Dalat: Waterfalls, Mario Kart Luge & Crazy House Day Tour

Summary

Waterfall roller coaster, wild houses and luge in Dalat

You’ll zip through pine forests on a waterfall roller coaster, wander Dalat’s surreal Crazy House, race Mario Kart-style luges down green hills, and meet alpacas at Mongo Land—all with an English-speaking local guide and hotel pickup included. Expect laughter, strange architecture, sweet flower scents, and maybe even new friends along the way.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start my day in Dalat clutching a lap bar and whooping through pine trees on a roller coaster—just to reach a waterfall. Our guide, Minh, grinned as we zipped down toward Datanla Falls (“Don’t brake too much or you’ll miss the wind!” he shouted). The pine scent hit me first—sharp and cool—and then the sound of water crashing somewhere below. I probably looked ridiculous with my hair everywhere but honestly, it woke me up better than any coffee could.

After that rush, Minh led us through the clay sculpture tunnels—a weird, earthy maze that tells bits of Dalat’s story. He pointed out scenes from French colonial days and local legends; I tried repeating one name in Vietnamese and he laughed (I definitely mangled it). The air was damp and smelled like wet stone. Then came the Crazy House. I’d seen photos but being inside those twisting staircases and mushroom-shaped rooms is something else. It felt like walking through someone’s dream after too much strong tea. Minh explained how it all tied back to the Đổi Mới era—something about breaking old rules—and I liked that even if I didn’t catch every detail.

We had options for flower gardens—I picked Fresh Garden because honestly, I just wanted to see what “European heaven gate” meant. Turns out it’s this odd little arch looking over rows of bright blooms, with locals posing for photos everywhere. There was this couple who asked me to take their picture; they insisted I try standing in their spot after (“for luck!”). The sun came out just then and everything smelled sort of sweet and green.

Mario Kart luge at Dalat Flower Highlands was next—yes, you really do race down hills on a little cart. My steering was terrible but nobody cared; everyone was laughing by the end. Kids zoomed past adults (and some adults pretended not to be competitive). Mongo Land was more mellow: alpacas munching grass, kids shrieking on rainbow slides, people snapping selfies in Mongolian costumes. It felt like a picnic scene from another country dropped into Vietnam’s highlands.

The last stop was coffee at a place where they roast beans right there on the hill. The air smelled roasted and earthy; we tried weasel coffee (I’m not sure I’d order it again but hey—it’s a story now). We sat under shade trees while Minh told us how his family used to pick beans here when he was a kid. That stuck with me more than anything else—the way places are layered with people’s stories you’d never read about in any guidebook.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore waterfalls, art, and unique sites

• Ride roller coaster at Datanla waterfall
• Try longest zipline in Southeast Asia
• Visit outdoor clay sculpture exhibition
• Tour Crazy House architecture
• Optional visit to Fresh Garden flower fields
• Optional explore Dalat Flower Highlands and Mario Kart luge
• Optional visit Mongo Land amusement park
• Visit local coffee farm and cafe

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Dalat tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Are entrance fees covered for all attractions?

Entry fees for Crazy House and Mongo Land are included; others may require extra payment.

Is the alpine coaster ticket at Datanla Waterfall included?

No, tickets for the alpine coaster are not included in the tour price.

Can children join this Dalat day trip?

Yes! There are special child fares based on height—see ticket options when booking.

What languages does the guide speak?

The professional guide speaks English fluently throughout the tour.

Is lunch provided during this tour?

No lunch is included; food can be purchased at stops along the way.

Are there optional stops on this itinerary?

Yes—visiting Fresh Garden or Dalat Flower Highlands is optional during your day trip.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users or strollers?

Yes—the transportation is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle, entry tickets to Crazy House and Mongo Land, an English-speaking local guide who shares cultural insights along the way, plus bottled water to keep you refreshed between stops—just remember that some activity tickets (like the alpine coaster) aren’t covered so bring some cash for those extras.