Da Lat: Sunrise Cloud Hunting & Tea Hill Morning Tour

Summary

Chasing clouds at dawn then tea hills, local farms and valley views

You’ll set out before dawn from Da Lat for cloud hunting as sunlight spills across misty hills, then wander Cau Dat Tea Hill with a local guide who shares family stories. Taste fresh strawberries at a modern farm, meet locals in a persimmon garden, and finish with breakfast overlooking the valley — a morning that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

The van pulled up outside our hotel in Da Lat while it was still dark — I barely managed to grab my jacket. Our guide, Hanh, handed out tiny cups of hot tea (I almost spilled mine getting in). The road out of the city was quiet except for a few headlights bouncing off the mist. We reached the cloud hunting spot just as the sky started to turn this pale blue-pink. Everyone got quiet for a second when that first wave of clouds rolled over the hills — you could actually smell the damp earth and tea leaves waking up. I tried to take photos but honestly, none of them really caught what it felt like.

After sunrise, we headed to Cau Dat Green Tea Hill. Hanh told us how her grandfather used to work on these slopes — she pointed out where the oldest bushes grow. The air smelled like grass and something sweet I couldn’t name. Walking between those rows with dew still clinging to my shoes was weirdly calming. We saw the wind turbines spinning slow above us — they looked almost fake against all that green. I think someone joked about aliens landing there but maybe you had to be there for it to be funny.

Next stop was a high-tech strawberry farm (I’d never seen strawberries grown vertically before). The owner let me pick one straight off the vine — it tasted colder than I expected, probably because my hands were freezing by then. There was also a persimmon garden nearby; an older woman waved us over and showed how she dries them outside her house. She laughed when I tried to say “hong” in Vietnamese — definitely didn’t get it right.

We ended up at this café called Loi Cua Gio, tucked between wooden houses with stone walls that reminded me of somewhere in northern Vietnam. You could see all of Da Lat spread out below, little lights flickering even though it was already morning. Breakfast was simple but warm — eggs and coffee strong enough to wake anyone up. I still think about that view sometimes when things get too noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunrise and Da Lat nature visits

• Catch sunrise and view clouds
• Visit Cau Dat Green Tea Hill
• See Wind electricity turbines
• Explore high tech strawberry farm
• Visit Persimmon Garden
• Relax at Loi Cua Gio cafe

Top questions

What time does the Da Lat sunrise cloud hunting tour start?

The tour begins at 4:00 AM with pickup included.

Is breakfast included on this day trip from Da Lat?

Yes, breakfast and coffee or drinks are included during the tour.

Do we visit Cau Dat Green Tea Hill on this tour?

Yes, Cau Dat Green Tea Hill is one of the main stops after sunrise.

Are entrance tickets covered?

All entrance tickets for attractions are included in your booking.

Is transportation provided during the tour?

A courtesy bus is provided throughout the experience.

Can infants join this sunrise tour in Da Lat?

Infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap during transport.

Are there any physical fitness requirements?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

What’s included

Your morning includes hotel pickup by courtesy bus, entry tickets for every stop from cloud hunting to tea hill and farms, breakfast with drinks at a local café, bottled water for each guest, plus guidance from a professional local guide throughout your journey.