ELEPHANT RIDING TOUR IN YOKDON NATIONAL PARK

Destinations:

Buon Ma Thuot Seven-branch waterfall Yokdon national park

Duration 3 Days

Tour Type Private Tour

Available Daily

Language English

Overview

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.

Tour Route Map

Day 01 : Buon Ma Thuot Adventure Tours to Seven-branch waterfall
Day 02 : Yokdon national park – Elephant Riding Tours
Day 03 : Buon Ma Thuot – Departure

Day 01 : Buon Ma Thuot Elephant Riding Tour in YOKDON Park: Buon Ma Thuot Adventure Tours to Seven-branch waterfall (D)

We are picked up at Buon Ma Thuot in the afternoon, transfer to Seven-branch waterfall and take (image) a walk to visit some ethnic villages. This evening is spent in bungalow.

Day 02 : Buon Ma Thuot Elephant Riding Tour in YOKDON Park : Yokdon national park – Elephant Riding Tours (B,L,D)

Visit Yokdon National Park. 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, 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. This evening is spent at a hotel in Buon Ma Thuot where you can take the delights of a hot shower.

Day 03 : Buon Ma Thuot Elephant Riding Tour in YOKDON Park: Buon Ma Thuot – Departure (B)

Free for leisure and transfer to new destination.

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*Inclusion:

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

*Exclusion:

Travel insurance
Drinks
Personal expenses
Services not listed in the itinerary.

What to take
We suggest a small, lightweight trekking pack for cameras, spare film

Instructions
You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.

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HEather Cho says:
Day 1 (April 30)

Morning arrival in Buon Ma Thuot

Visit Dray Nur and Dray Sap waterfalls (sightseeing and nature walk)

Evening: Dinner in Buon Ma Thuot city with local cuisine

Day 2 (May 1)

Full-day trip to Yok Don National Park

Elephant ride experience and exploration of Ban Don village

Evening: Traditional music or cultural performance

Day 3 (May 2)

Visit the World Coffee Museum

Shopping for souvenirs and local products in Buon Ma Thuot city

Coffee tasting tour at local cafés

Evening flight back to Ho Chi Minh City

Please let me know if you can arrange this itinerary, including transportation. also the price.

April 20, 2026 at 9:44 pm
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