Spiritual tourism

CODE: SPI_004

The itinerary (5 days, 4 night)

Day1: PLEIKU- KONTUM

Welcome to Pleiku, our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport upon your arrival. Transfer to your hotel in Kon Tum city.

Day2: (_/L/D) KON TUM

Morning: Car and guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to visit th Bac Ai Pagoda Bac Ai Pagoda embodies the distinctive style of Nguyen Dynasty pagodas, featuring a characteristic gateway complex that begins with an imposing *Tam Quan* (three-entrance) gate. The main sanctuary reflects the architectural style of Hue pagodas—characterized by a three-bay, two-wing layout with an elevated upper story—and is divided into the front hall, central hall, and inner sanctuary. The roof ridge is adorned with a "two dragons flanking the sun" motif, exuding a majestic and unique beauty.

Then Hue Chieu Pagoda in Kon Tum is situated on a hillside featuring a terrain that rises from front to back, with the rear resting against a mountain—an auspicious formation known as "dragon bowing and tiger crouching." The pagoda offers a unique architectural space deeply imbued with Buddhist spirit yet harmoniously blended with the surrounding nature, providing a sanctuary where visitors can find peace and restore their souls to a state of tranquility and serenity.

Afternoon: Driving to the west of Kontum, Visit Ja Rai ethnic villages, learn the customs and traditions of hill tribe and cemetery with statue unique architecture created by the wood. Then visit Yaly lake, take a photograph in the nature. Back Kontum Hométay in Bahnar village.

[Meal: lunch & Dinner is mentioned]

Day3: (B/L/_) Kontum/Konplong/Kontum

Morning: Driving to the East of Kontum (Highway 24) to Kon Ray, visit Kon Bưu villages (Sodra people) Kon Tileo village (Jolong people) - You can bring along a few items for the local villagers—such as used clothing, books, and personal belongings—to donate to the ethnic minority communities. then continues drive up Mang Den pass to see the “amazing” landscape from the mountain, to the Konplong ecological tourism area. Have a lunch in local restaurant. Then drive Visitors often touch the statue of the MANG DEN Maria, to share their joys, sorrows, and life's burdens; consequently, the site has gradually become associated with deeply moving spiritual stories.

Then Visit the wooden sculpture garden.

Khanh Lam Pagoda: A Renowned Spiritual Tourism Destination in Mang Den Khanh Lam Pagoda has become a captivating and famous tourist attraction—a must-visit spot for travelers exploring the beautiful Central Highlands. A visit to Khanh Lam Pagoda offers a sense of inner peace and tranquility, born of the harmonious blend between breathtaking natural scenery and a profoundly sacred, majestic Buddhist sanctuary. So, what makes this pagoda so special. Transfer to Kon Tum. (55 km)

[Meal: Breakfast, lunch is mentioned]

D4: KONTUM – PLEI KU - BUON MA THUOT

Depart to Pleiku then Buon Ma Thuot (295 Km) stop in Pleiku to visit Buu Minh and Minh Thanh pagodas, tea plantation then the journey continue to Buon Me Thuot, Check-in hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on your own

D5: BUON MA THUOT

In the morning, visit the Dak Lak Museum of Ethnology for a better understanding of the 30 or so distinct ethnic groups residing in Dak Lak Province. Surrounded by a shady garden, the museum resembles a long traditional communal stilt house of the Ede minority and has three main sections that showcase the revolutionary traditions, natural features, and cultural characteristics of the ethnic minorities of the Central Highlands. The museum houses more than 10,000 objects including traditional clothing as well as artifacts related to agriculture, fishing, music and more. Continue to the Ede village of Ako Dhong. The village is home to approximately 300 inhabitants as well as an agricultural area specialising in coffee

Pm: Sac Tu Khai Doan Pagoda was established in 1951 and has undergone continuous renovation and expansion over the years. It has developed into one of the largest Buddhist centers in the Central region.

D6: BUON ME THUOT – MNONG CULTURE

Depart Buon Ma Thuot for a 1.5hr drive to explore the M’nong Rlam ethnic minority village. Tour the village to see how little things have changed in the last century. Explore the traditional stilt houses (originally built as protection against wild animals) and see villagers engage in their age-old crafts including brocade work. Stop at some villages nearby to see how local make their own living by pottery making or agricultural planting at the rice fields. Then to see the Bao Dai Mansion on the top of hill in Lak Lake.

Back to the Buon Ma Thuot airport End of Tours

TOUR COST: USD/Person

Groups size : 1 2 3 4 5

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