Private Da Lat city tour with Datanla Falls and Alpine Coaster

See Da Lat's hillside roads, waterfalls and monastery views without arranging the route yourself

A private tour of Da Lat with an English-speaking local guide covers the city's scenic winding roads and surrounding hills, stopping at Datanla Falls (where you ride the Alpine Coaster down and back up), Truc Lam Zen monastery overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake, Crazy House, the last king's palace, Van Thanh Flower Village, and Dalat Cathedral. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, and mineral water are included. The tour runs six to ten hours depending on stops and pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dalat city and nature

• Ride roller coaster at waterfall
• Take cable car to Robin Hill
• Visit Truc Lam Zen monastery
• Relax at Tuyen Lam Lake
• See bizarre houses
• Tour last king's palace
• Explore Van Thanh Flower Village
• Visit historic church
• Enjoy coffee with mountain view

The experience

Da Lat's appeal sits in its winding hillside roads and the way the city feels removed from the lowlands below. This private tour moves through both at once. You travel by private car or van with a guide who speaks English and knows the local history, culture and food stories behind each stop. The pace is yours to set. If a place holds your attention longer, the driver waits.

Datanla Falls is the first major stop, and it comes with a built-in surprise: instead of hiking down to the waterfall, you ride the Alpine Coaster. A roller coaster track that descends to the base and back up again, included in the tour price. From there the route moves to Robin Hill, where a cable car carries you up for a panoramic view of the city spread below. The Buddhist Meditation temple at Truc Lam Zen sits on Phoenix Hill with views across Tuyen Lam Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Da Lat, ringed by pine forest. The itinerary also takes in Crazy House (the top ten most bizarre houses in the world), the Palace of the Last King of Vietnam set high on a windswept hill, and Van Thanh Flower Village, where greenhouses hold roses, strawberries, carnations and lilies under modern irrigation. Dalat Cathedral, built in 1940 in French and Vietnamese style, rounds out the cultural stops. If time remains, the guide will stop for coffee or fresh drinks at a café with mountain and valley views.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all entrance fees, bottled water, and the return Alpine Coaster rides. The tour runs between six and ten hours depending on how many stops you make and how long you linger at each one. If you are traveling alone, the operator arranges the tour by motorbike instead. If you prefer a private car, book for a minimum of two people.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private car or van transportation.
• English-speaking local guide.
• one liter of mineral water per person.
• return Alpine Coaster rides at Datanla Falls.
• all entrance fees to attractions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:00

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DaLat Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer a private car and guide handling all navigation and entrance logistics, so you can move between Da Lat's scattered sights (waterfall, monastery, lake, flower village) at your own pace without coordinating transport yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

What is the Datanla Falls stop like on this Da Lat tour?

Datanla Falls includes a ride on the Alpine Coaster, a roller coaster track that descends to the waterfall base and returns you to the top, no hiking required. Both the down and return rides are included in the tour price.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included, though the guide will stop for coffee or fresh drinks at a café with mountain views if time allows. You can arrange meals at your own cost during the tour.

What is Truc Lam Zen monastery and where is it located?

Truc Lam Zen monastery is a Buddhist meditation temple on Phoenix Hill covering 25 hectares, designed in a modern architectural style. From the monastery you see panoramic views of Tuyen Lam Lake and Elephant Mountain in the distance.

How long does this private tour of Da Lat last?

The tour runs between six and ten hours depending on which stops you visit and how long you spend at each one. The guide adjusts the pace to your interests.

Is hotel pickup included in this Da Lat tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Lat are included, along with private transportation by car or van, an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, and bottled water.

What is Van Thanh Flower Village?

Van Thanh Flower Village is a collection of greenhouses growing roses, strawberries, carnations, lilies, gerbera, pepino melon and vegetables using modern irrigation technology. It is one of several stops on the tour.