Dalat Countryside: Private Day Tour, Waterfall & Coffee Farm

Summary

Flower fields coffee farms waterfalls and Dalat’s quiet villages

You’ll wake up surrounded by Dalat’s flower fields, sip strong local coffee on a hillside farm, taste homemade rice wine with a family, and get soaked at Elephant Waterfall—all with stories from your guide along the way. End your day wandering through K’Ho village as pine trees sway overhead and laughter echoes behind you.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the air—cooler than I’d expected, with this faint earthy scent from the flower fields just outside Dalat. Our guide Minh waved us over by a patch of hydrangeas, grinning like he had a secret. He pointed out tiny buds I would’ve missed, explaining how the flower village here supplies half of Vietnam. There were women in conical hats laughing as they loaded baskets onto scooters—one called out something friendly but I only caught “xin chào.” I tried to reply and probably mangled it; Minh just laughed.

We bumped along winding roads past green coffee farms until we stopped for a cup—the real Vietnamese style, thick and sweet with condensed milk. It was stronger than anything I’ve had back home. The view from that porch stays with me: mist hanging over rows of coffee bushes, roosters somewhere in the distance. At the cricket farm (yes, crickets), the owner handed us a crunchy snack before showing how his family makes rice wine in this long tunnel under their house. The smell was… sharp? Not bad, just different. My partner tried to ask about the fermentation process but mostly we just ended up laughing at our own confusion.

The waterfall was louder than I thought it’d be—Elephant Waterfall crashes down so hard you feel it in your chest. We got close enough to get sprayed (my shoes still aren’t dry). Afterward, Minh led us to Linh An Pagoda where there’s this giant Happy Buddha statue—locals rub its belly for luck—and the tallest Lady Buddha in Vietnam watching over everything. There was incense burning somewhere and monks chanting behind closed doors; kind of peaceful but also a bit mysterious.

Last stop was K’Ho minority village. Kids ran past us barefoot, giggling at our attempts to say hello in their language (I think one of them said my accent sounded like a duck). We learned about their weaving traditions—hands moving so fast on old wooden looms—and then just sat for a while listening to nothing but wind through pine trees. That quiet stuck with me more than anything else.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Dalat countryside and waterfalls

• Visit flower village
• Tour coffee farm and taste coffee
• Visit cricket farm and rice wine tunnel
• Watch silkworm rearing at silk factory
• Explore Elephant Waterfall
• Stop at Linh An Pagoda
• Walk around K'Ho minority village

Top questions

How long does the Dalat countryside private tour last?

This is a full-day tour starting in the morning and returning by evening.

Is hotel pickup included in this Dalat day trip?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Do we visit any waterfalls on this tour?

Yes, you’ll explore Elephant Waterfall and can get close enough to feel the spray.

Will we try local food or drinks during the tour?

You’ll enjoy Vietnamese coffee at a farm and taste homemade rice wine at a local family’s house.

Is this tour suitable for children or families?

Yes, families are welcome; infants can join if seated on an adult’s lap or stroller.

Are entrance fees included?

All entrance fees are covered in your booking price.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs?

The transportation is wheelchair accessible; check ahead for specific site access details.

What is special about visiting K’Ho minority village?

You’ll learn about K’Ho culture firsthand and see traditional weaving in action.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Dalat city, all entrance fees covered along the way—from flower villages to Elephant Waterfall—a local English-speaking guide who shares stories you won’t find online, private transportation in a new car or van, plus bottled water to keep you going between stops like coffee farms and family rice wine cellars before heading back into town together.