Educational Tour – Central Highlands, Vietnam

Included :
+ Airport pick-up and drop-off
+ All ground transportation during the program
+ Accommodation (hotels and one-night homestay)
+ All meals as stated in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
+ Entrance fees to all scheduled sites and activities
+ Guided tours and local expert facilitators
+ Educational workshops, lectures, and cultural exchanges
+ Learning materials and reflection journals
+ Daily drinking water
+ Coordination and on-site support from program staff

Excluded:
+ International or domestic airfare
+ Personal travel insurance
+ Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar, snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
+ Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated)
+ Medical expenses or emergency costs
+ Any activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary

Departure point: Buon Ma Thuot Airport

Ending point: Pleiku Airport

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BUON MA THUOT – GATEWAY TO THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Morning:
• Arrival at Buon Ma Thuot Airport
• Welcome briefing and transfer to hotel
Afternoon:
• Visit the Ethnographic Museum of Dak Lak
– Explore artifacts of Ede, M’nong, and Jarai communities
• Short tour of Buon Ma Thuot city – the coffee capital of Vietnam
Evening:
• Welcome dinner with traditional Ede-style cuisine
• Orientation talk: “Highlands of Vietnam – A Cultural Crossroads”
Learning Focus:
Introduction to ethnic diversity, geography, and regional history.

DAY 2: INDIGENOUS CULTURE & AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Morning:
• Visit a coffee plantation and processing center
– Learn about Vietnam’s coffee economy, global trade, and sustainable farming
• Engage with agroforestry specialists or cooperative leaders
Afternoon:
• Canoe trip on Lak Lake – Explore eco-biodiversity and visit M’nong villages
• Visit to Jun Village for a weaving or music demonstration
Evening:
• Homestay experience or cultural exchange with Ede or M’nong families
Learning Focus:
Traditional knowledge systems, agro-economy, and cultural preservation.

DAY 3: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN YOK DON NATIONAL PARK
Morning to Afternoon:
• Full-day field trip to Yok Don National Park
– Forest trekking, birdwatching, and educational talk by park rangers
– Learn about elephant conservation and ecosystem restoration
Evening:
• Group debriefing and journaling
• Optional screening of a documentary on Vietnam’s environmental challenges
Learning Focus:
Forest ecosystems, species preservation, and conservation strategies in Southeast Asia.

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO KON TUM – HISTORY AND HUMANITARIAN STUDIES
Morning:
• Scenic transfer to Kon Tum via Pleiku (approx. 5 hours with breaks)
• Visit local tea or rubber plantations en route
Afternoon:
• Visit Kon Tum Wooden Church – Explore religious architecture blending with indigenous design
• Tour of Vinh Son Orphanage or a local ethnic boarding school
Evening:
• Dinner with opportunity to meet local educators or missionaries (optional)
Learning Focus:
Education access in rural areas, Christian missions, and war-era legacies in Central Vietnam.

DAY 5: VILLAGE IMMERSION & INDIGENOUS RIGHTS
Morning:
• Visit Bahnar and Sedang villages
– Learn about the rong house, community hierarchy, and storytelling traditions
Afternoon:
• Workshop on cultural preservation vs. modernization
– Engage with youth, teachers, or local NGOs working on language and culture revival
Evening:
• Reflection circle: “What does development mean in indigenous contexts?”
Learning Focus:
Indigenous identity, cultural rights, and grassroots empowerment.

DAY 6: RETURN AND WRAP-UP
Morning:
• Transfer to Pleiku or back to Buon Ma Thuot
• Visit Minh Thanh Pagoda or Sea Lake (T’Nung Lake) en route
Afternoon:
• Final wrap-up workshop: Group presentations or personal reflection journals
• Transfer to airport for departure.

General information:

• Please read the information carefully before booking a tour.
• Bring your ID card or passport when joining the tour.
• Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen and hats are recommended

Children policy:

• Children under 4 years old: Free
• Children from 5-10 years old: 25% discount on adult price
• Children over 10 years old: Price as adult

With group under 6 pax:
+ More than 07 days before departure: No charges.
+ Less than 07 days before departure or No show: 100% of the tour.

With group 7 pax up:
+ More than 30 days before departure: No charges.
+ Less than 30 days before departure or No show: 100% of the tour.