A day in Da Lat can feel either rushed or repetitive. This one hits three famous waterfalls plus real local stops, from silk-making to coffee and crickets, all within an 8-hour circuit. I especially like how the route mixes scenery with working-country-side culture, not just quick photo stops.

The second thing I love is the way Datanla is paired with an optional alpine coaster experience, so you’re not waiting passively for the next view. The only real drawback to plan for is that waterfall access can change due to temporary closures (and weather), so your day may shift slightly if a site is shut.

Key Highlights You’ll Actually Feel During the Day

• Datanla Waterfall + optional alpine coaster right by Prenn Pass, with a chance to enjoy pine-forest vibes.
• Silk factory with old-style cocoon processing, from hot-water unravelling to weaving.
• Pongour Waterfall (7 cascading waterfalls) on National Highway 20, often the star of the day.
• Linh An Pagoda and the giant lady Buddha views, useful even when another waterfall is temporarily closed.
• Cricket farm + included cricket tasting plus a cup of rice wine for a true local-food moment.

Why This 3 Waterfalls Tour Feels Like a Real Da Lat Day

This tour is built for people who want more than a checklist of waterfalls. You’ll spend the day moving through the edges of Da Lat and the Central Highlands rhythm: craft, coffee culture, and farm life between waterfall visits.

At $22 per person (with most entrances covered), it also makes sense if you’re short on time. Instead of paying multiple taxis or trying to stitch together stops yourself, you get one van route and one English-speaking guide to keep things moving.

The Van Ride Includes the Work of Getting You There

You’ll start with pickup in Da Lat, with your guide contacting you before collection. Plan to wait in your hotel lobby about 10 minutes ahead, because the day runs on schedule.

Once you’re on the road, the drive itself becomes part of the experience. You’re heading out toward Prenn Pass, Highway 20, and the Ta Nung route area, so you’ll see the countryside change as you go.

Van Thanh Flower Village: A Pleasant Start, With One Caveat

The day begins at Van Thanh Flower Village for about 30 minutes with a guided visit. This stop is good for stretching your legs and getting a first look at Da Lat’s flower-and-green setting.

One caveat: it can feel a bit busy compared to the later countryside stops. If you’re the type who hates crowds early in the morning, go with the mindset of it being a warm-up, not the main event.

Datanla Waterfall: Prenn Pass Nature and the Alpine Coaster Option

Datanla is located in the middle of Prenn Pass, about 5 km south of Da Lat center. It’s the kind of waterfall outing where nature feels close, with pine forest and flowers in the mix.

You’ll get a photo stop and a walk for roughly 30 minutes. Reviews often mention the layout can mean some walking and stairs, so wear comfy shoes. A water bottle helps too, especially if the weather turns warm.

Don’t Skip the Ticket Math for Datanla

Datanla entrance is not included, and that’s something you should plan for:

• 80,000 VND entry (waterfall only)
• 250,000 VND if you add the alpine coaster

The alpine coaster is optional, and it’s widely considered worth budgeting for. Even if you’re not a thrill-seeker, it adds an active break between waterfall viewing and countryside visits.

Cuong Hoan Silk Factory: How Vietnam’s Silk Gets Made

This is the stop that turns the tour from sightseeing into something you’ll remember. You’ll spend about 30 minutes at Cuong Hoan Silk, watching the process end-to-end.

The details matter here. You’ll see cocoons soaked in hot water, then delicate threads wound and unravelled onto machines. After that, the thread becomes fabric on a large loom, with patterned weaving coming together in stages.

The reason this stop feels valuable is simple: it’s not a souvenir shop pitch. It’s a real look at how labor and technique create the product you might later buy as a scarf or fabric.

Pongour Waterfall: The Star in the Right Conditions

Pongour is also called the 7 cascading waterfalls, and it’s often considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. It sits in Duc Trong district, about 50 km south of Da Lat on National Highway 20.

Your visit is about 40 minutes with a guided tour. If the weather cooperates, Pongour is the kind of place where you slow down for photos, not just for quick stops.

Important: Pongour Closure Has Happened

There’s a real-world warning built into the tour info: Pongour can close due to storms. The update says Pongour will be closed until 24 November 2025 in that specific storm window.

That doesn’t mean you’ll definitely face closures, but it does mean you should treat waterfalls as weather-dependent. Your guide will do the best with what’s open, and the rest of the itinerary is still strong even if Pongour access changes.

Me Linh Coffee Plantation: The Ta Nung Pass and Weasel Coffee

Next up is Me Linh Coffee Garden for about 40 minutes. It’s around 23 km from central Da Lat to the southwest, and you’ll cross the winding Ta Nung pass to get there.

This stop is more than a postcard coffee stop. The tour info points to the original weasel coffee approach from a self-sufficient setup. In practice, you’ll see how coffee culture works locally, and you may get a chance to try coffee depending on what’s available on the day.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant: Usually Fair, Sometimes Not

Lunch is included as a stop, but the tour data says lunch itself is not included in the price. That means you’ll pay for your meal on the day at the local restaurant stop (about 30 minutes).

Expect it to be convenient and straightforward. Reviews are mixed here: some people say the food is tasty and fairly priced, while one review was less impressed. If you’re picky, keep your expectations modest and focus on refuelling for the afternoon.

Linh An Pagoda: The Giant Lady Buddha and Scenic Relief

Linh An Pagoda is about 33 km from Da Lat, and it’s become one of the easiest “wow” stops in the region. You’ll spend around 30 minutes with a guided visit.

The big draw is the huge lady Buddha. It’s the kind of landmark that changes how you experience the rest of the countryside—less frantic, more viewpoint-like.

A Smart Backup If Elephant Waterfall Is Closed

There’s another reason Linh An Pagoda matters: the tour info says Elephant Waterfalls can be temporarily closed due to operational issues, but you can still enjoy the whole view from Linh An pagoda (it’s a close distance). So even when one waterfall site isn’t accessible, you’re not guaranteed to lose the payoff.

Elephant Waterfalls: Powerful Views, Even When Operations Change

Elephant Waterfalls are described as one of the most powerful waterfalls in Da Lat. Your visit is scheduled with a guided stop, but the tour notes indicate it can be temporarily closed due to operational problems.

Because Linh An Pagoda can provide the viewing angle, the day isn’t automatically ruined. Still, plan for the possibility that your exact time at Elephant may be adjusted depending on what’s open.

Thien An Cricket Farm: Included Tasting and the Farm Story

The afternoon ends at Trại dế thiện an (Thien An cricket farm) for a guided tour of about 30 minutes. This is one of the most distinctive stops in the whole route.

Your guide explains how crickets are raised, cared for, and bred. The tour also points out that you can enjoy cricket dishes, and your tour includes cricket tasting plus a cup of rice wine.

If you’re curious but cautious, this is the right place to try it: you get the context first, then the tasting. Reviews also mention people enjoy rice wine alongside crickets, and it feels like part of the cultural performance of the day, not just a gimmick.

Bamboo Knitting: Seasonal Bonus, If It’s Running

The itinerary notes bamboo knitting as seasonal. That means it’s not guaranteed every day, but if it’s available, it’s a quick extra craft stop that fits well with the silk factory theme.

If you like seeing hands-on work and not just watching from a distance, bamboo weaving can be a nice add-on.

Price and Value: What $22 Buys You in a Busy 8 Hours

For $22 per person, the value is in what’s covered. You get transportation, a guide, purified drinking water (500 ml per day per guest), and extras like a cup of rice wine and cricket tasting.

Entrance fees are included except for Datanla. So the main budget decision is Datanla itself and whether you want the alpine coaster.

Is it worth it? For most people, yes—especially if you want a structured day out of town without dealing with separate tickets, multiple drivers, and juggling timing on your own. The 8-hour format is also compact enough that it won’t swallow your entire Da Lat stay.

Guides and Drivers: Why People Keep Writing About Them

One pattern shows up again and again in the reviews: the guide experience drives the quality. English support and clear explanations matter, but so does humor and keeping the pace under control.

Names that appear in praise include Phat, Su, Quy, Vinh, Andy, Ocean, Duyen, and Vin, along with references to drivers like Bing. People also mention that guides help with ticket decisions and keep groups on schedule, which is crucial on a day with multiple stops.

There’s also an example of schedule adjustment due to crowds at Datanla. That tells me the operator pays attention to the day’s flow, and your guide may reorder timing if conditions change.

Who This Tour Is Best For

This tour fits best if you want:

• A fast, structured Da Lat countryside day with multiple highlights
• A mix of nature and local industry (silk, coffee, crickets)
• A guided experience in English that keeps you from getting stuck figuring things out

It’s less ideal if you want a slow, one-waterfall-only afternoon. This one is packed, and you’ll be moving from stop to stop throughout the day.

Should You Book the Dalat 3 Waterfalls Day Tour (Datanla, Pongour, Elephant)?

I’d book it if you’re visiting Da Lat for a short time and you want the most variety in one day. The combination of waterfalls plus silk and cricket farm is what makes this tour feel more “place-based” than a standard sightseeing loop.

Before you lock it in, do two quick checks:

• Decide your Datanla plan: waterfall only, or add the alpine coaster ticket.
• Be flexible about weather and potential closures at Pongour or Elephant, especially during storm periods.

If you show up with comfortable shoes, a realistic lunch expectation, and a sense of humor about crickets, you’ll get a full Da Lat day with real countryside color.

FAQ

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes transportation, a guide, purified drinking water (500 ml per day per guest), a cup of rice wine, cricket tasting, and all entrance fees except for Datanla Waterfall.

What is not included?

Lunch is not included. Datanla Waterfall entrance fees are also not included.

How much is the Datanla Waterfall entrance fee?

Datanla Waterfall is 80,000 VND for entry only, or 250,000 VND if you include the alpine coaster.

Is the alpine coaster included?

No. The alpine coaster is optional and not included in the base price.

How long is the tour?

The duration is 8 hours.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You’ll stop at a local restaurant during the day.

What languages do you get on the tour?

The live tour guide is English.

Where and when does pickup happen?

Pickup is included from your hotel area. You should wait in the hotel lobby about 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, and your guide will contact you before collection.

Are there child tickets?

Yes, child tickets depend on height: under 90 cm is free (infant), 90–110 cm is 50% off (child), and above 110 cm is adult fare.

Can Pongour or Elephant Waterfalls be closed?

Yes. Pongour Waterfall can be closed due to storms (noted as closed until 24 November 2025 in the provided update). Elephant Waterfalls can be temporarily closed due to an operational issue, but the tour info says you can still enjoy the view from Linh An pagoda nearby.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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