Da Lat 3 Waterfalls Tour: Datanla, Pongour, Elephant
Three waterfalls, a silk factory, cricket farm and coffee plantation in one morning
A small-group tour of Da Lat's three most visited waterfalls (Datanla, Pongour and Elephant) with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. The itinerary also includes Linh An pagoda (where you see the largest Buddha statue in Vietnam), a traditional silk weaving factory, a cricket farm and Me Linh coffee plantation. Elephant Waterfall is currently closed to entry, but you view it from the pagoda nearby. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours. Bottled water and entrance fees are included except for the optional alpine coaster at Datanla.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Dalat's three waterfalls and culture
- Visit Datanla Waterfall
- Explore Pongour Waterfall
- View Elephant Waterfall from Linh An pagoda
- Visit Linh An pagoda
- Tour silk weaving factory
- Visit cricket farm
- Enjoy Me Linh coffee plantation
- See bamboo knitting
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- an English-speaking guide.
- air-conditioned transport.
- bottled water.
- entrance fees to Pongour, Elephant (viewed from Linh An pagoda), Linh An pagoda, the silk factory, the cricket farm and Me Linh coffee plantation.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30
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The experience
Datanla Waterfall sits about 5km south of Da Lat city center in the middle of Prenn Pass, surrounded by pine forest and flowers. The setting is what draws most visitors. You can walk the grounds and feel the alpine landscape, and an optional alpine coaster ride runs through the trees if you want it (that costs extra). Pongour Waterfall, 50km south on National Highway 20, is known as the seven cascading waterfalls and is considered the most beautiful in the Central Highlands. The scale and the number of drops make it visually distinct from the other two.
Elephant Waterfall is one of the most powerful in Da Lat, but it is temporarily closed for entry. Instead, you view it from Linh An pagoda, which sits 33km from the city and houses Vietnam's largest lady Buddha statue. The pagoda itself has become a major stop for visitors to the region. Between the waterfalls, the tour includes a silk weaving factory that uses the old method of extracting thread from cocoons by hand (the only factory in Vietnam that still does this), and a cricket farm where the owner walks you through raising and breeding, with the option to taste cricket dishes. Me Linh coffee plantation, 23km southwest of Da Lat past the Ta Nung winding pass, grows weasel coffee on-site, and bamboo knitting workshops round out the cultural stops.
The guide speaks English and travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are bottled water and entrance fees to all sites except Datanla (where the alpine coaster is optional and separate). The tour takes 7 to 8 hours, so plan for a full morning and early afternoon.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to visit all three waterfalls in one morning with a guide who handles navigation, rather than piecing together separate waterfall trips or driving yourself.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.
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 Pongour Waterfall like compared to the other two?
Pongour Waterfall is known as the seven cascading waterfalls and is considered the most beautiful waterfall in the Central Highlands. It is located 50km south of Da Lat on National Highway 20, making it the farthest stop on the tour.
Can I ride the alpine coaster at Datanla Waterfall?
Yes, an alpine coaster runs through the pine forest at Datanla Waterfall, but it is optional and costs extra: the entrance fee to the waterfall itself is not included in the tour price.
Is Elephant Waterfall actually open to walk through?
Elephant Waterfall is temporarily closed for entry due to operational issues. You view it from Linh An pagoda, which is nearby, and the pagoda itself is a stop on the tour where you can see Vietnam's largest lady Buddha statue.
What cultural sites does the tour include besides the waterfalls?
The tour includes a traditional silk weaving factory (the only one in Vietnam using the old hand method), a cricket farm where you can learn how they are raised and bred, Me Linh coffee plantation growing weasel coffee, and bamboo knitting workshops.
How long is the tour and what is included in the price?
The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and entrance fees to all sites except Datanla Waterfall (where the alpine coaster is optional and separate).
Da Lat 3 Waterfalls Tour: Datanla, Pongour, Elephant
7h–8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 19.95 per person
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