Discover the breathtaking beauty of the untouched and mysterious highland central Vietnam for 11 days. This trip is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical and cultural activities.
Travelers who join us on our hiking excursion will have the chance to explore breathtaking landscapes, take in the attractive surroundings, and become engrossed in the folktales of ethnic minorities.
Overview
Hiking route: Buon Me Thuot – Yokdon – Kon Tum - Konktu - Kon Chro – Yangnam - Plei Bloum - Plei ku – Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the untouched and mysterious highland central Vietnam for 11 days. This trip is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical and cultural activities.
Travelers who join us on our hiking excursion will have the chance to explore breathtaking landscapes, take in the attractive surroundings, and become engrossed in the folktales of ethnic minorities.
Our journey will begin in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, from where we will take a quick domestic flight to Ban Methuot, the capital of cashew nuts and coffee.
We start our four-day trekking journey from Kontum to an unexplored area to see the breathtaking landscape and distinctive culture of the Hill people. Engage and remain with locals to gain insight into their day-to-day lives.
We will travel over the most picturesque route and then take a vehicle back to Pleiku in order to catch another flight to Hoi An.
Private-guided walking holidays
Golden Trail Travel Hiking Vietnam is an expert at creating personalized trekking and hiking trips throughout Vietnam. In the northern Vietnam, we provide the most options for day hikes, jungle treks, mountain climbs, home-stay trekking experiences, camping, and wildlife exploration. We can create any trekking, hiking, or walking choice for any age or budget thanks to our committed staff of senior travel consultants, hiking tour specialists, seasoned English-speaking tour leaders, and local H'mong, Thai, and Tay guides, cooks, and porters.
The itinerary shown above is merely an example; it can be altered further to suit your unique needs. Simply follow it or get in touch with us to create an adventure of your own.
Day 1: Hanoi– Buon Me Thuot
Our staff will greet you and take you to the Noi Bai Airport so you may board a morning flight to Pleiku via Vietnam.
You will be welcomed and driven to Ban Me Thuot, which is located along National Highway 14 and has several rubber and coffee plantations, after landing at Pleiku airport. On the journey to Buon Ma Thuot city, you will then have the opportunity to visit the Draysap Waterfalls and the Ho Chi Minh Trail at the Daksong Junction. Dinner on the guest's tab. Spend the night at the Buon Ma Thuot hotel you suggested.
Summay:
Activities: Transfering and visiting
Accommodation:
Meals:L/D
TransferringDistance:100 km
Day 2: Buon Me Thuot – YorkDon park – KonTum
Visit to Don Village in the morning. Don Village is roughly 55 kilometers from Buon Ma Thuot, northwest of Da Lat, next to the Serepok River and the Cambodian border. Southeast Asia knows Don Village as the home of elephant trainers and hunters. Explore the hamlet on foot to gain insight into the way of life of the MNong minority, across the amazing suspension bridge, and relish the experience of riding elephants in the untamed forests beyond the town. Leave in the afternoon for Kontum. Dinner on the guest's tab. Spend the night at the Kontum hotel of your choice.
Summay:
Activities: Transferring and Visiting Elephant Village
Accommodation:
Meals:B/L/D
TravelDistance:100 km
Day 3: Kontum - konktu
Starting in Plei Konang, 12km from KonTum, is a soft adventure day. Discover more about the unique flora and animals by embarking on an exhilarating 6-kilometer hike along a jungle track to Kon Monang. After that, paddle a dug-out canoe or inflatable raft across the Dak Bla River for three hours to the Kon Ktu Bahnar tribe settlement. Visit a white sandy beach surrounded by trees, hills, and crystal-clear water to have a swim and a picnic. The villagers, including young ladies and elderly men dressed in traditional garb, dance around a bonfire during a gong display that concludes the day. Go to the village for dinner. Spend the night at Konktu's village community house.
Summay:
Activities: Transferring to Hiking place
Accommodation:Ecohome Village
Meals:B/L/D
Hiking Distance:12 Km
Day 4: KonKtu – Kontum
Take a morning stroll through the village to see the churches, schools, and houses on stilts—many of which are still preserving the traditional way of life. Proceed on a track through lush greenery, crossing hills covered in forests (6km). At Kon Chri Village, a picnic meal is planned. The afternoon promises excitement with a wonderful 6-kilometer journey to the breathtaking Kon Klo suspension bridge via towns and rice fields. Go back to Kontum. Dinner on the guest's tab. Spend the night at the Kontum hotel of your choice.
Summay:
Activities: Hiking from Village - Village
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Hiking Distance:12 Km
Day 5: Kontum - Kon Chro – Yangnam
Travel 50 miles to Pleiku, a bustling hamlet on a lush basaltic plateau 1,000 meters above sea level that is home to the J'rai hill tribe. After that, enjoy a delightful journey over the Mang Yang Pass to Kon Chro, which is 110 km away. On the way, have a picnic lunch. Walk 14 kilometers through a network of settlements belonging to the Banhar tribe, spaced apart by farms or woodland. Visit Yangnam Village for dinner. At the community home in the village, there is a gong and dancing performance by the locals. O/N at a stilt house in Yangnam.
Summay:
Activities: Hiking from Village - Village
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Hiking Distance:14 Km
Day 6 : Yangnam – Plei Bloum
Proceed with your morning hike through bamboo forests to H'nga, which is 12km away. From there, take a two-hour picturesque sampan sail on the Krong Pa River to Plei Bloum Village. Enjoy a picnic meal on a sandy shore and take a dip in the glistening ocean. Engage in sports (football, volleyball) with the villagers if time allowed. Go to the village for dinner. Spend the night at Plei Bloum's "house on stilts."
Summay:
Activities: Hiking village - Village
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Hiking Distance:12 Km
Day 7: Plei Bloum-Pleiku
Discover the mysteries behind the tomb sculptures that are arranged in rows at the J'rai tribe's burial house in the village early in the morning. Travel 100km to Plei Kia Village to have an exciting elephant ride through the rice fields, forests, streams, and J'rai villages. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Ia Nhi Falls beneath the leaf cover. Proceed the 60 km to Pleiku. Dinner on the guest's tab. Spend the night in the Pleiku hotel of your choice.
Summay:
Activities: Transferring and Visiting
Accommodation:
Meals:B/L/D
Travel Distance:100 km
Day 8: Pleiku – Da Nang – Hoi an
Afternoon at leisure till being transferred to Pleiku Airport (12:10–13:00) to take aircraft VN 342 to Da Nang. After arriving, get picked up and driven (30 km) to Hoi An, stopping en route at the Non Nuoc stone-carving village to see a variety of objects carved out of sandstone and marble. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing by the pool or on Cua Dai's sandy beach. Lunch and dinner are on the guest's tab. Spend the night at the Hoi An hotel of your choice.
Summay:
Activities: Transferring by Air and Vissiting on way
Accommodation:
Meals:B/L/D
Traveling Distance:
Day 9: Hoi an cycling and cooking
After eating breakfast at the hotel, we start riding slowly through the charming villages and Hoi An Town to take in the breathtaking scenery. We stop at the Tra Que Herb Garden to get some ingredients for the culinary session. taking a cooking class to prepare some traditional Vietnamese food.Savor the meal that you are eating. We take a taxi to Cua Dai beach after lunch to swim or enjoy the crystal-white sand.
Summay:
Activities: Visiting by ride to explore Hoi An City
Accommodation:Hoi An Boutique Resort
Meals:B/l/D
CyclingDistance:34 km
Day 10: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue
Travel to Da Nang and Hue early in the morning, stopping to take pictures at My Khe Beach and Hai Van Pass. On the summit, take in views of the clouds and the ocean. We proceed to the imperial city of Hue and the beach at Lang Co. Eating a big meal in Hue. We start visiting the Tu Duc and Khai Dinh mausoleum, the imperial citadel, and the imperial citadel after lunch to learn more about their lives and contributions. Spend the evening and night in Hue.
Summay:
Activities: Transferring and Visiting
Accommodation:
Meals:B/L/D
TravelingDistance:180 km
Day 11: Hue – Departure
Eat breakfast at the hotel; the rest of the day is yours.Once more, our driver and guide greet you and take you to Phu Bai Air Port in time for your next departure.
Summay:
Activities: Transferring to Airport
Accommodation:Onwards
Meals:B/
Traveling Distance:45 km
Tour included in:
English speaking guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries (10 breakfast, 10 lunches, 10 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Homestay permissions
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
A Single Domestic Flight from Hanoi - Pleiku
A single domestic flight from Pleiku – Da Nang
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Fruit and snack for hiking days
Tour excluded in
International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure tax
Tip for team and guide