Rafting on Srepok River: Cocoa farm, waterfalls & lunch

Cocoa, waterfalls, and six to eight hours on the river

Raft the Srepok River in Central Vietnam from Gia Long waterfall down to Draynur, stopping to swim and eat lunch along the way. The day starts at an organic cocoa farm where you taste fresh cocoa juice or hot chocolate, then moves through coffee and pepper gardens before reaching the water. A live guide in English, French or Vietnamese leads the full experience, including pickup from Buon Ma Thuot and all entrance fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cocoa farm, waterfall visit, and rafting

• Visit organic cocoa farm
• Enjoy cocoa juice or hot chocolate
• Visit coffee and pepper gardens
• Depart to Gia Long waterfall
• Visit Gia Long waterfall and have lunch
• Walk along rock masses and scenery
• Start rafting from Gia Long waterfall
• Stop at open air swimming pool
• Tea break with sweet potato and green tea
• Continue rafting to Draynur waterfall
• Visit Draynur waterfall
• Return to Buon Ma Thuot

The experience

You start inland at an organic cocoa farm, tasting cocoa juice or hot chocolate straight from the source: the farm closes Sundays, so plan accordingly. From there you'll pass through coffee and pepper gardens on the way to Gia Long waterfall, where you stop for lunch and walk among the rock formations. The scenery shifts as you move toward the water: the landscape opens up and the sound of the river grows louder.

The rafting itself runs from Gia Long down to Draynur waterfall on the legendary Srepok River, covering rough cascades that give the ride its edge. You'll paddle through sections that demand focus, then hit a midway swimming pool beside the falls where you can cool off and rest. A tea break with sweet potato and green tea comes next, fueling you for the final push through more cascades to Draynur waterfall itself. The whole stretch takes six to eight hours from start to finish, with the guide managing the pace and the water conditions.

Pickup from Buon Ma Thuot is included, and you'll return to town once the rafting ends. Bottled water and lunch are provided. Bring a moderate level of fitness and comfort with moving water. The activity is not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Pickup from Buon Ma Thuot.
• entrance fees to the cocoa farm and waterfalls.
• cocoa juice or hot chocolate at the farm.
• lunch during the day.
• bottled water.
• tea break with sweet potato.
• live guide in English, French or Vietnamese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (6 to 78 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by CHD Travel Co., Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon or morning in Buon Ma Thuot and want to combine a working farm visit with active time on the water. The six- to eight-hour span fits a single day without rushing, and the guide adjusts the rafting intensity to your group's comfort level.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3).

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's the cocoa farm experience actually like?

The organic cocoa farm lets you taste fresh cocoa juice or hot chocolate made on-site. It's a working farm, not a museum, so you see how cocoa is grown and processed before the rafting begins.

How rough is the Srepok River rafting?

The Srepok has rough cascades that require active paddling and attention, but the guide controls the route and pace based on water conditions and your group's ability. It's not a gentle float, but it's managed for mixed fitness levels.

Is there time to swim during the rafting?

Yes, there's a dedicated stop at an open-air swimming pool beside one of the falls, built into the itinerary so you can rest and cool off before the final section to Draynur waterfall.

What should I know about the physical demands?

The day combines soft trekking, rafting and a little climbing, so you need at least moderate fitness. It's not a beginner activity, but the guide adjusts the experience to keep it manageable for your group.

Does the tour run every day?

The cocoa farm closes on Sundays, so the full experience is not available that day. Book for any other day of the week and pickup from Buon Ma Thuot is included.