Charming Colonial-Style Hotel in Da Lat
An elegant property featuring warm wood furnishings, a cozy fireplace lounge, and manicured floral gardens.

This two-day crossing connects Vietnam's coffee capital, Buon Ma Thuot, with the refreshing mountain retreat of Da Lat. Following the rugged foothills of the Annamite Range, this itinerary immerses you in the rich traditions of the M'nong and Ede ethnic minorities around picturesque Lak Lake.
Between traditional dug-out canoe rides, discovering communal stilt longhouses, majestic waterfalls, and the timeless colonial charm of Da Lat's hill-station villas, this journey provides a striking scenic contrast to the coastal lowlands.
Meet your French-speaking guide at 8:00 AM at your hotel in Buon Ma Thuot. Set out southward toward the scenic Lak Lake region, the second largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam. En route, travel through sweeping plantations of coffee shrubs, pepper vines, and tall rubber trees.
Upon reaching the lake, visit the centuries-old hamlet of Jun, home to the M'nong ethnic community. Discover their distinctive architecture characterized by elongated communal wooden stilt houses and traditional woven handicrafts. Board a hand-hewn wooden dug-out canoe to glide peacefully across the placid lake waters while observing resident waterfowl.
Continue along a panoramic mountain highway winding through coffee estates and pine-clad hills ascending toward the Langbiang Plateau. Arrive in the late afternoon in Da Lat and settle into your hotel. Evening and dinner at leisure.
Driving time: approx. 3h30 (180 km). Overnight at hotel in Da Lat.
Dedicate the day to exploring Da Lat, an elegant mountain resort nestled amidst pine-covered hills and dotted with French-era colonial villas. Begin the morning with an easy bicycle ride around Xuan Huong Lake and through tranquil flower gardens.
Continue by private vehicle across undulating hills and agricultural valleys. Make a fascinating stop at the Hang Nga Guesthouse, famously known as the "Crazy House" for its whimsical, dreamlike organic architecture. Explore landmarks of colonial architectural heritage: the historic railway station inspired by the Normandy seaside terminal of Deauville, the Da Lat Cathedral adorned with stained glass crafted in Grenoble, and the Bao Dai Summer Palace, retreat of Vietnam's last reigning emperor with panoramic views over the surrounding pine hills.
In the afternoon, visit the renowned XQ Da Lat Historical Embroidery Village, an artistic sanctuary showcasing breathtaking hand-embroidered silk masterpieces, followed by a visit to local vegetable and flower nurseries that give Da Lat its reputation as Vietnam's garden city. Drop-off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Full-day private guided visits. Conclusion of services.
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Originaire de Nam Dinh, berceau de traditions au cœur du delta du fleuve Rouge, j’ai grandi avec un amour viscéral pour le Vietnam : pour la poésie de ses paysages — des pitons karstiques du Nord aux méandres fertiles du Mékong —, mais surtout pour l’infinie bonté, le sourire et la résilience de son peuple.
Du souffle majestueux des pitons calcaires du Tonkin à la douceur nonchalante des arroyos du Mékong, le Vietnam est une terre de contrastes poétiques. Mon bonheur est de vous ouvrir les portes de nos adresses confidentielles et de dessiner pour vous un itinéraire fluide, vivant et profondément humain.
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Yes, navigation on Lak Lake is exceptionally gentle, the waters are very calm, and life jackets are obligatorily provided for all passengers.
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