Da Lat: Canyoning at Datanla Waterfall & Picnic Lunch

Summary

Canyoning da lat with zipline water slides & riverside picnic

You’ll start canyoning in Da Lat with expert guides who actually make you laugh instead of just shouting instructions. Abseil cliffs, ride ziplines over rivers, slide down waterfalls, then eat lunch right on top of it all — fresh bread, fruit, mountain air everywhere. If you want adventure but also those odd moments of quiet awe (and maybe wet socks), this is your day.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t look down — just trust your feet!” That’s what Tuan, our guide, called out as I stood at the edge of the first cliff at Datanla waterfall. My hands were sweaty inside the gloves, and honestly, my knees did that weird shaky thing they do when I’m nervous. But Tuan grinned like this was his favorite part of the day (it probably is), and somehow that made it feel okay to lean back over 18 meters of nothing but air and green. The ropes felt solid — Petzl or something fancy — but my heart still thumped louder than the waterfall below.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much on a canyoning tour in Da Lat. There was this moment on the zipline where Linh dared us to let go for a second (just one hand!) and I squeaked instead of screamed. The river after was cold and soft at the same time, kind of like swimming through silk if silk could slap you in the face with a splash. We floated for a while, listening to birds and some distant motorbike somewhere up above the trees. It smelled green — not sure how else to put it.

Lunch came right after we’d slid down what they call “the washing machine.” My arms were jelly by then but tearing into a crusty Vietnamese baguette with pork and fruit on top of a waterfall? That’s one for the memory bank. Everyone was quiet for a minute except for someone’s phone playing old V-pop. I remember thinking how weirdly peaceful it felt up there, even with wet socks sticking to my toes.

The last abseil was a beast — 25 meters straight through spray so thick you can’t hear anything except water pounding your helmet. Tuan shouted encouragement from below but honestly I couldn’t hear him; just kept moving because stopping wasn’t an option. When I hit the bottom, he high-fived me like we’d just finished Everest or something. Still think about that view looking back up at all that falling water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Canyoning adventure at Datanla waterfall

• Equip specialized canyoning gear
• Abseil down 18m dry cliff
• Zipline 70m to river
• Abseil 15m dry cliff
• Swim in lazy river
• Water slide down river
• Have picnic lunch on highest waterfall
• Conquer 25m waterfall
• Experience washing machine waterfall

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Da Lat canyoning tour?

Yes, transport from your hotel is included in the tour price.

What equipment is provided for canyoning at Datanla waterfall?

All specialized equipment is provided: wetsuits, ropes (Petzl/Beal/Black Diamond), gloves, helmets.

How long is each abseil during the tour?

The first dry cliff is 18 meters; later abseils include 15 meters and a final 25-meter waterfall descent.

Is lunch included on this canyoning day trip?

Yes, a Vietnamese picnic lunch with bread, pork, fruit and purified water is served on top of the highest waterfall.

Are there any health restrictions for joining this activity?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal/cardiovascular issues.

Do I need previous experience to join this canyoning tour?

No experience needed; guides teach you everything onsite before each section.

How many people are usually in a group?

You can book as a private group or join others; group sizes may vary depending on bookings.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Lat city, all entry fees at Datanla waterfall, professional guides who handle safety throughout every activity, full use of wetsuits and quality climbing gear (Petzl/Beal/Black Diamond), snacks and purified drinking water along the way plus a Vietnamese picnic lunch with fresh bread and seasonal fruits enjoyed right beside the falls before heading back into town together.