Da Lat day trip from Nha Trang: Scenic tour with cable car

Seven hours in the pine forests and markets of Da Lat, without arranging the drive yourself

A full-day scenic tour from Nha Trang to Da Lat with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. The itinerary covers Datanla Falls and the Bao Dai King Palace, where Vietnam's last emperor ruled from 1949 to 1954; Truc Lam Temple with its cable car ride; the Crazy House, designed on organic architectural principles; Tuyen Lam Lake; and Da Lat Market. Pickup starts at 8:00 AM from centrally located Nha Trang hotels, with a $15 surcharge for hotels outside the city centre. The cable car at Truc Lam Temple costs extra.

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Full-day trip to Da Lat 07:30 Guide in English Full-day city tour of Da Lat from Nha Trang, pickup is included

Free-and-easy option 07:30 Guide in English Free-and-easy option. This option includes only a guide and a car. You will cover all other fees yourself. Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day scenic tour of Da Lat city

• Depart Nha Trang to Da Lat
• Visit Datanla Falls
• Visit Bao Dai King Palace
• Visit Truc Lam Temple and flowers
• Ride cable car at Truc Lam Temple
• Visit Crazy House
• Visit Tuyen Lam Lake
• Shop at Da Lat Market

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Nha Trang.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch.
• entrance fees to Bao Lai King Palace, Truc Lam Temple, Tuyen Lam Lake and Crazy House.

Times

• Every day 07:30

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available

Operated by Lavila Travel

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

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The experience

The tour departs Nha Trang at 8:00 AM and travels through coffee plantations toward Da Lat, a city surrounded by pine forests and lakes. Your first stop is Datanla Falls, followed by the Bao Lai King Palace, the historical residence where the last emperor of Vietnam lived and ruled from 1949 to 1954. An English-speaking guide walks you through each site and explains the history as you move through the day.

After the palace, you'll reach Truc Lam Temple, home to more than 2,000 different varieties of flower and the largest Zen monastery in Vietnam. The cable car here is optional and paid separately, but it offers a different view of the temple grounds and the surrounding landscape. Next comes the Crazy House, one of Vietnam's most distinctive buildings, designed using organic architectural principles to recreate nature inside its walls. You'll then visit Tuyen Lam Lake before heading to Da Lat Market, where you can browse local goods and pick up souvenirs.

Lunch is included in the tour, and all entrance fees to the palace, temple, Crazy House and lake are covered. The full day runs seven to eight hours, and you'll be dropped back at your Nha Trang hotel in the city centre. If your hotel is outside the centre, a $15 surcharge applies. Alternatively, you can meet the bus at Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Bao Lai King Palace and why is it important?

The Bao Lai King Palace is the historical residence where Vietnam's last emperor lived and ruled from 1949 to 1954. It is one of the key historical sites visited on the tour and offers insight into Vietnam's recent imperial past.

Do I have to pay extra for the cable car at Truc Lam Temple?

Yes, the cable car ride at Truc Lam Temple is at your own expense and not included in the tour price. Entry to the temple itself is covered.

What is the Crazy House and what makes it unique?

The Crazy House is one of Vietnam's most distinctive buildings, designed using organic architectural principles to recreate nature. Its unconventional design and structure make it one of the most unique attractions in Da Lat.

Can I be picked up from my hotel outside central Nha Trang?

Pickup is available from centrally located hotels in Nha Trang at no extra charge. Hotels outside the city centre incur a $15 surcharge. You can also meet the bus at Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel if that is more convenient.