Central Highland tours

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Great Angkor Temples - Visit HoChiMinh highway - Cycling Vietnam

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS - HIGH SPIRITS

The remote and undiscovered Central Highlands contain some of Vietnam’s best-kept secrets where visitors willing to get off-the-beaten track will discover pristine lakes, clear rivers, vast swathes of old-growth jungle and isolated ethnic minority villages.

Volcanic red earth, dramatic green forests and glittering crystal lakes make this one of Vietnam’s most beautiful and mysterious regions. Along with wild elephants the area is home to monkeys, tigers and the endangered Javanese Rhinos. The natives of Ban Don village, 55km north-west of Buon Ma Thuot, are famous for their elephant-hunting skills and still trap and train the animals for agricultural work, transport and for festivals and races.

SBL15A : CAT TIEN TREK 2D/1N

Ranger road in Cat Tien National Park Watch tower - Crocodile swamp station Rapids at Ben Cu ranger station

Day 1: SaiGon - CatTien National Park. (L,D)

07.00 Departure by car to Cat Tien National Park (150km, 3hours). The terrain rise up gradually via volcanic area. On arrival, we cross DongNai river to the park center.
10.30 Meeting guide, start walking 9km along the main route through the park. Sites of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (BangLang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Picnic lunch en route.
15.00 Turn off the main route and trek 5km to Crocodile lake station where we have dinner and stay overnight. (simple bed room, share shower, wc).
20.00 to 22.00 Animal spotting from rangers watch tower or walking on the lake side (check with your guide for using boat to discover the lake, there are crocodiles in the lake).
Overnight at Crocodile lake station.

Day 2: Cat Tien Trek - Saigon (B,L)

07.00 Start hard trekking 15km through forest to DatDo ranger station. A great day to discover

several kind of birds such as: Pitta (Duoi cut), germain peacock pheasant (Ga tien mat do) , siamese fireback (Ga loi long tia), wooly-necked stock (Hac co trang), purple heron (Diec lua) etc….Picnic lunch en route.
13.00 Arrive at DatDo ranger station. Have a short rest.
Jeep 4wd pick up at the ranger station and transfer 20km back to the park center. This is route of bufer zone along DongNai river where ethnic minorities ChauMa and Stieng cultivated and settled their villages centuries ago.
15.00 Back to the park center. Goodbye CatTien park. Ferry crossing the river. Transfer by car to Saigon.

Options for easier trek:

- Waterfalls route (Thac Troi, thac Dung): 7km, 3 hours easy trek, many huge trees.

- Ficus Benjamina route (Cay Si): 2km, 1 hour trek, interesting eco-system of semi-evergreen forest and wetland-flooded-evergreen forest. Highest level belong to family of Moraceae : F.benjamina, F.racemora etc...

120 USD/ person (minimum 2 persons).

100 USD/ person (3 persons).

80 USD/ person (4 - 5 persons)

Services included:

All entrance fee.

Transport:ac bus, jeep 4wd transfer in the park.

Local guide of Cat Tien national park.

Simple guestroom at Crocodile lake ranger post. (triple room, fan, share shower, wc)

Meals: B,L,D as mentioned in program. Drinking water during trekking.

insect repellent (for anti leech).

Not including: Insurance, personal expenses.

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Tung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora)

Crocodile lake - Ranger station - watch tower

SBL15B : CYCLING CAT TIEN 2D/1N - Challenge on the elephant trails !!

Instruction for going through elephant area Dirt road, up and down 20km Picnic lunch - elephants area

Day 1: SaiGon - CatTien National Park. (L,D)

07.30 Departure from your hotel. Take us about 1.5 hour to get out the busy traffic and head on to VinhCuu district - DongNai province.
09.30 Start cycling ~35km on quiet countryside road to CatTien park. This forest area used to be the head quarter of Vietnamese army during the war. We arrive at the ranger post, meeting our Cat Tien park ranger, transfer luggage & water to our 4wd jeep, then climb up the challenging slopes, 20 km up and down.

Be careful: wild elephants !! We are cycling through the elephant activities area, so we should keep together and following instruction of our ranger.

Picnic lunch break. We keep on cycling to TaLai ethnic minority village, then going through the buffer zone to head quarter of CatTien park. Maximum cycling distance today ~ 75km.

Day 2: Ficus Benjamina route (CaySi) - Trek - Saigon (B,L)

07.00 Start cycling 16km through forest to DakLua area. From here we start trekking 2km to this interesting eco-system of semi-evergreen forest and wetland-flooded-evergreen forest: the Ficus benjamina group. Located in an area of 3 ha, the highest level belong to family of Moraceae (Dau tam) such as: F. benjamina, F racemora, Flacourtiaceae, Hychaearpus etc..
The trek path has a lot of tuff rocks – product of vocalnic craters million years ago.
We also see huge trees of Lagerstromenia ovalfolia and several kind of birds.
Then we cycle 16km back, with a short stop over Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go~) and BenCu rapids.
Shower & late lunch at park center, ferry crossing the river. We goodbye CatTien park, transfer by car to Saigon.

175 USD/ person (minimum 2 persons).

135 USD/ person (3 persons).

115 USD/ person (4 - 5 persons)

Services included:

All entrance fee, bike rental fee.

Transport:ac bus, jeep 4wd transfer in the park.

Cycling guide & ranger guide of Cat Tien park.

Aircond room at the park center.

Meals: B,L,D as mentioned in program. Drinking water during trip.

insect repellent (for anti leech).

Not including: Insurance, personal expenses.

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Elephant footprints

Buffer zone near the head quarter

SBL15C : CYCLING CAT TIEN - BAO LOC - PHAN THIET - MUI NE 3D/2N

Steep, slippery hill to conquer Crossing stream & cool down during mid day Minority village - route DaMi - MuiNe

Day 1: SaiGon - CatTien National Park. (L,D)

Same as day 1 in SBL 15B. O/N in Cat Tien park.

Day 2: Ficus Benjamina route (CaySi) - DakLua - BaoLoc (B,L,D)

07.00 Start cycling 16km through forest to DakLua area. From here we start trekking 2km to this interesting eco-system of semi-evergreen forest and wetland-flooded-evergreen forest: the Ficus benjamina group. Located in an area of 3 ha, the highest level belong to family of Moraceae (Dau tam) such as: F. benjamina, F racemora, Flacourtiaceae, Hychaearpus etc..
The trek path has a lot of tuff rocks – product of vocalnic craters million years ago.
We also see huge trees of Lagerstromenia ovalfolia and several kind of birds.
Then we continue 5km to the ferry, crossing DongNai river and cycling 2 hour more to highway 20. Lunch break & swim by Da m'ri stream.

We have ~ 35 km to go on hw20 with a challenge climb up +10% at BaoLoc pass. Total cycling today about 90km. O/N hotel in BaoLoc town (alt. +850m).

Day 3: BaoLoc - DaMi - MaLam - PhanThiet - MuiNe (B,L)

08:00 Start cycling outside the town, then gradually down to LocNam, we have 10km climb up mt pass, then mostly going down hill to DaMi reservoir and to DongGiang village. Swim & picnic lunch en route. Afternoon we keep on 30km down hill through forest to MaLam. Our van pick us up for transfer to PhanThiet and MuiNe. Total cycling distance today about 90km. Tour end up in MuiNe.

* Please book your own beach resort in Muine or contact us for reservation.

245 USD/ person (minimum 2 persons).

195 USD/ person (3 persons).

165 USD/ person (4 - 5 persons)



Services included:

All entrance fees, bike rental fee.

Transport:ac bus, jeep 4wd support in the park.

Cycling guide & ranger guide of CatTien park.

Accommodation 2 nights: AC room with hw.

Meals: B,L,D as mentioned in program. Drinking water during trip.

insect repellent (for anti leech).

Not including: Insurance, personal expenses.

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Cycling through national park

Evergreen forest of Dipterocarpus

SBL16A : NATIONAL PARK & DALAT TREKKING (4D/3N)

A four-day tour into the heart of the Central Highlands

Flower garden - Dalat Dug out boat - Lak lake

Day 1: SaiGon - CatTien National Park. (L,D)

We head to CatTien National Park where we will cross the river to get into the Park before transferring to jeeps which will take us into the jungle. Trek through the forest to the Crocodile Swamp and back to the Park Centre, an 8-km walk, where we will overnight.

Day 2: CatTien - DaLat. (B)

A morning of bird watching in Lagerstroemia and Dipterocarpus Forests before heading to DaLat, with a stop for lunch in Bao Loc. Scenery of mulberry tea & coffee plantation on highway 20. If time permitting, we visit Pongour waterfalls before going up mountain pass to Dalat. O/N in DaLat.

Day 3: Around DaLat. (B,L)

Sightseeing around city : HangNga - Crazy house, VienThuc artist monk at LamTyNi pagoda, BaoDai summer palace, Old French Cremaillere railway, Dalat flower garden, TrucLam pagoda and TuyenLam reservoir etc....

Another option for this day will be a visit to Lat village and trek to LangBian mountain. Breathtaking view from summit (~ 2100 m) , great view of Dankia lake as well as Dalat city. Moderate 5 hours hike up and down. O/N Dalat.

Day 4: DaLat - NhaTrang. (B)

After a morning of sightseeing in DaLat we travel down NgoanMuc (Bell vue) pass to PhanRang. Visit the ancient Cham-Hindu Temple before reaching NhaTrang where we will overnight. End of tour.

285 USD/ person (minimum 2 persons).

200 USD/ person (minimum 4 persons).

Single supplement: 40 USD

Services included:

All entrance fee.

Transport : Bus support with cold drinking water.

Guide: Experienced tour guide.

Bungalow & Golf 3***/Empress *** hotel in Dalat with breakfast.

2 lunch + 1 dinner as mentioned in program.

Not including: Insurance, other meals, hotel in Nhatrang, personal expenses.

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Night on stilt house at Lak lake

Elephant ride at Mlieng village

SBL16B : DALAT - LAK LAKE - NHATRANG (4D/3N)

Explore the spectacular Central Highlands.

Around XuanHuong lake - DaLat Vegetable garden - DaLat

Day 1: SaiGon - DaLat.

Departure to Dalat, terrain elevation change step by step from 200m to 800m at BaoLoc town. We visit Dambri Falls 18km off road. Great waterfalls and nice trails for promenade around. Afternoon coach trip through tea & coffee plantation to Dalat. O/N in DaLat..

Day 2: Around DaLat. (B,L)

Sightseeing around city : HangNga - Crazy house, VienThuc artist monk at LamTyNi pagoda, BaoDai summer palace, Old French Cremaillere railway, Dalat flower garden, TrucLam pagoda and TuyenLam reservoir etc....

Another option for this day will be a visit to Lat village and trek to LangBian mountain. Breathtaking view from summit (~ 2100 m) , great view of Dankia lake as well as Dalat city. Moderate 5 hours hike up and down. O/N Dalat.

Day 3: DaLat - Lak Lake. (B,L,D)

Getting off-the-beaten track travel through pristine tropical forests, hill-tribe villages and steep mountain passes to a M’nong village famous for their elephants. Stay on stilt house near the Jun village of M’nong tribe.

If you would like to have an elephant ride over Lak lake next morning, please require tonight.

Day 4: Lak Lake - NhaTrang (B)

Travel back down the mountains to Doc Let Beach, one of Vietnam's most beautiful, for an afternoon relaxing before heading onto NhaTrang to overnight. Visit the Ponagar Cham temple on our way. End of Tour.

285 USD/ person (minimum 2 persons).

200 USD/ person (minimum 4 persons).

Single supplement: 40 USD

Services included:

All entrance fee.

Transport : Bus support with cold drinking water.

Guide: Experienced tour guide.

Golf 3 ***/Empress*** hotel in Dalat and house on stilt at Lak lake with breakfast.

2 lunch + 1 dinner as mentioned in program.

Not including: Insurance, other meals, elephant ride, hotel in Nhatrang, personal expenses.

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Pongour falls - 50km from DaLat

Highland pass from Lak to Nhatrang

SBL17 : GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN THE HIGHLANDS (5D/5N)

Day 1: SaiGon - BuonMaThuot (L)

Full day excursion on the historical highway 14: Visit the HoChiMinh Trail at the Daksong Junction and the Draysap Waterfalls on the way to BuonMaThuot. Enjoy the famous coffee in town. O/N BuonMaThuot.

Day 2: BuonMaThuot - KonTum (B,L)

Travelling north to KonTum we stop at a sacred Ede Tribe cemetery and the volcanic lake in Pleiku. Late afternoon promenade around Kontum quiet town, coffee break at Eva cafe to discover the life style of hill tribe. O/N in KonTum.

Day 3: Dance with the Bahnar tribe.

See the old battlefields around DakTo. Visit Sedang villages - Dakrijol and Dakripeng - and cross suspension bridges during this 4km trek. In the afternoon hike to Konchori and Konkotu village with time to swim in Dakbla River. In the evening enjoy traditional gong music of the Bahnar tribe before staying in a Rong House at Konkotu village.

Another choice will be a trekking day to Konplong area with villages of different tribes, picnic lunch. Afternoon river raft down Dakbla river to Konkotu village. O/N in Rong house of Konkotu village.

Day 4: KonTum - QuangNgai. (B,L)

Trek back to KonTum via K’pong and K’nam villages, visiting a Bahnar tribe wooden church. Depart for Quang Ngai. Back country road through the tropical forest with villages of Sedang and Hre tribes. If time permitting, we visit MyLai memorial (MyLai massacre in 1968) late afternoon. O/N in QuangNgai.

Day 5: QuangNgai - HoiAn. (B,L)

Excursion north to Hoi An with a stop at MySon’s holy Cham ruins (World Heritage). Continue to Hoian ancient town. Check in hotel. O/N Hoi An. Tour end.

515 USD/ person (minimum 2 persons).

395 USD/ person (minimum 4 persons).

Single supplement: 80 USD

Services included:

All entrance fees, permit, traditional music show & local wine.

Transport : Bus support with cold drinking water.

Guide: Experienced tour guide.

Hotel with breakfast : Damsan** (BMT), Dakbla** (Kontum), MyTra***(Q.Ngai), HoiAn***

Meals: 5 Lunches + 1 Dinner as mentioned in itinerary.

Not including: Insurance, other meals, personal expenses.

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KonTum wooden seminary & museum

Rive raft on Dakbla river to Konkotu vilage

Saigon & surrounds - The mighty Mekong - Inner Mekong adventures - The best beaches - Central highlands - Cruise up the mighty Mekong -

Cycling Hanoi - Dry Halong - HaLong Bay - MaiChau - Sapa BacHa - Road of world heritage -

Great Angkor Temples - Visit HoChiMinh highway - Cycling Vietnam

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