Da Lat Kayak & SUP Tour on Tuyen Lam Lake at Sunrise
You paddle the whole time, choosing your own pace and which hour suits you best.
Kayak or paddleboard on Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat with a live English-speaking guide, choosing between sunrise (5am–8am), morning (8am–11am), or sunset (2:30pm–5:30pm) departures. The guide trains you in paddling skills, then you explore the lake's peninsula, stopping at scenic spots like Happy Hill, Lavender Farm and natural pine forest, with a break for hand-made coffee and cake on an islet. Equipment, entrance fees and parking are included. Children from age 3 can join.
What’s included
- Kayak or paddleboard with paddle and life jacket.
- three-hour guided paddle with English-speaking guide.
- paddling skills training.
- entrance fees to Tuyen Lam Lake.
- parking.
- hand-made coffee or hot cacao with cake on an islet stop.
Times
- Every day 05:00 08:30 14:00 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Viet Challenge Tours
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The experience
What time of day do you want to be on the water? The lake changes completely between dawn and dusk, so the operator lets you pick. Sunrise paddling catches the mist rolling off the water and the quiet before the day starts. Morning kayaking runs through the refreshing air under the pine forest that rings the lake. Sunset is the romantic option: two and a half hours watching the light change across the water. Each slot is three hours, and you're on the water the whole time, not sitting in a boat watching someone else paddle.
The guide meets you and runs through paddling basics (how to hold the paddle, how to move through the water without fighting it), then you're off. From there, the route is yours to shape. You can paddle toward Happy Hill or the Lavender Farm on the peninsula, or drift into the pine forest sections. The guide knows the lake and the spots worth stopping at, but you set the pace. Somewhere in the middle, you'll pull up on a small islet where someone has made coffee or hot cacao and cake waiting for you: a real break, not a rushed photo stop.
The kayak or paddleboard, life jacket, paddle and all the gear come with the booking. Parking is covered, entrance fees to the lake area are covered, and the guide speaks English. If you're bringing children from age 3, they can ride along: infants sit on an adult's lap. The lake is calm and the activity suits all fitness levels, so this is as much about floating and watching the mist clear as it is about paddling hard.
Is this one for you?Choose the time slot that fits your schedule (sunrise for mist and quiet, morning for forest air, or sunset for the light show), since you're paddling the whole time and the lake's mood changes with the hour. If you want to sit back and be shown around, this isn't the right fit. If you want to be on the paddle the whole time and steer your own route, this one works.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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.
Can I choose what time I want to paddle on Tuyen Lam Lake?
Yes. You pick between three time slots: sunrise (5am–8am), morning (8am–11am), or sunset (2:30pm–5:30pm). Each one is three hours on the water, and the lake looks completely different depending on when you go.
What do I actually do on this kayak tour? Paddle the whole time or mostly ride?
You paddle the whole time. The guide trains you in paddling skills at the start, then you're on the water exploring the lake's peninsula and pine forest sections at your own pace. The guide is there to show you the best spots and keep you safe, not to do the paddling for you.
What's included in the price for kayaking Tuyen Lam Lake?
The kayak or paddleboard, life jacket, paddle, guide, entrance fees to the lake, parking and a stop for hand-made coffee or hot cacao with cake on an islet are all included. Gratuities are not included.
Do I need paddling experience to book this activity?
No. The guide trains you in paddling skills before you start, and the activity suits all fitness levels. The lake is calm and clear, so even first-time paddlers can enjoy the full three hours.
What spots around Tuyen Lam Lake will I see on this paddle?
You'll explore the peninsula around the lake, with the option to paddle toward Happy Hill, Lavender Farm, Wonder Resort and the natural pine forest sections. The guide knows the scenic stops and can show you where to go, but you choose which direction to paddle and how long to spend at each spot.
Da Lat Kayak & SUP Tour on Tuyen Lam Lake at Sunrise
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from US$ 18.86 per person
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