Central Highland Discovery (#801)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Dalat (no meals)

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh for the 6 hour drive to Dalat, often referred to as the “city of eternal spring” because of it’s moderate climate. The scenic drive passes through tea, coffee and mulberry plantations. Shortly before arriving to Dalat we will stop at Prenn Falls, 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 & Art Gallery, also known under the name of “Crazy House” and Lam Ty Ni Pagoda. You may then stroll through the local market, where a large selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers is on sale. Accommodation at hotel in Dalat

Day 2: Dalat – Buon Me Thuot (B/L/D)

Breakfast.
We follow national route 27 north towards Buon Ma Thuot, famous for it’s 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 Ma Thuot. In the evening attend the performance of ethnic dances, songs and music performance in a nearby village and join the villagers in drinking local can wine. Dinner and accommodation at hotel in Buon Me Thuot

Day 3: Buon Me Thuot – Nha Trang (B/L/D)

Breakfast.
Drive to Yok Don National Forest and explore the surrounding area during a 1-hour elephant ride. Return to Buon Ma 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. Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel in Nha Trang

Day 4: Nha Trang – Phan Thiet (B/L/D)

Breakfast.
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 Cap Mui Ne, which have inspired numerous photographers for many years. Tonight you will spend at a beach resort direct on the beach. Dinner and accommodation at hotel in Phan Thiet.

Day 5: Phan Thiet – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Breakfast
Enjoy the morning on the beach. We take a 4-hour drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends with a transfer to your hotel.

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Price inclusive

• Breakfast and accommodation sharing a double room.
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
• Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.
• The services of experienced English/French – speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests’ return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available
• Permission fee to central highland area.
• VAT and other taxes
• Vietnam visa arrangement fee

Price exclusive

• International flight tickets and airport tax.
• Dinners, except as specified above.
• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Camera fees (if any)
• Diving fees
• Insurance.

Hotels used for Standard class