Planes

First, you’ll need to fly into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang and then take a domestic flight to either Phu Cat (also known as Quy Nhon) or Tuy Hoa airport, each about an hour and a half by car from the hotel – private transfers can be arranged for about VND 3,018,750 a person.

Automobiles

Driving in this remote region is far more trouble than it’s worth – you’ll need a special permit for a start. If you want to venture out, all manner of cultural excursions can be arranged via the concierge.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Beat jet lag, the stress of a long journey and any residual ravages of reality with an all-important visit to the Hoa Sen spa. Once you’ve been revived, simply sprawl on the beach, survey the scenery from the infinity pool or visit the aqua genies in the watersports center – they can make almost any water-based wish come true: snorkelling, fishing trips, surfing, water-skiing, canoeing, we could go on…  

Their land-based counterparts can organise a whole host of activities in the jungle surrounding the estate: flora and fauna walking tours, bike rides or hikes around the lagoon, tennis, badminton and volleyball. If you prefer air-conditioned activity, the gym is open 24 hours and private yoga classes are held in the studio or on an outdoor platform with magical mountain views (on request). 

If you want to get out into the countryside and explore more of Dak Lak Province, the resort can arrange visits to local villages, markets, ruins and temples. But you’ll want to hurry home for sunset cocktails at Ham Bar…