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Southern Vietnam Highlights
Seat-in-coach tour - Ho Chi Minh City - Dalat -
Nha Trang
5 Days - Price from 543 US$
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| Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City - Dalat (-/L/-)
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• Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for
the 6 hour drive to Dalat, often referred to as the “city
of eternal spring” because of its moderate climate. The
scenic drive passes through tea, coffee and mulberry plantations.
• Shortly before arriving to Dalat we will stop
at Prenn Waterfalls, one of numerous waterfalls in the area.
• Upon arrival in Dalat visit Bao Dai’s Summer
Palace, constructed in 1933, the famous Hang Nga Guesthouse
and Art Gallery (also known as “Crazy House”) and
Truc Lam Thien Vien Pagoda. You may then stroll through the
local market, where a large selection of fresh fruit, vegetables
and flowers is on sale.
• Accommodation at Novotel in Dalat |
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| Day 2 - Dalat- Buon Me Thuot (B/L/-)
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• We follow national route No. 27 north towards
Buon Me Thuot, famous for its coffee plantations. The
160km drive takes about 4 hours and passes through spectacular
mountain and pinewood scenery.
• Lunch at Lak Lake.
• A scenic boat ride on dugout canoes (2
persons per canoe), brings you to a village of ethnic M'nong
people.
• Late afternoon continue for another 55km to Buon
Me Thuot.
• In the evening attend the performance of ethnic
dances, songs and gong music in a nearby village and join
the villagers in drinking local “Can” wine.
• Accommodation at Dam San Hotel |
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| Day 3 - Buon Me Thuot - Nha Trang (B/L/-)
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• Drive to York Don National Forest and explore
the surrounding area during a 1 hour elephant ride.
• Return to Buon Me Thuot for a short visit
of the Ethnographic Museum, which is housed in a Palace of former
king Bao Dai.
• After lunch we take the scenic road towards
the coastal plains to Nha Trang with a short stopover at Po
Nagar Cham Towers, built between the 7th and 12th centuries.
• Accommodation at Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel |
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| Day 4 - Nha Trang - Phan Thiet (B/L/-)
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• We travel southwards, passing lush rice
fields, salt ponds and dragon fruit plantations and break the
journey at Phan Rang to visit the 13th century Po Klong Jarai
Cham Towers, perched high on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly
pear cacti.
• After a photo stop at the fishing harbour of
Phan Thiet, we visit a local home, where the famous Nuoc
Mam (fish sauce) is produced.
• Another stop will be at the vast sand dunes
at Cape Mui Ne, which have inspired numerous photographers
for many years.
• Tonight you will spend at a beach resort on the
beach.
• Accommodation at Blue Ocean Resort
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| Day 5 - Phan Thiet - Ho Chi Minh City
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• At leisure
on the beach.
• Lunch then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
• The tour ends with a transfer to your hotel
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All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category.
Children under 12 years old sharing room with 2 adults and requiring extra bed are granted 15% discount; children under 12 years old sharing room with 2 adults without extra bed are granted 25% discount.
NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.
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We will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Included in the price:
Accommodation and meals as described, food only (please note that some hotels provide only CBF).
All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport.
All entrance fees.
English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request).
Not included in the price:
Visa fees.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.
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