Bim Bip Waterfall & Elephant Rock day trip from Buon Ma Thuot

Swim at a secluded waterfall, then climb to mountain views that span the entire Central Highlands

A day trip from Buon Ma Thuot into Chu Yang Sin National Park combines a 3 km hike to Bim Bip Waterfall (where you swim and rest in a jungle setting) with a traditional M'nong lunch in a local village and views from Elephant Rock. A bilingual guide leads the route. Hotel pickup and entry fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lak Lake and Bim Bip Waterfall

• Pick-up in Buon Ma Thuot City
• Transfer by van to Lak Lake
• Stroll around Lak Lake and visit Mnong villages
• Lunch with Mnong food at Yang Tao Village
• Move to Chu Yang Sin National Park
• Hike 3 km to Bim Bip Waterfall
• Swim and relax at the waterfall
• Hike back to van
• Transfer back to Buon Ma Thuot City

The experience

The day starts with a 9 AM pickup at your Buon Ma Thuot hotel and a van transfer to Lak Lake, where you walk through M'nong villages and see how the ethnic communities live. By 11:30 you're eating a traditional M'nong lunch at Yang Tao Village. The meal is cooked by locals and built into the price. After lunch comes the core of the trip: a 3 km hike into Chu Yang Sin National Park that takes you down to Bim Bip Waterfall, where the water pools deep enough to swim. Most people spend an hour here, cooling off and sitting in the quiet before the hike back out.

The tour wraps at Elephant Rock, a viewpoint that sits high enough to show the mountains and forests rolling away in all directions. From there it's a transfer back to Buon Ma Thuot, arriving around 4 PM. The whole outing runs about 6.5 hours door to door. An English-speaking guide travels with the group and explains what you're seeing. Bottled water comes along for the hike.

What’s included

• Bilingual local guide in English and Vietnamese.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Buon Ma Thuot.
• air-conditioned van transport.
• M'nong traditional lunch at Yang Tao Village.
• bottled water.
• all entry fees to Chu Yang Sin National Park and Elephant Rock.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (9 to 89 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 30 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Authentic SAPA

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Vietnamese, so if you're comfortable following commentary in English, you'll track the cultural details and the route without strain. Groups stay small enough that you're not herded through the villages or the waterfall stop.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the hike to Bim Bip Waterfall like?

The hike covers 3 km each way through Chu Yang Sin National Park and is suitable for all fitness levels. You descend to the waterfall, where the pool is deep enough to swim, then retrace the same path back to the van. Most hikers spend about an hour at the waterfall itself before heading out.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

No. Hotel pickup in Buon Ma Thuot is included. The van collects you around 9 AM and drops you back after the tour ends.

What kind of food is served at the M'nong village lunch?

Traditional M'nong cuisine prepared by locals at Yang Tao Village is included in the tour price. The meal is part of the day's schedule, served around 11:30 AM after the walk around Lak Lake.

What happens if I'm traveling alone or with just one or two people?

A minimum of 5 guests is required for the group to depart. If you're booking solo or with fewer people, confirm availability with the operator before finalizing your reservation.