Hidden Dung Iar Gieng Village: Lam Dong

Dung Iar Gieng – The secret village of the CIL community (K’Ho ethnic people) is located in a valley deep inside Bidoup National Park. Steps on the road to the village, the path reminds heavy footsteps of CIL’s ancestor that carried goods from the village to Lang Biang area to exchange salt and essential items. It is a peaceful village with a stream full of fish, green rice fields and corn fields and grazing cows, vegetables gardens and flowers blossoming.

CIL people welcome us by warm hugs and smile. Gather around the wood stove at night, listening to the historical stories of the mountains, jungle, the old CIL promised village from the Elders and the reason why people come, people left but all will be back to the village.
The trip is not only an experience trip but also an opportunity for each of us to seeking a truly off the beaten path adventure in the heart of the Vietnamese Jungle.

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

$140

1 BOOKING = 10,000 VND is donated to Song Foundation for afforestation

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DISTANCE: 20km

DURATION: 2 days 1 night

TYPE: Trekking

LEVEL: Medium

AGE: From 16 to 55

The tour departs every Friday evening with the group of minimum 9 pax and maximum 15 pax. In case you need a private tour, Simple Backpackers are pleased to serve all your needs with the demand of flexible time.

Departure (at night)

23h30 Pick up at Thanh Buoi bus station (630 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 22, Binh Thanh Dis, Ho Chi Minh). Tour guides help you find your seats and arrange the luggage.
23h45 Departure

Customers will be advised and guide how to travel in other areas.

Pick-up information will be updated directly 3 days before departure by email and phone.

1^st day

MORNING

05h30       Arrive bus station in Da Lat city and receive your luggage
06h00       Enjoy breakfast at Da Lat city
07h00       Transfer to Bidoup National Park and do check-in
07h45       Start trekking to the secret old village

AFTERNOON

11h30       Arrive rest stop. Relax and lunch time
13h00       Village secret is not so far, continuing to the trek
15h00       Arrive the secret village. Take short break and then free and easy time for visiting villages and join their daily activities.
17h30       Return CIL’s homestay, shower in the cool stream and ready for dinner

EVENING

18h30 A warm dinner near the wood stove with BBQ and warm wine. Listen to historical stories about this old village from the Elder
21h00 Free time in the homestay area and rest

2^ndday

MORNING

05h30       Wake up and catch the down with rice fields blur in mist and breathe fresh air
06h30       Enjoy breakfast, sip morning tea and coffee
07h30       Free time for photos and meditation
09h00       Goodbye the villagers and start the second day trek

AFTERNOON

11h30       Arrive “Windy Hill” with beautiful landscape. Relax and have lunch
13h30       Continue the journey out of the forest
15h00       Transfer back to Da Lat city
16h30       Enjoy small party in Da Lat city. Then free and easy time in Da Lat

EVENING

19h30 Gathers at Da Lat market and transfer to the bus station
20h00 Depart from Da Lat back to Ho Chi Minh City.

The bus will arrive at Saigon around midnight, depending on the actual traffic situation.

Congratulations! You have completed the journey.

1 review for Hidden Dung Iar Gieng Village: Lam Dong

Rated 5 out of 5

Quý Phi – May 25, 2018

CẢM XÚC SAU MỘT CHUYẾN BĂNG RỪNG ???

MỆT! À, tất nhiên rồi. Vì việc đi bộ hơn chục cây số đâu phải sở trường của mình. Những ngày thường của mình chỉ có bàn giấy, văn phòng, ra đường thì có xe, về nhà thì xem tin tức, đọc sách, rèn luyện thể thao cũng chỉ là những cuộc chạy bộ ngắn, chưa đến 5km. Thế mà dám xách ba lô lên và đi, đi một quãng đường dài nữa chứ, không mệt không phải là người nhỉ. ???
VUI! Bỏ lại cảm giác mệt là cả một bầu trời cảm xúc và phấn khích. Đi mới thấy đất nước mình đẹp lắm, cần chi đi đâu xa. Con đường mòn uốn lượn đưa mình đi sâu vào rừng, rồi bỗng choáng ngợp khi phóng tầm mắt ra thấy núi non trập trùng, rồi muốn la lên sung sướng khi đã thấy dòng suối mềm mại và những mái nhà nhỏ tí xíu ẩn hiện dưới thung lũng, báo hiệu chặng đường dài sắp kết thúc.Hạnh phúc vì có thể cười vui không lo không nghĩ, không còn bận lòng với cuộc sống thành thị xô bồ, an yên khi trở về với thiên nhiên, hít thở thật sâu và căng lồng ngực bầu không khí trong lành, và tự hào về bản thân khi có thể vượt qua những rào cản về thể chất.

Mình đã đi về LÀNG BÍ MẬT, nơi không điện, không tiện nghi hiện đại, nơi chỉ có những ngôi nhà đơn sơ cùng những người dân làng bình dị, nơi cuộc sống đơn giản mà đủ đầy tình thân tình thương.
Ở đó, mình đã có những nụ cười vô tư và thoải mái. Một đêm quây quần trong ngôi nhà nhỏ, bên bếp củi thô sơ, đợi miếng gà đang vàng dần trên bếp, bữa cơm đơn giản giữa núi rừng, nghe những câu chuyện xa xưa, vài ly rượu ấm chuyền tay… Một tối ngủ mà có thể nghe rõ tiếng muỗi vo ve, cái lạnh từ từ lan dần trong thung lũng yên tĩnh… Một sáng tinh sương, mây mù giăng trên kia sườn núi, các cô chú dân làng đã xách cuốc ra đồng, vài con ngựa đang thong dong gặm cỏ, mình đứng đây, cảm giác như hòa tan vào không gian trong lành và yên bình ấy.
Và cũng nơi đó, mình đã thấy nụ cười dân làng khiến cho lòng mình vui rất lạ. Mình tin những điều tốt đẹp sẽ khiến niềm vui lan tỏa và sẽ luôn tồn tại ở ngôi làng quá đỗi an yên này.
Và hơn bao giờ hết, hành trình đã cho mình những người bạn đồng hành tuyệt vời. Những con dốc dài như muốn nuốt chửng tí cố gắng và hơi sức nhỏ nhoi của mình, nhưng chỉ cần mình vừa có ý định bỏ cuộc, những lời động viên, những cái vỗ vai của họ đã khiến mình quên ngay ý nghĩ đó. Đôi khi mình cảm thấy ghét ơi là ghét cái nhóm đi trước, sao mà mấy người đó khỏe thế, không biết mệt là gì, nhưng vừa ngẩng lên để hớp hơi thì đã thấy họ dừng lại chờ mình – mình biết là mình phải đi hết con đường này!

Nếu hỏi mình còn dám đi thế này nữa không, mình sẽ trả lời rằng: “Có chứ! Mà lần sau tui sẽ đi khỏe hơn nhiều đó nghen!”

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TOUR GUIDES AND SUPPORT TEAM

Professional, experienced and well-equipped with rescue and survival skills. Honest and well-handled situations on the trip.

TRANSPORTATION

Two-way shuttle service (Sleeping bus | Sprinter bus with air-conditioner)

FOOD AND DRINKS

Use fresh and healthy quality local foods to ensure the nutritional ingredients of each meal. Separate menu for vegetarians and people on diets is available.
Drinks: 1.5 liters of water per guest each day

ACCOMMODATION

Tent for each group of 3 or 4 pax. (Material resistant to rain, wind, anti-insect and ventilation)
Insulation sheet for each tent and personal sleeping bag
Tent for dry-shower
Common space with basic utilities (wood stove, roof, canvas, lights, ...)

SURVIVAL KIT AND FIRST-AD

All tours of Simple Backpackers are well-equipped with First-ad (medical care for basic treatment) and survival kit (such as: knife, fire-tools, compass, Rescue Throw Line, …)

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PERSONAL ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Essential items	Note
Identification	Passport, insurance health care, ATM card
Water	Each tourist has 1,5 liters of pure water per day. Carry more as your need but should not exceed 3 liters
Trekking / Hiking backpack	The hip belt ensures all-day carrying comfort. The size is at least 25 liters to carry all your items. Important note: Rain cover for your backpack must be available
Trekking / Hiking shoes	Do not use worn down shoes that can cause sideslip. No running or walking shoes. Recommend to use trekking / hiking shoes (vibram) with size of the shoes is bigger than normal 1 size. Good drainage is preferred.
Sport clothes	Comfortable for trekking activities. No pants, short pants or jeans
Sleeve cover, scarf, hat, widened harness belt	At least one more long socks in case wet. Widened harness belt prevents you from insect crawling into your clothes. Sleeve cover, scarf and hat keep your skin safe from sunburn.
Rain cover	Keep your body dry through heavy rain
Coat	The temperature at campsite may drop down at night and early morning.
Waterproof bag	Cover all your clothes and electronics before putting into your backpack
High energy snack and drink	Depends on your need. (such as: chocolate, energy bar, snack,...)
Health care for individual as doctor's advice	Any issue of your health condition must be approved by your doctor within personal drug treatment.

Option items:

A personal slipper for activities at night.
Personal camera
Torch
Charger

TOUR POLICY

Transfer 100% of the total price is required to secure your reservation and for well preparation (Deposit of 500,000 VND is available for reservation). Once the booking has been processed, you will receive a Reservation Confirmation email that outlines a summary of your booking. Please review the information carefully and contact us if you have any questions or require any changes.

Cancellation (backward from the departure day)

Before 10 days: return 100% attending fee
Before 7 days: return 50% attending fee
Before 5 days: return 10% attending fee
From day 4 to departure day: not return

Postponement or change tour: (backward from the departure day)

Before 10 days: Free
Before 7 days: surcharge 40% attending fee
Before 5 days: surcharge 70% attending fee
From day 4 to departure day: as cancellation and make new registration. Pay 100% attending fee

Note: Customers will be returned or surcharge the difference of cost between two tours

COMMITMENT

Being responsible for your health conditions and were instructed to participate in the tour.
Being responsible for any health problems to treat that may cause danger during your participation in the tour and being approved by your doctor that you can participate in this tour.
Being noticed that trekking can cause several unwanted injuries and you accept that may occur during your participation in this tour.
No tree cutting and No hunting. Do not leave in the campsite at night. Using torch and moving safely while going around campsite at night.
Go above the first tour guide or go behind the last tour guide is prohibited. Do not leave the team without permission of tour leader or inform any tour guide.
Keep the environment clean. No littering. All organic or inorganic waste will be handled by our tour guides.
Do not swim in the ocean, river, stream, lake, or enter the dangerous area without your tour guide's consent and without protective equipment.
Inform the nearest tour guide as soon as you need help or something goes wrong.
Not carry explosives, chemicals that affect the forest habitat.
Follow the guidance of the tour guide team when participating in activities. Comply with the decisions of tour leader when problem occurs.
Comply with the the laws of Vietnam.