See all 5 photosTravel to Vietnam’s Central Highlands, crossing through coffee plantations and farmlands dotted with villages. Encounter unique hill tribe groups, boasts a varied history, stunning scenery, great coffee, and fascinating minority villages. This is a remote part of Vietnam, best for those looking for a chance to spend time with the local people in an authentic and adventurous setting. Then explore the prosperous coastal city of Quy Nhon, boasts a terrific beach-blessed shoreline and grand boulevards.
Central Highlands to the Sea 7 days
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$638
Overview
Itinerary
DAY 01: BUON ME THUOT ARRIVAL
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buon Me Thuot. The region is inhabited by the Jarai hill tribe, the largest ethnic group in the Central Highlands, with an estimated population of 330,000 people. The remainder holds interesting natural attractions, including lakes, waterfalls and national parks. It was originally a part of the Kingdom of Champa and was annexed by Vietnam in the 16th century. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Buon Ma Thuot has lovely outdoor coffee shops to blend in with the locals and laze away the evenings. It is a must to have some coffee on this journey. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: N/A
DAY 02: BUON ME THUOT - LAK LAKE & WATERFALLS
A day trip to explore Lak Lake. Visit Jun ethnic minority village, where people still follow their ancestral ways of fishing, weaving brocade, and water farming. Enjoy an elephant ride through Lak Lake. On the way back to Buon Ma Thuot visit Dray Sap waterfall in the middle of the hardwood rainforest (30 km from Buon Ma Thuot). According to legend Dray Sap or Misty Waterfall, was created by an enormous creature that used its trunk to disrupt the water. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 03: BUON ME THUOT - KONTUM
Today you will go to Kontum via Pleiku, passing by countless coffee, rubber, and pepper plantations. On the way, we will stop to visit T’Nung Lake, located in an ancient crater, and the Village of Dektu, inhabited by the minority Jörai (or Gia Rai).
After settling in, venture out to visit Gia Rai villages. The Gia Rai hill tribe group believes in the existence of genies and holds rituals connected to this faith. The group is a matriarchal society, in which the women are free to choose who they marry. The husband lives with the wife’s family and inheritance is passed on to the daughters. Each village has a communal house called a rong, a central stilt house with a tall steeply pitched thatched roof. No nails are used in bamboo construction. Overnight in Kontum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 04: 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 05: KONKOTU - KON TUM - QUY NHON
Our driver will pick you up at KonKoTu Village and transfer you back to Kon Tum town and then transfer straight to Quy Nhon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Quy Nhon.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: None
DAY 06: QUY NHON
Leisure beach time. Overnight in Quy Nhon.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: None
DAY 07: QUY NHON DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: None
Pricing
| Category | Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31st, 2026 (per person in US dollars) | ||||
| 2 people | 3 – 4 people | 5 – 6 people | 7 – 8 people |
Single supplement |
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| Deluxe | $921 | $817 | $694 | $641 | $382 |
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Accommodation
Below are our suggested accommodations. As we offer private tours, your hotel can be selected to match your travel interests.
| Cities | Hotel Category |
| Buon Me Thuot | Saigon Buon Me Deluxe |
| Kon Tum | Indochine Deluxe |
| Quy Nhon | Avani Resort Deluxe Studio |
Include & Exclude
TRIP INCLUSIVE
- Accommodations base on twin sharing room with daily breakfast
- Private transfer with air-conditioned car for airport pick up/drop off
- English speaking guide on board
- Two days one night cruise
- Meals as indicated (without beverage)
- All entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Services charges and government tax
TRIP EXCLUSIVE
- Travel insurances
- Drink and meals not mentioned in Inclusive column
- Personal tipping and gratuities
- International flight ticket
- Vietnam Visa
Note:
* Check-in time: 02.00pm – Check-out time: 12.00pm
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