Overview

Step off the beaten track into Vietnam’s Central Highlands, traversing splendid tea, rice and rubber plantations and encounter unique ethnic tribal groups exhibiting their traditional lifestyle through their work, ancient ceremonies and rituals. Immerse yourself in the serene and lush landscape of picturesque waterfalls, lakes, rivers, emerald mountains and the bucolic setting of intriguing lakeside minority groups and scenic islands.

Price Includes

Private air-conditioned vehicle as per program
Local English speaking guide
Accommodations based on Twin/Double share with daily breakfast
Meals (excluding drinks) as indicated
Boat fee & sightseeing fee as specified, on a private basis
Government tax and services charges
Bottled drinking water

Price Excludes

Visa fees to Vietnam
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Saigon

Arrive in Saigon; meet your guide and private transfer to hotel.
Sightseeing tour include Central Post Office, the Colonial Quarter, City Hall, Reunification Palace, and the intriguing Ben Thanh market.

Day 2Saigon – Flight to Pleiku (B,L)

Fly to Pleiku. Visit Bien Ho (Sea Lake), a nearby tea plantation and Minh Thanh Pagoda.

Day 3Pleiku – Kon Tum (B,L)

On the way from Pleiku to Kon Tum, visit the Yaly Hydropower Plant and rubber plantation. In Kon Tum, visit the unique 100-year-old wooden church of French and Central Highlands’ architecture. Visit the ethnic village of Bana Village with its unique Rong communal house.

Day 4Pleiku – Buon Ma Thuot (B,L,D)

Drive to Buon Ma Thuot and then to Lak Tented Camp. Enjoy a special Gong performance. Overnight at Lak Tented Camp.

Day 5Buon Ma Thuot – Bim Bip Waterfall (B,L,D)

Visit Yangtao village, next to Chu Yang Sin National Park. Trek to the hidden Bim Bip Waterfall in the jungle canopy. Return to Lak Tented Camp and explore the bio-farm. Overnight at Lak Tented Camp.

Day 6Buon Ma Thuot – Lak Lake (B,L)

Via boat or kayak enjoy Ho Lak (Lak Lake), the largest natural body of water in the Central Highlands and experience village fishing life. Discover minority villages scattered around the lake occupied by M’Nong people (Nau, M’Lieng). Overnight at Lak Tented Camp.

Day 7Buon Ma Thuot – Danang – Hoi An (B)

Fly to Danang and meet your guide. En route to Hoi An visit the Cham Sculpture Museum, Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc Beach where American soldiers used to be airlifted.
Afternoon, walk along Hoi An’s waterfront, the Japanese Covered Bridge, main market, the Ancient house Tan Ky, the ornate Fu Kien Chinese temple the Hoi An local market.

Day 8Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham (L)

Drive to Cua Dai beach. Cruise to scenic Cham island.
Visit the Marine Protected area at Lang Village, Hai Tang Pagoda, and the local market. Trek 20 minutes to Chong Village for spectacular views and swimming.