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Join our 5-day unforgettable city tour through the most beautiful landscapes of Vietnam. From a visit to the charming lantern-city of Hoi An to the Lake Tented Camp, the fruitful hills of DaLat and, preserved natural beauty of Nam Cat Tien, discover the uniqueness of Vietnam's heritage and biodiversity.

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    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Original route through the Highlands
    • Dak Lak (Tented Lak Camp)
    • Wildlife in Nam Cat Tien Reserve

    Join our 5-day city break to discover the beauty of Vietnam like never before!

    Day 1: HOIAN – DANANG – BAN ME THUOT (BY FLIGHT)

    After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken on a guided walking tour through the old quarters of Tran Phu and Nguyen Thai Hoc. It’s the opportunity to visit many beautiful sites like Fujian Shrine, Phuc Thanh Pagoda, Phuoc Kien Communal House but also the charming traditional wooden houses, and finally the famous Japanese covered bridge.

    Relish in the architectural beauty of Hoi An before a taste of its culinary treasure. For lunch, sit on the wooden bench of a local restaurant to discover the delicious specialty of Hoi An: Cao Lau. It’s a savorous meal made of large rice noodles with pork meat and aromatic herbs.

    Then, transfer to Danang airport for your flight to Ban Me Thuot.

    As soon as you land in the city, your local French-speaking guide will greet you in the exit hall with a sign bearing your name. Transfer to the city center (approximately a 20-minute drive) and check in at your hotel for a good night’s rest before a new day of discoveries.

    Ban Me Thuot is the capital city of Đắk Lắk Province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Established in 1904 by the French and selected ad the provincial administrative center, the city is nowadays the coffee capital of Vietnam. The region contributes to 60% of Vietnam’s coffee production, which makes the country the world’s second-largest coffee producer.

    Day 2: BAN ME THUOT – LAK TENTED CAMP

    In the morning, depart from your hotel to Lak lake (approximately 60km/a 1.5-hour drive) from the city center.

    Lak lake is the second-largest natural lake in Vietnam, after Ba Be Lake in the Tonkin mountains to the north. It’s 5 km wide, supplied by Krong Ana River, and surrounded by the Mnongs villages. The Mnong are the most populous ethnic tribe in the region and well-known as master elephant tamers.

    You’ll arrive at Lak lake around mid-morning and immediately embark on a boat trip to cross the lake and reach your destination: the Lak Tented Camp.

    Located on a lookout overlooking the spectacular Lak Lake, Lak Tented Camp offers creative and exhilarating activities for those escaping the buzzing atmosphere of the city. It’s a little piece of heaven designed to consider environmental challenges, respectful tourism, and cultural exchanges.

    For your arrival, a welcome lunch will be served in the Camp’s stilt house restaurant. In the afternoon, take a stroll to explore the village, immerse in the local’s life, and discover their traditional longhouses. You will then be taken on a canoe trip around the lake.

    Returning from your aquatic activity, sit back and enjoy a traditional music show and dance, accompanied by a tasting of “ruou can” (rice wine).

    At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred to your canvas bungalow overlooking the lake.
    Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

    Day 3: LAK TENTED CAMP – DALAT

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to the beautiful region of Dalat, approximately a 4-hour drive from the Camp.

    For coffee enthusiasts, Dalat is considered the Mecca of Arabica coffee and has earned its place in The World Atlas of Coffee. Located in the Lang Biang plateaus at an altitude of 1500m, the region was discovered in the 20th century by Doctor Alexandre Yersin and was officially established as a French resort town in 1920. Nicknamed “Petit Paris”, this city is a place adored by lovers around the country for its tranquility and heavenly landscapes.

    Arrive in the early afternoon in Dalat and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, before starting a local tour. Your first top is the Museum of Biology, a research institute investigating and studying the regional flora and fauna in the Western highland area of Vietnam.

    Then, you will be transferred to Bao Dai III Residence for the more history-oriented part of the visit. Bao Dai III Residence was the home of the last Emperor Bao Dai and his family on the eve of his abdication. Its design, conceived by French architect Versseyre, reflects modern royal luxury.

    After checking in at your hotel, the rest of the day is free to enjoy as you wish.

    Day 4: DALAT – NAM CAT TIEN

    Start the day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before visiting Mr. Son Mai Pacamara’s farm, one of the most well-known Arabica coffee producers in Dalat. You will have the great opportunity to participate in the “From farm to cup” workshop to observe the work of the coffee farmers: from picking to cleaning and drying coffee beans. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to prepare and enjoy your own cup of coffee.

    Then, it’s time to depart towards the South in direction of Nam Cat Tien National Park (approximately 170km/a 3-hour drive). Lunch will be served along the route to Bao Loc.

    Cát Tiên National Park is a vast lowland tropical forest and biosphere reserve, inaugurated in 1998. southern Vietnam. In 2001, it has been listed by UNESCO as the 411th biosphere Reserve Zone in the world. With a natural area of ​​71,920 km2, the park is home to more than 1,610 different plants, 105 species of mammals, 351 species of birds, 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, 130 species of freshwater fish, and several hundred species of butterflies and insects. The park shelters also an incredible variety of wildlife, including Javan rhinoceros, which was, unfortunately, officially declared extinct in 2011. Nevertheless, the park is now home to several endangered species such as the black gibbon, the yellow-cheeked gibbon, rare birds, reptiles and the clouded leopard.

    Just outside of the park on the Đồng Nai river, the Cát Tiên archaeological site has ancient temples and artifacts. As you’ll arrive at the end of the day at Nam Cat Tien, you’ll have to immediately check in at Cat Tien Jungle Lodge.

    Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    Day 5: NAM CAT TIEN – HO CHI MINH CITY

    After a hearty breakfast, embark on a morning boat ride along Dong Nai River for a visit at Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre.

    The construction is a purpose-built primate rescue center located on a 56 ha island on the edge of Cat Tien National Park. The center was founded in 2008 by Dr. Marina Kenyon Ann, with the help of Monkey World Ape-Rescue UK, and in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The center’s purpose is to launch a rescue project for the yellow cheek gibbon and create a safe environment for them.

    Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, before one final departure to Saigon (approximately 160km/a 3.5-hour drive).

    Ho Chi Minh City, when it was still called Saigon, was nicknamed “Pearl of the Orient” and “The Paris of Asia”. Founded under the Second Empire, Saigon was the capital of Cochinchina (today Nam Bô), the only territory constituted as a French colony (the other two, Tonkin and Annam, were protectorates). It’s the country’s economic capital and one of the liveliest cities in Vietnam and south-east Asia.

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    Official Language: Vietnamese
    Capital: Hanoi
    Surface: 330 967 km2
    Population: 97 338 579 (in 2020)
    Political System: Republic Single-party communist state
    Currency: Đồng (VND)
    Telephone code: +84

    The official currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Although many places in Vietnam will accept payment in US dollars, and euros, most prefer to be paid in Dong, so it is important to keep an amount of local currency when travelling to Vietnam. Some purchases or expenses can be made directly in US$ or Euros, but this is most often limited to shops in large cities, or in hotels. For your expenses, we advise you to arrive with US$ and/or €uros in large and small values.
    Wars, high arms spending, the US embargo and economic planning have greatly weakened Vietnam’s economy. However, the positive effects of economic liberalization helped to revive the economy after the end of the US embargo, more specifically since the late 1980s. Since the 2000s, there has even been talk of an economic takeoff since the real GDP growth rate rose from 4.7% in 2001 to 7.8% in 2007, although it fell to 6.3% in 2008 and 5.3% in 2009 due to the economic crisis. However, it rose in 2010 to 6.8%. Rice agriculture is very important economically. To feed an ever-increasing population. Vietnam is one of the 10 countries in the world that grow and export the most rice in the world.

    The specificity of Vietnamese cuisine is based on mixtures of herbs and spices that are not found anywhere else, as well as on cooking methods and a set of eating habits specific to the Vietnamese people. Vietnamese cuisine is a little-known cuisine compared to other Asian cuisines such as Chinese, Japanese or Thai cuisine. The cuisine offered by the Vietnamese hostess must be both an expression of her respect for the guests and a demonstration of her propensity to work.

    Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia, surrounded to the west by Laos and Cambodia and to the north by China. It is bordered by the China Sea, Gulf of Tonkin and Gulf of Thailand. It has a surface area of 331,212 km2. Its maritime border is 3,260 km long. Vietnam is made up of three large regions, called Bộ:

    In the North (Tonkin or Bắc Bộ), with Hanoi and Hai phong as main cities
    In the Center (Annam or Trung Bộ), with Hué and Danang (former Tourane) as its main cities;
    In the South (Cochinchina or Nam Bộ) with Hô Chi Minh City (former Saigon) and Can Tho as its main cities

    Vietnamese people have lived for centuries in a moral and religious universe shaped by beliefs and values from ancestor worship, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, not to mention Christianity (Catholicism and Protestantism) and Islam (very minority). Ancestral worship is the oldest religious practice in Vietnam, prior to Buddhism, Catholicism and Confucianism. The Vietnamese believe that the souls of their parents survive after their death and that they protect their descendants. The dates of the main holidays vary from one year to another, according to the lunar calendar on which most are modeled.

    No vaccination is required. However, it is recommended to protect yourself against hepatitis A and B (ask your doctor for advice). We advise you to bring your own:

    of a broad-spectrum antibiotic;
    of your usual medications if you are undergoing treatment;
    an anti-diarrheal and an intestinal antiseptic (Intetrix, Immodium…);
    a protective cream against mosquitoes;
    moisturizing sunscreen, lip stick;
    a healing ointment and a local antiseptic.

    Water is not drinkable in Southeast Asia. Avoid tap water, require bottled water. It is harmless and safe to brush your teeth, but do not drink it.

    Vietnam is officially a “Socialist Republic”. Only one party is allowed, the Vietnamese Communist Party, which controls all the country’s political institutions. The position of President is currently held by General Trần Đại Đại Quang. In May 1993, multi-party parliamentary elections were held. A new constitution was ratified and Norodom Sihanouk was once again proclaimed king. In 2004, he abdicated in favor of his younger son Norodom Sihamoni, currently in charge of the kingdom.

    Vietnamese (in Vietnamese: Tiếng Việt) is the official language of Vietnam. It belongs to the Mon-Khmer branch of the Austro-Asian languages. It is the Austro-Asian language with the most speakers (about ten times more than the second, Khmer). It is an insulating and monosyllabic language, with a 6-tone system. It is the mother tongue of about 85% of Vietnam’s population2, as well as of about two million migrants. Some 1,000 years of Chinese occupation have led to the adoption of a large number of words transcribed from Chinese and the old sinogram writing (the Chữ nôm now abandoned).

    MINI GLOSSARY

    Hello : Xin chào
    Good Bye : Tạm biết
    Thank you (so much): Cảm ơn (nhiều)
    Can i have the bill ? : Tính tiền
    How much does it cost ? : Giá bảo nhiều ?
    I don’t understand : Tôi không hiểu
    My name is : Tôi tên là …
    Where are the toilets? : Nhà về sinh ở đầu ?

    You can use your mobile phone in Vietnam, it is not necessary to acquire a local sim card when you arrive. Easily available for the traveler. A local SIM card will almost always be cheaper than using your SIM card from your country abroad. In addition, the Internet has made its entry into daily life. Most tourist sites are equipped, hotels and restaurants have Wi-Fi.
    Vietnam offers a wide range of handicrafts that can be found on the markets, in the shops or directly within workshops. Amongst the great classics: coffee, fabrics, lacquers, lanterns and the famous conical hat.
    Tipping is not mandatory but is commonly practiced (between 10 and 15% of the price). As an indication we recommend 5$ per day and per person for the guide and 3$ per day and per person for the drivers for small groups of less than 10 people. For groups of more than 10 people we recommend $3 per day per person for the guide and $2 per day per person for the driver.
    No special rights to pay for photographing or filming in Vietnam. In some places, photos are prohibited … thank you to carefully follow the instructions on this subject to avoid any inconvenience.

    220V with several possible socket types: two flat plugs, two round plugs or three plugs. Plan to bring a universal adapter. Power cuts are frequent, but most hotels have their own generators.

    On your way, you will often have the opportunity to meet local people. Wherever you are, be discreet and humble. The multiplicity of cultures and traditions means that certain attitudes are perceived differently in different countries. To avoid being disrespectful, take the time to understand the people you meet, take the time to make connections. There too, listen to the advice of your guide! He knows better than anyone the behaviors to avoid or adopt. 

    For example, if you want to take a picture of someone, always ask them for permission. The best way for acceptance is to have established a prior contact. Similarly, do not distribute gifts at all … This often encourages children to beg, to avoid this kind of drift, it is better to refer to the local structures competent (donate to school, hospital, village chief etc.). Finally, be careful not to wear too light clothing (short shorts, cleavage …) and avoid exuberant behavior.