INBOUND TOURS
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS VIETNAM TOUR 2025
DA LAT - TUYEN LAM LAKE
Tour Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights
DAY 01: HO CHI MINH CITY – BAO LOC – DA LAT – CAU DAT TEA HILL – LINH PHUOC PAGODA (Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: The Hay Tour coach and tour guide will pick you up at the following meeting points (depending on your location, please choose the most convenient pick-up spot for your family. Pick-up times are for reference only and may vary depending on traffic and actual number of stops):
06:20 AM – Tan Binh Sports Center
06:40 AM – Labor Culture Palace
06:50 AM – Youth Cultural House
07:00 AM – University of Economics and Finance (UEF), 276 Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh
Note: If you prefer pick-up at specific areas, please inform the company in advance for arrangements.
Depart for Da Lat. On the way, enjoy fun activities with the tour guide. The bus will stop at a rest station in Dong Nai where you can relax or have breakfast at your own expense.
Lunch Menu: Stir-fried loofah with shiitake mushrooms; Fried red snapper with mango fish sauce; Braised chicken with lemongrass and chili; Steamed egg with minced pork; Basa fish sour hotpot; Three-color salad; Steamed rice – iced tea; Dessert
After lunch, visit:
Domaine de Marie Church: Also known as Mai Anh Church, this pink-painted French-style church was built in the 1940s. It sits on a green hill and is a harmonious blend of Western architecture and nature. Inside stands a statue of the Virgin Mary donated by the wife of the Governor-General of Indochina. Visitors may also shop for handmade wool products crafted by the nuns to support charity activities.
Check in at La Chérie Da Lat Hotel 3*– a brand-new hotel in the city center with modern European minimalist design, just 3 minutes from the night market. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, kettles, safes, private bathrooms with hot/cold shower, bathrobes, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the city.
Afternoon: Leisure walk around Xuan Huong Lake, Lam Vien Square, the giant Artichoke Flower, and Wild Sunflower Dome.
LangFarm Center: A modern, elegant specialty store where you can try and purchase Da Lat’s famous products such as artichoke tea, strawberry jam, dried sweet potatoes, and herbal teas.
Dinner: Hotpot specialties – either Chicken with green basil leaves hotpot or Ba Toa beef hotpot.
Da Lat Train to Trai Mat: Experience a nostalgic train ride through pine forests, rolling hills, and old rooftops – one of Da Lat’s most poetic attractions.
Return to the hotel. Free time to explore Da Lat night market, shop for wool clothes, and enjoy street food like grilled rice paper, hot soy milk with pastries, or chicken porridge.
DAY 02: DOMAINE CHURCH – COQ CATHEDRAL – TUYEN LAM LAKE – TRUC LAM ZEN MONASTERY (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. Visit:
Flower Plateau Ecotourism Area: A vast floral paradise with hydrangeas, lavender, daisies, and more, plus colorful mini-gardens designed for photography.
The Wilder Nest Coffee, Ta Nung: A chic café featuring a giant bird’s nest structure and panoramic valley views. Perfect for sipping coffee amid nature. (Drinks at own expense).
Lunch Menu: Pickled cabbage salad with vinegar; Braised snakehead fish in clay pot; Fried egg with minced pork; Stir-fried morning glory with garlic; Fried tofu with tomato sauce; Crab soup with jute leaves; Eggplant with shrimp paste; Clay pot rice + iced tea; Dessert
Check in at Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam 4* – nestled in a green valley surrounded by pine forests and an international-standard 18-hole golf course. Its Anglo-Normand design evokes European villages, offering a serene and elegant retreat.
Afternoon: Visit Tuyen Lam Lake, one of Da Lat’s most stunning lakes spanning 320 hectares, surrounded by rolling pine hills and calm emerald waters.
Dinner: Buffet hotpot with unlimited fresh Da Lat vegetables and meats including wild boar, Australian beef, pork belly, chicken breast, beef balls, tofu, and assorted mushrooms.
Return to the resort. Free time to visit the night market or enjoy a hot cup of soy milk
DAY 03: DA LAT – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Breakfast buffet at the resort. Free time to enjoy the fresh mountain air, swimming pool, and other resort facilities. After check-out, visit:
Truc Lam Zen Monastery: Located on Phoenix Mountain overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake, this is one of Da Lat’s most famous spiritual sites, known for its traditional architecture, detailed carvings, and colorful gardens. Visitors may offer incense and prayers for peace.
Strawberry Garden: Take photos with ripe strawberries or purchase fresh strawberries as gifts.
Lunch Menu: Crispy fried abalone mushrooms; Braised sea fish with pineapple; Braised pork with bamboo shoots; Stir-fried morning glory with garlic; Egg salad; Sour bamboo shoot beef hotpot; ST25 rice; Fresh fruit
After lunch and a short rest, depart for Ho Chi Minh City. Stop at a rest station to buy local specialties. End of tour. See you again!
Depending on actual conditions, the order of visits may be adjusted to ensure all listed attractions are included.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transportation: 7–45 seat coach (depending on group size), serving the group throughout the program.
- Accommodation:
1 night at La Chérie / Cherry Dalat Hotel 3* (or similar, non-rated) – modern, fully equipped, centrally located near the Night Market.
1 night at Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam 4*.
Standard: 2 guests/room. Odd numbers (male/female) will share triple rooms. Single supplement applies for guests requesting a private room.
- Meals:
02 buffet or à la carte breakfasts at hotels
05 main meals as per itinerary
- Sightseeing: Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the program.
- Tour Guide & Driver: Enthusiastic, professional, and attentive service.
- Insurance: Domestic travel insurance with compensation up to 20,000,000 VND per case.
- 1 travel hat + bottled water.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Personal meals, drinks, entertainment, and expenses not mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast on Day 1 & Dinner on Day 3.
- Drinks at The Wilder Nest Coffee, Ta Nung.
- Single room supplement and any other costs not stated in the itinerary.
- Tips for driver.
- VAT.
CHILD POLICY (Based on Year of Birth):
- Children from 10 years old and above: 100% tour price – same services as adults.
- Children from 5 to under 10 years old: 75% tour price – includes seat on bus, meals, entrance tickets; no separate bed (sleep with parents). Two children at this rate will still share the same bed with parents (no extra bed).
- Children under 5 years old: Free of charge – meals, tickets, and services will be taken care of by parents; no separate seat on bus. Each pair of adults may accompany only one child free of charge; the second child will be charged as the 5–under-10-year-old category.
Note: Free or discounted children's tickets only cover child entrance fees. At some attractions with height-based pricing, if your child exceeds the standard height limit, parents will need to pay the difference to meet adult pricing
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- After registration, any cancellation will incur a 50% charge of the total tour price.
- Cancellations made 5–10 working days prior to departure will incur an 80% charge.
- Cancellations made within 5 days or no-show will be charged 100% of the tour price.
- Late arrival on departure day is considered as no-show and subject to 100% cancellation fee.
The time-frames above are calculated based on working days only, excluding weekends and public holidays. If
the tour or service is canceled due to force majeure (natural disasters, epidemics, flight delays or cancellations, etc.), the company will refund the unused portion of the tour/service. We shall not be held responsible for any additional compensation beyond what is refunded.
PAYMENT TERMS:
- 1st Payment: 50% of the tour price must be paid within 2–3 working days after reservation.
- 2nd Payment: The remaining balance must be paid at least 5–7 days before the departure date.
NOTES ON ACCOMMODATION:
- Standard hotel check-in time: after 3:00 PM; check-out time: before 12:00 PM.
- Room arrangements at hotels/resorts are subject to availability and may not be adjacent, on the same floor, or match the guest’s bed type preferences (e.g. twin or double). However, we will do our best to accommodate special requests.
HEALTH CONDITIONS & TRAVEL DISCLAIMER:
- Guests with preexisting medical conditions (e.g. heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, vertigo) are advised to bring their own prescribed medications.
- Travelers aged 80 years and above are not covered by travel insurance. Participation is subject to company review based on health condition and must be accompanied by a family member.
- By booking the tour, the customer confirms that they and their travel companions are physically and mentally fit to join the program, and do not suffer from infectious diseases, mental illness, or any condition that could impact other guests.
- The guest agrees to waive all claims, legal liabilities, and compensations against the company and its staff regarding health issues arising during the tour.
- Any health-related expenses beyond travel insurance coverage (e.g. hospital fees, extended accommodation, special transport) are the guest’s responsibility.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Pack light for convenience during travel.
- Vegetarian meals can be arranged in advance. However, guests are encouraged to bring personal vegetarian snacks to suit their taste.
- This is a package tour. No refunds will be given for any unused services.
- We recommend leaving valuable jewelry at home to avoid loss or damage during the trip.
- The itinerary and order of sightseeing may change depending on actual conditions such as weather, traffic, or unforeseen circumstances.
- In case of insufficient group size (as specified in the tour details), the company reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the tour with notice at least 5 days before departure, offering either a new date or a full refund.
MEDIA CONSENT:
Photos taken during the tour may be used for the company’s promotional purposes. If you prefer not to have your images used, please inform our staff in advance.
RECEIPTS & INVOICES:
If you require a VAT invoice, please notify us no later than 10 days after the tour ends.
