Da Lat: Langbiang Peak, Crazy House & Datanla Toboggan Day Trip

Summary

Langbiang summit views wild toboggan rides & Da Lat’s oddest house

You’ll ride Asia’s longest toboggan at Datanla Falls, stand above Da Lat from Langbiang Peak, wander the surreal Crazy House with your guide’s stories in your ear, and taste fresh strawberries on a quiet farm visit. Each stop feels like a new side of Da Lat—and maybe yourself—you didn’t expect.

What’s the experience like?

I nearly chickened out at the toboggan. You hear “Datanla Waterfall” and think it’ll be all mist and gentle walks, but nope—suddenly I’m sitting in this little cart, hands sweaty on the brake lever, 2.4 kilometers of track ahead. Our guide Minh just grinned and said, “Don’t worry, you can go slow if you want.” I didn’t. The wind slapped my face, pine trees blurring past, waterfall spray somewhere below—honestly, I laughed so hard I almost missed the view at the end.

Earlier that morning we’d crammed into a jeep for Langbiang Mountain—Da Lat’s highest spot. It rattled up through clouds and wildflowers (the kind that smell sharp when you brush them). At the top, Minh pointed out villages tucked into valleys under that weirdly blue sky. He told us stories about K’Ho legends—something about star-crossed lovers on this very mountain. I tried asking him how to say “thank you” in Vietnamese; he smiled and corrected me twice before giving up. Still think about that view though—felt like being in two worlds at once.

Cable cars next (I’m not great with heights), gliding over pine forests to Truc Lam Zen Monastery by Tuyen Lam Lake. The silence there is real—just wind in the bamboo and monks’ robes swishing past. Then we hit Da Lat’s “Crazy House”—Hang Nga Villa—a place so odd I honestly thought someone had spiked my coffee. Twisting staircases, animal shapes everywhere; Li laughed when I tried to pronounce its Vietnamese name (I definitely butchered it). Last stop was a high-tech strawberry farm where we sampled fruit straight off the plant—warm from the sun, sweet as anything.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Langbiang, Crazy House, and Datanla Falls

• Conquer Lang Biang Mountain peak
• Ride Robin Hill cable car
• Visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery
• Tour Hang Nga Villa (Crazy House)
• Play on longest toboggan ride
• Visit high tech strawberry farm

Top questions

How long does the day trip from Da Lat take?

The tour includes about 5.5 hours at attractions plus travel time between stops.

Is hotel pickup included for this Da Lat day trip?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; transport between sites is provided during the tour.

Can I ride the jeep up Langbiang Mountain?

Yes, but the jeep ride is not included in the price—you’ll pay extra if you choose it.

Are entrance tickets included for all attractions?

Yes, entry fees for all listed attractions are included in your tour price.

Is lunch provided during this day trip?

No lunch is mentioned; only drinking water is included per person per day.

What physical fitness level do I need?

The tour suits most fitness levels but isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart conditions.

How long is the Datanla Waterfall toboggan ride?

The toboggan track is 2,400 meters long—the longest in Asia.

Will there be a local guide on this tour?

Yes, a professional local guide accompanies you throughout the day trip.

What’s included

Your day covers air-conditioned transport between Da Lat highlights with a friendly local guide leading each stop. Entrance tickets are sorted for every attraction—including Langbiang Peak, Crazy House, Datanla Waterfall’s epic toboggan ride—and each guest gets bottled water along the way before heading back into town together.