Travel tips
Know Before You Go
History, culture and customs of the Central Highlands, plus practical advice on seasons, food, getting around and staying safe.
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Staying in a Homestay in Dak Lak: What to Know
What a homestay night in Dak Lak is like, what to expect from rooms and meals, and how to be a good guest.
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Trekking in Dak Lak: Trails, Levels and Seasons
Where to trek in Dak Lak, how hard the trails are, and the best season for the Chu Yang Lak peak trek above Lak Lake.
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What to Pack for a Cycling Tour in Dak Lak
A simple packing list for cycling in Dak Lak: clothing, what we provide, and what to bring for homestay nights.
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Cycling in Dak Lak: What to Expect
Roads, distances, terrain, weather and support: what a guided cycling tour in Dak Lak is really like.
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What to Eat in Dak Lak: Local Dishes You Should Try
The dishes to try in Buon Ma Thuot and the villages: red noodle soup, chicken rice rolls, bamboo rice, bitter eggplant and more.
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Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Culture: A Traveler’s Guide
How Buon Ma Thuot became Vietnam’s coffee capital, how to order coffee like a local, and where to see coffee from farm to cup.
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The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands
Why the gong music of the Central Highlands is recognised by UNESCO, what it means to the Ede and M’nong, and where you can hear…
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The Ede and M’nong People: A Respectful Visitor’s Guide
Who the Ede and M’nong are, how they live, and how to visit their villages with respect.
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Is Dak Lak Safe? Health and Safety Tips for Travelers
Practical health and safety advice for Dak Lak: traffic, heat, food and water, insects and travel in rural areas.
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Dak Lak Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
How much a trip to Dak Lak costs: rooms, food, coffee, transport and tours, with simple tips to make your money go further.
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Dak Lak Itineraries: 2, 3 and 5 Days
Three ready-made plans for Dak Lak: two days for the highlights, three days with a homestay, and five days for cycling, villages and forest.
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How to Get to Buon Ma Thuot and Get Around Dak Lak
Flights, buses and cars to Buon Ma Thuot, and the best ways to travel around Dak Lak once you arrive.