Tay Nguyen, VietNam

“The area of Tay Nguyen also recognized as the Central Highlands is a region located in the central section of

Vietnam. Spanning across five provinces. This upland domain reveals an array of landscapes. Tay Nguyen

showcases a scene with its terrain, including grand mountains and flowing waterfalls to peaceful lakes and

lush valleys along, with a deep cultural legacy and friendly locals.

JOURNEY EXPLORE DA LA T & BUON ME THUOT

Day 1: Sai Gon – Da Lat

7:00 am- 9:00 am:

Depart Saigon in the morning (avoidweekends) for the drive to Dalat Passing spectacular countryside, the road winds past plantations, villages and mountains to Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

9:00 am- 10:00 am:

There will be opportunities to stop at silk weaving workshops .

10:00 am- 11:00 am:

There will visit coffee and tea plantations to explore the verdant region.

11:00 am- 12:00 am:

Lunch will be at a local restaurant. The remainder of day is at leisure.

Day 2: Da Lat

7:00 am- 9:00 am:

Found in the late 1890s, Dalat once served as a holiday resort during the French colonial era. The journey today brings you to see the agricultural life of the Dalat people and the peaceful landscape. Start the day driving further down to local farms where plant plenty of flowers and other highland agriculture products.

11:00 am- 14:00 pm:

Lunch will be at a local restaurant.Then drive to Dalat railway station which used to be one of two unique. Cog railways in the world. Completed in 1938, the railway station was among the first colonial-style edifices to be built in the area during the colonial French time

14:00 pm- 16:00 pm:

Wind your way to the North of the city to visit an art space at XQ Village which introduces the beauty human art of Vietnamese traditional culture through embroidery.

16:00 pm- 00:00 am:

Drive back to the city with an optional stroll around the lake and have a cup of hot drink at a local cafeteria. Overnight at in Dalat .

Day 3: Da Lat- Buon Me Thuot

7:00 am- 11:30 am:

Depart first thing this morning via a 4,5-hour drive for Lak Lake in the Buon Ma Thuot area.

13: 00 pm- 14:50 pm:

After lunch you will pedal for about 20 minutes (or walk) on a slightly sporty track to Yang Tao village, passing some splendid scenery along the way

15: 00 pm- 17:00 pm:

From Yang Tao you’ll continue toward Buon D’rung  and Buon Cuor, smaller villages where you’ll meetsome of the local people. You may visit with a cacao farmer, where you’ll learn about farming cacao in the Central Highlands.

17: 00 pm- 00:00 am:

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay in Lak Lake. Dinner is on your own arrangement at your hotel.

Day 4: Buon Me Thuot.

6:00 am- 7:30 am:

Early this morning take a short boat ride on picturesque Lak Lake to enjoy the sunrise; you’ll watch fishermen softly drift, and experience village life coming awake. Return to the lodge for breakfast.

8:00 am- 12:00 am:

After breakfast you ’ll transfer to the foot of Chu Yang Sin National Park for a short trek to a hidden waterfall. Enjoy the jungle canopy, and swim in the fresh natural pool, and relax with a picnic lunch, before heading back to the lodge.

13:30 pm- 16:00 pm:

You’ll have a guided exploration of the organic farm, followed by a cooking demonstration.