Canyoning tour Da Lat: Datanla Falls rappelling and swimming

Rappel, swim and slide through a canyon carved by waterfalls

A full-day canyoning activity in Da Lat where you rappel down Datanla Falls, swim through canyon sections and navigate a Tyrolean Traverse over the river. Professional guides teach you the basics of rappelling and harness work before you descend. No experience is required. The tour runs five hours from a trailhead south of the city and includes equipment, a wet suit, lunch and hotel or meeting-point pickup.

The experience

What makes canyoning different from a hike is the ropes: you'll use them to descend sections where the canyon's topography demands it, while other stretches you'll wade or swim through. The day starts with a drive south of Da Lat along scenic roads to the trailhead, where you'll see a waterfall right at the canyon's edge. At a practice slope, your guide walks you through knot tying, harness fitting, hardware and proper rappelling technique: the fundamentals that let you move safely through the water and rock. Once the guide is satisfied you've got it, you head to your first rappel: a 15-meter drop into the river below.

From there the canyon opens up. You'll traverse a Tyrolean line that swings you out and over a waterfall and the river itself, then continue downstream through sections where you swim, hike and slide. The whole experience is built around water and gravity. You're moving through the landscape rather than walking past it. A picnic lunch breaks up the afternoon, and purified water keeps you hydrated throughout.

The tour runs five hours total and requires at least a moderate level of fitness. You're moving continuously through water and over uneven terrain. Guides speak English and Vietnamese. Bring comfortable clothes and water shoes or sport sandals. The wet suit and all canyoning gear are provided. Minimum group size is two people, and children are welcome from age 13.

What’s included

• Canyoning equipment and wet suit.
• professional guide in English or Vietnamese.
• instruction in knot tying, harness work and rappelling technique.
• picnic lunch.
• vehicle pickup and transfer to and from the trailhead.
• purified drinking water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

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.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Phat Tire Ventures

Is this one for you?The day demands continuous movement through water and over terrain for five hours, so solid fitness and comfort with heights and water entry are what make it work. Children from age 13 can join if they meet the fitness level. Pregnant travelers and those with cardiovascular concerns should sit this one out.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Under 13: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Tyrolean Traverse and what does it feel like?

The Tyrolean Traverse is a rope line that swings you out and over the waterfall and river below. You're suspended on the rope as it carries you across, giving you a moment of exposure before you drop into the water on the other side.

Do I need climbing or rappelling experience to do this?

No previous experience is necessary. Your guide teaches you knot tying, harness fitting and proper rappelling technique at a practice slope before you make your first descent, which is a 15-meter rappel into the river.

How much of the day is spent in the water versus on land?

The canyon alternates between sections where you rappel on ropes, sections where you hike or wade, and sections where you swim. The mix depends on water levels and the route your guide chooses, but you're in or around water for most of the five-hour activity.

What should I bring and what does the tour provide?

Bring comfortable clothes, shorts and a t-shirt, plus water shoes or sport sandals. The tour provides all canyoning equipment, a wet suit, a picnic lunch and purified drinking water. Your guide also handles hotel or meeting-point pickup.

Is this tour safe for someone afraid of heights?

The tour involves rappelling down waterfalls and a Tyrolean Traverse over the river, both of which require comfort with heights and exposure. This tour is not recommended for travelers with a fear of heights.