This tour is crafted to offer visitors an immersive experience of Da Lat, showcasing its stunning natural landscapes and the vibrant daily life of its residents.
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English
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Da Lat
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Da Lat
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Easy
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Group and Private
Overview
- Start/End: Da Lat/Da Lat
- Visit: Da Lat
- Duration: 01 Day
- Travel style: Nature & Discover
- Category: Private tour
- Tour guide in: English, Français, Español
Travel Tips:
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, camera, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Pack a swimsuit or extra clothes if you plan to swim.
Highlights
- Scenic Spots: Tuyen Lam Lake, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Pongour Waterfall
- Learn to make rice paper
- Visit the village of the K'ho people
- Explore Gong culture
- Discover incense making and mushroom farming
Itinerary
Morning:
Begin your day at Robin Hill, the Da Lat cable car station. Soak in the panoramic views of Da Lat City and marvel at the sight of pine-forested valleys stretching to the south. Capture some memorable photos before taking the cable car, which descends 300 meters, offering picturesque views of flower and vegetable fields scattered in the pine valley below.
Arrive at Tuyen Lam Lake, a tranquil paradise surrounded by pine forests. Visit the Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Vietnam's largest Zen university, perched atop Phoenix Hill. The serene setting and beautiful flower gardens provide a peaceful retreat. Please dress modestly to respect the monastic atmosphere.
Midday:
Drive southward and stop at Phu Hoi commune to learn about rice paper making, a fascinating local craft that varies with the season.
Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense).
Afternoon:
Continue your journey to the Chicken Village, home to the K'ho ethnic people at the base of Elephant Mountain. Experience the indigenous Gong culture preserved through generations. Stroll around the village to see vegetable and flower farms, traditional wooden houses, and exquisite weaving products.
Next, visit Pongour Waterfall, located 50 km from Da Lat city. As one of the largest waterfalls in the Central Highlands, it offers stunning natural beauty and a perfect spot for photography.
Conclude your tour with a visit to an incense-making stall or a mushroom farm in the charming thatched houses. Afterward, travel back to Da Lat, enriched with the sights and experiences of the day.
Tour Included
- Guided Tour: An English-speaking tour guide to accompany you throughout the journey.
- Entry Fees: All entrance fees and tickets as listed in the itinerary.
- Private Transportation: A private car to ensure a comfortable journey throughout the tour.
- Cable car: Dalat
- Additional Costs: Service charges and taxes are covered.
Tour Excluded
- Flights: International flights to and from your home country.
- Insurance: Travel insurance is not covered.
- Personal Expenses: Any personal spending is on your own.
- Tips: Tipping and gratuities are not included.
- Additional Items: Anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
The waterfall is approximately 50 kilometers from Da Lat city.
It usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours by car or motorbike.
The best time to visit is during the rainy season (May to October) when the waterfall is at its most impressive. However, it’s still beautiful year-round.
Yes, there is an entrance fee of about 20,000 VND per person.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, a raincoat or umbrella (if visiting during the rainy season), and a camera.
Yes, the path is fairly accessible, but it does involve some walking and steps, so it’s best for those with moderate fitness levels.
Yes, there are restrooms and small food stalls at the site.
Swimming is generally not recommended due to the strong currents and slippery rocks.
Yes, there is parking available for both cars and motorbikes.