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Southern Highlights Tour 5 Days

Tour Code: VTDS05-ST

Destinations: Ho Chi Minh - Dalat - Central Highlands - Nha Trang - Phan Thiet
From US$ 442

Highlights :  
  • Private tour
  • Drive passes through tea, coffee and mulberry plantations
  • Attend the performance of ethnic dances, songs and gong music
  • Visit a local home, where the famous Nuoc Mam (fish sauce) is produced

Day By Day Itinerary:

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Dalat
Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for the 6 hour drive to Dalat, often referred to as the “city of eternal spring” because of its moderate climate. The scenic drive passes through tea, coffee and mulberry plantations. Shortly before arriving to Dalat we will stop at Prenn Waterfalls, one of numerous waterfalls in the area.

Upon arrival in Dalat visit Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, constructed in 1933, the famous Hang Nga Guesthouse and Art Gallery (also known as “Crazy House”) and Truc Lam Thien Vien Pagoda. You may then stroll through the local market, where a large selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers is on sale. Overnight in Dalat.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 Dalat - Central Highlands
We follow national route No. 27 north towards Buon Me Thuot, famous for its coffee plantations. The 160km drive takes about 4 hours and passes through spectacular mountain and pinewood scenery.

Lunch at Lak Lake. A scenic boat ride on dugout canoes (2 persons per canoe), brings you to a village of ethnic M'nong people. Take an elephant ride back to the land. In the evening attend the performance of ethnic dances, songs and gong music, join the villagers in drinking local “Can” wine. Overnight at Lak Lake Resort.

Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Day 3 Buon Me Thuot - Nha Trang
Drive to Buon Me Thuot for a short visit of the Ethnographic Museum, which is housed in a Palace of former King Bao Dai. We take the scenic road towards the coastal plains to Nha Trang with lunch en route and a short stopover at Po Nagar Cham Towers, built between the 7th and 12th centuries. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Day 4 Nha Trang - Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)
We travel southwards, passing lush rice fields, salt ponds and dragon fruit plantations and break the journey at Phan Rang to visit the 13th century Po Klong Jarai Cham Towers, perched high on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly pear cacti. After a photo stop at the fishing harbour of Phan Thiet, we visit a local home, where the famous Nuoc Mam (fish sauce) is produced.

Another stop will be at the vast sand dunes at Cape Mui Ne, which have inspired numerous photographers for many years. This night you will spend at a beach resort on the beach. Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Phan Thiet - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
At leisure on the beach. After lunch, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends with a transfer to your hotel (accommodation not included).

Meals : Breakfast , Lunch


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INCLUDES :

  • Accommodation at standard hotels (moderate) in twin-shared rooms
  • Private transfer by car or van as per program
  • Local English/French speaking guide as day tour program
  • Only meals with local food indicated in the program
  • All sightseeing fees as program
  • Travel insurance

EXCLUDES :

  • All international air tickets and international airport taxes
  • Early check-in, late check-out (Check-in time: 14h00; Check-out time: 12h00)
  • Visa upon arrival to Vietnam
  • Other meals not mentioned in the program
  • Beverage in meals
  • Personal expenses and others not mentioned above.