DELACOUR’S LANGUR DISCOVERY TOUR
VAN LONG NATURE EXPERIENCE
DELACOUR’S LANGUR DISCOVERY TOUR
Step into the wetlands. Slow down. Listen. Observe. Connect.
1,000,000 VND / private group of up to 15 people
Advance booking required.
Includes: Entrance fee and local guide
Guests arrange their own transportation to the wildlife observation area.
A JOURNEY INTO THE WILDERNESS OF VAN LONG
What if you could leave the noise of everyday life behind and spend a few hours simply walking, observing and listening to nature?
The Van Long Nature Experience invites you to step into the wetland landscape, explore its limestone mountains and forests, and discover the remarkable wildlife that lives here — including the Delacour’s langur.
Rather than simply sightseeing, this is an invitation to slow down and become more attentive to the natural world around you.
Along the way, your guide will encourage you to ask questions:
What is a Delacour’s langur?
Why do birds migrate?
How was Van Long Wetland formed?
Why are wetlands important?
How can plants survive in water?
Every question opens another door to understanding nature.
🐒 DISCOVER THE DELACOUR’S LANGUR
One of the most fascinating animals you may encounter around Van Long is the Delacour’s langur, a rare primate associated with the limestone landscape of northern Vietnam.
Look carefully among the cliffs and forest vegetation and you may catch sight of these remarkable animals moving across their rocky habitat.
Your guide will help you understand how the langurs live, what they eat and how they have adapted to a challenging limestone environment.
Wildlife watching requires patience.
There is no need to rush.
Sometimes the most memorable encounter is the one you have to wait for.
🌿 “BATHING” IN VAN LONG WETLAND
Have you ever tried bathing in a wetland?
Not swimming.
Not soaking in water.
Instead, immerse yourself in the landscape itself.
Walk beneath the trees, breathe the fresh air, listen to birds and insects, feel the changing textures of leaves and bark, and allow yourself to become part of the surrounding environment.
This experience is inspired by the idea of forest bathing — spending quiet, mindful time in nature through walking, breathing and sensory observation.
You don’t need to walk fast.
You don’t need to reach a particular destination.
The purpose is simply to slow down and experience nature with all your senses.
👂 EXPERIENCE NATURE WITH ALL YOUR SENSES
Slow down and listen.
You may hear seasonal migratory birds, frogs, insects and the subtle sounds of the wetland.
Look closely at the plants around you.
Notice the smell of wet earth, leaves and wild vegetation.
Touch different leaves, flowers and natural textures.
Observe their differences in shape, colour, scent and texture.
The more carefully you look, the more the landscape reveals itself.
🏔️ THE LIMESTONE WORLD OF VAN LONG
Van Long is a landscape where wetlands, limestone mountains and limestone forests exist together.
As you explore, your guide can introduce you to the relationship between the water, vegetation, wildlife and mountains that make this ecosystem unique.
The limestone cliffs are not simply a beautiful backdrop.
They are a living habitat.
They provide shelter and food for wildlife and have shaped the way plants and animals adapt to the environment.
👨👩👧 DISCOVER VAN LONG WITH YOUR CHILDREN
This experience is especially meaningful for families.
Instead of simply telling children the answers, encourage them to look, ask questions, compare and discover things for themselves.
Why are the limestone mountains shaped this way?
Why do some plants grow in water?
What colour is the langur?
What does a young langur look like?
What do langurs eat?
Where do they sleep?
How do they move safely across steep limestone cliffs?
How are they similar to us?
You can even turn a simple walk into a sensory discovery game:
Can you find a leaf that smells different?
Which flower has the strongest scent?
How many different textures can you feel?
Can you hear three different sounds?
These simple questions can transform a walk in nature into a meaningful learning experience.
🌱 LET CURIOSITY LEAD THE WAY
Children do not always need a classroom to learn.
Sometimes, the best lessons begin with a question asked while standing beside a stream, touching a leaf or looking up at a limestone cliff.
A nature experience can encourage children to develop curiosity, observation, creativity and a deeper appreciation for the living world.
Most importantly, it gives families an opportunity to slow down and discover something together.
Explore together.
Ask questions together.
Be curious together.
🌏 VAN LONG — WHERE NATURE BECOMES THE CLASSROOM
The Van Long Nature Experience is not about ticking another attraction off your travel list.
It is about creating a deeper connection with the landscape.
Walk slowly.
Observe carefully.
Listen to the wetlands.
Discover the limestone mountains.
Look for the langurs.
And let nature answer some of your questions.
“By exploring nature, you discover yourself.”
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour: Van Long Nature Experience – Delacour’s Langur Discovery
Price: 1,000,000 VND / group
Group size: Up to 15 people
Booking: Advance reservation required
Includes: Entrance fee + local guide
Transportation: Guests arrange their own transportation to the wildlife observation area.
VANLONG GARDEN TEAM
Hotline: +84 819 681 080
