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Dalat city

On arrival check in hotel and refresh before starting sight-seeing around the Xuan Huong lake and strolling though the Dalat Botanical Park - a beautiful collection of flowers, orchids and plants native to the area. Continue to the Old French Cremaillere railway station, the oldest and probably the nicest railway station of Indochina. Afterwards, visit Bao Dai’s Summer Palace where the last Emperor of Viet Nam - Bao Dai stayed and ruled his country from 1949 to 1954. Finish the day by visiting Hang Nga’s “Crazy House”- a seemingly fairy tale castle – tree house with unexpected twists and turns, roofs and rooms. Accommodation in Dalat. (B)

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Da Lat – trekking to Langbiang mountain

Morning departure by van to the base of Langbiang Mountain, the highest peak from Dalat to the South of Vietnam. Trek from the base 1.450m (4.850f) to the summit 2.169m (7.000f). Pass vegetable farm, woods and rain forest. Enjoy the commanding view of the highlands. On a clear day, you can even get a view of the South China Sea from here. Afterwards, visit Lat village where you will meet the indigenous people of Dalat with their rich culture and visit their long houses. Return to Dalat in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight. (B)

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Dalat biking: Lat village - Valley of Love

After breakfast, take the first 14 km paved road biking to Lat Village. Stroll in the village of the indigenous people of Dalat, visit Lat’s traditional long houses, farming tools, musical instruments etc., admire the talent of Lat women in their weaving work shop.

Afterwards, start the 3 hours of real off road biking through rolling hills with farm land and forest, heading for Valley of Love. Cycle through Valley of Love and bike the last 6 km paved road back to Dalat. (B)

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Dalat biking: Elephant waterfall – Chicken village – Tuyen Lam lake and Truc Lam Monastery

Drive to Nguyen Huu Hao Tomb and start biking on the quiet paved road through scenic vegetable and flower farms, forests and villages on the way. Arrive at Elephant Waterfall, one of the most impressive Waterfalls of the highlands, which roaring just like thunder! Visit the near by Linh An Pagoda decorated with giant Statues. After lunch by the Waterfall, drive to the Chicken Village, then visit Tuyen Lam lake and Truc Lam Buddhist Zen Monastery. Return to Dalat in the late afternoon. (B,L)

Best time: Year around

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Day 1: Arrive Dalat

From Saigon, departure to Dalat (300km, 5 hours by road or 1 hour by plane).

On arrival check in hotel and refresh before starting sight-seeing around the Xuan Huong lake and strolling though the Dalat Botanical Park - a beautiful collection of flowers, orchids and plants native to the area. Continue to the Old French Cremaillere railway station, the oldest and probably the nicest railway station of Indochina. Afterwards, visit Bao Dai’s Summer Palace where the last Emperor of Viet Nam - Bao Dai stayed and ruled his country from 1949 to 1954. Finish the day by visiting Hang Nga’s “Crazy House”- a seemingly fairy tale castle – tree house with unexpected twists and turns, roofs and rooms. Accommodation in Novotel Dalat hotel.

Day 2: Dalat

After breakfast, Enjoy the fresh air and the lovely scenery of mountains, pine forests, lakes and waterfalls. We visit Dambri Water Falls and take a short hike through the trails in the jungle. Afternoon visit to tea & coffee plantations, and especially the endless farms of fruits and vegetables which Dalat is well known for: Accommodation in Novotel DaLat hotel. (B)

Day 3: Dalat – Saigon

Early morning visit the Dalat market, then drive back to Saigon (300km/ 5 hours) or drive to Dalat airport for the flight to Saigon. Tour ends (B)

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Day 1: Arrive Buon Me Thuot

Drive from Nha Trang to Buon Ma Thuot (200km, 4-5 hours) with several breaks on the road for first hand views of pine forests, rubber and coffee plantations. Buon Ma Thuot is the biggest city in the Central Highlands with unique culture of ethnic minorities such as Ede, M’nong, Gia Rai... Upon arrival, start exploring Buon Ma Thuot city and market where you can have an excellent opportunity to enjoy the best cups of coffee in Vietnam. Dinner and overnight in Buon Ma Thuot – Dam San hotel. (L,D)

Day 2: Buon Ma Thuot

After breakfast, depart for the Don Village which is native land of wild eleph ant catchers and tamers whose fame was one echoed throughout the region. An elephant ride will take you to the seven-level waterfall, hamlets of M’nong and Ede minorities and their long houses, and the Tomb of elephant hunter’s King. After a picnic lunch, transfer to the expansive waterfalls of Draysap, a national historical site and beautiful secery on Serepok river.

In the evening, enjoy the Gongs music performance of the central Highland (Cong chieng) – a UNESCO Immaterial Heritage. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot – Dam San hotel (B,L,D)

Day 3: Buon Ma Thuot - Dalat

Early start for a drive to the Lak Lake to explore Jun & M’lieng village and observe local daily activities. We will have a chance to row a local dug–out boat and drink the local brew "ruou can". After lunch drive to Dalat city.

Originally the playground of the French who built villas in the clear mountain air to escape the heat and humidity of the coast and of Saigon, Dalat is a wonderful piece of land where guests could think of the French Alps in favorable weather all the year round to escape from hustle life and work. Accommodation in Novotel Dalat Hotel. (B,L)

Day 4: Dalat

After breakfast, start sight-seeing around the Xuan Huong lake and strolling though the Dalat Botanical Park - a beautiful collection of flowers, orchids and plants native to the area. Continue to the Old French Cremaillere railway station, the oldest and probably the nicest railway station of Indochina. Afterwards, visit Bao Dai’s Summer Palace where the last Emperor of Viet Nam - Bao Dai stayed and ruled his country from 1949 to 1954. Finish the day by visiting Hang Nga’s “Crazy House”- a seemingly fairy tale castle – tree house with unexpected twists and turns, roofs and rooms. Accommodation in Novotel Dalat hotel. (B)

Day 5: Dalat – depart

Free time to relax or walking around the city before taking the flight to Saigon. Tour ends (B)

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