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Tour Overview
Embark on a 5-day, 4-night expedition through Vietnam's Central Highlands, a hidden gem on the border with Cambodia. This adventure takes you off the beaten path to explore remote villages, diverse ethnic groups, and stunning natural landscapes. Begin your journey in Dalat, visiting local farms and the Elephant Waterfall, before heading to Lak Lake for a homestay experience. Discover Buon Ma Thuot's coffee forests and waterfalls, and delve into the cultural heritage of Kon Tum. Traverse the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, and conclude your tour in the historic town of Hoi An, renowned for its well-preserved Old Quarter. ...more ...less
Highlights
Visit Buon Ma Thuot and its famous coffee forest
Watch the elephants in Ban Don village
Explore the countryside of Dalat
Experience the special weather of four seasons in Dalat
End the tour in Hoi An with its fantastic Old Quarter and preserved architecture
Discover the wildlands on the border with Cambodia, home to many tribes and ethnic groups
Visit the Draysap waterfalls, the most stunning falls in south and central Vietnam
Explore Kon Tum, including the Kon Tum wooden church and Kon Klor Suspension Bridge
Itinerary
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Leave Dalat for Lak Lake at 8:30am. On the way, visit a typical vegetable and flower farms of Dalat, coffee plantations, cricket farms along the way, and a local silk-throwing factory where you can see the whole process of how silk is made, with the best quality you can buy here at an unbelievably cheap price. Then a visit to the Elephant waterfall to stretch your legs and feel the power of this beautiful fall out of Dalat. You also have an option to stroll your way through a quiet Buddhist pagoda nearby. Lunch at a local restaurant next to Krongno bridge. Arrive in Jun, a H’mnong ethnic minority village next to Lak Lake, in the afternoon. Here you’ll take a walk through the village to see the local life and learn about their culture. You can also have an opportunity to do optional activities such take a canoe on this nice tranquil lake and enjoy sunset on a nice summer day. Overnight in a homestay.
Accommodation: Longhouse in Lak Lake
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2
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Lak Lake – Buon Ma Thuot (80km) (B/L/D)
Location: Buon Ma Thuot
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave Lak Lake after breakfast for Bao Dai palace to get the view of the area. Drive 40km east of Buon Me Thuot to the area of Draysap waterfalls – the most stunning falls in the south and central Vietnam. On the way, you may visit some local factories and fields to learn more about the usual way of living in the highlands, such as a rice noodle factory, a pepper plantation, a rubber plantation, an incense factory and a bricks factory. Enjoy a nice hike under tropical trees to check out different falls and the surroundings of this area. Visit the center of Buon Ma Thuot, the capital city of Daklak province, where the Northern Vietnamese Army launched the first campaign to liberate the central highlands, before going further down South. We also pay a visit to the museum to see the cultural collections of all ethnic tribes living in the highlands. Evening free to do as you please, overnight in Buon Ma Thuot in a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Buon Ma Thuot – Kon Tum (225km) (B/L/D)
Location: Kon Tum
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Kon Tum
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave for Kon Tum from Buon Ma Thuot at 8:00 am, take a 60km back road through local villages to Buon Ho, then keep on the journey along road 14 to Kon Tum. Visiting local black pepper farms, rubber plantations & Sea Lake out of Pleiku on the way. Arrive in Kon Tum by 3pm. After check in our hotel, take a walking tour around town including Kon Tum wooden church, Ba Na village or Kon Klor Suspension Bridge.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kon Tum
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4
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Kon Tum - Kham Duc (175km) (B/D)
Location: Kham Duc
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Kham Duc
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Pay a visit to the orphanage before leaving for Kham Duc. Along the way, stop at the famous Dak To/Tan Canh battlefield, Charlie Hill & Ngoc Hoi – one of the important junction of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. Enjoy the amazing jungle landscapes of Truong Son mountain hugging the trail. Arrive in Kham Duc by 3:30 pm. Check into your hotel and we suggest you to take a walk around this tranquil little town in the middle of jungle.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kham Duc
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5
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Kham Duc - Hoian (115km) (B)
Location: Hoi An
Accommodation Name: Not included
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave for Hoi An after breakfast. Drive through rain forest & local villages before dropping down to the coast line. Arrive in Hoi An – a World Heritage Site – in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
A/C transfer
Air-conditioned transfer is included.
Experienced English-speaking guide
An experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you.
All sightseeing tickets and travel permits
All sightseeing tickets and travel permits are included.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary are included.
Accommodations in hotels or homestay
Accommodations in hotels or homestay as mentioned in the program are included.
Mineral water
Mineral water is provided.
First-aid kit
A first-aid kit is available.
No extra charge after confirmation
There are no extra charges after confirmation.
24/7 hotline support
24/7 hotline support is guaranteed.
What's Not Included
Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
International flight and taxes
International flight and taxes are not included.
Beverage
Beverages are not included.
Other personal expenses
Other personal expenses such as drinks and souvenirs are not included.
Requirements
• Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking. • It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat, etc.
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Mode of Transport
Travel in air-conditioned comfort with A/C transfers, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey through the Central Highlands, with visits to various local attractions and scenic spots.
Accommodation
Enjoy a mix of accommodations including a longhouse in Lak Lake, hotels in Buon Ma Thuot, Kon Tum, and Kham Duc, providing a comfortable and authentic experience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
What kind of activities can I expect during the tour?
During the tour, you will visit vegetable and flower farms, coffee plantations, cricket farms, and a local silk-throwing factory. You will also visit the Elephant waterfall, take a walk through a H’mnong ethnic minority village, and have the option to canoe on Lak Lake. Additionally, you will visit Bao Dai palace, Draysap waterfalls, local factories, and fields. You will also explore the center of Buon Ma Thuot, visit the Kon Tum wooden church, Ba Na village, and Kon Klor Suspension Bridge. The tour includes a visit to an orphanage, the Dak To/Tan Canh battlefield, Charlie Hill, and Ngoc Hoi.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodations in hotels or homestays as mentioned in the program. On the first night, you will stay in a longhouse in Lak Lake. The second night will be spent in a hotel in Buon Ma Thuot, the third night in a hotel in Kon Tum, and the fourth night in a hotel in Kham Duc.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, meals are included as mentioned in the itinerary. On the first day, lunch and dinner are provided. On the second day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. On the third day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided. On the fourth day, breakfast and dinner are included. On the fifth day, breakfast is provided.
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What should I pack for the tour?
You should pack essentials including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes, a small day pack for hiking and trekking, your passport, insect repellent, sun cream, a raincoat, and a sun hat.
Is there any special equipment provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour provides mineral water and a first-aid kit. Additionally, there is 24/7 hotline support guaranteed.
Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, during your visit to Lak Lake, you have the option to take a canoe on the lake and enjoy the sunset on a nice summer day.
What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts at Highway 27 and ends in Hoi An, which is a World Heritage Site.
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Reviews of this operator
John Aldo Albanese Jr
USA
Experience the Highlights of Central Vietnam
26-Feb-2024
Absolutely a Great Deal!
The journey was very interesting, the guides and driver were excellent!
Very informative, kind and knowledgeable!
I was debating whether to do a tour or not....so happy I did.
All hotels were outstanding, tour hub definitely went above and beyond to help me out
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John Aldo Albanese Jr
USA
Experience the Highlights of Central Vietnam
26-Feb-2024
Absolutely a Great Deal!
The journey was very interesting, the guides and driver were excellent!
Very informative, kind and knowledgeable!
I was debating whether to do a tour or not....so happy I did.
All hotels were outstanding, tour hub definitely went above and beyond to help me out
...more ...less
Mr Linh's Adventures requires a minimum deposit of
30%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of mr linh's adventures charges.
Up to 16 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 55% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Expedition through the Central Highlands 5 days 4 nights
5 Days Starting in Dalat, Vietnam and ending in Hoi An, Vietnam
Visiting:
Dalat, Buon Ma Thuot, Kon Tum, Kham Duc, Hoi An
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