Dray Sap Waterfalls and Serenity of Lak Lake — 1 Day
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Dray Sap Waterfalls and Serenity of Lak Lake — 1 Day

Dray Sap Waterfalls and Serenity of Lak Lake — 1 Day

Iconic capital of the Central Highlands, Buon Ma Thuot serves as the gateway to a majestic region renowned for thunderous waterfalls, sprawling coffee estates, and well-preserved indigenous cultures.

This day excursion brings you to the foot of the mighty Dray Nur and Dray Sap waterfalls before gliding aboard a traditional wooden dugout canoe across the peaceful waters of Lak Lake, fringed with Mnong stilt longhouses.

✦ You will love:

  • The striking spectacle of monumental Dray Nur and Dray Sap waterfalls roaring through volcanic basalt rocks.
  • Discovery of the wild landscapes of the Central Highlands dotted with coffee and rubber plantations.
  • A contemplative ride in a wooden dugout canoe on the calm waters of Lak Lake.
  • A respectful visit to traditional Mnong villages featuring impressive stilt longhouses.
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Highlights

  • •Walking exploration of the spectacular waterfalls of Dray Nur and Dray Sap
  • •Peaceful cruise in a traditional dugout canoe on Lak Lake
  • •Discovery of traditional stilt longhouse architecture in Mnong villages

Morning greeting at your hotel by your French-speaking guide to begin an immersive journey into the heart of Dak Lak province. You set out toward the spectacular waterfalls of Dray Sap ("Smoky Falls" in the Ede language) and Dray Nur, carved by the powerful Serepok River. A gentle walk along shaded trails lets you admire the cascading sheets of water crashing against impressive basalt colonnades.

You then journey south toward Lak Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the Central Highlands. This serene aquatic sanctuary is framed by verdant rolling hills and rustic hamlets inhabited by the Mnong community. Enjoy free time for your lunch along the shores of the lake.

In the afternoon, board a traditional wooden dugout canoe to glide silently across the mirror-like surface of Lak Lake and observe the tranquil daily life of local fishermen. Next, visit authentic Mnong villages to discover the vernacular architecture of their ancestral wooden and bamboo stilt longhouses.

Return to your hotel in Buon Ma Thuot in the late afternoon.

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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.

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  • Partager un thé aux fleurs de lotus au lever du jour à Hanoï
  • Naviguer en jonque traditionnelle dans les dédales secrets de Lan Hạ
  • Contempler les rizières en terrasses sculptées de Hoàng Su Phì
  • S'attarder au crépuscule sur les ponts illuminés de lanternes à Hội An

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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Lak Lake is located approximately 55 kilometers (34 miles) south of Buon Ma Thuot, representing a scenic 1-hour and 15-minute drive through coffee plantations and rolling hills.

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