Central Hightlands is one of the regions of Vietnam. It contains the provinces of Đắk Lắk, Đắk Nông, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Lâm Đồng. It has a large population of ethnic minorities such as as the people of Malayo-Polynesian languages (Jarai and Ede) and the people of Mon-Khmer languages (Bahnar and K'hor). Tay nguyen is the home to most prominent and also most endangered species of VietNam and Southeast asia: the indochinese tiger, the huge gaur, the wild buffalo, the banteng and the asian elephant.
Day 1:
Hoian – Kon Tum ( Lunch )
After breakfast, drive over beautiful mountain passes to Kon Tum (350km). During the drive, take stops to enjoy the scenery and panoramic views of the highlands. Visit a Cham temple en route. Arrive Kon Tum late afternoon. Upon arrival check into hotel. In the evening transfer to Konkotu village for a traditional music and dance performance around a bonfire while tasting local rice wine. Return to hotel for overnight.
O/n in Kon Tum
Day 2:
Kon Tum – Trekking - Konkotu ( Breakfast, Lunch )
Morning city tour includes visits to a seminary and a local cathedral unique for its wooden architecture. Travel to Kon Jri for a 10 km trek through local villages, forests, rivers and cassava plantations. Picnic lunch at the upper reaches of the Dakbla river. Take a boat ride downstream to Konkotu hamlet to meet Bahnar minority peoples. Explore the village before transferring back to town. O/n in Kon Tum.
Day 3:
Kon Tum - Ban Me Thuot ( Breakfast, Lunch )
After breakfast take a dugout canoe ride on the lake then take an elephant trek through M’nong hill tribe villages. After lunch depart for Dalat (70km). On arrival, check in hotel. In the afternoon, explore the city of Dalat. Visit the summer residence of Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last emperor, the fascinating Crazy House, the cathedrals and convents that populate this former French retreat. This evening, have dinner combined with a unique art: drawing by one finger at Art Cafe, a restaurant in Dalat’s centre. O/n in Dalat.
Day 4:
Ban Me Thuot – Dalat ( Breakfast, Dinner )
After breakfast take a dugout canoe ride on the lake then take an elephant trek through M’nong hill tribe villages. After lunch depart for Dalat (70km). On arrival, check in hotel. In the afternoon, explore the city of Dalat. Visit the summer residence of Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last emperor, the fascinating Crazy House, the cathedrals and convents that populate this former French retreat. This evening, have dinner combined with a unique art: drawing by one finger at Art Cafe, a restaurant in Dalat’s centre. O/n in Dalat.
Day 5:
Dalat - Ho Chi Minh City ( Breakfast )
In the morning, free to visit the colourful Dalat Market to see the variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits available in Dalat’s temperate climate. After breakfast, drive to HCMC. En route, stop at rubber, tea and coffee plantations. Arrival in HCMC in the afternoon. End of service.