This walking tour is a new activity that replaces the traditional elephant riding tours. It offers visitors the chance to observe elephants in their natural forest environment, helping to ensure better welfare for the animals.

Guests will follow a local guide on a light trek into the forest, walking along the paths where elephants roam. From a safe distance, you'll watch the elephants in their natural habitat and learn about their daily behaviors. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about elephants, including their role in local traditions and culture.

In addition to the elephant experience, visitors will also discover the rich biodiversity of the Lak Landscape Protection Forest. 

Tour schedule

Morning Half-Day Tour: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Half-Day Tour: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM 

Tour itinerary

Your experience begins with a warm welcome at our Forest Welcome Station, located at National Road 27, Buon Dung Guol, Lien Son Commune, Lak District (just 200m from Lak Pass). Here, you'll complete a brief check-in and receive important safety guidelines.

From the station, guests will be transferred by vehicle approximately 3 km to the forest entrance, along a peaceful concrete road nestled between lush forest and the vast Lak lakeside fields.

At the forest gate, the group will start a 2 km guided walk through gentle hills, forest trails, and elephant tracks—following in the footsteps of the elephants until you reach their natural feeding and social area.

You’ll have time to quietly observe the elephants in their natural habitat, while keeping a respectful distance. Our guide and mahout will share insights into elephant behavior, their role in local culture, and the surrounding forest landscape.

Toward the end of the tour, the group will make its way back out of the forest. Vehicles will be waiting to transfer guests back to the Welcome Station, where the tour concludes.

This walking tour is a new activity that replaces the traditional elephant riding tours. It offers visitors the chance to observe elephants in their natural forest environment, helping to ensure better welfare for the animals.

Guests will follow a local guide on a light trek into the forest, walking along the paths where elephants roam. From a safe distance, you'll watch the elephants in their natural habitat and learn about their daily behaviors. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about elephants, including their role in local traditions and culture.

In addition to the elephant experience, visitors will also discover the rich biodiversity of the Lak Landscape Protection Forest.

Tour Schedule

Morning Half-Day Program:
Starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 11:30 AM.

Midday Break in the Forest:
From 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Afternoon Half-Day Program:
Starts at 1:30 PM and ends at 4:30 PM.

Tour Itinerary

Before the journey begins, guests will be welcomed at our Rest Stop Station located at National Road 27, Buôn Dơng Guôl, Liên Sơn Commune, Lắk District (about 200 meters from Lắk Pass), where safety instructions and check-in procedures will be carried out.

From there, a vehicle and tour guide will take guests on a 3-kilometer ride to the forest gate, along a concrete road flanked by forest on one side and the vast Lắk Lake rice fields on the other.

At the forest gate, the group will start a 2-kilometer trek over hilly terrain and narrow trails, following elephant tracks deep into the forest until reaching the spot where elephants roam freely in their natural habitat.

Guests will observe the elephants from a safe distance, while listening to the tour guide and mahout share stories about the elephants' behavior, characteristics, and their cultural significance in local traditions. The guide will also introduce the forest’s landscape and biodiversity.

Toward the end of the tour, the group will return to the forest entrance, where the vehicle and guide will take guests back to the Rest Stop Station — marking the end of the program.

At 1,643 meters above sea level, Chư Yang Lăk Peak is known as one of the most beautiful cloud-hunting trekking spots in Southern Vietnam. The peak resembles a human face and is regarded by local people as a sacred mountain — a guardian spirit in their indigenous beliefs.

On this journey, you'll hike along forest trails and streams, exploring the rich biodiversity of the tropical evergreen forest. Along the way, your local guide may introduce you to rare plant species and share stories about the spiritual connection between the forest and the local community.

Reaching the summit offers a rewarding moment of rest, where you can take in the vast landscape — a panoramic view of mountain ranges, Lắk Lake, and traditional villages far below.

One-Day Trekking Program:

This option is ideal for travelers with good physical fitness.
The trek typically starts early at 6:30 AM and finishes when you return to the base by around 4:30 PM or later, depending on the group's pace.

At 1,643 meters above sea level, Chu Yang Lak Peak is known as one of the most beautiful cloud-hunting trekking spots in Southern Vietnam. The peak resembles a human face and is regarded by local people as a sacred mountain — a guardian spirit in their indigenous beliefs.

On this journey, you'll hike along forest trails and streams, exploring the rich biodiversity of the tropical evergreen forest. Along the way, your local guide may introduce you to rare plant species and share stories about the spiritual connection between the forest and the local community.

Reaching the summit offers a rewarding moment of rest, where you can take in the vast landscape — a panoramic view of mountain ranges, Lắk Lake, and traditional villages far below.

2-Day, 1-Night Trekking Program:

This option is perfect for travelers with average physical fitness who prefer a slower pace to fully explore and connect with nature.
The trek begins at 7:00 AM on Day 1 and ends around 4:30 PM on Day 2, when the group descends the mountain.

This tour combines forest exploration with authentic cultural experiences in local villages. It is also closely linked with elephant-friendly tourism, aiming to support community livelihoods while ensuring better welfare for elephants.

Guests will enjoy a nature walk along a small trail that follows a stream, discover the beautiful Bìm Bịp Waterfall, and take a refreshing break for lunch and swimming at the falls.

After the journey through the forest, visitors return to the village to experience the traditional pottery-making craft of the M’nông people. From there, a boat ride across Lắk Lake will take guests to the wildlife conservation area of Lắk Landscape Forest for a meaningful elephant-friendly tourism experience.

You can also register for the M’nông Gong Music Night Tour, an evening campfire gathering hosted at a local stilt house, where you’ll be immersed in the vibrant gong culture and connect with the local community in a warm, unforgettable atmosphere. 

Tour Itinerary

• 7:00 AM – Guests arrive at the Forest Management Board office to complete check-in procedures.

• 7:15 AM – The Forest Management Board’s vehicle takes guests into the forest to the starting point of the excursion.

• 8:00 AM – After a warm-up and safety briefing, the guide leads the group on a nature walk.

• 10:00 AM – Arrive at Bìm Bịp Waterfall. Guests can swim, relax, have lunch, and enjoy the natural surroundings.

• 12:30 PM – Pack up and begin the return hike back to the starting point.

• 1:00 PM – Visit the traditional pottery workshop of the M’nông people in Buôn Dâng Bắc, Yang Tao commune.

• 2:00 PM – Take a boat ride across Lắk Lake, heading to the Wildlife Conservation Area managed by the Lắk Historical, Cultural, and Environmental Forest Management Board to experience elephant-friendly tourism.

• 4:00 PM – The vehicle returns guests to the Forest Management Board office, concluding the tour.

The Lắk Historical, Cultural, and Environmental Forest is home to numerous small streams that originate from the mountaintops and flow through narrow valleys, forming a series of majestic waterfalls such as Bìm Bịp, Liêng Chăm Yo, Gu Ga, and Liêng Tung.

Visitors can hike along forest trails that follow these streams, stopping to check in at each waterfall and choosing a favorite spot to relax, enjoy lunch, or take a refreshing swim.

This experience is not only a chance to unwind and improve physical fitness, but also an opportunity to explore the rich culture and daily life of the local ethnic communities. 

Tour Schedule: Starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM 

Lắk Lake is the second-largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam, covering over 500 hectares. It plays a vital role in enriching the surrounding rice fields with fertile silt each year and provides an abundant source of freshwater fish. Traditional M’nông villages, where locals have lived in stilt houses for generations, are nestled along its shores.

Enjoy a one-hour boat tour on the lake to take in the peaceful natural scenery, watch birds in their natural habitat, admire the sunset over the water, and observe the simple, authentic lifestyle of the local people.

You can join a boat tour at any time of day, each offering a different perspective of the legendary beauty of Lắk Lake.

COFFEE EXPERIENCE TOUR – FROM FARM TO CUP

Have you ever picked ripe coffee cherries by hand in a lush green garden, listened to stories of farmers with baskets full of beans, or roasted and brewed your own cup of rich, aromatic coffee?

Join our coffee experience tour at a local farm, where you will:

• Harvest coffee with local farmers – soak in the peaceful, authentic atmosphere of the red basalt highlands.

• Discover the secrets of traditional sun-drying and processing – from selecting the best beans to spreading them out under the sun on handmade drying racks.

• Roast your own coffee by hand – hear the crackling sound of roasting beans and breathe in the irresistible aroma as it fills the air.

• Brew and enjoy your own phin coffee – each drop is the result of earth, effort, and love.

This is a slow, simple, and heartfelt journey – perfect for those who love nature, coffee, and the beauty of honest labor.

Tour Schedule

The Coffee Experience Tour is available from September to December, offered in two half-day sessions:

• Morning tour: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

• Afternoon tour: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Itinerary

Your guide will take you to visit a local farming family living near the forest. Together, you’ll walk into their coffee garden and help harvest ripe coffee cherries while listening to their heartfelt stories about daily farm life.

Next, you’ll explore the traditional methods of coffee processing and drying. Try your hand at using a wooden mortar and pestle to husk dried beans, then roast them over a cast-iron pan in the farmer’s rustic kitchen.

After roasting and grinding, you'll brew your own cup of phin coffee and savor its rich flavor — the perfect reward for your efforts.

You may also purchase freshly roasted coffee as a meaningful souvenir.
This is an authentic, hands-on experience you shouldn’t miss while visiting Vietnam’s coffee capital — Đắk Lắk.

The M’nong Gong Cultural Exchange Program in Lak District is a unique cultural experience that reflects the rich heritage of the Central Highlands. Visitors will be immersed in a traditional musical space where the resonating sounds of gongs echo through the mountains and forests. You’ll be invited to join in the Xoang dance, sip traditional ruou can (fermented rice wine), and listen to legendary tales about the mountains and the M’nong people.

This is a special opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual life of the local community while helping to preserve and promote this precious intangible cultural heritage.

Program
The experience usually lasts around two hours in the evening, after a day of outdoor exploration. Visitors return to the village to engage in a cultural exchange with local artisans, learning about the M’nong gong tradition and enjoying the vibrant communal atmosphere.

This program supports community development by creating job opportunities and income for local ethnic minority groups. The performers are M’nong artisans from villages near the forest. A troupe of 12 to 20 members will join in a cultural exchange with visitors.

We encourage you to bring along friends or family, or join a shared tour group, to enhance the spirit of connection and community bonding.