Where we go
Destinations in Dak Lak
A high basalt plateau of coffee gardens, wide rivers, waterfalls, lakes and wild forest, and the home of the Ede and M’nong peoples. Everything here is within a day of Buon Ma Thuot.
Buon Ma Thuot
The coffee capital and the starting point of every adventure.
Lak Lake
Mountains, rice fields, M’nong villages and dugout canoes.
Dray Nur & Dray Sap
Thundering waterfalls on the Serepok River.
Buon Don
Bamboo bridges and old stilt houses on the Serepok.
Yok Don National Park
Vietnam’s largest national park, with open dry forest.
Chu Yang Lak
Forest trails, boulder streams and a peak with views over Lak Lake, on a two day trek.
Ea Kao Lake
A calm lake for sunsets just outside the city.
When to go
Best Time to Visit Dak Lak
- **November to April (dry season):** sunny days, cool nights and the best conditions for cycling and trekking. Coffee blossom from January to March.
- **May to October (rainy season):** short afternoon showers, green landscapes and waterfalls at their fullest. Cycling is fine; mountain treks are not recommended.
Read the [month-by-month guide](/planning/best-time-to-visit-dak-lak-a-month-by-month-guide/).
Getting here
How to Get to Dak Lak
Buon Ma Thuot Airport has daily flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. By road the city is about 8 hours from Ho Chi Minh City and 4 hours from Nha Trang or Da Lat. We can pick you up at the airport or your hotel and look after the rest.
Choose Your Adventure
Ride, trek or stay in a village. Every trip is private and starts in Buon Ma Thuot.