With the exception of Da Lat, the Central Highlands are often ignored by the growing number of tourists coming to Vietnam. Few are aware of what they lose without coming to this place of picturesque mountain scenery, authentic hill tribes, untouched forests teaming with wildlife and scattered waterfalls. This eight-day trip will surely bring you those unforgettable experiences, and and is an ideal program for getting away from busy tourist spots.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city – Buon Me Thuot. Today we take a short flight to Buon Me Thuot. Free at your leisure. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot.
Day 2: Buon Me Thuot - Rai Village. Free to explore Buon Me Thuot in the morning. After lunch, drive about 80 kms to Nam Ka village. Start trekking for 3 kms to Rai village, where we stay for the night. Our host tonight will a family of Ede people. Our accommodation, a traditional long house-on-stilt of Ede ethnic minoriry, is very simple but clean and comfortable.(D)
Day 3: Nam Ka Forest - Buon Triet Lake - Jatu Village. A full day for trekking through evergreen forest to the lovely Buon Triet Lake. The trek is about 18 kms but the weather is usually cool and comfortable. We start with climbing about 2 Kms to the top of Namka hill. The descent is through different canopies of forests. We will encounter a couple of streams now and then. Besides birds, local hilltribe people, we have the chance of spotting some wild animal species. Ge picked up by pedal boats and enjoy a ride across Buon Triet lake before enjoying an afternoon swim. This evening is spent in Jatu village where our hosts belong to the M’Nong minority.(B, L, D)
Day 4: Jun Village - Lak Lake - M'lieng Village. Drive to Jun village, where we cruise across Lak lake by boat to M’Lieng village. Walking around the village to discover the daily life of ethnic minority in the Central Highlands. Back to Jun village, there are some options to ride Elephants and enjoy Gong music. This evening is spent at a hotel in Buon Ma Thuot where you can take the delights of a hot shower. By night, you can take a walk on streets and enjoy some coffee which has the best quality in Vietnam. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Buon Ma Thuot - Pleiku. There are a couple of options for the morning: Visit Ethnology Museum which shows some of the local equipment the Ede tribe use to hunt elephants. The museum also gives valuable information about the culture of the tribe. We continue on to Revolution Museum with images about the wars in The Central Highlands. Visit Buon Ma Thuot’s bustling regional market. You can buy some souvenirs before driving to Pleiku in the afternoon. Stopover to visit some coffee, rubber and pepper plantations. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Pleiku - Kon Tum. Leaving Pleiku for Kontum. Stopover to visit T’nung Lake ( “Bien Ho”). Going on to Phun Village, a traditional village of Jarai ethnic group with a typical cemetery in the Central Highlands. The tombs are decorated by wooden statues.
In the afternoon, visit the Big Seminary, the Wooden Church,The Hill-Tribe Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Kon Tum - KonKoTu village Driving to Kon Ko Lor II village. Start hiking through Kon Ko Ri village, across rice and sugger-cane fields. Meet Bana ethnic people and learn about the architecture of Rong house which looks like a huge axe blade pointing in to the sky. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a ride on the river by Dugout to Kon Ko Tu village. This evening is spent in Rong house that belongs to the Bana minority. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Kontum – Buon Me Thuot. This morning, we transfer to Buon Me Thuot then take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh city. End of service. (B)
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh
Return to: Ho Chi Minh
Activities: Trekking, boat trip, cultural exploration
This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date. Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking. You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- English speaking guides
- All accommodation on twin share basis
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers and transport
- Entrance fees and permits during guided time
- Flights: Ho Chi Minh city – Ban Me Thuot – Ho Chi Minh city
- Domestic airport tax
Not Included:
- Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees and permits during free time
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory)
- Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills
- Tips and gratuities
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