On foot
Trekking Tours in Dak Lak
Forest trails, boulder streams and the peak of Chu Yang Lak above Lak Lake, plus jungle walks in Yok Don and the open grassland of Pal Sol. Private treks with local guides.
Into the forest
Trekking in Dak Lak
Around Lak Lake the land rises into forested mountains. Our signature trek climbs Chu Yang Lak, the mountain behind the lake, with a night on the mountain. We also walk the dry forest of Yok Don, the grassland of Pal Sol and the villages around Lak Lake. Every trek is private, led by an English-speaking guide with a local team, and we arrange permits, camping gear and meals.
When to Trek
The dry season, from about November to April. From May to October trails are slippery, leeches are common and the mountains are often in cloud.
Difficulty Levels
- **Easy:** short walks of 2 to 3 hours on clear paths.
- **Moderate:** 4 to 6 hours a day with some climbs.
- **Challenging:** 6 to 8 hours a day on steep, muddy trails, with camping.
Our treks
Trekking Tours
Lak Lake
Lak Lake and Ethnic Villages Trek
Walk between M'nong villages, rice fields and hills around Lak Lake, paddle a dugout canoe and stay at Y Sol House by the water.
Pal Sol
Pal Sol Grassland Trek
Walk through forest to the wide, rolling grassland of Pal Sol and camp under the stars in the mountains of southern Dak Lak.
Chu Yang Lak
Chu Yang Lak Peak Trek
Climb through forest and bamboo to the peak of Chu Yang Lak, with wide views over Lak Lake and the valleys of southern Dak...
Buon Don
Yok Don Jungle Trek
Two or three days on foot through Vietnam's largest national park, along the Serepok River and deep into open dry forest, starting from Buon...
What to Bring
- Hiking boots with good grip and leech socks
- Quick-dry clothes, long trousers and long sleeves
- A rain jacket and a warm layer for the night
- Head torch, sunscreen and a hat
- Passport copy, travel insurance and personal medicine
Ready for the Mountains?
Tell us your dates, group size and hiking experience, and we will plan your trek.