the nature, the views, the story’s and information both of them provided. Oh and of course the monkeys! - luckily, we saw so many! Felt like we went on an adventure - cruising and chit chatting with friends. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience and thanks Hai for the pictures and videos, truly memories to keep forever <3
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Frederikjohann_s
May 8, 2024
An incredible insight into Vietnamese nature - My excursion to monkey mountain with my guide Hai was one of the most impressive tours during my trip to Vietnam. The red-shanked douc is one of the most impressive primate species that I have been able to observe in its natural habitat. It was essential to have a local guide like Hai with me who is familiar with the monkeys and could therefore explain a lot about the habits of the red-shanked douc. I can highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in wildlife.
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Ritaorlova
May 8, 2024
Unforgettable & Breathtaking - Just wanted to share my incredible experience on this tour with Hadar. It was absolutely amazing! Took us a bit to find the monkeys, but Hadar's knowledge and dedication really paid off. And let me tell you, seeing those monkeys during the sunset time — breathtaking! I highly recommend it, especially during sunset (so best time to start the journey is around 3pm). Hadar truly made it an unforgettable adventure! Very recommended 🙏🏼❤️
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Kamaalk2023
May 6, 2024
Great Bike Tour to see Langurs! Highly Recommended - Great tour!!! My guide Kien was a great guide. He was knowledgeable about Da Nang as well as the Langurs! We got to stop at various sections to view the Langurs. We were lucky on our trip and probably saw a total of 18 - 22 Langurs at 4 or 5 different stops. They gave us binoculars which really helped see the Langurs even clearer. We got to also witness a beautiful sunset! Kien was fun, a safe and good bike rider and would definitely recommend you personally requesting him if you decide to try out this tour! Would highly recommend the tour if you’re spending at least a few days or more in Da Nang.
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Dyonnar18
May 6, 2024
Amazing tour - Kien and Hai are great guides! - This was a phenomenal tour, and exceeded my expectations! First, the communication from the company was really great leading up to the tour. Second, our guides were amazing! While everyone was nice, if you have Kien and Hai as your guides, I’d say you’re very lucky 🙂 They provided an outstanding customer experience. Both of them are kind, personable, and attentive young men. They are very knowledgeable about the langurs, so you will learn a lot of great information. They also do everything to ensure you’re comfortable, and make an effort to take photos of you. They took an interest in getting to know us, and sharing information about themselves as well. We found that to be very special. Lastly, in addition to seeing many langurs, the tour involves some beautiful viewpoints. If the weather allows, you’ll also catch a beautiful sunset. It was overall a very nice experience that we would recommend you anyone visiting Da Nang!
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Trang
May 3, 2024
More than just monkeys - This was our highlight in Da Nang. You get to ride on a motorcycle through the beautiful biodiverse forest of Da Nang, giving you a break from the chaotic city life. We really enjoyed enjoyed the sounds of the jungle. We weren't expecting to see any red shanked doucs but we were lucky (gotta give credit to our guides' skills too) and saw over a dozen of them. Even if you don't see them you get to see some macaques, birds, beautiful trees and plants, multiple viewpoints of the city and the sea up top. Drivers were super friendly, really nice, patient and knowledgeable. Really worth the time if you like nature and colorful monkeys.
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Quest56889987790
Apr 30, 2024
A highly satisfying tour packed with the charm of the Son Tra Peninsula - This tour was a two-person ride on the guide's motorbike. It was my first time riding a motorbike with someone else, so I was a little nervous, but it was worth it considering the road conditions at the observation site. The red-shanked douc langurs were close by, we had plenty of time to observe, and the guide's stories were very interesting. The lens used was a 90mm with 1.4x teleconverter (252mm in 35mm equivalent), and we thoroughly enjoyed it. He also took some very emotional photos of us tour participants, which became very fond memories. The scenery at sunset was also wonderful, and this tour was full of the charm of the Son Tra Peninsula, so I highly recommend it. Finally, thank you to Harry for being such a polite and helpful guide.
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Kristinekr5636kb
Apr 30, 2024
Very nice trip - We had a very good experience going on the trip. We saw a lot of red shanked douc langurs - and the guides were so nice and friendly⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Vanessadianam
Apr 29, 2024
Great tour for nature lovers! - What an amazing tour! We enjoyed every bit of it - the landscape, the sunset and of course the Red Shanked Douc Langurs! Our guides Bao & Binh have been very knowledgeable about the area & the monkeys. They shared interesting info about the behavior of the Langurs & knew exactly where & when to spot them! We got to see plenty of Langurs along the tour! Highly recommended! (picutres below only of landscape)
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Jacintha
Apr 29, 2024
Fantastic trip, really a must do! - We had a super fun trip, where we were first picked up by scooter by two fantastic guides Adam and Bao. Afterwards we saw several viewpoints, where we looked through the jungle for the monkeys. We were able to spot very well and had a great time!
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