Private Da Lat day trip from Nha Trang: Full-day tour with lunch

See Da Lat's highlights in one day without arranging your own transport

A private full-day tour from Nha Trang to Da Lat with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and access to the roller coaster and cable car. The itinerary covers the city's flower markets, the massive Bodhisattva statue made from 650,000 dried flowers, a roller coaster descent to a waterfall, and a one-way cable car ride from Robin Hill to Zen Monastery. Minimum two people per booking. 13 hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Da Lat city highlights

• Visit Da Lat city of flower highlights
• Walk around Da Lat market
• Visit Bodhisattva made of dry flowers
• Use roller coaster down to waterfall
• Visit magnificent Da Lat architecture
• Enjoy cable car from Robin Hill to Zen Monastery

The experience

You start the day with pickup from your Nha Trang hotel and travel by private car to Da Lat, a mountain city known as the "City of Eternal Spring." Your English-speaking guide handles navigation and commentary for the full day, so you focus on what's in front of you rather than logistics. The route covers Da Lat's flower markets, where local growers sell year-round blooms, and the city's architectural landmarks.

The centerpiece is the Bodhisattva statue, the largest of its kind, constructed entirely from 650,000 everlasting dried flowers. You'll ride the roller coaster down to a waterfall: a single-track descent that moves fast enough to feel like a thrill but slow enough to see the landscape. Later, you take a one-way cable car from Robin Hill down to Zen Monastery, a ride that gives you views across the valley without the climb back up. Lunch is included partway through the day.

The tour runs 13 hours door-to-door, so it's a full commitment but keeps everything (transport, entry, food, and the two main rides) in one booking. Coffee or tea is included during the day. You return to your hotel by evening.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nha Trang.
• English-speaking tour guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• roller coaster ride down to the waterfall.
• one-way cable car from Robin Hill to Zen Monastery.
• coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00

AgesAdult (6 to 70 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Friendly Travel Nha Trang

Is this one for you?The tour is in English, so you need to follow that language comfortably. The 13-hour day and the roller coaster descent require at least moderate fitness. It's not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. A minimum of two people must book together.

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Top questions

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 Bodhisattva statue in Da Lat actually made of?

The Bodhisattva statue is constructed from 650,000 everlasting dried flowers, making it the largest statue of its kind. You'll see it as part of the full-day itinerary.

Does the tour include the cable car ride down from Robin Hill?

Yes, the cable car from Robin Hill to Zen Monastery is included as a one-way ride. It's part of the standard itinerary and requires no separate ticket.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs 13 hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Your guide will confirm the exact pickup time when you book based on your hotel location in Nha Trang.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Mention any dietary needs when you book so the guide can arrange something suitable at the restaurant stop.

Can I buy drinks during the tour?

Coffee and tea are included during the day. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase if you want them.