Wildtour combines birding tourism, wildlife research, conservation education and local field knowledge.
Wildtour should be positioned as Vietnam’s specialist bridge between birding tourism, biodiversity research and conservation action.
The About section should include the company story, international tour operator license, team profiles, partner logos, credentials and the reason local expertise matters for birding in Vietnam.
Vietnam Wild Tour & Research Service Co., Ltd. (Wildtour) is a pioneering Vietnamese company working at the intersection of birdwatching tourism, wildlife travel, biodiversity research, conservation consulting, environmental impact assessment support and nature education. Established in 2005 and led by Vietnamese ornithologist Nguyen Hoai Bao, Wildtour is among the first professional birdwatching tour operators in Viet Nam, while also serving as a field-based biodiversity and conservation consultancy grounded in long-term ecological expertise.
Unlike a conventional travel company, Wildtour was founded and is led by specialists in ornithology, ecology, conservation, and environmental research, supported by a multidisciplinary network of leading experts. We design specialist birdwatching and wildlife tours, conduct biodiversity surveys and monitoring, support EIA/ESIA projects, and deliver professional training for national park staff, airport personnel, students, guides, and local communities.
Wildtour designs and operates specialist birdwatching and wildlife tours while also providing technical services for biodiversity surveys, ecological baseline assessments, conservation planning, environmental impact assessment support and conservation education.
The company’s field experience spans forests, wetlands, grasslands, coastal mudflats, mangroves, national parks and agricultural landscapes. This enables Wildtour to link tourism experiences with conservation outcomes, ecological knowledge and practical local partnerships.
Wiltour offers a diverse suite of field-based and advisory services:
Birdwatching & Wildlife Tourism: Custom itineraries, bird hides, and ethical photo tours across Vietnam's forests, wetlands, and coastal landscapes for international and domestic naturalists.
Environmental Consulting & EIA/ESIA Support: Ecological baseline surveys, biodiversity risk screening, and mitigation planning for development and infrastructure projects.
Wind Energy Biodiversity Monitoring: Specialised bird, bat, and fauna monitoring programs for onshore and offshore renewable energy projects.
Aviation Wildlife Hazard Management: Advisory services and practical bird-strike risk prevention training for national airport safety personnel.
Protected Area Support: Ecotourism route design, guide training, and visitor interpretation modules for national parks.
Wildtour also support sustainable agriculture and social impact initiatives. We directly invest in place-based conservation:
Senta/Sentara Rice Initiative: A wildlife-friendly, regenerative agriculture model located in the buffer zone of Tram Chim National Park. This initiative reduces agrochemical pollution and manages rice fields as seasonal habitats to protect the threatened Eastern Sarus Crane while boosting local farmer incomes.
Wildbird Hotel Tram Chim: A social impact hospitality investment near the national park that serves as a community base, an environmental education hub for student field trips, and a platform for eco-agricultural experiences.
Besides, Wildtour also believe that education, training, and public outreach are essential for transforming scientific knowledge into meaningful conservation action. By sharing expertise, building capacity, and inspiring public engagement, we help bridge the gap between research and real-world conservation. Our key initiatives include:
Environmental Educational for Children: Field-based programs to experience birds, forests, wetlands, farming landscapes, and local culture firsthand while developing a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation.
Vietnam BirdRace and Community Platforms: Beyond the competition, the Vietnam Bird Race promotes ethical birdwatching, responsible wildlife photography, and conservation awareness.
Publications, Digital products and Knowledge: The knowledge products that make Vietnam's bird diversity more accessible to visitors, students, researchers, protected-area staff, and the wider public, supporting bird identification, education, tourism, and conservation.
Our team is made up of passionate and experienced researchers/naturalists dedicated to delivering exceptional birdwatching, wildlife, and nature photography experiences. We design tailor-made itineraries for individuals, families, and small groups, offering immersive journeys through Vietnam’s national parks and protected forests, as well as neighboring destinations including Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and China.
Our guides are carefully selected for their expertise, professionalism, and passion for the natural world. Fluent in English and deeply knowledgeable about the region’s wildlife and ecosystems, each guide holds at least a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, conservation, or a related field, or has extensive experience as a biodiverisity researcher or national park's guide. To ensure the highest standard of guiding, all our guides have a required license/certificate for international tour and receive specialized training under the direction of our Managing Director, Nguyen Hoai Bao, equipping them with the skills and knowledge expected of leading birding specialists.
Nguyen Hoai Bao teaches ornithology at Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City and serves as a core instructor for the Wetland University Network in the Mekong Region. He has led numerous training courses on wetland bird ecology in countries like Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. With over 20 years of experience in wildlife conservation, Bao has worked as a bird expert for Birdlife International, WWF, WCS, IUCN, and the International Crane Foundation, focusing on bird ecology and conservation in Southeast Asia. Bao’s passion for birds began in childhood, and he has been a professional birding guide since 1998. His birding expertise has taken him around the world, including trips to the United States, Europe, Australia, China, and across Southeast Asia. Bao is the developer of the "Vietnam Bird Guide" app and has authored several bird books in Vietnamese, as well as co-authored the “Field Guide to the Waterbirds of ASEAN” and “A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Vietnam”.
Le Khac Quyet is a leading field biologist in Vietnam and a member of the IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group. He is widely recognized for his work with the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus avunculus), one of the world’s most endangered primates. Among his many achievements, Quyet confirmed the presence of this species in the Khau Ca and Tung Ba regions of Ha Giang Province. With extensive field experience across Vietnam, Quyet has also co-authored papers on three newly discovered snake species. He earned his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2014 and subsequently joined our team as a primatology and mammalogy expert. In addition to his scientific work, Quyet is a talented photographer, using stunning nature images to inspire others to take an interest in conservation.
Quang is a full-time birding guide at Wildtour and one of Vietnam’s most experienced professionals in the field. Renowned for his exceptional bird identification skills, sharp eyesight, and talent in wildlife photography, Quang has built a remarkable career in bird conservation and guiding. A former student of Nguyen Hoai Bao, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, specializing in ecology, in 2009. After completing his thesis on bird ecology, Quang joined the Center for Biology and Development (CBD) and later began collaborating with Wildtour. Over the years, Quang has successfully led numerous research projects on bird ecology and conservation across Vietnam. His guiding expertise extends internationally, having led birding trips to destinations such as West Papua, Taiwan, and Cambodia. Each March, Quang dedicates his time to leading a BirdQuest tour, during which he is unavailable for other engagements. Additionally, he serves as the coordinator for the Mekong Shorebirds conservation project, a critical initiative supported by BirdLife International.
Trong holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and began his career with the ecotourism sector at Cat Tien National Park in 2002. As the park’s most experienced birding guide, he has spent over 20 years guiding birdwatchers, developing a deep knowledge of both the park and the birds of Vietnam. To further expand his expertise, Trong has traveled across the country with Wildtour, gaining additional insights before transitioning to a full-time role with us. Known for his passion and expertise, Trong is eager to help birders spot endemic and rare species, making him a valuable asset to our team.
Tam was once a biodiversity researcher at the Center for Biodiversity Conservation and Endangered Species (CBES), conducted numerous biodiversity surveys to fill information gaps and enhance conservation efforts in Vietnam. Motivated by a deep passion for ecotourism, particularly bird-watching, Tam joined Wildtour as a full-time guide, where he leads groups in discovering and admiring Vietnam’s remarkable natural landscapes and wildlife, with a special emphasis on birds. He has also been involved in bird-focused research and conservation projects across the country. In 2025, he obtained his Master’s degree in Ecology from Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, established strong foundation for his career.
Known by his nickname “Toby Trung the Bird Saint,” began his journey of exploration as a young adventurer, traveling to many new places. In 2015, on one such trip, he happened to capture a stunning image of a sunbird with a simple camera. That moment sparked his deep passion for wild birds. Since then, he has committed to traveling across the country with the goal of photographing every bird species in Vietnam.
Since 2017, Trung has officially become a professional bird guide, tirelessly searching for rare and elusive bird species throughout Vietnam. Beyond guiding, he actively contributes to research and conservation programs with Wildtour and Birdlife International, dedicated to protecting and celebrating the unique beauty of Vietnam's bird species.
Nguyet is a microbiologist with a keen interest in tourism. To pursue this passion, she completed a professional tourism management course at Saigon Tourism School. As the manager of all tour arrangements and reservations, she ensures smooth operations for our tours. While her primary role is administrative, Nguyet also enjoys birding and occasionally joins our tour groups for a few days to experience the field firsthand.
Hieu holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, but his true passion lies in software development. He has also received training in International Programming at Aptech's College of Developer. Currently, Hieu works at Wildtour as a webmaster and smartphone app developer. Alongside our birding experts, he initially developed the "Vietnam Bird Guide" app for iOS platforms and has since completed versions for Android and Windows phones.
At Wildtour, we believe that the succesful of conservation work is built on strong partnerships. Our work is anchored by a robust, multidisciplinary network of leading experts specializing in ornithology, wetland ecology, mammalogy, botany, herpetology, and environmental policy. This scientific expertise enables us to to bridge the gap between research, conservation, and responsible nature tourism while connecting local knowledge with an international community of researchers, conservationists, and travelers.
Alongside our private and family tours, we are so proud to serve as a trusted local operator for many of the world’s leading birding tour agencies, including BirdQuest (UK), PIB (Partners for International Birding, USA), Eagle-Eye Tours (Canada), VENT (Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, USA), Rockjumper (South Afica), and Wings (USA), among others. Through these, collaborations, we provide expert local guiding and logistical support for birdwatching expeditions across Vietnam and the wider region.
Our commitment to conservation extends well beyond tourism. we are honored to be a partner with both international and Vietnamese organizations (such as BirdLife International, the International Crane Foundation (ICF), Mekong Organics, WWF Vietnam, WCS, IUCN Vietnam, PRCF Vietnam) to conduct biodiversity surveys and ecological research that provide the scientific foundation for protecting Vietnam’s ecosystems. We also work closely with public-private and local implementation partners such as Cat Tien National Park, Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park, Tram Chim National Park, former Ben Tre Department of Natural Resources and Environment, former Tam Nong District, and the current Tram Chim and Tam Nong communes, together with universities (e.g., HCMUS, CTU), farmer groups and local communities.
Wildtour also contributes to sustainable development through environmental consulting. We partner with leading consultancy firms to deliver biodiversity assessment and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for renewable energy and major insfrastructure projects. Our work helps clients identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks while meeting internationally recognized standards (e.g., the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Safeguard Policy requirements). Our partners include ERM, ESIA Hong Kong, AF Consult, Mott MacDonald, IFC, World Bank and ADB-related assignments, as well as training for airport safety personel.
Vietnamese official business name: Cty TNHH Dịch Vụ Nghiên Cứu và Du Lịch Hoang Dã
Vietnamese official business name: Wild Tour & Research Services Co., LTD
Abbreviation: Wildtour Co., Ltd
Business license #: 4102034890 issued on Nov 21, 2005
International Tour Operator License #: 79-532
Tax code: 0304112308
Specializing in:
Ecotourism and Birding/Wildlife tours
Field ecology practical course
Biodiversity conservation research consulting
Environment Impact Assessment consulting/ESIA support
Ecotourism development and training
Package tour on request
Hotel reservations
Air Ticket Agent
Transportation/Car rental
Our official domains are: https://www.vietnamwildtour.com
Other domains:
https://www.birdwatchingvietnam.net - for bird images database, apps
https://www.wildtour.net - domain alias parks on vietnamwildtour.com
Tell us your travel dates, target birds, group size and preferred pace. Wildtour will help design a realistic and rewarding itinerary.