Highlands to the sea: Dak Nong, Da Lat and Nha Trang

9 days · 4 stops · South, Central

This is a road trip with a lot of variety: lakes and lava caves in a little-visited UNESCO geopark, the flower farms and cool air of Da Lat, then a dramatic descent to the coast.

Travel in the dry season (December–April) — the highlands are rainy from May to October and Nha Trang's own rainy season peaks from October to December.

1. 1

   directionsFly into Tan Son Nhat airport

   Ho Chi Minh City

   Days 1–2

   Ho Chi Minh City

   1 night · full guide coming soon

   One evening of Saigon street food before heading inland.

2. 2

   directions5–6 hours by road

   

   Days 2–4

   Dak Nong Geopark

   2 nights

   Sunrise over the islands of Ta Dung Lake, a guided visit to the lava-tube caves and waterfalls.

3. 3

   directionsAbout 3.5 hours by road

   Da Lat

   Days 4–7

   Da Lat

   3 nights · full guide coming soon

   Pine forests, waterfalls, coffee farms, canyoning and the night market.

4. 4

   directionsAbout 3.5 hours by road down the Khanh Le Pass

   Nha Trang

   Days 7–9

   Nha Trang

   2 nights · full guide coming soon

   Island-hopping, snorkelling, the Po Nagar Cham towers and a mud bath.

5. flag

   Fly home from Cam Ranh International Airport