VNS08: Hiking And Riding Elephant In Yokdon National Park(Full Day)

Overview

About 42km northwest of Buon Ma Thuot, Yok Don National Park was established in 1991. With an area of 115,545 hectares, the park is the home of nearly 70 animal species including some endangered in Indochina as well as some worldwide endangered species. Nowadays, Yokdon has become the biggest reservation of wild elephants in Vietnam. There are 17 ethnic groups have been living here. The locals are mostly M’nong. Visitors can drink the traditional wine from a communal jug at the same time through long straws and enjoy gong show performed by old and young villagers.

In the morning, pick-up at Hotel in Buon Me Thuot & drive to Yokdon National Park (45km). It is the largest national park in Viet Nam and there are many precious species of animals and birds that are noted in the Red Book. Across Serepok river by boat. Start riding elephant deep in to the forests for 1 hour before hiking through bushy forests, evergreen forests and transitional forests. We have chances to admire a lot of orchid species on the way. Back to Buon Ma Thuot in the afternoon.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

Prices

No. of Guest(s)		1	2	3
Price/Person	VND * 1,000	3,400	2,200	1,800
	~USD	$148	$96	$78
No. of Guest(s)		4	5	6
Price/Person	VND * 1,000	1,600	1,450	1,350
	~USD	$70	$63	$59
No. of Guest(s)		>=7	Child
Price/Person	VND * 1,000	1,250	850
	~USD	$54	$37

Inclusions

●   Transfers by private vehicle from / back Buon Me Thuot.
●   Sight-seeing, entrance fees & permits to visit the National Park
●   Elephant riding
●   Boating
●   Lunch
●   English / French speaking guide

Exclusions

●   Personal expenses
●   Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
●   Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
●   Travel insurance

Amendment and Cancellation Policy

●   Within 24 hours before departure: Guests pay 100%
●   From 24 – 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 50%
●   Prior to 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 20%

●   Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.

●   We also offer pickup service at other districts with extra fees:

• District 2, 7, 8, 5, 6, 10, 11, Tân Bình: 500,000VND(~22$)/Group/Tour.
• District 9, 12, Thủ Đức, Bình Tân, Tân Phú, Gò Vấp: 1,000,000VND(~43$)/Group/Tour.

●   If you want to have a guide who can speak different language than English, please check availability with us; there might be an extra charge for below languages

• French/Japanese: 400,000VND(~17$)/Group/Tour.
• Chinese: 500,000VND(~22$)/Group/Tour.
• Russian: 600,000VND(~26$)/Group/Tour.
• Thai: 900,000VND(~39$)/Group/Tour.
• German/Italian/Spanish: 1,100,000VND(~48$)/Group/Tour.
• Korean: 1,900,000VND(~83$)/Group/Tour.

●   Children Policy

• From 12 years old up: pay as an adult.
• From 5 – 11 years old: Pay 75%
• Under 5 years old: Free of charge. However, only one under-five free admission per booking. If you have more than two under-five, from the second kid pays 50% each.