Trail Bus – Pal Sol
11km / day
Elevation gain
750m
Distance
11km
Peak elevation
900m
Difficulty
On the border of Đắk Lắk and Gia Lai at 900m above sea level, the Pal Sol trekking route is known as a "nomad's paradise" of endless green grassy hills and untouched dipterocarp forest. With moderate difficulty, it is an ideal escape for beginners who want to leave the city behind, immerse themselves in fresh nature and take in both a brilliant sunrise and sunset.
Choose the option that suits you
EXPLORE” TICKET
For beginners or anyone who prefers hiking with a group and a trail guide.
Return transport
Hiking
Day trip
Trail guide
JOIN THE CREW” TICKET
For travellers who prefer to arrange their own transport, meet the group at the meeting point and begin the journey with their fellow hikers.
- Hiking
- Day trip
- Trail guide
What you will experience
TRAIL GUIDE
Your guide stays with you for the whole trek, shows you the best corners of the trail and keeps the trip safe and complete.
HIKE ACROSS WILD, BREEZY GRASSLANDS
Pal Sol is a poetic trekking route on the border of Đắk Lắk and Gia Lai. Often called a "nomad's paradise", it is a landscape of endless green grassy hills dotted with the dipterocarp forests typical of the Central Highlands.
RUN YOUR HANDS THROUGH THE GRASS AT 900M
At around 900m above sea level, Pal Sol offers fresh air and wide-open views for sunrise or a blazing sunset. The route is famous for the thick carpet of cogon grass that covers its hills.
FILL YOUR LUNGS WITH HIGHLAND AIR
Following footpaths at an average altitude of 900m, Pal Sol stays cool and fresh all year round. The best season to hike is from May to November.
Cost breakdown
Included:
- Return bus
- Bottled water on the bus and on the trail
- Meals during the trip (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Guide-assisted photography for the group
- Trail guide
Not included:
- Expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at rest stops
- VAT
Included:
- Trail guide
- Bottled water on the trail
- Meals during the trip (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Guide-assisted photography for the group
Not included:
- Return bus
- Expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at rest stops
- VAT
Detailed itinerary
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Overnight stay: Yes
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Trail distance: 11km, about 6.5 hours depending on fitness
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Meals: 3 standard meals
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Highlights: Conquer Pal Sol, the "Muse" of the Central Highlands
- 20h00 (previous day): The bus departs from Ho Chi Minh City
- 05:30: Pick-up at the meeting point [Map]
- 7:00: Breakfast at a local eatery
- 8:30: The trek to Pal Sol begins Start the 11km trek from a local farmer's field. Take on the "Mạ Ơi" slope and cross the dipterocarp forests typical of the region before reaching the grasslands.
- 12:00: Stop for a picnic lunch and a rest amid the vast green grasslands of Pal Sol, enjoying the pure highland air.
- 15:30: Return to Ea Drăng to freshen up and have dinner
- 20:00: Head back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving early the next morning.
- Note: The itinerary may change depending on actual conditions and the fitness of the group
What to pack
+ Hiking shoes with good grip / sandals for camp
+ Sunscreen and insect repellent
+ Stretchy long-sleeved sportswear, sunglasses and a sun hat
+ A change of clothes for after your shower
+ ID card / VNeID
+ Personal snacks: energy bars, nuts, dried fruit…
+ Trekking poles (for beginners)
+ Hydration vest or a light backpack
+ Some spare cash
Important notes:
+ Each guest receives one Conqueror Card after completing the trail. Guests who register after Wednesday for that week’s departure will not receive a Conqueror Card.
+ Late arrival is treated as a cancellation and is non-refundable.
+ Please make sure you board the correct bus, as several tour groups may share the same destination.
+ Prepare physically by walking for 30 minutes a day during the two weeks before the hike.