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Dalat 3 Waterfall Tour: Datanla, Pongour & Elephant Waterfall
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Overview
This Dalat waterfall tour is a full-day journey through the highlands’ most impressive natural sights, combined with local life along the way. You’ll visit Dalat’s best-known waterfalls, explore flower villages and countryside farms, and learn how silk and coffee are produced locally. The pace is relaxed, the route scenic, and the experiences varied — ideal if you want more than just photo stops and prefer a well-organized day outside the city.
Highlights
- Visit Dalat’s most famous waterfalls, including Pongour, Datanla, and Elephant Waterfall
- Walk through Van Thanh flower village, the main supplier of flowers for Dalat
- Learn how silk is made from cocoon to fabric at a traditional silk factory
- Taste local coffee at a hillside plantation, including weasel coffee if you’re curious
- Enjoy a smooth, well-planned day tour with hotel pickup, lunch, and a local guide
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Itinerary
Start :
Hotel pickup in Da Lat
You’re picked up from your hotel in Da Lat city between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. After meeting your driver and guide, you leave the city behind and head into the cooler, greener countryside surrounding Da Lat.
Stop 1 :
Van Thanh flower village
Your first stop is Van Thanh, the largest flower-growing village in Da Lat. Walk through steep but scenic terraces filled with roses and seasonal flowers that supply much of the city. It’s a great place to see how flowers are grown locally and to enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Stop 2 :
Datanla Waterfall
Continue to Datanla Waterfall, known for its layered cascades set in a forested valley. You can walk down to the waterfall viewpoints or, if you like a bit of adventure, choose to ride the alpine coaster (optional, not included), which offers sweeping views over the falls. Entrance fees and activities here are paid on the spot.
Stop 3 :
Pongour Waterfall
Travel south to Pongour Waterfall, often considered the most beautiful waterfall in the Central Highlands. Wide rock terraces stretch across the landscape, creating a dramatic natural scene. You’ll have time to walk around, take photos, and enjoy the open surroundings. The entrance ticket is included.
Stop 4 :
Elephant Waterfall viewpoint
Next, visit Elephant Waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Da Lat area. While access to the waterfall itself is currently closed, you can still admire the impressive view from nearby Linh An Pagoda, which sits close enough to overlook the falls.
Break :
Lunch at a local restaurant
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can relax and enjoy a simple Vietnamese meal before continuing the afternoon program.
Lunch
Stop 5 :
Linh An Pagoda
After lunch, explore Linh An Pagoda, set on spacious grounds surrounded by trees and gardens. The pagoda is home to some of the tallest Lady Buddha and Happy Buddha statues in the Central Highlands, making it a peaceful and visually striking stop.
Stop 6 :
Cricket farm experience
Visit a local cricket farm to learn how crickets are raised and prepared. The farm owner explains the process, and if you’re curious, you can try dishes made from crickets — a unique local experience you won’t find in typical tourist spots.
Stop 7 :
Traditional silk factory
Continue to Mr. Cuong’s silk factory, where you’ll see the full silk-making process, from boiling cocoons to weaving fabric on traditional looms. This is one of the few places in Vietnam that still follows the old method of silk production.
Stop 8 :
Me Linh coffee plantation
End the sightseeing day at Me Linh Coffee Plantation. Walk through the coffee hills, enjoy views over the surrounding countryside, and sample locally roasted coffee, including weasel coffee if you wish. There’s also time to shop for coffee products and souvenirs.
End :
Return to Da Lat
In the late afternoon, you’re driven back to your hotel in Da Lat city, marking the end of the tour.
- - Transportation
- - All entrance fees
- - Professional local tour guide
- - Purified drinking water 500ml/1 day/ 1 pax
- - VAT & Tip
- - Ticket for Alpine coaster, zipline
- - Other personal expenses out of the program
- - Lunch at a local restaurant
- - Entrance fee (Datanla Waterfall)
What happens if it rains during the tour?
The tour runs in light to moderate rain, which is common in Dalat. Umbrellas are provided, and we recommend bringing a rain jacket. In case of severe weather, contact us for the latest information and available options.
Will there be opportunities to buy local products?
Yes. You’ll have time to shop for silk products at the silk factory and coffee or souvenirs at the coffee plantation. Purchases are optional.
Are the waterfalls easy to access?
: Yes. Viewpoints and walking paths are well established. Some stops include steps or uneven ground, but there is no strenuous hiking required.
How much walking is involved during the tour?
Walking is light and spread out across the day, mainly on paved paths, stairs, and viewpoints at waterfalls and temples. Most travelers find it easy and manageable.