Canyoning group abseiling down Datanla Waterfall in Da Lat
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Canyoning at Datanla Waterfall

Walk backwards off an 18 m cliff, drop 25 m down a roaring waterfall, then slide, jump and swim your way through the canyon with Da Lat's top-rated adventure team. The day our guests talk about most.

Rated

5.0 · 4,500+

Price

1,500,000 VND

Day

07:30 – 15:30

Level

First-timers OK

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off at the hostel
  • Breakfast at the hostel before you go
  • Helmet, harness, wetsuit and wet shoes
  • English-speaking canyoning guides
  • Datanla entrance ticket
  • Picnic lunch and drinking water
  • Free photos taken by the guides
  • Insurance for the activity
  • Your shoes cleaned and dried after the tour
  • Booked through us: priority support and no overbooking

Why join this tour?

  • Da Lat's #1 activity on Tripadvisor: 5.0 from more than 4,500 travellers
  • Three abseils (18 m, 25 m and the 13 m “Washing Machine”), a rope crossing, a natural water slide and an optional cliff jump
  • No experience needed: you practise first, and a guide controls the rope on every drop
  • Free photos of you taken by the guides, so your phone stays dry
  • Picnic lunch in the canyon, pickup and drop-off right at the hostel

5.0★

4,500+ reviews

Tripadvisor · #1 of 227 things to do in Da Lat

5.0★

3,300+ reviews

Google Maps · Highland Sport Travel, running tours since 2014

Your day in the canyon

Three abseils, a rope crossing, a slide and a jump, in this order.

  1. Pickup at Mooka's Home

    After breakfast at the hostel, the van takes you to Datanla, about 25 minutes out of town.

  2. Gear up & practice

    Helmet, harness, a full safety briefing and a practice run on easy rock before anything high.

  3. First abseil: dry cliff

    18 m

    Your first real drop, down dry rock with a guide on the rope. Most nervous first-timers find their confidence here.

  4. Rope crossing over the falls

    Clip in and cross the river on a rope line with the waterfall roaring under you.

  5. Swim & natural water slide

    Jump in the mountain pool, then shoot down a rock slide polished smooth by the water.

  6. Waterfall abseil

    25 m

    The big one: walk backwards down the face of the waterfall with the water pouring over you.

  7. Cliff jump (optional)

    ~7 m

    Leap into the pool if you want to. It only runs when the water is deep enough.

  8. “The Washing Machine”

    13 m

    The finale and the guides' favourite: an abseil into a churning waterfall that spins you round before it lets you go.

  9. Picnic lunch in the canyon

    Refuel by the water with lunch and hot drinks, and swap stories.

  10. Walk out & back to the hostel

    About 40 minutes uphill to the van, then back at Mooka's Home in the afternoon (~15:30).

Can I do it?

Yes, almost certainly. No experience needed.

Scared of heights?

So are plenty of people who do it. You start with practice and a dry-rock drop, and a guide controls the rope on every abseil.

Not a strong swimmer?

You don't need to be. You just need to be comfortable getting wet and in the water with your gear on.

Not super fit?

Average fitness is fine. The hardest part is the 40-minute walk uphill at the end.

Good to know

  • 📷 Handheld phones and cameras aren't allowed on the ropes. The guides photograph you instead (helmet or chest mounts may be OK, ask first).
  • 🌧️ After very heavy rain the water can get too high. The guides then change the route or move your day, and you never pay for a trip that doesn't run.
  • 🚫 Not for pregnant guests, anyone over about 120 kg, or anyone who has been drinking. Children around 7+ can join with a parent.
  • 📅 It's the most popular tour in town: book a day or two ahead, especially at weekends.

What to bring

  • 🩳 Swimwear or quick-dry shorts and a T-shirt to wear under the wetsuit
  • 🧦 Socks
  • 👕 Dry clothes and a small towel for the ride back
  • 🧴 Sunscreen

Photos

Abseiling down a waterfall on the Datanla canyoning tour
Canyoning through a waterfall in Datanla canyon, Da Lat
Canyoning in the jungle at Datanla, Da Lat
Canyoning group in safety gear at Datanla, Da Lat

FAQ

How much does canyoning in Da Lat cost?

1,500,000 VND per person, booked through Mooka's Home. That includes pickup and drop-off at the hostel, breakfast, all equipment with a wetsuit and wet shoes, English-speaking guides, the Datanla ticket, a picnic lunch, free photos, insurance, and shoe cleaning and drying afterwards.

I'm scared of heights. Can I still do it?

Yes, and plenty of people who do it are. You practise first, the first abseil is down dry rock, and a guide controls your rope on every drop. The cliff jump is optional.

Do I need to be a good swimmer?

No. You need to be comfortable in the water, but strong swimming isn't required.

What time does it start and finish?

Pickup is around 07:30 at the hostel and you're back around 15:30. The timing shifts a little with the group's pace.

Can I take my phone?

Not on the ropes: handheld phones and cameras aren't allowed for safety. The guides take photos of you during the day and send them to you for free.

What happens if it rains?

Light rain is fine, you get wet anyway. After very heavy rain the water level can be too high; then the route changes or your trip moves to another day, and you don't pay for a trip that doesn't run.

Who can't join?

Pregnant guests, anyone over about 120 kg, people with heart, spine or blood-pressure problems, and anyone who has been drinking. Children around 7+ can join with a parent.

Who runs the tour?

Highland Sport Travel, a licensed Da Lat adventure operator running tours since 2014. It is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor (4,500+ reviews, #1 of the 227 tours and activities in Da Lat) and 5.0 on Google Maps (3,300+ reviews).

Staying in Da Lat? Book a room at Mooka's Home

A cozy backpacker hostel at 02 Co Loa, Xuan Huong, Da Lat. Good to know: check the best season to visit and read our Da Lat travel guide before you go.
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