Highlights of the Central Highlands Tour
Buon Ma Thuot - Yok Don National Park - Kon Tum - 6 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 - Buon Ma Thuot

• By vehicle from Saigon to Buon Ma Thuot
Journey along through the provinces of Song Be and Dac Lac via Chon Thanh and Dong Xoai.
• Sightseeing in Buon Ma Thuot
The capital of Dac Lac province, BUON MA THUOT is a prosperous town in a region known for coffee plantations and diverse Montagnard poplation. In the morning, visit the town highlights, beginning with the ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM, which provides a comprehensive insight into the many distinct ethnic groups of the province, which include the Ede and M'nong, among others. Displays feature traditional Montagnard dress, as well as agricultural implements, fishing gear and musical instruments. Continue to the KHAI DOAN PAGODA, the LAC GIAO TEMPLE and the local CATHOLIC CHURCH.
• Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Day 2 - Buon Ma Thuot

• Excursion to Dray Sap Waterfalls and Ede Village
Head outside town to visit the spectacular DRAY SAP WATERFALLS, which cascade over a 100m width in the middle of a beautiful rainforest setting. On the way back to town, stop at the EDE VILLAGE OF TUA to learn about the traditional lifestyles of the Ede people. Although the town has become largely assimilated in appearance, the village families continue to live in traditional longhouses and follow a matrilineal hierarchy.
• Excursion to Lak Lake with boat trip and elephant riding
Journey south on Route 27, a breathtaking road past forest, coffee plantations and rice fields. Arrive at LAK LAKE, a tranquil area where inhabitants still follow a traditional rural lifestyle. Enjoy a BOAT TRIP by dugout canoe takes to various MNONG VILLAGES on the lake. This matrilineal tribe passes name and inheritance through the female line, and generally live in longhouses. Enjoy one hour elephant ride (2 people per elephant). Finally, continue to the small VILLA OF EMPEROR BAO DAI, built as a countryside retreat, and enjoy the lovely lake views. Note: Elephant riding can be cancelled without prior notice for safety reason due to elephant can become aggressive especially during hot weather
• Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Day 3 - Yok Don National Park

• By vehicle from Buon Ma Thuot to Yok Don National Park
• Trekking in the area of Yok Don National Park with boat trip on Serepuk river
Journey to BAN DON village, the gateway to YOK DON NATIONAL PARK. Over 12 ethnic groups inhabit the park, mainly Ede and Mnong. Begin with a boat trip along the SEREPOK RIVER (not possible from May to December). Return to the village for lunch and a quick break with traditional folksongs before beginning your trek into the parklands. It is also possible to do an optional ELEPHANT RIDE (depending on the season and on the availability of elephants). Overnight is in a traditional stilt house or long house.
• Overnight in Yok Don National Park.

Day 4 - Buon Ma Thuot

• By vehicle from Yok Don National Park to Buon Ma Thuot
• Afternoon at leisure
• Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.

Day 5 - Kon Tum

• By vehicle from Buon Ma Thuot to Kon Tum with sightseeing in Pleiku
Journey north, stopping in the market town of PLEIKU for a visit to the LOCAL MARKET and GIA LAI ETHNOGRAPHY MUSEUM for an introduction to the ethnic minorities of the region, predominantly the Jarai minority. Continue north to SEA LAKE (BIEN HO), a deep mountain lake formed from a prehistoric volcanic crater. Enroute, visit villages of the JARAI and BAHNAR minorities before arriving in KON TUM.
• Sightseeing in Kon Tum
Explore KON TUM, a pleasant rural town tucked away on the banks of the Dakbla River, in the northern part of the Central Highlands, inhabited mainly by different ethnic minorities, including the Bahnar, Jarai, Rengao and Sedang peoples. Begin learning about the BAHNAR peoples by visiting KON TUM RONG HOUSE. Unique to the Bahnar minority, a rong house is the communal center for all important events such as marriages, funerals, prayer meetings and other rituals. Typically built on tall stilts as protection against wild animals, these buildings have a distinctive appearance. Stroll around the town, visiting the distinctive WOODEN CHURCH and an ORPHANAGE which cares for children, almost all of the Bahnar minority, and then drive to one of the many nearby BAHNAR VILLAGES.
• Overnight in Kon Tum.

Day 6 - Kon Tum

• By vehicle from Kon Tum to Danang
• Visit ethnic minorities villages on the way

Prices

USD p.p	1 Pax	2 Pax	3-6 Pax	SGL S/C	Booking
Var A	1,740	950	750	120

All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category.
* Meal plan: ABF.
** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Var. A:$37.
*** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%.

NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.

Hotel	Var A
Buon Me Thuot	B & P Hotel STD room Lane Xang Hotel STD room
Yok Don National Park	Ban Don Eco Tourist Ltd.Co. Private Stilt House (No Extra Bed)
Kon Tum	Indochine Hotel Superior

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(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner):

Accommodation and meals as described (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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