Central Highlands: Coffee – Indigenous Culture – Waterfalls – Mang Den
Buon Ma Thuot Airport → Buon Ma Thuot City → Dray Nur Waterfall → Pleiku → Kon Tum → Mang Den → Pleiku Airport
Overview
5-day 4-night tour exploring the Central Highlands: Buon Ma Thuot coffee culture, Dray Nur Waterfall, Ede ethnic village, Pleiku, Kon Tum, and Mang Den. Private car, English-speaking guide.
Introduction
The Central Highlands – a majestic highland region – is a convergence of unique coffee culture, spectacular waterfalls, and the cultural identity of the Ede, Ba Na, and Gia Rai ethnic groups. This journey takes you from Buon Ma Thuot – Vietnam's coffee capital – through the majestic Dray Nur Waterfall, to Pleiku, Kon Tum, and Mang Den – the 'second Da Lat' of the Central Highlands.
Highlights
You will visit the Coffee Museum, enjoy a coffee tasting in Buon Ma Thuot, discover Dray Nur Waterfall – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Central Highlands, stop at an Ede ethnic village, tour the Kon Tum Wooden Church, and enjoy the cool air of Mang Den.
Why choose this tour
This is the ideal tour for those who want to explore a new land, unique indigenous culture, and majestic nature. Suitable for couples, FIT, and small groups who enjoy soft adventure.
Highlights
Explore Buon Ma Thuot coffee culture: museum, roastery, tasting
Admire Dray Nur Waterfall – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Central Highlands
Visit an Ede ethnic village, learn about gong culture and long houses
Discover Mang Den – the 'second Da Lat' with pine forests and lakes
Visit Kon Tum Wooden Church and the typical seminary
Enjoy Central Highlands specialties: coffee, grilled chicken, bamboo sticky rice, ruou can (traditional rice wine)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Buon Ma Thuot – City Tour – Coffee
Pick up at Buon Ma Thuot Airport. Check in hotel. Afternoon: city center tour, Coffee Museum, coffee tasting at a local roastery. Evening: welcome dinner with Central Highlands specialties. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.
Day 2
Buon Ma Thuot – Ede Village – Dray Nur Waterfall
After breakfast, visit an Ede ethnic village to learn about long house culture and gong music. Continue to Dray Nur Waterfall – walk to see the waterfall and forest. Lunch: local lunch. Afternoon: visit Dray Sap Waterfall or a coffee plantation. Return to hotel. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.
Day 3
Buon Ma Thuot – Pleiku – Kon Tum
After breakfast, depart for Pleiku (approx. 3 hours). Stop to visit Bien Ho (Sea Lake) and Minh Thanh Pagoda. Continue to Kon Tum. Visit the Kon Tum Wooden Church and the seminary. Check in hotel. Evening: free to explore Kon Tum cuisine. Overnight in Kon Tum.
Day 4
Kon Tum – Mang Den
After breakfast, depart for Mang Den (approx. 2 hours). Visit Dak Ke Lake, Pa Sy Waterfall, and pine forest. Lunch: lunch in Mang Den. Afternoon: free to explore Mang Den, enjoy coffee, walk around. Overnight in Mang Den.
Day 5
Mang Den – Pleiku Airport – Departure
After breakfast, free time to enjoy the scenery of Mang Den. Check out. Transfer to Pleiku Airport. End of tour.
Included / Not Included
Included
- 04 nights accommodation: 02 nights in Buon Ma Thuot, 01 night in Kon Tum, 01 night in Mang Den
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the trip
- English-speaking guide
- Breakfast at hotel and meals as per program
- Entrance fees: Coffee Museum, Dray Nur Waterfall, Ede village, Kon Tum Wooden Church
- Coffee tasting
- Bottled water on vehicle
Not included
- Flights, visa
- Drinks, personal expenses
- Tips
- Single room supplement, holiday surcharge
- Travel insurance