CAPTIVATED BY THE GREAT FORESTS – TOUCHING THE OCEAN
- Airport Pickup: Buon Ma Thuot Airport / Airport Drop-off: Phu Cat Airport.
- Departure Date: Upon request.
- Route: Buon Ma Thuot – Pleiku – Quy Nhon
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Style: Highland Overland Adventure & Tropical Island Getaway
Escape the Ordinary: From Misty Highlands to Ocean Breezes – An Unforgettable 8D7N Vietnamese Odyssey
Are you ready to trade standard vacation itineraries for a journey that truly transforms you? Welcome to an exclusive 8-day, 7-night adventure that goes far beyond conventional sightseeing, seamlessly blending deep cultural immersion, hands-on mastery, and coastal relaxation.
This isn’t just another resort holiday. While the second half of your journey rewards you with the sun-kissed shores of Quy Nhon and the turquoise paradise of Ky Co Island, the beginning invites you into a world few travelers ever get to see: the legendary heart of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Step away from the crowds and step into the rubber boots of a local. Through our exclusive 5-step experiential program, you won’t just learn about coffee—you will become a certified coffee farmer and connoisseur. From harvesting ripe coffee cherries in lush plantations and sorting green beans to mastering artisanal roasting, grinding, and professional brewing techniques, you gain authentic, hands-on skills. You’ll even graduate with an official Coffee Farmer Passport, a personalized batch of your own roasted coffee, and memories to last a lifetime.
Beyond the plantations, unlock the hidden soul of Vietnam. Witness the majestic beauty of Buon Ma Thuot, conquer Elephant Rock Mountain, and explore remote M'nông and Ede villages. Feel the pulse of ancient traditions as you participate in an authentic Central Highlands Gong Cultural Exchange around a glowing campfire, sharing jar wine with local villagers under a blanket of stars.
From the mystic echoes of the great mountain forests to the gentle whisper of ocean waves at Eo Gio, this journey offers the best of both worlds. It’s more than a trip—it’s a rare story waiting for you to live it. Book your adventure today and discover the true depth of Vietnam!
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: WELCOME – BUON MA THUOT CITY TOUR – WORLD COFFEE MUSEUM – AKODHONG VILLAGE (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
- Morning: Our driver and tour guide will pick up the group at Buon Ma Thuot Airport and transfer to the city center for lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy unique traditional rustic dishes of the indigenous Ede people, such as bamboo-tube rice ($com lam$), grilled chicken, stir-fried cassava leaves with fish, bitter melon soup, and forest vegetables.
- 14:00: Check into the hotel and rest.
- Afternoon: Visit the World Coffee Museum and AkoDhong Village.
- Visit and take photos at the World Coffee Museum, and taste Trung Nguyen coffee prepared through 3 different brewing philosophies: Ottoman, Zen, and Roman.
- Explore AkoDhong Village, an Ede ethnic village right in the city.
- Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the coffee capital of Buon Ma Thuot at night.
- Overnight: Buon Ma Thuot.
DAY 2: THE 5-STEP EXPERIENCE JOURNEY – BECOMING A CENTRAL HIGHLANDS COFFEE FARMER (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 07:30: The vehicle takes the group to the coffee farm to begin the journey of becoming a "Coffee Harvesting Farmer".
- STEP 1: COFFEE HARVESTING
- Listen to instructions on the "Coffee Harvesting" process.
- Receive tools and labor protection gear.
- Move into the garden to harvest coffee.
- STEP 1: COFFEE HARVESTING
- Lunch: Have lunch at the coffee farm, followed by a rest break.
- Afternoon:
- STEP 2: COFFEE SORTING
- Guests will be guided on how to sort coffee beans: ripe berries, damaged berries, preservation methods, sorting, and preliminary processing.
- 16:30: Return to the hotel to freshen up and rest.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to relax or explore the Central Highlands capital at night.
- Overnight: Buon Ma Thuot.
DAY 3: ROASTING, GRINDING, AND FINISHED PRODUCTS (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 07:30: Transfer to the Coffee Roasting Workshop to participate in Steps 3 and 4 of the experience process.
- STEP 3: IDENTIFICATION & SORTING OF GREEN COFFEE BEANS
- Recognize different types of green coffee beans.
- Sort beans by size, batch, etc.
- Learn how to preserve raw beans.
- STEP 3: IDENTIFICATION & SORTING OF GREEN COFFEE BEANS
- Lunch: Have lunch at the workshop, followed by a rest break.
- Afternoon:
- STEP 4: ROASTING & GRINDING PROCESSING – FINISHED GROUND COFFEE
- Directly process and roast coffee beans into finished ground coffee.
- Learn to identify coffee roasting machines.
- Pre-process beans before roasting.
- Machine preparation.
- Coffee roasting and grinding.
- Producing finished ground coffee.
- Smell and taste the finished ground coffee.
- STEP 4: ROASTING & GRINDING PROCESSING – FINISHED GROUND COFFEE
- 16:30: Return to the hotel to rest.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to relax afterwards.
- Overnight: Buon Ma Thuot.
DAY 4: AWARDING OF EXPERIENCE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE – COFFEE TASTING – CENTRAL HIGHLANDS GONG CULTURAL EXCHANGE – CAMPFIRE (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- STEP 5: COFFEE BREWING
- 07:30: Transfer to a coffee shop to directly participate in the coffee brewing process. Practice traditional and modern coffee brewing methods. Taste various coffee-based beverages.
- Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Afternoon: Visit the legendary Lak Lake – Central Highlands Gong Cultural Exchange – Awarding of the Experience Program Completion Certificate.
- 14:00: Transfer to Lak Lake.
- Conquer Elephant Rock Mountain.
- Visit Jun Village and Le Village – settlements of the M'nông ethnic minority living by Lak Lake.
- Ride an elephant wading through water or row a dugout canoe on Lak Lake (optional expense).
- Evening: Summary of the 5-step coffee farmer experience program, and presentation of certificates by the organizing unit.
- Participate in a Gala Dinner featuring Central Highlands gong cultural exchanges, jar wine ($ruou can$), and a campfire.
- Enjoy Central Highlands cuisine.
- End of the program, free time to rest.
- Overnight: Buon Ma Thuot.
DAY 5: BUÔN MA THUỘT – MOUNTAIN TOWN PLEIKU (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00: Check out of the hotel. Depart for Pleiku – Gia Lai.
- Check in at the Ea H'leo Wind Farm.
- Visit the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Football Academy.
- 11:30: Arrive in Pleiku, have lunch at a restaurant. Check into the hotel and rest.
- Afternoon: Explore Pleiku Mountain Town.
- Visit Tơ Nưng Lake (Bien Ho) – known as the "Eyes of Pleiku".
- Conquer Chu Dang Ya volcano – the venue for the annual Wild Sunflower Festival.
- Visit and take group photos at Dai Doan Ket Square – the symbol of Pleiku City.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Pleiku at night.
- Overnight: Pleiku, Gia Lai.
DAY 6: PLEIKU – QUY NHON – GHỀNH RÁNG TIÊN SA (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00: Check out of the hotel. Depart for Quy Nhon.
- 11:30: Arrive in Quy Nhon, have lunch at a restaurant. Check into the hotel and rest.
- Afternoon: Visit Quy Hoa scenic spots.
- Ghềnh Ráng - Tiên Sa tourist area featuring: Han Mac Tu’s Poet Hill, Mong Cam Slope, Queen’s Beach ($Bai tam Hoang Hau$), etc.
- Quy Hoa Scenic Area: Han Mac Tu Memorial House, World Celebrity Statue Garden, and Quy Hoa Beach.
- Evening: Dinner at a restaurant. Free time to explore Quy Nhon at night, such as taking an electric tram ride around the city, strolling along the Quy Nhon coastline, and enjoying seafood dishes.
- Overnight: Quy Nhon.
DAY 7: KY CO – EO GIO – TOUCHING THE OCEAN (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 07:30: Depart for Nhon Ly. Cross Thi Nai Bridge – the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam, nearly 2.5 km long. Stop to admire the morning sunlight sparkling over Thi Nai Lagoon and listen to stories of the tragic naval battles between Champa and Dai Viet, and between Tay Son and the Nguyen Dynasty (Nguyen Anh) spanning over 5 centuries.
- Admire Phuong Mai Sand Dunes and Nhon Hoi Industrial Zone.
- Board a high-speed canoe to Ky Co Island (approx. 15-minute ride from the mainland).
- Change into swimwear and start swimming.
- Visit, take photos, and check in at Ky Co Island.
- 10:30: The canoe takes the group to BẠI DỨA (Pineapple Beach): immerse in crystal-clear blue water, snorkel to view colorful coral reefs and swimming fish for a relaxing, refreshing experience.
- After 30–45 minutes of relaxing and snorkeling among centuries-old coral reefs, the boat returns to the mainland to freshen up with fresh water. Have lunch featuring fresh, delicious seafood caught by local fishermen and prepared in a rustic, mouth-watering style.
- Afternoon: Visit Eo Gio, known as Vietnam's Jeju – a rocky cliff swept by winds year-round. Standing at Eo Gio, gaze into the vast, breathtaking horizon.
- Return to the hotel to rest.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Quy Nhon at night.
- Overnight: Quy Nhon.
DAY 8: FAREWELL TO THE CAPTIVATED GREAT FORESTS – TOUCHING THE OCEAN JOURNEY (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Free time to relax, swim, and shop for local specialties.
- 10:30: Check out of the hotel.
- 11:00: Lunch at a restaurant.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Phu Cat Airport for the flight back to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
- End of the 8D7N "Captivated by the Great Forests - Touching the Ocean" journey.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transportation: Modern 29-seat air-conditioned coach following the itinerary.
- Accommodation:
- 4 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 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 Daklak.
- 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.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- 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).
Route: Buon Ma Thuot – Nha Trang
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