subject: Central Highland & BeachesDuration: 5 days [print this page] Central Highland & BeachesDuration: 5 days
Overview:
This combination trip covers Dalat Hill Station, Buon Me Thuot, and Nha Trang.Starting from Ho Chi Minh, we travel to Dalat by bus, enjoying the change of landscape from busy city life to quiet and scenic mountain scenery. After experiencing the coolness of Dalat, we move on to Buon Me Thuot for some experience with local hill tribes. Nhatrang beach is the place where we can relax ourselves and trying some water sports.
Day1: Ho Chi Minh City - Dalat (Dinner)
In the morning, take a scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to the central highland resort of Dalat (310km). En route, stop at rubber, tea and coffee plantations. Upon arrival in Dalat visit Prenn waterfall and enjoy a brief view of the city by horse-drawn cart. This evening, have dinner combined with a unique art: drawing by one finger at Art Cafe, a restaurant in Dalat's centre. >> Vietnam Tours
O/n in Dalat (Dinner)
Day2: Dalat - Ban Me Thuot (Breakfast, Lunch)
In the morning, tour the summer residence of Vietnam's last emperor, Bao Dai, and the unique architecture of Dalat's "Crazy House". Drop by the colorful Dalat Market to see the variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits available in Dalat's temperate climate. In the afternoon drive to Lak Lake in Ban Me Thuot. Enjoy the mountain air during a brief walk along the lakeshore. Evening free for relaxation.
O/n at Lak Lake (Breakfast / Lunch)
Day3: Ban Me Thuot - Nha Trang (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast take a dugout canoe ride on the lake, then mount an elephant for a trek through M'nong hill tribe villages. After lunch depart for Nha Trang (210km). Arrive and check in hotel.
O/n in Nhatrang (Breakfast / Lunch)
Day4: Nha Trang - Boat Trip (Breakfast, Lunch)
Enjoy Nha Trang turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Take a morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay. In the afternoon visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Long Son Pagoda, and the Cathedral of Nha Trang.
O/n in Nhatrang (Breakfast / Lunch)
Day5: Nha Trang departure (Breakfast)
Free until transfer to Cam Ranh airport for departure flight / or to the Railway Station for next destination. End of service. (Breakfast)
