Beyond the busy cities and familiar tourist routes lies a different side of Vietnam. A place where ancient traditions are still part of everyday life, forests stretch across rolling hills, and a simple cup of coffee carries generations of stories.
Over three days, discover the Central Highlands through its people, culture and landscapes. Meet local artisans, explore a family-owned cacao farm, trek across the beautiful Pal Sol Grasslands and discover the coffee heritage of Buon Ma Thuot.
This journey is about more than visiting places. It’s about slowing down, connecting with local life and experiencing the Central Highlands in a more meaningful way.
Destination: Dak Lak, Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Experience: Local Culture – Nature – Trekking – Coffee Heritage
Day 1 – Discover the Culture & Natural Beauty of the Central Highlands
Morning – Traditions Passed Down Through Generations
Meet your local guide at the agreed meeting point and begin your journey into the heart of the Central Highlands.
Our first stop is a traditional pottery workshop, where local artisans continue to preserve pottery-making techniques passed down through generations. Watching their skilled hands shape each piece offers a glimpse into the patience and dedication behind this beautiful craft.
Continue to a family-owned cacao farm to learn how cacao is grown, harvested and processed. Discover the stories behind this local crop and the families who care for it.
Midday – Elephant Rock & A Picnic by the Waterfall
Our journey takes us to Elephant Rock, an impressive natural landmark surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Dak Lak. Take time to enjoy the views and capture a few memorable photographs.
Later, enjoy a picnic lunch beside a peaceful waterfall. Surrounded by fresh air and the soothing sounds of flowing water, it’s a lovely moment to relax and appreciate the natural beauty of the Central Highlands.
Afternoon – A Glimpse into Local Life
Throughout the afternoon, discover more about the everyday lives of local families, their customs and the traditions that continue to shape their communities.
At the end of the day, return to your accommodation and enjoy a restful evening before tomorrow’s trekking adventure.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Overnight accommodation.
Day 2 – Trekking Through the Pal Sol Grasslands
Morning – Follow the Trails into Nature
Today, leave the familiar tourist routes behind and discover one of the lesser-known natural landscapes of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Pal Sol Grasslands, locally known as Cu Prong Hill, lies in a remote area near the border of Dak Lak and Gia Lai provinces.
Walk through local farmland, dry deciduous forest and narrow hillside trails. As the landscape gradually changes, the surrounding hills and forests reveal the wild, peaceful beauty of this region.
Midday – The Grasslands Open Before You
After making your way through forest trails and rolling hills, the landscape suddenly opens into the sweeping grasslands of Pal Sol.
Take a moment to pause, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the views stretching across the surrounding mountains. It’s a rewarding feeling after the morning’s walk.
Enjoy time to explore, take photographs and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere of this remarkable landscape.
Afternoon – The Journey Back
Continue along the natural trails as you make your way back through the forest and hillsides. Your guide will adjust the pace according to the group’s fitness and trail conditions.
As the trekking day comes to an end, return to your accommodation for a well-deserved rest.
Day 3 – Explore Buon Ma Thuot & Its Coffee Heritage
Morning – The Stories Behind Vietnam’s Coffee Capital
After breakfast, discover why Buon Ma Thuot is known as Vietnam’s Coffee Capital.
Begin at the World Coffee Museum, where coffee is presented as more than a drink. Through its architecture, exhibits and cultural stories, discover how coffee has connected people and traditions across the world.
Continue to a local weasel coffee farm to learn about one of Vietnam’s distinctive coffee traditions and the production process behind it.
Midday & Afternoon – Discover the Heritage of the Ede People
Visit a traditional Ede village, where the iconic longhouses and stories of community life offer a deeper understanding of one of the Central Highlands’ largest ethnic communities.
Before concluding the tour, visit Khai Doan Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple known for its distinctive blend of Vietnamese royal architecture and Central Highlands influences.
Afterwards, enjoy a transfer to Buon Ma Thuot Airport, bringing your three-day journey to a close.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Three days may not be enough to discover everything the Central Highlands has to offer, but they are enough to leave you with lasting memories. The hands of a pottery artisan, the quiet beauty of Pal Sol, the aroma of Buon Ma Thuot coffee and the warmth of local communities – sometimes, it’s these simple moments that make a journey truly unforgettable.
Tour Prices – 3 Days 2 Nights
| Number of Guests | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / Person (VND) | 7,500,000 | 6,190,000 | 5,015,000 | 4,360,000 | 4,210,000 | 3,840,000 | 3,778,000 | 3,540,000 | 3,500,000 |
| Price / Person (USD) | $288.46 | $238.08 | $192.89 | $167.69 | $161.92 | $147.69 | $145.31 | $136.15 | $134.62 |
Prices are per person and depend on group size. USD amounts are approximate equivalents and may vary with exchange rates.
