Endangered Monkeys Watching - Red Shanked Douc Langurs
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Da Nang, Vietnam
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Animal lovers and those looking to explore the natural landscape of Vietnam can embark this adventure to encounter the endangered red-shanked douc monkeys in their natural habitat of Son Tra, Vietnam. These rare primates are a sight to behold, with National Geographic and other wildlife channels highlighting their uniqueness. Join local guides on a journey through the trails and potential spots where these creatures roam.
- Step into the fascinating world of red-shanked douc langurs monkeys
- Use binoculars and zoom cameras to spot the endangered monkeys
- Learn the behaviors of the monkeys from the experienced local host
What's Included
- Bottled water
- We provide Binoculars, you are welcome to bring your gears
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- not recommended for guests under 4
- No recommended for guests who weigh over 100kg
- Please light travel, we have no room for luggage
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
AnaKarina_R
We had a great time with Cillian and Allan who were our drivers and guides at the same time. They did an awesome job spotting the langures and giving information about them. We really like taking pictures with our camera and taking our time. They never rushed us, gave us enough time but also told us when they thought it would be best to move on to see more of these beautifull creatures at another spot.
We highly recommend doing the tour, and doing the tour with Allan and Cillian. We also exchanged our best shots afterwards, which was great.
Reviews
5.0
based on 343 reviews
Katja_L, May 2026
I had such a great time! Luke was a really great driver and guide, I felt very safe on the bike and he guided me to the best spots to see the monkeys, making sure I always saw them. We got really close to them and it felt so special! Would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you felt safe and had such a special experience with Luke. It’s wonderful that you got to see the langurs up close and enjoy the best spots. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Ralph_S, Apr 2026
Seeing the langurs was absolutely unforgettable. There are times that the experience felt almost meditative—drawing your attention fully into the present as you scan the trees for subtle movements and signs of these incredible animals.
The guides were exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled at spotting them. They shared fascinating insights into the langurs’ behavior and were always eager to answer questions. Not only that but they also took great photos using their own high definition camera.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear the experience felt so special and immersive for you. It’s wonderful that our guides’ knowledge, passion, and photography helped make the moment even more memorable.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience!
Lance_M, Apr 2026
Early morning were saw the Langurs close to the road. The later it got in the morning the further away they moved.
Response from Host, May 2026
You're absolutely right! They love the early morning sun. It’s wonderful that you were there at the right time to see them so close. It truly makes the early start worth it!
james_t, Apr 2026
This was the best tour of our time in Vietnam. This was a great experience and off the beaten path on the back of a motorcycle. We walked away seeing the best monkeys with incredible views and our guides put us on the spots. This is not touristy as the only people up there were there for the rare monkeys and experience of a lifetime.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled that this was your favorite tour in Vietnam. We love taking our guests off the beaten path to experience those rare moments and incredible views. It was a pleasure having you with us!
Brittany_P, Apr 2026
As we are heading into the summer months, we knew the odds of finding the langurs would be lower so we went I to this not expecting much. They went above and beyond to try and locate the langurs so I could see them (the main reason we were in Son Tra). We ended up seeing two different family groups of these beautiful animals. It was a highlight of our trip. They also picked us up from our hotel on Son Tra so we didn’t have to go into Da Nang just to come back to Son Tra which was wonderful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We're so happy we could make your main goal in Son Tra come true! Finding the langurs during the summer requires a bit of extra effort and luck, and we’re glad our team’s dedication paid off with two family sightings. It was a joy to host you and provide a convenient pickup from your hotel. Thank you for sharing such a positive experience!
Stephanie_B, Apr 2026
We had a truly great experience seeing the monkeys. Our guides were knowledgeable, and knew exactly where to find them. Great tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊
We’re really happy to hear you had a great experience and were able to see the monkeys! Our guides will be glad to know their knowledge made a difference.
Hope to see you again on another adventure 👍
Sabrina_B, Apr 2026
The tour with Alan was great! He and the other driver drove us safely to Son Tra. Already after a short time, we discovered some monkeys. Alan knew a lot about them and other species. We can highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the recommendation.
We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Alan and the team! It’s wonderful that you were able to spot some monkeys so quickly and that you enjoyed learning about the different species on Son Tra.
Safety is a top priority for us, so we're glad you felt well looked after during the drive. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Alan and the other driver.
Hope to see you back on the mountain again someday!
Best regards,
Lauren_H, Mar 2026
I had an amazing morning monkey watching! My guide Leo was great, he was so knowledgeable telling me facts about the monkeys and we saw even more than I expected. It was really personal as the group was small and respectful to the wildlife because we kept our distance making sure to not disturb them. Leo knew all the potential spots to see them and took amazing photos that he shared with me afterwards, would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the personal feel of the small group and our respectful approach to the wildlife.
Leo will be thrilled to hear his spotting skills and photos made your morning special. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Andy_W, Mar 2026
I had the most amazing and memorable morning,my guide binh was very knowledgeable he showed me lots of languars in there wild environment,it was also nice to visit a wild part of Vietnam away from the crowds,you won't be disappointed
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy you had a memorable morning discovering the wild side of Vietnam with Binh.
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds and saw so many langurs. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Binh!
Laura_R, Mar 2026
I had an amazing experience on this tour! My guide, Leo, picked me up at my hotel and took me to spot the rare red-shanked douc langurs. He shared lots of interesting information about the monkeys and even took beautiful photos with his professional camera, which he sent to me afterwards. It was such a unique and enjoyable experience, I highly recommend Leo as a guide!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your high recommendation! We’re thrilled you had such a unique experience spotting the rare red-shanked douc langurs with Leo.
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the interesting facts and the professional photos he captured for you. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with Leo—he’ll be very happy!
Reuben_H, Mar 2026
Alan and Dung were great tour guides, very friendly, great hosts and great monkey spotters. We saw everything we wished for and more. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted you had such a great experience with Alan and Dũng, and that you saw everything you hoped for.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Kelly_M, Mar 2026
My wife and I took the Endangered Monkeys Watching - Red Shanked Douc Langurs tour today, March 17, 2026, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam.
Our guides, Alan and Leo, picked us up right on time from our hotel in Da Nang. From the moment we met them, it was clear they were genuinely passionate about what they do. Both are excellent communicators, speak very good English, and have an impressive depth of knowledge about the red-shanked douc langurs, and their behaviours, diet, conservation status, and the challenges they face in the Son Tra Nature Reserve. They always had smiles on their faces and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the day.
The tour is conducted by motorbike, which proved to be an excellent way to navigate the trails and viewpoints in the reserve. It allowed us to cover more ground quietly and get closer to the natural habitat without disturbing the wildlife. We were thrilled to spot multiple groups of these incredibly beautiful and rare primates, critically endangered and so colourful with their red legs, striking faces, and graceful movements high up in the canopy. Seeing them in the wild exceeded every expectation we had; it was truly an incredible and moving experience.
Alan and Leo were patient, pointing out the langurs with binoculars and sharing fascinating details that made the sightings even more meaningful. The whole outing felt personal, well-organized, and respectful of the environment.
We cannot recommend this tour highly enough to anyone interested in wildlife and conservation. If you’re in Da Nang, do not miss the chance to join this unforgettable adventure. Thank you, Alan and Leo, for making it such a special day for us.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review!
We’re truly delighted to hear this was one of the highlights of your trip to Vietnam. Alan and Leo will be very happy to know their passion and knowledge made your experience so special.
We’re also glad you enjoyed seeing the langurs in their natural habitat and appreciated the way the tour is conducted with care and respect for wildlife.
We truly appreciate your strong recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience!
Anthony_R, Mar 2026
Fantastic experience!!!! Highly recommend, Alan and Leo were phenomenal! I've never been passenger on a bike before, so I was a little nervous about that, but they drove great and I was super comfortable after a minute.
They were super friendly, very knowledgeable, and overall great guides. They really know the spots and I love the small group setting, it doesnt overcrowd the areas when youre watching monkeys. The langurs were amazing to see, such curious creatures. Can't recommend this tour enough, I went to Da Nang to see the langurs and happy I did this tour, Alan and Leo again were great!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted you felt comfortable and had such a great experience with Alan and Leo. They’ll be very happy to hear your kind words.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again!
AnaKarina_R, Mar 2026
We had a great time with Cillian and Allan who were our drivers and guides at the same time. They did an awesome job spotting the langures and giving information about them. We really like taking pictures with our camera and taking our time. They never rushed us, gave us enough time but also told us when they thought it would be best to move on to see more of these beautifull creatures at another spot.
We highly recommend doing the tour, and doing the tour with Allan and Cillian. We also exchanged our best shots afterwards, which was great.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It is wonderful to hear that you had such a great time with Allan and Cillian and that their timing helped you make the most of the experience.
We are especially glad that you felt relaxed and never rushed. We know how important it is for photographers to have that extra time to get the perfect shot, and it is great that you were able to exchange your best photos with the guides afterward!
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we will be sure to pass your kind words along to Allan and Cillian. We hope those photos serve as a great memory of your time with the langurs!
victoria_t, Feb 2026
Such an amazing experience that we will cherish in our memories! I was excited for this tour but didn't want to get my hopes up too high as I've read that the langurs are shy and avoid direct contact with humans. However, our guides Cillian and Thang were awesome and were able to point out several groups throughout our tour and also shared some fun facts. We had a fun time with them and the ride and was very enjoyable with great views up in the mountains. We felt very safe and taken care of and Cillian was kind enough to send us some photos and videos that he took.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy that Cillian and Thang were able to exceed your expectations. It is true that the langurs can be quite shy, so spotting several groups is always a special moment that makes the patience and keen eyes of the guides so worth it.
It's wonderful to hear that you felt safe and enjoyed the mountain views during the ride. We're glad you have those photos and videos from Cillian to help you cherish the memories of these beautiful primates. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to the team!
LiYu_H, Feb 2026
I was a bit scared about the motorcycle rude, but at the end, with the careful drivers, we were happy and safe. We managed to see 5 langur families, Alan speaks very good English and takes great photos. Thanks to him we have our great afternoon!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the review! It’s completely natural to feel a bit of "pre-ride" jitters, but we are so glad to hear that Alan’s careful driving helped you feel safe and comfortable enough to enjoy the afternoon.
Spotting five different langur families is an incredible result—you certainly had a lucky day on the mountain! It is also wonderful that Alan could use his photography skills and English to make those sightings even more memorable for you. We will be sure to pass your thanks along to him.
We hope those photos keep the memory of the Son Tra Peninsula alive for a long time!
Neil_T, Feb 2026
Excellent tour my driver Bin took some amazing photos of the monkeys and sent them to me after..
Very nice tour…
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a nice time on the tour.
It is wonderful that Binh was able to capture those amazing shots of the monkeys for you—having those high-quality photos to look back on really makes the memories last. Bin is an expert at finding the best angles without disturbing the wildlife, and he will be so happy to hear you appreciated his photography and efforts!
We hope to see you again for another adventure on the mountain!
G_D, Feb 2026
Awesome opportunity to leave the joyous hustle and bustle of the city, for a serene and authentic nature experience. See several types of wildlife including 2 species of monkeys. Our guides- Cillian and Alan were knowledgeable and great at spotting the monkeys. Everything- their driving, their ability to spot the animals, their personal care looking after our needs and wants, and sharing information about the area and its flora and fauna- was top notch. The beautiful coastal scenery on the back half was an added unexpected bonus.This is a great half-day adventure that we found to be well worth the price.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad you enjoyed the break from the city and had such a serene experience.
It’s wonderful to hear that **Cillian and Alan** took such great care of you, from their expert spotting and safe driving to sharing their knowledge of the local flora and fauna. We're also happy the coastal views on the way back were a nice surprise for you!
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope the memories of the wildlife and scenery stay with you for a long time.
Krista, Feb 2026
I was hosted by Cillian who was a wonderful guide and scooter driver. I really appreciated that he would respect the monkeys, keeping a distance and spotting them from afar o that we could watch them for longer periods. We saw HEAPS of red-shanked douc langurs which was amazing. Cillian was also very friendly, and made a lot of effort to make me feel welcome. Thankyou 😊
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! It is wonderful to hear that you saw so many red-shanked douc langurs during your time on the mountain.
We are especially glad you appreciated **Cillian's** respectful approach. Keeping a safe distance is so important for the well-being of the monkeys, and it often leads to those longer, more natural observations that make the experience truly special.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we will be sure to pass your kind words and the "thank you" along to Cillian. He will be thrilled to know he made you feel so welcome! 😊
JeanGuy_D, Feb 2026
Great photos of these monkeys, the guides were very good in spotting them and really good motocycles drivers
Danielle_M, Feb 2026
This is a once in a lifetime experience in the Son Tra mountains. You will be met by the most knowledge and lovely tour guides and motorbike riders we had the absolute pleasure of being with Alan and Leo we couldn’t have asked for better. They knew everything about the monkeys and where to find them even taking professional photos of them for us and sharing them with us after the tour - see below. This is not a tourist trap type of tour it is all about the monkeys and nothing else. If you are looking for a no nonsense straight forward tour then book this tour! It will not disappoint
Juan_M, Jan 2026
We went for about 3x hours. The guys really were so knowledgeable and helped us find at least 20x monkeys. We were lucky enough to see them jump trees, cross the road, fighting and doing other things
Would highly recommend if you appreciate nature and animals. They even sent us the best photos they took from the day
Could not recommend more
Kurt_W, Jan 2026
Tour guide was amazing, very friendly, informative and passionate about his work! Saw monkeys on many occasions.
Laura_B, Dec 2025
Bin & Cillian were excellent guides and hosts, very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The ride was enjoyable and we saw plenty of langurs. A worthwhile experience in Danang.
Themelina_J, Dec 2025
This was an exceptional day and exceeded our expectations. Travelling with my husband and two younger children, our tour guides were Bin, Brandon, Alan and Cillian. All four gentlemen were excellent and safe riders, and were great in spotting the Langur families. Bin and Cillian especially took some amazing photos and Brandon was so knowedgeable of the species and shared with patience and care.
Riding safely and being in such a gorgeous natural setting, learning about the endangered Langur made for a most memorable experience in Da Nang. Thank you team, we highly recommend this tour!
Peter_J, Dec 2025
Cillian was a great guide! Picked me up and dropped me.off at the hotel. He spoke very good English and we stopped along the way and told me much I didn't know about vietnam. Managed to catch a look at quite a few monkeys and still when it started to rain he is prepared with rain gear and all is good!!
10 thumbs up!! Great tour guide and so friendly!
Daniel_L, Nov 2025
Our guides Cillian and Bin were so nice and knowledgeable. They made sure we found two great groups of Lengur with cute babies even tho it was windy.
Chemana_L, Sep 2025
I have been lucky to have Brendan as a guide! He has so much knowledge about the history and the behaviors of the Red-shanked douc. we were able to see several of these magnificent and rare monkeys! I am still speechless! Thank you so much Brendan 🙏
Virginia_S, Sep 2025
The monkeys are a must-see if you visit Da Nang. What a treat to see them in a beautiful area new the city and watch the sun get low over the bay. The monkeys are fascinating to watch. Even if we hadn’t had the good fortune to see 3 different groups, including one family of about 15 including 2 babies, the ride through the jungle on the back of a motorbike would have been worthwhile. It’s a bonus that the temperature in the mountains is about 20 degrees fahrenheit cooler than the city, so it’s a lovely break from the heat.
Brendan was a fantastic guide, and the entire group were so knowledgeable. We learned all about the monkeys and their habitat. I could have watched the monkeys all day!
Katrin_M, Sep 2025
Best Tour with the greatest guides! Amazing tour to watch the wildlife! So friendly guides, answers all questions we had!
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