Bim Bip Waterfall trek Buon Ma Thuot: Swim and hike

Lak Lake village walk, mountain hike, waterfall swim

A full-day tour from Buon Ma Thuot to Bim Bip Waterfall in Chu Yang Sin National Park, with a 3 km forest hike, a swim in the waterfall pool, and a stop at an ethnic Mnong village for lunch. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide, entry fees and traditional food. Children from age 4 are welcome. The hike is moderate and the day runs 7 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lak Lake and Bim Bip Waterfall

• 09:00 Pick-up in Buon Ma Thuot
• Transfer by van to Lak Lake
• 10:30 Stroll around Lak Lake
• See Mnong ethnic village life
• 11:30 Lunch at Yang Tao Village
• 12:30 Move to Chu Yang Sin National Park
• 13:00 Hike 3 km to Bim Bip Waterfall
• Swim and relax at waterfall
• 15:00 Hike back to van
• 16:00 Transfer back to Buon Ma Thuot

The experience

The day starts with a 9 am pickup in Buon Ma Thuot and a van ride to Lak Lake, where you walk through M'Liêng and Jun village to see how the Mnong ethnic people live. Lunch is Mnong traditional food at Yang Tao Village, eaten before the main event: a 3 km trek through forest to Bim Bip Waterfall inside Chu Yang Sin National Park. The hike takes you down to the waterfall pool where you swim and rest in the natural surroundings before the walk back to the van.

An air-conditioned van collects you from your hotel and carries you back at the end. The guide speaks English or Vietnamese and stays with the group throughout. Bottled water is provided, and the tour wraps by 4 pm, giving you the rest of the afternoon in the city.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer in an air-conditioned van.
• English or Vietnamese-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to Chu Yang Sin National Park.
• Mnong traditional lunch at Yang Tao Village.
• bottled water.
• 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 33 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 Insight Vietnam

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided forest walk with a swim stop and can commit to a full day starting at 9 am. Choose the afternoon option if you prefer to sleep in or have morning plans.

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.

How far is the hike to Bim Bip Waterfall?

The trek to Bim Bip Waterfall is 3 km through forest, starting from Chu Yang Sin National Park. You hike down to the waterfall pool, swim and rest, then hike back to the van. A moderate walk that takes a few hours with the swim break included.

What is the Mnong food like at lunch?

Lunch is traditional Mnong cuisine served at Yang Tao Village in the mountains. The Mnong are the ethnic people of the Central Highlands, and their food reflects local ingredients and cooking methods. The meal is part of the cultural stop before the waterfall hike.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup happens at 9 am from your hotel in Buon Ma Thuot. The tour ends around 4 pm with a return transfer to the city, making it a full-day outing that leaves your evening free.

What should I bring for the waterfall swim?

Bring swimwear and a towel for the waterfall pool. The tour provides bottled water, but you may want to bring extra snacks or personal items. Wear shoes suitable for a forest hike and water entry.