Trekking and camping in the town of love. Trek the first day down from Dalat to Tuyen Lam Lake. The trail is moderate on the first day and goes over Pinhatt Mountain through the pine forests and ends at a campsite on the shore of the lake. The second day puts you in the jungle for the whole day as you trek further south. This moderate trek involves about 4 to 5 hours of hiking each day.
Route: Dalat – Trekking – Dalat
Day 1: Trek to Campsite
Day 2: Campsite – Chicken Village – Dalat
Trip Notes:
Meals:
– Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
– Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch
Food:
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. On this trip we will have dinner served at local restaurant. Picnic lunch will be prepared by local restaurant. The emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce. Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirement.
The Campsite:
Our campsite is on the shore of Tuyen Lam Lake with great view of the lake. You will be provided with twin shared tent, sleeping bag and mattress.
Footsteps Travel’s Tour Guide:
The tour will be guided by one of our tour guides who are experienced in guiding trekking tours in Vietnam. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.
The Trekking Day:
A typical trekking day start at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the terrain. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the trek we will have short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.
What To Bring:
Trekking boots, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat, toiletries, original passport.
Note On Client Safety:
Easyvietnamtravel reserves the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
Inclussion:
Exclussion:
In the morning we drive along picturesque scenic roads to the Pinhatt Mountain Trailhead, where we start our journey. The first section of trail is through ethnic minority farms and pine forest. You may even meet an elephant along the way. They live at the lake and are tame. We continue to walk through forest paths until we arrive at the base of Pinhatt. Here we can take a short rest to gain strength for the steep uphill climb (45 minutes) to the summit of Pinhatt. You will be treated to a picnic lunch of fresh vegetables and fruits, baguettes with an assortment of toppings and a French-style pastry to satisfy your hunger. After lunch and a rest on the mountain-top, we descend and you will notice a very dramatic difference in the flora and fauna. The valley you enter is no longer pine forest, but the tropical jungle that Vietnam is so famous for. You will descend on the other side, at a campsite where you can relax or take a swim until dinner.
Summary
Transfer to trek site: 45 mins
Trek: 5 hrs – moderate grade
Meals: Picnic lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
After breakfast at the campsite we start our walk through pine forest. Soon you will notice the dramatic change in scenery from pine to thick jungle.The walk is through the rolling hills among the vines, broad-leaf trees and offer the enjoyment of the cool jungle breeze. Upon exiting the thick jungle section, we will walk between Elephant Mountain and another area peak. Enjoy seeing the small minority farms that dot the valley floor. After lunch and a rest we continue walking through the valley until you come to a ridgeline, which you follow to the famous chicken village, aptly named due to the large chicken statue in the center of the township. The women of this minority village are famous for weaving fabric in bright and interesting designs.Here we meet our bus and transfer back to your hotel in Dalat. Trip completes around 4pm.
Summary
Transfer back to Dalat: 45 mins
Trek: 5 hrs – moderate grade
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch
