Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Dalat
The drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat (approx. 7 hours) passes through spectacular countryside as the road weaves through plantations, villages and mountains to the plateau of the Central Highlands. There will be opportunities to stop at silk weaving farms and coffee and tea plantations en-route as we explore this verdant region. Check in to your hotel.
Late afternoon visit the town's bustling central market, renowned for its fresh vegetables and fruit that is rarely found in a tropical country they even grow strawberries here and environs. Take a tandem or horse ride around Xuan Huong Lake (on your own expenses).
Overnight Dalat.
(Lunch)

Day 2: Dalat
This morning you will explore Dalat highlights tour. Much delight will be taken in an exploration of Dalat's architecture - from the villas of the 'French Quarter' to the unusual guesthouse shaped with each annex shaped like a different animal, known as the 'Crazy House'!
You will visit the Tuyen Lam Lake and its pagoda, the former Railway Station (in use only for an optional steam train ride) and Dalat Cathedral. Continue to visit Bao Dai's Summer Palace that sits on a hill just outside the main centre. Bao Dai was the Last Emperor of Vietnam and the Palace has been preserved exactly as he left it in 1954. It is a classic example of art deco that is a tourist attraction in itself. Afterward, you go to visit. Subject to opening times, also
visit the Ethnic Museum, which houses a fascinating display of artefacts and traditional costumes.
Lunch at local restaurant and afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight Dalat.
(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: Dalat - Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to Dalat airport for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City
(Breakfast)

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