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5DAYS,
EXPERIENCE OF THE SOUTH
Departure date: Every day
Trip code:
SDLS5
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: SAIGON
-DALAT (L)
Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
for the 5 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 at Novotel
in Dalat.
DAY 2: DALAT - BUOMETHUOT(B,L)
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. Late afternoon
continue for another 55km to Buon Me Thuot.
In the evening attend the performance of
ethnic dances, songs and gong music in a
nearby village and join the villagers in
drinking local “Can” wine. Overnight at BachMa
Hotel.
DAY 3: BUONMETHUOT - NHATRANG(B,L)
Drive to York Don National Forest and
explore the surrounding area during a 1 hour
elephant ride. Return to Buon Me Thuot for a
short visit of the Ethnographic Museum,
which is housed in a Palace of former king
Bao Dai. After lunch we take the scenic road
towards the coastal plains to Nha Trang with
a short stopover at Po Nagar Cham Towers,
built between the 7th and 12th centuries.
Overnight at Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel.
DAY 4: NHATRANG - PHANTHIET (B,L)
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. Tonight you
will spend at a beach resort on the beach.
Overnight at Cham Villa Resort.
DAY 5: PHANTHIET - HOCHI MINH CITY (B)
At leisure on the beach.
Drive back to Ho Chi
Minh City. The tri concludes with a transfer
to your hotel (accommodation not included).
TRIP INCLUDES:
ü
Accommodation
in twin/double share rooms with
simple
hotels / guesthouses with air-condition and private
bath room
ü All transportation and transfers
ü
Meals
as stated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner)
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Tours with English speaking guide
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Entrance
fees
TRIP EXCLUDES:
ü
International
airfare& airport taxes
ü Travel insurance
ü Visa and visa arrangement
ü
Surcharges for
compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and
ü
Peak season
surcharges (which will be advised at time of
booking) ,
ü
Personal expenses
ü
Tips & gratuities
HOTEL
DETAILS:
Grand Hotel Saigon (4star)
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