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, A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Vietnam.

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.

Thang, another of Bao’s former university students, completed his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Science in 2012 and simultaneously obtained his tour guide license. For his graduate thesis, he conducted a Spoon-billed Sandpiper and shorebird survey in the Mekong Delta. Thang joined Wildtour as a trainee, working full-time for three years before advancing to the role of professional birding guide. Known for his dedication to guest care, enthusiasm, and exceptional wildlife photography skills, Thang has extensive experience guiding tours throughout Vietnam and now also leads birding tours in Malaysia, Cambodia, West Papua, and China.

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.

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. Currently, he is pursuing a master’s degree in ecology at Ho Chi Minh City University of Science.

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.

A native of Cuc Phuong National Park, Tien has spent 17 years working as a tour guide at the Ecotourism & Environmental Education Center of the park. With extensive experience leading birdwatching and wildlife tours throughout Vietnam, Tien joined the Wildtour team in 2012, bringing his deep local knowledge and expertise to our tours.

Thanh is a mechanical engineer by profession, but his true passion lies in birdwatching. Since 2009, he has mentored under Mr. Bui Duc Tien, learning the art of birdwatching and wildlife photography. In 2013, Thanh joined the Wildtour team as a professional bird guide, specializing in the northern regions of Vietnam, including Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao, Xuan Thuy National Parks, and Sa Pa. In addition to his expertise in birding, Thanh is also a skilled and cautious driver, ensuring safe travel during tours.

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.