Da lat Full-Day Private City Tour – Waterfalls, Lakes, Palaces & Cultural Highlights
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Duration
daily
Max Group Size
22
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Discover the natural beauty, romantic scenery, history, and culture of Vietnam’s famous highland city on this Dalat Full-Day Private City Tour. Surrounded by pine forests, flower gardens, peaceful lakes, and rolling hills, Dalat offers a refreshing contrast to Vietnam’s tropical coastal destinations.
Begin your journey at Robin Hill, where panoramic views stretch across Dalat and its surrounding pine-covered valleys. Take an optional ride on the Dalat Cable Car toward beautiful Tuyen Lam Lake and visit the peaceful Truc Lam Zen Monastery.
Continue to spectacular Datanla Waterfall, where forest scenery and cascading water create one of Dalat’s most popular natural attractions. Discover Vietnam’s royal history at Bao Dai Summer Palace, once used by the country’s last emperor, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore the romantic Valley of Love, admire traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship at XQ Historical Village, and visit Dalat Cathedral, popularly known as the Cock Church. Complete your experience with a stop at a Dalat specialties showroom, where you can discover local products such as artichoke tea and fruit jams.
With a private vehicle and professional guide, this full-day experience brings together Dalat’s essential attractions in one convenient tour.
Route
- 1Da LatAsiaVietnamStart
- 2Tuyền Lâm LakeAsiaVietnamLam Dong
- 3Tinh Tam Lake - Truc Lam Zen MonasteryAsiaVietnam
- 4Datanla Waterfall 1AsiaVietnamLam Dong
- 5Xq Historical VillageAsiaVietnam
- 6Da LatAsiaVietnamEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Morning – Hotel Pick-Up & Robin Hill
Your private Dalat city tour begins with pick-up from your hotel or designated location in Dalat.
Travel to Robin Hill, home to the Dalat Cable Car Station. From here, enjoy panoramic views across Dalat City and the beautiful surrounding landscape of pine-covered hills, farms, flower gardens, and valleys.
Take time for photographs before continuing your journey.
Dalat Cable Car & Tuyen Lam Lake
You may choose to take the Dalat Cable Car, offering spectacular aerial views as you travel above the pine forests toward the Tuyen Lam Lake area.
The cable car provides beautiful views of vegetable farms, flower gardens, forested hills, and the surrounding highland countryside.
Cable car tickets may be optional and subject to the selected package.
Tuyen Lam Lake & Truc Lam Zen Monastery
Continue to beautiful Tuyen Lam Lake, one of Dalat’s most peaceful natural attractions.
Surrounded by pine forests and rolling hills, the lake provides a relaxing setting away from the busy city center.
Visit nearby Truc Lam Zen Monastery, an important Buddhist meditation center located on Phoenix Hill. Walk through its peaceful grounds and admire the gardens, traditional architecture, and surrounding mountain scenery.
Visitors should wear respectful clothing and maintain a quiet atmosphere while exploring the monastery.
Datanla Waterfall
Continue south to Datanla Waterfall, one of Dalat’s best-known waterfalls.
Walk through the forested surroundings and admire the cascading water and dramatic natural landscape.
Adventure lovers may also experience the famous Datanla alpine coaster, subject to availability and additional charges if not included in the tour package.
Bao Dai Summer Palace
Return toward central Dalat and visit the historic Bao Dai Summer Palace.
Explore the former residence of Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last emperor, and discover rooms, furnishings, photographs, and decorations reflecting the lifestyle of Vietnam’s former royal family.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with time to relax before beginning the afternoon sightseeing program.
Meal: Lunch
Afternoon – Valley of Love
After lunch, continue to the famous Valley of Love, one of Dalat’s most romantic and picturesque attractions.
Explore landscaped gardens, colorful flowers, pine-covered hills, romantic displays, and views around Da Thien Lake.
There will be free time for walking and photography.
XQ Historical Village
Continue to XQ Historical Village, renowned for preserving and showcasing the art of traditional Vietnamese hand embroidery.
Admire intricate handmade artworks and learn about the skill, patience, and craftsmanship involved in creating detailed embroidered pictures.
Dalat Cathedral – Cock Church
Visit Dalat Cathedral, commonly known as the Cock Church because of the bronze rooster positioned on top of its bell tower.
Built during the French colonial period, the cathedral is one of Dalat’s most recognizable architectural landmarks and features distinctive European Gothic influences.
Dalat Specialties Showroom
Complete your sightseeing with a stop at a Dalat specialties showroom.
Discover some of the region’s famous products, including artichoke tea, locally produced jams, dried fruits, and other highland specialties. Shopping is entirely optional.
After the visit, transfer back to your hotel or designated location in Dalat.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Lunch at a local restaurant
Private air-conditioned transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Dalat
Entrance fees to attractions included in the scheduled itinerary
Bottled drinking water
Fuel and parking fees
Local taxes and service charges
Tour Type: Private full-day sightseeing tour.
Duration: Approximately 7–9 hours, depending on traffic, sightseeing time, and optional activities.
Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Available from designated hotels and locations in Dalat. Additional charges may apply for properties outside the standard service area.
Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Please advise in advance of vegetarian requirements, food allergies, or other dietary requests.
Cable Car: The Dalat Cable Car experience is subject to weather, maintenance, and operating conditions. Tickets should be confirmed according to your selected package.
Datanla Waterfall: Some sections may involve stairs, slopes, or uneven walking surfaces. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Alpine Coaster: The Datanla coaster is an optional activity and is subject to weather, availability, operating regulations, and additional fees unless specifically included.
Monastery Visit: Please wear respectful clothing when visiting Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Shoulders and knees should preferably be covered, and visitors should respect the peaceful environment.
Weather: Dalat has a cooler highland climate than many other Vietnamese destinations. A light jacket and rain protection can be useful, particularly during the rainy season.
Tour Order: The itinerary may be rearranged according to traffic, weather, attraction opening hours, or local operational conditions without reducing the main sightseeing program.
Excluded
Travel insurance
Dalat Cable Car ticket, unless specifically stated as included
Datanla alpine coaster ticket
Horse riding and optional activities at Valley of Love
Additional food and beverages
Personal expenses
Shopping and souvenirs
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Services not specifically mentioned under Included
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