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Educational Tour – Central Highlands, Vietnam

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6 days 5 nights
Offered in: English
Overview

This program offers an immersive journey through Vietnam’s Central Highlands, blending culture, ecology, and experiential education. Participants will explore the lives of indigenous communities such as the Ede, M’nong, and Bahnar; engage in sustainable agriculture and forest conservation at Yok Don National Park. The itinerary includes homestays, educational visits, and interactive workshops on cultural preservation and indigenous rights. Reflection sessions and creative activities are woven throughout, encouraging participants to examine the complex intersections between development, identity, and ecology in the highland context of Vietnam.


What's included

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

Meeting and pickup

Departure point: Buon Ma Thuot Airport

Ending point: Pleiku Airport

What to expect

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.

Additional info

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

Operated by: Global DMC
Cancellation Policy

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.

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