Nature of the Highland 9 days

Overview
Nine days  trip is the good time and enough duration to have the very exiting trip to the Highland center of Vietnam, this trip is far to the tourist area, departure from Saigon, heading north to Cat Tien national park where you can hire through the jungle or enjoy birth watching, continuing breathtaking scenery along the way with coffee and tea plantations, jungle blanketed valleys and pine forested hills to Dalat, which is famous for flowers. Trip is more interesting with the elephant riding in Yok Don, the pirogue cruise or the long-house in Lak Lake. At the end of your Vietnam tour, 2 days to break on one of the best beach in Vietnam, it’s Nha Trang, before flight back home.

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 Dalat
- 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 Nha Trang, one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam.

Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Arrival in the Saigon airport, pick up and transfer by Asia King Travel’s guide to the city for hotel check-in. Free at leisure to make your own exploration to discover the bustling city. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon

Day 2: Saigon - Nam Cat Tien National Park (B,L,D)
After breakfast, leaving city we will be drive to Nam Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai province, and 170km from Ho Chi Minh City. 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. Diner & watching some animal at headquarters. Overnight at the guesthouse in Nam Cat Tien.

Day 3: Nam Cat Tien - Dalat (B,L)
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 Dalat. Breathtaking scenery along the way with coffee and tea plantations, jungle blanketed valleys and pine forested hills (250 km or 4 hr drive). Arrival in Dalat, check in to hotel for free time. Overnight at the hotel in Dalat

Day 4: Dalat (B,L)
After breakfast, 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 Dalat City. Overnight at hotel in Dalat.

Day 5: Dalat - Lak Lake (B,L,D)
Leave Dalat for Lak Lake at 8 am. 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.

Day 6: Lak Lake -  Yok Don – Buon Ma Thuot (B,L,D)
Breakfast and leave lak Lake for Yok Don National Park in the morning after breakfast. Stop at Drayling - the confluence of seven rivers - for sight seeing. 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.

Day 7 : Buon Ma Thuot – Nha Trang (B,L)
Visit the center of Buon Me Thuot in the morning, including the ethnic museum, Church of Buon Me Thuot, and central market. Leave for Nha Trang after city tour. Stop at Duc My Hot Springs. Arrive in Nha Trang in the late afternoon. Check-in hotel and spend your leisure time to explore the city. Overnight at hotel in Nha Trang 

Day 8 : Nha Trang at leisure (B)
Today you will have full day free & easy on the beach. Overnight at the hotel in Nha Trang

Day 9 : Nha Trang – Saigon – Departure (B)
Morning free until transfer to airport for flight to Saigon for your international flight back home. End of Asia King Travel’s service.

Trip includes

• Private English speaking guide.
• All accommodation on twin share basis with daily breakfasts
• Meals as indicated by Vietnamese foods at the restaurant (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)
• All transfers in private vehicle
• Flight : Nha Trang – Saigon
• Elephant riding in Yok Don village
• Boat trip in Dat Lat lake
• Porigue trip in Lak lake
• Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
• Service charge & Government taxes
  

Trip excludes

• International Airfares.
• Meals not indicated
• Drinks & beverage ..
• Early check in / late check out
• Vietnam visa stamp fee : ( 25 USD/ per person)
• Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
• Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
• Tips and gratuities