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Lost in the Forests of Mang Den: An Enchanting 3-Day 2-Night Getaway

Name: Lost in the Forests of Mang Den: An Enchanting 3-Day 2-Night Getaway
Brand: Sovaba Travel
Rating: 5 (470 reviews)

Lạc lối giữa rừng Măn đen, kỳ nghỉ 3 ngày 2 đêm

Kon Tum (470)3 Days 2 NightsExperiences

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Morning:
06:00: The group departs from Dong Hoi, setting off on the journey toward Mang Den—a pristine, majestic destination in the Central Highlands. Along the way, guests can take in scenic views of rugged mountains and verdant rolling fields.
Noon:
12:00: Arrive in Mang Den and have lunch at a local restaurant. Savor Central Highlands culinary specialties such as honey-roasted chicken, bamboo-tube sticky rice (com lam), forest meat, and other rustic local dishes.
Afternoon:
- Kon Tum Wooden Church: Built in 1913, this church showcases a remarkable fusion of Romanesque architecture and traditional Central Highlands ethnic culture. Built entirely of seasoned timber, it exudes a serene, sacred, and warm atmosphere.
- Kon Klor Suspension Bridge: Spanning the legendary Dak Bla River, the bridge is an idyllic vantage point for panoramic views of surrounding rural villages, rice paddies, cornfields, and sugarcane plantations. Standing on the bridge and watching the ceaseless river flowing below is an unforgettable experience.
- Kon Klor Communal House (Nha Rong): One of the grandest traditional communal stilt houses in the Central Highlands, where visitors can gain insight into indigenous tribal architecture, customs, and community life.
- Kon Tum Bishop's Palace: A cultural landmark combining classic Western architecture with local ethnic traditions. Guests can also view exhibitions of everyday artifacts and historical farming implements of the local people.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant featuring Kon Tum specialties. Afterward, feel free to stroll around Kon Tum Night Market, savor popular street snacks, and explore local nightlife.
Overnight stay in Kon Tum.
Morning: After enjoying breakfast at the hotel featuring the region's famous two-bowl pho (pho hai to), the group sets out to explore Mang Den—a fresh highland wonderland brimming with tourism charm.
Continue sightseeing:
- Pa Sy Waterfall Ecotourism Area: Formed by three major mountain streams, Pa Sy Waterfall is one of Mang Den's premier natural landmarks. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in refreshing greenery and marvel at the raw, untamed beauty of the cascades amidst the grand Central Highlands forest.
- Mang Den Square: This town square serves not only as a cultural hub but also as a historic witness to the anti-American resistance of the Mang Den people. Visitors can tour historical relics and learn more about the formation and development of Mang Den. In particular, the vibrant hydrangea garden surrounding the square is an ideal check-in photo spot.
- High-Tech Strawberry and Clean Vegetable Farm: Guests will have the opportunity to tour strawberry patches and organic vegetable gardens, while experiencing the fun of hand-picking strawberries directly at the farm. It is a fantastic chance to enjoy fresh, delicious berries and distinctive Mang Den agricultural products.
Noon: Enjoy lunch with Mang Den specialties and check in to your hotel room to rest.
Afternoon: Depart for sightseeing:
- Statue of Our Lady of Mang Den: Also known as Our Lady of Sorrows, the statue was erected in a sacred enclave nestled deep within the Mang Den forests. It is a quiet, tranquil haven ideal for sightseeing, meditation, and prayer.
- Dak Ke Lake: One of Mang Den's seven legendary lakes. At Dak Ke Lake, visitors can stroll along scenic lakeside paths, admire purple poincianas and purple rose myrtle flowers, or enjoy swan paddleboats and water cycling (costs at own expense).
- Mang Den Pine Road: A vast, sweeping pine-lined avenue leading into Mang Den Town. The perfectly straight, soaring pine trees create a poetic, refreshing atmosphere, making it a favorite photography location.
- Kon Bring Cultural Village: Here, visitors will learn about the culture, traditional customs, and daily life of the indigenous Central Highlands ethnic community. Touring Kon Bring Village provides an authentic, enriching glimpse into the lifestyle of the local community.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant, tasting signature dishes of the Central Highlands mountains and forests. After dinner, join in group activities, a cozy campfire gathering, and musical exchanges, creating a joyful, heartwarming ambiance.
Overnight stay in Mang Den.
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart to visit Khanh Lam Pagoda, situated atop a scenic hill in the mountain forests of Kon Plong. The pagoda offers not only spiritual peace but also an ideal vantage point to embrace the serene beauty of nature.
Hong Phat Herbal Medicine Center: Visit the showroom featuring herbal specialty products cultivated and processed in Mang Den, such as Ngoc Linh codonopsis (sam day), Angelica sinensis (duong quy), bone-knit herb (cot toai bo), and Mang Den rose myrtle wine. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about precious medicinal herbs and sample the unique specialties of this highland region.
Noon: Check out of the hotel and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: The group departs for the return journey to Dong Hoi, concluding a memorable and inspiring journey in Mang Den. On the way back, guests may make stops to sample local specialty snacks.

Services included

Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle for pick-up in Dong Hoi, transfer to Mang Den, and return.
Professional English- or Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the entire journey.
2 nights' accommodation at a standard hotel (2–3 guests/room).
Entrance tickets to all sightseeing attractions included in the itinerary.
3 lunches at local restaurants (standard of 150,000 dong/person).
2 dinners at standard restaurants (150,000 dong/person).
2 buffet breakfasts at the hotel.
Bottled mineral water: 2 bottles/guest/day.
Cold towels: 2 towels/guest/day.
Travel insurance, with maximum coverage of 20,000,000 dong/guest/incident.
Sovaba Travel tour hat.

Not included

VAT invoice.
Personal expenses, food and drinks, and sightseeing activities outside the scheduled program.
Tips for driver and tour guide.
Tipping is entirely optional; however, if guests are satisfied with the service provided by the driver and tour guide, customary tips start from a minimum of 50,000 dong/guest/day.
Standard tip for international travelers: 3 USD/guest/day.

Child surcharges:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge for services, sharing bed with parents.
- Children from 2 to under 5 years old: Free of charge for tour services, sharing bed with parents. Parents cover any out-of-pocket expenses incurred (meals, accommodation, attraction tickets, etc.). Each couple is allowed to accompany only 1 child free of charge; from the second child onward, surcharge applies: ticket price at the time of booking + 50% of the tour price.
- Children from 5 to 8 years old: 75% of the adult tour price. Includes separate meals, separate seat on the bus, and sharing a bed with parents. (Each couple may accompany only 1 child at this rate; from the second child onward, 100% of the adult tour price applies with full adult services).
- Children aged 9 and older: Charged at the adult rate.
- Children's age is calculated based on exact date of birth (day-month-year).
- Children's age is calculated based on exact date of birth (day-month-year).

I. BOOKING REGULATIONS:

A 50% deposit of the total tour price is required upon booking via bank transfer.
The remaining balance must be settled at least 07 days prior to the departure date.
Please provide the finalized guest list immediately after confirming your group.

II. BANK TRANSFER INFORMATION:

Account Holder: Sovaba Travel Company Limited
Account Number: 040101334335
Bank: Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank)
Branch: Dong Hoi

III. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TOUR PARTICIPATION:

Guests must bring a valid Citizen Identity Card / Original Birth Certificate (for children under 14 years old).
- Note: Children over 14 years old must hold an ID card/passport for boarding procedures or an official Identity Confirmation Form according to regulatory templates, valid for 30 days from the date of issue (no corrections or erasures permitted). Children traveling without their parents must present a letter of authorization (or consent form) from their father or mother certified by local authorities for the accompanying guardian.
Foreign nationals or overseas Vietnamese: Please bring your original passport with a valid entry visa or a green card with an entry visa (visa stamp in passport, loose-leaf visa, or visa exemption certificate; all documents must bear a valid Vietnam entry stamp and remain valid throughout the tour).
If you require a VAT invoice, please inform our travel consultant in advance.

TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY:
Immediately after registration (more than 30 days prior to departure): 100% deposit penalty.
7 days prior to departure: 50% penalty of the total tour cost.
5 days prior to departure: 75% penalty of the total tour cost.
Within 5 days prior to departure: 100% penalty of the total tour cost.
No refunds, cancellations, or date changes are applicable for group bookings during public holidays and Tet.

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