Bim Bip Waterfall tour from Buon Ma Thuot: Hike, swim, relax

Waterfall, village walk, swim and a hike through the highlands

A 7-hour tour from Buon Ma Thuot to Bim Bip Waterfall combines a visit to M'Liêng and Jun villages of the Mnong ethnic people, a 3 km hike through Chu Yang Sin National Park, and time to swim and rest at the waterfall. The tour includes pickup from Buon Ma Thuot, an air-conditioned van, an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide, Mnong traditional food lunch, entry fees and bottled water. Children from age 4 are welcome. The hike is moderate and suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lak Lake and Bim Bip Waterfall

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

The experience

How do you get from a busy city to a waterfall without spending the whole day traveling? This tour picks you up in Buon Ma Thuot at 9 am and drives you to Lak Lake first, where you spend an hour walking through the village life of M'Liêng and Jun: settlements of the Mnong ethnic people who live in the Central Highlands. You'll see how they live before heading to Yang Tao Village for a lunch of Mnong traditional food around 11:30.

The real destination starts after lunch. You transfer to Chu Yang Sin National Park and begin a 3 km hike to Bim Bip Waterfall, which takes you through the lush greenery and mountain air the highlands are known for. Once you reach the waterfall, you have time to swim, rest and take photos before the hike back to the van. The tour ends around 4 pm with your return to Buon Ma Thuot.

An English or Vietnamese-speaking guide leads the whole day, and the air-conditioned van handles all the driving between stops. You get bottled water throughout, and entry fees to the national park are included in the price. Travel insurance is also covered.

What’s included

• Pickup and return transfer from Buon Ma Thuot in an air-conditioned van.
• English or Vietnamese-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry fees to Chu Yang Sin National Park.
• Mnong traditional food lunch at Yang Tao Village.
• bottled water.
• and travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Local Tours SAPA

Is this one for you?The 3 km hike and time in the water mean you need to be ready for walking and swimming, but the pace is moderate and the day is built around rest at the waterfall itself, not a rushed itinerary. If you want to escape the city without a full-day commitment or strenuous trekking, this tour fits the half-day window and the level of activity.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

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 actually like?

The hike covers 3 km through Chu Yang Sin National Park to reach the waterfall, then you retrace the same route back to the van. It is moderate in pace and suitable for all fitness levels, though it does involve walking uphill through forest terrain.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup from Buon Ma Thuot is at 9 am, and the tour returns you to the city around 4 pm, making it a 7-hour experience from start to finish.

What kind of food is served for lunch?

Lunch is Mnong traditional food, served at Yang Tao Village around 11:30 am. The Mnong are the ethnic people whose villages you visit earlier in the morning.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns or health conditions?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. If you have other mobility concerns, contact the operator before booking to confirm the hike and van transfers will work for you.