Top places to visit in Buon Ma Thuot

• Yok Don National Park

  Wildlife · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Vietnam's largest national park, dry dipterocarp forest along the Serepok River.

• Lak Lake

  Nature · 4.2 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Large natural lake surrounded by hills and ethnic minority stilt-house villages.

• Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Village & Trung Nguyen Museum

  Cultural · 4.2 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Vietnam's coffee capital produces 40% of the country's total output. The Trung Nguyen Coffee Village near the city offers a living museum of coffee cultivation, processing, and tasting across 12 pavilions set in highland gardens.

• Dray Nur & Dray Sap Waterfalls

  Nature · 4.6 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Twin waterfalls on the Serepok River — Dray Nur (female) is 150 m wide and 30 m tall, while Dray Sap (male) is 100 m wide. One of Vietnam's widest waterfall systems, in the heart of Central Highlands jungle.

• Ban Don Village

  Cultural · 3.9 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Ethnic-minority village historically known for elephant-based tourism (ethical concerns noted; travelers should verify current animal-welfare practices).

• Ako Dhong Ethnic Village

  Cultural · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the few authentic Ede ethnic minority villages still within a major Vietnamese city. Long communal houses on stilts, elephant mahout demonstrations, traditional gong music performances, and local rice wine.

Things to do

• Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Farm Tour & Tasting Food · 3 h · from VND 276,000 per person
• Yok Don National Park Ethical Elephant Observation Nature · 5 h · from VND 600,000 per person
• Lak Lake Canoe & M'nong Village Visit Cultural · 4 h · from VND 400,000 per person
• Dray Nur Waterfall Trekking Tour Nature · 3 h · from VND 250,000 per person

Where to stay in Buon Ma Thuot

• City Centre / Coffee District about VND 600 per night

  The compact city centre is walkable — coffee shops, the Ethnographic Museum and coffee plantation tours all depart from here. Stay near Nguyen Tat Thanh Street for the best local eateries.

Hotels

• Highland House Buon Ma Thuot 2-star · VND 400,000 to VND 900,000 per night
• The Healing Luxury Hotel 4-star · VND 600,000 to VND 1,300,000 per night
• Tru by Hilton Buon Ma Thuot City Centre 4-star · VND 700,000 to VND 1,500,000 per night
• Damsan Hotel Buon Ma Thuot 4-star · VND 800,000 to VND 2,200,000 per night
• Muong Thanh Luxury Buon Ma Thuot Hotel 5-star · VND 900,000 to VND 1,900,000 per night
• Apec Mandala Cham Bay Buon Ma Thuot 5-star · VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,200,000 per night

Where to eat

• Trung Nguyen Coffee Flagship Vietnamese, Cafe · about VND 60,000 per person
• Ca Phe Ban Me cafe · about VND 60,000 per person
• Quan Pho Hoa Buon Ma Thuot vietnamese, noodles · about VND 60,000 per person
• Lac Canh Grilled Venison vietnamese, highland_cuisine · about VND 250,000 per person
• Arul House ede_ethnic, vietnamese · about VND 280,000 per person
• Bo Nhung Me Ca Te Quan vietnamese, hotpot · about VND 60,000 per person
• Res Beefsteak western, steak · about VND 280,000 per person

Getting to Buon Ma Thuot

Airport: Buon Ma Thuot (BMV)

How visitors arrive in Buon Ma Thuot

• Flight from Ho Chi Minh City By air from Ho Chi Minh City · common

  Buon Ma Thuot airport has flights from Ho Chi Minh City, the main link from the south. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Flight from Hanoi By air from Hanoi · common

  Flights link the airport with Hanoi; the guide notes the Hanoi service goes via Danang. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Ho Chi Minh City By road from Ho Chi Minh City · common

  Long-distance buses run from Mien Dong Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City to the city bus station. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Danang By road from Danang · possible

  Buses also connect Danang with Buon Ma Thuot. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Taxi from Buon Ma Thuot airport unconfirmed

  The airport is a short drive from the city and taxi is the option the guide describes. Mai Linh operates in the city. Most drivers speak little English, so show your destination on a map. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Carry your destination written down or on a phone map; most taxi drivers do not speak English. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Motorbike Rental

  Motorbikes and cars can be rented in Buon Ma Thuot, and the city is compact and flat enough that bicycles are also an option.

• Taxi

  Standard taxis operate in Buon Ma Thuot, including Mai Linh, and drivers may not speak English, so a written destination or map helps.

• Walking

Best time to visit Buon Ma Thuot

• Jan 27°C
• Feb 30°C
• Mar 32°C
• Apr 34°C
• May 32°C
• Jun 30°C
• Jul 30°C
• Aug 30°C
• Sep 29°C
• Oct 29°C
• Nov 28°C
• Dec 27°C

More in Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City
• Hanoi
• Hoi An
• Phu Quoc
• Da Nang
• Ha Long City

Frequently asked questions about Buon Ma Thuot

How many days do you need in Buon Ma Thuot?

A typical trip to Buon Ma Thuot is 2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Buon Ma Thuot?

The highest-rated places in our Buon Ma Thuot guide are Dray Nur & Dray Sap Waterfalls, Ako Dhong Ethnic Village, Yok Don National Park, Lak Lake, Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Village & Trung Nguyen Museum.

Where should I stay in Buon Ma Thuot?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Buon Ma Thuot: City Centre / Coffee District.

How do I get around Buon Ma Thuot?

Ways to get around Buon Ma Thuot covered in our guide: Motorbike rental, Taxi, Walking.

What is the weather like in Buon Ma Thuot?

Average daytime highs in Buon Ma Thuot run from 27°C in Dec to 34°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Buon Ma Thuot?

The nearest airport to Buon Ma Thuot has the code BMV.