What is Tam Trinh Coffee Experiences?
Tam Trinh Coffee has been in the coffee business since 1995, long before the ecotourism side of things existed. The company grew into one of Lam Dong province’s serious coffee producers and exporters — working with over 3,000 linked farming households, holding 4C and Rainforest Alliance certifications, and supplying both domestic and international buyers. The tourism operation came later, as an extension of that production business rather than the other way around.
That origin matters for visitors. This is not a decorative farm built to look good for photos. The plantation is real, the processing is real, and the guides who walk you through it actually know what they are talking about. That comes through clearly once you are there.
The site itself sits on a green hillside in Gia Lam, Lam Ha — surrounded by coffee trees, avocado, and macadamia. From the upper areas of the farm, you look directly out over Elephant Waterfall and the large white Guanyin statue at nearby Linh An Pagoda. It is a genuinely good-looking location, and not one that requires any filters to appreciate.
The tours: what you can do at Tam Trinh
Tam Trinh offers four tour options at different price points and time commitments, plus a basic entry ticket for visitors who just want to look around and have a coffee. The right choice depends entirely on how interested you are in coffee and how much time you have.
Entry + 20-minute tasting
The entry ticket costs between 30,000 and 60,000 VND and includes one drink. For that price you get access to the grounds, the viewpoints, and a short introduction to the coffee. It is the right option if you are combining a stop here with Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda and do not want a full tour — the setting alone is worth a short visit.
1-hour coffee tour
The most practical option for most travelers. A guide and barista walk you through the history of Vietnamese coffee, the difference between bean varieties, and the phin brewing method — including the specific ratios that make the difference between a good cup and a flat one. You brew your own coffee at the end. Price is 450,000 VND per person, which includes a drink and food.
Tours run at fixed time slots: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:40. No need to book far in advance for weekday visits, but weekends are busier.
3-hour coffee tour
This is the sweet spot for anyone with a genuine interest in coffee. It starts with a walk through the plantation — you learn to tell Arabica from Robusta by looking at the plants, understand how intercropping with avocado and macadamia creates shade and improves flavor development, and during harvest season (mid-October through January) you can pick ripe cherries yourself. The farm walk is followed by the brewing workshop from the 1-hour tour, and lunch at the on-site DaWa restaurant is included.
Price is 750,000 VND per person. A few visitors note that this feels steep for Dalat. Factoring in the guide, the farm access, the food, and the overall quality of the experience, most find it justified — but it is worth knowing upfront if budget is a concern.
8-hour full-day tour
The full farm-to-cup experience. On top of everything in the 3-hour tour, you visit the processing facility, roast your own coffee, and work through the complete production chain from raw cherry to finished cup. A full lunch buffet is included. This option is clearly aimed at people who are seriously into coffee — and those who do it tend to rate it among the best experiences they have had in Vietnam. Not the right choice if coffee is just a mild interest.
The guides
Worth singling out because it comes up in almost every review from foreign visitors. Minh, Thao, Trung, and Flower are the names that appear most often, and the consistent feedback is the same: strong English, genuine knowledge, and a relaxed pace that adjusts to the group. The guides are a big part of why the tours work as well as they do. If you get Minh, you are in good hands — though the same appears to be true of the whole team.
Location & getting there
Where is Tam Trinh Coffee Experiences?
Tam Trinh sits in Gia Lam, Lam Ha — about 20 kilometers from central Dalat and roughly 20 minutes from Lien Khuong Airport. By scooter or car from Dalat, the drive takes around 30 minutes. The route out follows the road toward Cam Ly waterfall and then continues over Ta Nung Pass — a scenic mountain stretch that passes several other worthwhile stops along the way.
How to get there
There is no public transport to Tam Trinh. The realistic options are:
By scooter is the most flexible way to get here. Rent one in Dalat and follow the route over Ta Nung Pass. It takes around 30 minutes and the drive itself is part of the appeal.
By car is the most comfortable option, especially if you are combining multiple stops along the route. Grab can technically get you here, but the driver will not wait — you would need to book a return separately, which rarely works out well in this area. A better and often cheaper option is to rent a car with driver for the day in Dalat. They wait, they know the route, and you can build in as many stops as you want.
Dalat Easy rider is worth considering if you want a guided motorbike experience rather than just transport. A local Easy rider guide drives while you ride pillion, explains what you pass along the way, and can customize the route to include Tam Trinh alongside other stops. It is a popular choice for travelers who want more than just getting from A to B.
Organized tour packages that include transport and the Tam Trinh experience are also available. These bundle the logistics for you, which is useful if you prefer not to plan the day yourself.
Nearby — combine with a visit
Tam Trinh sits within a few minutes of two of the most visited sights in the area. Combining all three in one half-day is straightforward and makes the 30-minute drive from Dalat well worth it.
Elephant Waterfall (Thac Voi) is one of the largest and most powerful waterfalls in the Central Highlands. It is visible from the upper parts of the Tam Trinh farm and only a short walk away. Most visitors do both on the same stop.
Linh An Pagoda is a large Buddhist complex about 900 meters from Tam Trinh, best known for its giant white Guanyin statue — the same one visible from the farm’s viewpoints. Entry is free.
Stops along the way
The drive from Dalat to Tam Trinh over Ta Nung Pass is one of the better scenic routes in the area, and there are several well-known stops worth factoring into the day.
Mario Kart Dalat is a luge track — not actual go-karts, despite what the nickname suggests. It became widely known through TikTok and Instagram and is one of the most fun stops on the route.
Rainbow slide at Mongo Land or Da Pa Hills is a straightforward fun stop, popular with backpackers, families and anyone who enjoys a slide with a view.
Flower fields and garden stops are scattered along the route. Hoa Son Dien Trang, Van Thanh Flower Village, and Dalat Gods’ Valley are among the most visited. These are mostly photo stops — pleasant enough, though the quality varies and none of them require much time.
Practical tips & visiting information
Opening hours
Tam Trinh is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 19:00, and Saturday to Sunday from 7:00 to 20:00. Tour time slots are fixed — see the tours section for the full schedule.
How long to spend here
For the entry and short tasting, budget around an hour including time to walk the grounds and take in the views. The 1-hour tour realistically takes closer to 90 minutes with travel between areas. The 3-hour tour fills a comfortable half-day when combined with lunch. The 8-hour tour is a full day by design — plan accordingly and do not try to combine it with much else.
Advance booking
Walk-ins are accepted for both entry and tours, so booking in advance is not strictly necessary. On weekends and around public holidays it is worth reserving a spot, particularly for the fixed tour time slots. Bookings can be made through the official website at tamtrinhcoffee.com.
Getting back to Dalat
Grab does not serve this area for return trips. If you came by rental scooter this is not a problem, but if you arrived with a hired driver, confirm before you go in that they will wait. There is no easy fallback if you have not arranged this in advance.
The stairs
Several visitors flag this and it is worth knowing: the farm involves a meaningful amount of stairs and uneven terrain. It is not a flat, paved attraction. Comfortable shoes are a good idea, and the site is not well suited to visitors with limited mobility.
Souvenirs and coffee to take home
The on-site shop sells Tam Trinh branded coffee in various forms — roasted whole bean, green bean, and phin filter packs — alongside macadamia and other local Dalat produce. The quality is consistent with what you taste on the tour, making it one of the more reliable places to buy coffee as a souvenir. Worth browsing before you leave.
The DaWa restaurant
The on-site vegetarian restaurant serves food made from fresh local highland vegetables, without artificial flavoring or preservatives. It is included in the 3-hour and 8-hour tours and consistently well-rated by visitors. If you are doing the longer tours, lunch here is part of the experience — do not skip it. The red artichoke tea is also worth trying.
Is Tam Trinh Coffee Experience worth it?
The honest answer depends on one thing: how much you care about coffee.
If coffee is something you genuinely enjoy — even at a casual level — Tam Trinh is one of the better-structured experiences available around Dalat. The guides are knowledgeable, the setting is real rather than staged, and you leave actually understanding something about what goes into a Vietnamese cup. The 1-hour tour is a solid option for most travelers. The 3-hour tour is the better experience if you have the time and interest, though at 750,000 VND per person it sits at the higher end for Dalat — something to factor in honestly.
If coffee does not interest you much, the entry ticket at 30,000–60,000 VND is still worth it purely for the location. The views over Elephant Waterfall and the Guanyin statue are genuinely good, and the grounds are pleasant to walk. Just do not sign up for a 3-hour tour expecting the scenery to carry it.
The location also works in Tam Trinh’s favor regardless of coffee interest. Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda are right next door, the Ta Nung Pass drive is one of the nicer routes out of Dalat, and the whole area gives you a full half-day with good variety. Tam Trinh fits naturally into that day rather than requiring a separate trip.
The 8-hour tour sits in its own category. It is not for everyone, but visitors who do it tend to be genuinely enthusiastic about it. If coffee is a serious interest, it is hard to find a more thorough farm-to-cup experience in the region.
