Canyoning in Da Lat: Abseil Down Waterfalls

You'll abseil down a 25-meter waterfall and slide down another one in the same afternoon.

Full-day canyoning activity in Da Lat where you abseil down five waterfalls at Datanla canyon, including a 25-meter drop and a natural water slide, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide and picnic lunch included. The trip runs roughly seven hours and ends between 2pm and 4pm depending on group size and fitness. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health; moderate fitness required.

The Experience

The day starts with a 25-minute drive from your hotel to Datanla waterfall, where you'll check in at basecamp and learn how to use the abseiling equipment before your first descent—an 18-meter dry abseil to get the feel of it. From there the canyon opens up: you'll cross a Tyrolean Traverse that swings you out over a waterfall and the river below, then slide down a natural water chute, then face the real test—a 25-meter abseil down an actual waterfall. The final and steepest drop, a 13-meter descent known as "The Washing Machine," comes last.

Picnic lunch happens on the way back and includes bread, cheese, fruits, cake, pork, tofu, hot tea and chocolate. The whole experience is internationally certified, which means the equipment, the anchors and the guide training meet standards outside Vietnam. Your guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• all abseiling equipment and safety gear.
• instruction on how to use the equipment.
• picnic lunch with bread, cheese, fruits, cake, pork, tofu, hot tea, chocolate and water.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Highland Sport Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full-day physical challenge with a group of other adventure seekers—the five descents and the water slides mean you're constantly moving and problem-solving, not standing and watching. The international certification and the structured progression (starting with an 18-meter dry run before the 25-meter waterfall) make it possible to push yourself without the guesswork.

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Top questions

What does the canyoning in Da Lat actually involve—is it just rappelling, or do you do other things in the water?

Canyoning at Datanla includes five separate descents: two abseils (18 meters and 25 meters), a Tyrolean Traverse that swings you over the waterfall, a natural water slide down a cascade, and a final steep 13-meter abseil called "The Washing Machine." You're in the water and on the rock the whole time.

How long does the full day take, and what time does it end?

The activity runs roughly seven hours from pickup to drop-off. You finish between 2pm and 4pm depending on how large your group is and how strong everyone is.

What's included in the lunch, and when do you eat?

Lunch is a picnic served on the way back and includes bread, cheese, fresh fruits, cake, pork, tofu, hot tea and chocolate, plus water.

Do I need experience abseiling before I book this, or will the guides teach me?

No prior experience is needed. Your guide will teach you how to use the equipment at basecamp before you start, beginning with the 18-meter dry abseil so you can get comfortable with the technique.

What fitness level do I need for this activity?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Is the guide English-speaking, and does pickup from my hotel cost extra?

Yes, your guide speaks English and is with you the entire day. Hotel pickup is included in the price.