Route: Buon Ma Thuot – Nha Trang
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Style: Culture, Nature & Coastal Relaxation
From the misty coffee highlands of Buon Ma Thuot to the sun-drenched coastline of Nha Trang, this seven-day journey blends authentic coffee-farming culture, ethnic heritage, and seaside relaxation.
Day 1: Arrival in Buon Ma Thuot – Coffee Culture & Longhouse Heritage
Morning: Arrival in Buon Ma Thuot. Visit the World Coffee Museum, showcasing the rich history of world and local coffee culture with immersive exhibits and tastings.
Afternoon: Transfer to Ako Dhong Village (Buon Ama Thuot) to explore traditional Ede longhouses, learn about maternal clan customs, and enjoy local coffee in a tranquil garden setting.
Evening: Welcome dinner featuring Central Highland specialties (bamboo tube rice, grilled free-range chicken). Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.
Day 2–3: Become a Real Coffee Farmer & Expert
Day 2 – “From Farm to Bean”
- Morning: Farm experience with local farmers; welcome and introduction; morning coffee at the farm; coffee picking (seasonal); learn about the growth process of coffee cherries; learn about and distinguish Arabica and Robusta plants; weigh the harvested fresh coffee cherries.
- Noon: Lunch and rest.
- Afternoon: Coffee processing – wash and process the fresh cherries harvested in the morning; learn about and distinguish basic coffee processing methods (washed, honey, natural); coffee break and tasting; join workers in drying, raking and gathering coffee beans.
Day 3 – “From Bean to Cup”
- Morning: Sorting, roasting and cupping – identify defects in green coffee beans and sort defective beans alongside farmers; watch roasting demonstrations and practice roasting; cupping (tasting and sensory evaluation); dry and rake coffee beans in the processing area.
- Noon: Lunch break; experience coffee beer.
- Afternoon: Coffee brewing – brew handbrew coffee and creative signature beverages; taste and experience the flavor profile of each crafted drink; coffee aromas: elevating the guest experience.
- Wrap-up – guests receive: a portion of self-roasted coffee, harvest yields converted into gifts, unique signature products from the farm, and souvenirs from the farm.
Day 4: Lak Lake Discovery – Ethical Elephant Experience
Morning: Drive to Lak Lake (approx. 50 km). Enjoy a scenic wooden dugout canoe ride across the lake.
Afternoon: Engage in an ethical elephant interaction program at M’Lieng / Jun village (walk with elephants, observe their routines, and feed them). Visit Yang Tao village to discover traditional hand-moulded earthenware pottery.
Evening: Return to Buon Ma Thuot. Free evening for city strolls. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot or around Lak Lake.
Day 5: Journey Down to Nha Trang – Coastal Arrival & Leisure
Morning: Check out and depart for Nha Trang via Phoenix Pass (Pha Din / Phuong Hoang Pass scenic drive).
Afternoon: Arrive in Nha Trang, check into your seaside hotel. Spend the afternoon swimming at Nha Trang main beach or relaxing at beachfront lounges.
Evening: Seafood dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 6: Nha Trang Island Hopping, Coral Reef & Mud Bath
Morning: Transfer to Cau Da Port. Board a speed boat to Mun Island / Coral Island for snorkeling, swimming and exploring marine life.
Afternoon: Visit Tranh Beach for water sports or beach relaxation. In the late afternoon, experience therapeutic mineral mud baths and hot mineral springs at Thap Ba / I-Resort.
Evening: Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 7: Nha Trang Airport Transfer – Departure
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for souvenir shopping at Dam Market or enjoying the pool.
Afternoon: Private transfer to Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) for your departure flight. End of service.
- Transportation: Modern 29-seat air-conditioned coach following the itinerary.
- Accommodation: 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Buon Ma Thuot City; 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Pleiku City, Gia Lai; 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Nha Trang / Quy Nhon.
- Meals: 7 breakfasts at the hotels; 6 lunches budgeted at 200,000 VND/meal/person; 6 dinners budgeted at 200,000 VND/meal/person + 1 Gala dinner budgeted at 300,000 VND/portion.
- Activities & Sightseeing: Central Highlands Gong Cultural Exchange show – campfire in Dak Lak; Ky Co tour, snorkeling; local tour guide accompanying the group; entrance tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary; mineral water, cold towels, travel hats.
- Travel Insurance: Maximum coverage of 120,000,000 VND/person/incident.
- 5-step Central Highlands coffee farmer experience tour.
- Round-trip airfares to Buon Ma Thuot and Quy Nhon.
- Meals outside the itinerary, personal room expenses.
- Extra beer or wine ordered during meals.
- Elephant riding and boat rental fees at Lak Lake.
- VAT invoice.
CHILD POLICY:
- Children aged 10 and above: charged as 1 full ticket.
- Children aged from 4 to under 10 years old: charged 1/2 ticket.
- Children aged 4 and under: free of charge, family takes care of the child. However, every 2 adults can only be accompanied by 1 child. If there are more children, from the 2nd child onwards, each must purchase a 1/2 ticket (1/2 ticket standard includes: 1 meal portion + 1 seat, sharing a room with parents).
ESTIMATED PRICING (Private Tour, per person in USD):
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