Elephant Waterfall in the Da Lat countryside
Bestseller · Full day

3 Waterfalls & Countryside

Three waterfalls in one day — ride the alpine coaster down to Datanla, stand in the spray of mighty Pongour and Elephant Falls — then taste weasel coffee, rice wine and (if you dare) crickets in the farms in between.

Price

550,000 VND

Day

08:00 – 17:30

Waterfalls

3 in one day

Breakfast

Included

What's included

  • Breakfast at the hostel before you go
  • Shared minivan or car, pickup and drop-off at the hostel
  • English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees (except Datanla Waterfall)
  • A 500 ml bottle of water

Why join this tour?

  • Three of Da Lat's best waterfalls in one day: Datanla, Pongour and Elephant Falls
  • Ride the alpine coaster through the pine forest down to Datanla (optional)
  • Weasel coffee, rice-wine making, a silk factory and a cricket farm: the countryside up close
  • Shared minivan with an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees except Datanla included
  • Easier than Grab for about the same cost: no waiting between stops, and more fun in a group

Your day, stop by stop

A full loop south and west of Da Lat, back by about 17:30.

8 stops · ~105 km round trip · pickup at the hostel

Numbered pins match the stops below. Farm stops are on the way and not pinned.

  1. 1

    Datanla Waterfall + alpine coaster

    Ride the alpine coaster down through the pine forest to the falls, the most fun part of the day (coaster ticket not included).

  2. 2

    Pongour Waterfall

    The widest falls in the region: water fans out over seven terraces of rock. At its best in the rainy season (May–November).

  3. 3

    Silk factory

    Watch cocoons boiled, unwound and woven into silk on clattering old looms, a craft hundreds of years old.

  4. 4

    Elephant Waterfall

    Wide, thundering falls near Nam Ban, seen from the viewpoint at Linh An Pagoda next door.

  5. 5

    Linh An Pagoda (Happy Buddha)

    Right next to Elephant Falls: a big laughing Buddha and a 71 m Quan Yin statue you can climb inside.

  6. 6

    Cricket farm

    See how crickets are raised, then, if you're brave, try them crispy fried.

  7. 7

    Rice wine (“happy water”)

    A family still making rice wine the traditional way. Free tasting, so go easy!

  8. 8

    Coffee plantation & weasel coffee

    See arabica growing on the hillside, learn how the famous weasel coffee is made and taste a cup with a valley view.

Not included

  • 🎢 Alpine coaster at Datanla: 250,000 VND (optional)
  • 🍜 Lunch, food and drinks
  • 💵 Personal expenses and tips

What to bring

  • 👟 Shoes with grip (the rocks near the falls are wet)
  • 🧥 A light jacket and sunscreen
  • 💵 Cash for the coaster, lunch and souvenirs

Photos

Elephant Waterfall near Da Lat
Pongour Waterfall on the 3 Waterfalls & Countryside tour
Waterfall stop on the 3 Waterfalls & Countryside tour
Alpine Coaster through the pine forest at Datanla, Da Lat

FAQ

Which waterfalls does the tour visit?

Three: Datanla (with the optional alpine coaster down to the falls), Pongour, the widest falls in the region, and Elephant Waterfall, seen from Linh An Pagoda next door.

What time does it start and finish?

It's a full day from 08:00 to about 17:30, with pickup and drop-off at the hostel.

What's included in the 550,000 VND price?

Breakfast at the hostel, a shared minivan or car, an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees except Datanla Waterfall, and a bottle of water. The alpine coaster (250,000 VND), lunch, drinks and tips are extra.

Is lunch included?

No. You stop for lunch on the way and pay for what you order, so bring some cash.

Can't I just do it by Grab?

You can, but it costs about the same, you won't know what to do at each stop and you may wait a long time between them. The group tour is simpler and more fun.

When are the waterfalls best?

Pongour and Elephant Falls are at their most powerful in the rainy season (about May to November). In the dry months they're calmer but still beautiful.

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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