NATURE HIGHLAND VIETNAM– 9 DAYS
(Itinerary: Saigon- Cat Tien– Da Lat-Buon Me Thuot-NhaTrang– Saigon )
Tour code: XSEV0031- Adventure & Trekking Tours
Highlights:
- Opportunity to see the diversity of birds and mammals, live in the forest and wetland habitats of Nam Cat Tien, including an estimated 230 species of birds, endangered birds.
- Hiking to the top of Pinhatt Mountain (1, 700 meters) for a view of beautiful Tuyen Lam lake in Da Lat
- Lak Lake cruise by the pirogues and trek through area villages on the far side of the lake.
- Experience stay in long house by Lak lake
- Elephant riding in Yok Dong village
- Free & easy time in NhaTrang, one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam.
Overview
Vietnam is blessed with a number of astonishing sceneries which impress almost tourists from all the regions of the country as well as foreigners. So, the Nature of Highland Tour is designed for those who would like to discover the undisturbed beauty and unique culture. The Central Highland of Vietnam is full of natural wonders such as superb mountains, lakes, waterfalls, primitive forests, etc. Joining this tour, you can immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the cool temperature of Da Lat– a city of flowers, the wonderful and untouched landscapes of DakLak, or the beauty of the central coastal city –NhaTrang.
Tour summary:
- Day 01: Saigon arrival
- Day 02: Saigon - Nam Cat Tien National Park (B, L, D)
- Day 03: Nam Cat Tien - Dalat (B, L)
- Day 04: Dalat sightseeing (B, L)
- Day 05: Dalat - Lak Lake (B, L, D)
- Day 06: Lak Lake - Yok Don – Buon Ma Thuot (B, L, D)
- Day 07: Buon Ma Thuot - NhaTrang (B, L)
- Day 08: NhaTrang at leisure (B)
- Day 09: NhaTrang– Flight to Saigon – Departure (B)
DAY 1: SAIGON ARRIVAL
Private driver
Arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center for check-in. Overnight in Saigon
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon
DAY 2: SAIGON – NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Leaving city we will be drive to Nam Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai province. Once off Highway One, the road passes through large areas of rubber plantations before branching off the highway on a rough track to the national park. An incredible diversity of birds and mammals, live in the forest and wetland habitats of Nam Cat Tien, including an estimated 230 species of birds, endangered birds to be found here in their dinner. The afternoon is spent for birding along the road from the park headquarters. Dinner & watching some animal at headquarters Overnight at the guesthouse in Nam Cat Tien.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Cat Tien
DAY 3: NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK- DA LAT (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at Cat Tien homestay
Moring we are starting for the 6km by pick up car through forest to Crocodile Lake. Species that can be seen here include Green Peafowl by Crocodile Lake in the early morning. After lunch in the park, depart by vehicle to Da Lat. Breathtaking scenery along the way with coffee and tea plantations, jungle blanketed valleys and pine forested hills (250 km or 4 hours drive).
Arrival in Da Lat, check in to hotel for free time. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Da Lat
In the evening, if you like to hike around, remember that coffee and cake in Da Lat are some of the best in Vietnam and easily to be found in any finer cafes (at own expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat
DAY 4: DA LAT SIGHTSEEING (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Stroll through the pine forest and hike to the top of Pinhatt Mountain (1, 700 meters) for a view of beautiful Tuyen Lam Lake. Enjoy a boat ride across the lake to visit Vietnam most beautiful pagoda. A good mix of pine forest, coffee plantations, and jungle on this trek. Moderate 4 hours walking with one strenuous uphill climb. Transfer you back to Da Lat City.
Free and easy. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at hotel in Da Lat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat
DAY 5: DA LAT – LAK LAKE (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
8:00AM: Leave Dalat for Lak Lake. On the way, visit a silk worm farm, chop stick maker, and a coffee farm. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrive in Jun, a Mnong ethnic minority village next to Lak Lake by 2 pm. Cross Lak Lake by the pirogues, trek through area villages on the far side of the lake. Return by pirogues. Dinner and overnight in long house in Lak lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Lak Lake house
DAY 6: LAK LAKE- BUON ME THUOT (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at lake house
Leave lak Lake for Yok Don National Park in the morning after breakfast. Stop at Drayling – the confluence of seven rivers – for sightseeing.
In Yok Don park visit the old house of the elephant hunting king. Elephant riding is available in Yok Don. Drive to Buon Me Thuot in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Buon Me Thuot
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Buon Me Thuot
DAY 7:BUON ME THUOT - NHA TRANG (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Visit the center of Buon Me Thuot in the morning, including the ethnic museum, Church of Buon Me Thuot, and central market. Leave for NhaTrang after city tour. Stop at Duc My Hot Springs. Arrive in NhaTrang in the late afternoon. Check-in hotel and spend your leisure time to explore the city. Overnight at hotel in NhaTrang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in NhaTrang
DAY8: NHA TRANG AT LEASURE FULL DAY(B)
Private driver & guide
You have full day for free and relax in NhaTrang beach. Stay overnight in NhaTrang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in NhaTrang
DAY 9: NHA TRANG DEPARTURE (B)
Free morning. Then driver will take you to the airport. Departure to the next destination. Saying goodbye to Vietnam &Xuan Son Travel see you again.
Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
1.The weather & our latest advice on the weather
Light clothes regardless of the season in the south but for the visit of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee. From November to March it can get pretty cold in the North, make sure to have warm clothes for mornings and evenings.
Central Vietnam :
- Dec – Feb: 15°C to 30°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March – Aug: 25°C to 35°C, dry, ideal.
- Sept-Nov: 23°C to 32°C, rain risk due to atmospheric depressions.
Note: Occasional bad weather on the beaches from October to January.
Southern Vietnam:
- All year: 25°C to 30°
- Nov – June: 22°C to 34°C, dry and enjoyable especially from December to February.
- July – Oct: 25 to 35°C, showers late afternoon, especially in September
2/ Visa
- To go to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
- The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on Vietnamese Entry Visa Waiver for Citizens of Five European Countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 15 days regardless of passport categories and purpose of entry into Vietnam, and is valid until June 30, 2021.
- For any stay lasting more than 15 days, or for a multiple entry stay in a period of less than 15 days, a visa is required. A period of 30 days is required after the last exit from Vietnam in order to once again benefit from the visa waiver measure for a stay not exceeding 15 days.
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3/ International flight
- Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Vietnam for two reasons:
- International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
- The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
4/ Which language?
- The official and most widely spread language is Vietnamese.
- English is spoken in all touristic areas.
5/ Cancellation Policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
- 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
6/ What to Bring
- Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
- Original Passport
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
- Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| CAT TIEN | Cat Tien homestay | …. | Green Cat Tien hotel | Cat Tien Forest floor Lodge or similar | …. |
| SAIGON | …. | …. | Chez Mimosa Petite / Queen Ann hotel / Bloom hotel or similar | Cicilia hotel/ Silverland Charner/ Grand Silverland / Eden Star hotel or similar | The Mys Dong Khoi hotel/ Hotel des Arts/ Majestic / Caravel Hotel or similar |
| DA LAT | Da Lat homestay | …. | Mai Vang / Pho Nui/ Rum Vang/ Daisy Gold or similar | La Sapinette /Gold Valley/TTC Ngoc Lan or similar | Dalat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa/Ladalat or similar |
| LAK LAKE | Guest house | …. | …. | …. | …. |
BUON ME THUOT |
Homestay |
Ban Me/ Dam San hotel | Coffee Tour resort or similar | Saigon Ban Me /Daruko hotel Or similar | Muong Thanh Luxury hotel Or similar |
| NHA TRANG | …. | …. | Starlet hotel / Majestic hotel or similar | Majestic Premium / Michelia Hotel / Novotel or similar | Sunrise hotel/ Sheraton hotel/ Diamond bay hotel /Intercontinental or similar |
TRAVEL PRICE: NATURE OF HIGHLAND VIETNAM- 9DAYS
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Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Food tour mentioned on the program
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
- Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip.
- Elephant riding in Yok Don village
- Boat trip in DatLat lake
- Porigue trip in Lak lake
- Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
- Service charge & Government taxes
Exclusion
- Vietnam Visa stamp fee :
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks …
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- Gratuities/ Tipping
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.