Pleiku & Buon Ma Thuot Highlights: 3 Days Combo with Saigon Buon Ma Thuot Hotel Stay (3D2N)

Highlights

Discover Vietnam’s Central Highlands on a 3-day journey from Saigon to Pleiku and Buon Ma Thuot. Explore Bana and Jarai ethnic villages, admire volcanic T’nung Lake and Dray Sap Waterfall, cruise across Lak Lake by dugout canoe, and experience local life in the coffee heartland of Vietnam—perfect for travelers seeking culture, nature, and authentic highland experiences.

Itinerary

Day 01: SAIGON – PLEIKU - Tour with guide
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Pleiku on Vietnam Airlines flight VN342 (10:05 – 11:20). Upon arrival at Pleiku Airport, meet your guide and driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in (subject to room availability). In the afternoon, visit traditional Bana villages including Dektu, Dekrol, Dekcop, and Dekdoa to learn about local daily life, customs, and cultural traditions. Continue to T’nung Lake (Bien Ho), a scenic volcanic lake surrounded by pine forests and gentle hills. Overnight in Pleiku.
Day 02: PLEIKU – BAN ME THUOT (B) - Tour with guide
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit Plei Phun, a typical Jarai village famous for its traditional long houses and indigenous culture. Afterwards, travel by road to Buon Ma Thuot, known as Vietnam’s coffee capital. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. In the afternoon, visit the Dak Lak Ethnographic Museum to learn more about the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, then continue to Dray Sap Waterfall, one of the region’s most impressive natural attractions. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.
Day 03: BAN ME THUOT – SAIGON (B) - Tour with guide
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, depart on a scenic drive to Lak Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the Central Highlands. Upon arrival, enjoy a peaceful dugout canoe ride on the lake, followed by an elephant ride through the M’nong villages of Yun and Mlieng, offering a closer look at local rural life. End of service.

What to Expect

A 3-day cultural and nature journey through Vietnam’s Central Highlands from Saigon
Meaningful encounters with Bana and Jarai ethnic communities and their traditional village life
Visits to iconic natural landmarks, including T’nung volcanic lake and the majestic Dray Sap Waterfall
A relaxing dugout canoe cruise on Lak Lake, surrounded by serene highland scenery
Insight into daily life in Vietnam’s coffee heartland, from plantations to local culture
A perfect balance of ethnic heritage, unspoiled nature, and authentic highland experiences

Term & conditions

TOUR INCLUSIVE

Transportation by 04-seat A/C car or 15-seat A/C van (depending on group size) on 2nd day
Hotel accommodation based on twin sharing, including daily breakfast
Pleiku: local standard hotel
Ban Me Thuot: Saigon Ban Me Hotel
English -speaking guide
Admission fees as specified in the itinerary
VAT and service charge

TOUR EXCLUSIVE

Round-trip domestic airfares (SGN – PXU & BMV – SGN)
Meals not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, minibar, etc.)
Optional visits and special events (Gala Dinner, New Year’s Eve, Lunar New Year, Christmas Eve, etc.)

Notes: Domestic airfares including airport taxes: from VND 3,400,000 per person (subject to availability at time of booking)

CHILDREN POLICY
- Children from 0 – 5 years old: Free of charge
- Children from 6 – 11 years old: 80% adults
- Children from 12 years old: 100% adult

Cancellation Policy

Prices are subject to change at the time of booking.
Booking must be made at least 3 days prior to departure (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
The booking is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable.
Any cancellation or amendment will incur a 100% cancellation charge.