See all 5 photosThe Central Highlands is home to many different ethnic groups and is known for its beautiful natural scenery, pleasant climate, and stunning waterfalls. If you want to go on an unforgettable adventure and explore Vietnam’s Central Highlands, you can leave the usual tourist paths and discover some of the lesser-known ethnic groups with their fascinating cultures and beliefs that have remained unchanged for centuries. You can also visit the largest coffee plantation in Vietnam, which is known as the coffee kingdom. The journey starts in Kon Tum, passes through endless rubber, coffee, and pepper farms, and ends in Dalat, often called the city of Love.
Central Highland Discovery 7 Days
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$566
Overview
Itinerary
DAY 01: PLEIKU - KON TUM
Arrival to Pleiku. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, visit a wooden church, built-in memory of the first Christian missionary. Overnight in Kon Tum.
Meal: None
Tour guide: None
DAY 02: KON TUM - KONKOTU VILLAGE
Begin this morning with a 1-hour drive to visit the Sodra people in Kon Ray and Kon Bil villages. Their homes are long stilt houses built out of bamboo and straw, secured with rattan. Drive on to a Jo Long hill tribe village called Kon Du, catching glimpses of hand-weaving on giant looms or the eerie wooden statues in the cemeteries. After checking out of the hotel, drive 30-minutes to the Bhanar Village of Kon Ko Tu. On arrival, start a 4-km trek from Kon Ko Tu village along the Dak Bla riverbank, where local villagers are hard at work tending buffaloes, preparing crops for harvest, and transporting their produce to the village market. Return by a pirogue to Kon Ko Tu village. Tonight’s dinner is a local treat, including a Gong show and Xoang dancing and the chance to sample some local rice wine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 03: KONKOTU - KON TUM - BUON ME THUOT
Transfer back to Kon Tum town for breakfast, then transfer to Ban Me Thuot, the heart of the central highlands, whose population is composed of mountain minorities living in longhouses bringing together all the villagers. Lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon visit to the Ethnographic Museum of Buon Me Thuot. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot and enjoy their famous coffee shop which is one of the specialties of the Central Highlands. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 04: BUON ME THUOT - DON VILLAGE & WATERFALLS
A day trip to explore Don Village, and visit Dray Sap Waterfall, Trinh Nu Waterfall. If time allowed, you can stop by at the Yok Don National Park on the way to visit Don Village too. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 05: BUON ME THUOT - LAK LAKE - DA LAT
Departing Buon Ma Thuot, today’s journey will take us via the beautiful Lak Lake, set in a pleasant rural landscape of hills dotted with M’nong minority villages. Board your boat for an enjoyable cruise on the placid waters of the lake, followed by a fun elephant trek to nearby Jun village. Enjoy a pleasant lunch and then head for the charming hill station of Dalat. Your journey will take you through a stunning landscape of verdant mountains and traditional villages. Overnight in Dalat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 6: DALAT
Continue your discovery of this laid back mountain retreat. Visit Bao Dai’s villa, a base for the last emperor on his many hunting expeditions to the surrounding hills. Also visit the cathedral and Dalat’s bustling market, packed with produce such as locally grown flowers and fruits, the rest of the day free for your own leisure. Overnight in Dalat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 7: DALAT- SAIGON
Transfer to the airport for flight to Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: None
Pricing
| Category | Price valid from 2024 – 2025 (per person in US dollar) | ||||
| 2 people | 3 – 4 people | 5 – 6 people | 7 – 8 people | Single supplement | |
| Deluxe | $875 | $753 | $622 | $566 | $285 |
Accommodation
| Cities | Hotel Category |
| Kon Tum | Indochine Deluxe |
| Buon Me Thuot | Saigon Buon Me Deluxe Room |
| Dalat | Colline Deluxe |
Include & Exclude
Trip inclusive
- All private transfer and transportation
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced local English / French speaking guide
- Private boat trip as per tour
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Water and tissues on coach
- Services charges and government tax.
Trip exclusive
- International flights & departures taxes
- Beverage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Vietnam visa stamping fee.
- Others not mentioned above
Note:
* Check-in time: 02.00 pm – Check-out time: 12.00 pm
* Special offer in Low Season from May 1st – Sep 30th is applied. Please contact us for more details.
* Price is based on a minimum of 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. Single supplement is surcharged when one person occupies one room.
Nha Trang - Dalat 
