Explore the Central Highlands and the historical Ho Chi Minh Trail in a special way that not many other tourists can do.
Whether you’re interested in a ride through the winding mountain roads, experiencing the rural life of the locals in remote areas , exploring the rich cultures of ethnic minority groups along the way or simply want to challenge yourself in a ride off the beaten track for a few days to explore the hidden beauty of Vietnam.
Our Central Highlands loop tour has it all!
Highlights
- Traditional local flowers farm
- Coffee Plantations
- Traditional Silk Factory
- Linh An Pagoda ( happy buda, lady buda)
- Twisty Mountain Roads
- Waterfalls
- Local Cuisine
- Ethnic Minority Villages
- Old-Grown Forests
- The Historic Ho Chi Minh Trail
Departure Location
- Your hotel (or where you require)
Departure Time
- 08:30 am
Price Includes
- Accommodation (3 nights)
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Private Car Tour
- Helmet
- Gas/Petrol
- Entrance Fees
- Waterproof Bags/ Raincoats
Price Excludes
- Food
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
What to Bring
- Walking Shoes
- Suncream
- Anti-insect Repellent
- Sunglasses
Itinerary
DAY 1: DALAT – LAK (165 KM – 6 HOURS RIDING)
We will meet up at your hotel in Dalat. The guide will give you a short briefing about the trip, fit on the safety gears. your luggage will be set up on the back of the private car tour. We then set off for our exciting private car tour to the countryside where you can enjoy the scenic view of the mountain landscape and broaden your knowledge of how the locals make a living on their farms producing vegetables, flowers, coffee. Enjoy the winding mountain rides while you take in all the fabulous scenery. Take a break at a beautiful restaurant on the mountain pass and taste some delicious traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Enjoy the winding road with beautiful scenery of the rainforest and lots of coffee farms….. Have a break in a Hammock Coffee along the way. In the afternoon we ride through the vast rice fields and observe the rice agriculture of the M’nong ethnic minority people as well as enjoy their smiling faces coming home from their fields.
We arrive at a hotel that faces to Lak Lake in the early evening, check in and stay overnight.
DAY 2: LAK – DRAY SAP WATERFALL – DAK MIL (160KM – 5 HOURS RIDING)
Wake up with the sounds of the rural village, having breakfast and enjoying a cup of coffee as you watch the morning activities of the M’nong Ethnic Minorities, heading to the fields or rowing their wooden boats to fish on the lake (optional). We’ll have a walk through Jun Village to experience the rustic M’nong’s traditional culture and daily life.
Resume back on the private car tour and ride through the small charming villages. We then trek to the peak of Elephant Rock Mountain and enjoy the feeling of being in nature, a fascinating panoramic view of the whole village. Stop at the brick factory and learn how the hard-working locals produce bricks in their old traditional way.
Head to Dray Sap waterfall via the scenic winding jungle paths, we witness the massive waterfall of the highlands. The natural “Fairy Pool” nearby is well-worth for swimming after some awesome hours riding on private car tour. The last ride for the day is about 40km to Dak Mill, a small town in between the border of Cambodia and Viet Nam. The Homestay or hotel are our options for accommodation overnight. Our dinner will be served in the restaurant in a local restaurant.
DAY 3: DAK MIL- BAO LOC (150 KM – 5!HOURS RIDING)
After breakfast, we hit the road on the fantastic ride along the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, navigating through some of the most dramatic landscapes of the Central Highlands. We take in the scenic sights of the region and visit the rustic village to learn what the locals do for a living, enjoy their natural hospitality, and broaden the knowledge about their strength to battle for freedom during the Vietnam War.
Today’s ride is a great opportunity for you to explore some of the unspoiled natural scenic beauties which haven’t been touched by tourism. We ride through the winding mountain pass to Bao Loc with many photo opportunities, including the stunning terraced rice paddy fields and tea farms. We arrive at our beautiful hotel at about 05:00 pm. Check in and have a great night here.
DAY 4: BAO LOC – DALAT (140 KM – 4 HOURS RIDING)
Heading out the mountain’s town to Da Lat. We take time to visit one of the most magnificent waterfalls of the Central Highlands, Pongour.
We begin our afternoon, winding the stunning mountain roads and you have a great opportunity to take photos of some of the most spectacular views in the Central Highlands, Vietnam. Resume back on our private car tour and ride through the isolated charming villages, winding our way up through the twisty mountain passes and lush green jungles.
Next to the Chicken Village where you can experience and learn about the unique cultures and traditions of the K’Ho Ethnic minority group. We embark on a scenic drive along the back roads in the countryside, winding our way up to Dalat after taking time at Tuyen Lam lake . Great time to relax here. We arrive back to Dalat before sunset, check in at the hotel of your choice, and finish our 4-day adventure.