From Nha Trang: Day Trip to Dalat with Datanla Waterfall

Lam Dong, Vietnam



Explore Dalat on a full-day trip from Nha Trang. Visit Datanla Waterfall, Truc Lam Zen Meditation Center, Dalat Railway Station, and Linh Phuoc Pagoda. Enjoy stunning landscapes and historic sites.

Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Dalat on a day trip from Nha Trang
  • Visit the Linh Phuoc Pagoda and see the 49-meter-long dragon temple
  • Take a ride on the longest alpine coaster in Vietnam at Datanla Waterfall
  • Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful waterfalls of the City of Flowers
  • Discover the Truc Lam Zen Meditation Center and the Dalat Railway Station

Description

Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup in Nha Trang and journey to the picturesque city of Dalat. Your first stop is the Datanla Waterfall, Dalat's most popular waterfall, where you can opt for an exciting ride on the longest Alpine Coaster in Vietnam.

Next, visit the Truc Lam Zen Meditation Center, a serene pagoda built by superior Buddhist monk Thich Thanh Tu between 1993 and 1994. Marvel at the pagoda's oriental architecture and the surrounding beautiful landscapes. Continue to Tuyen Lam Lake, Dalat's largest freshwater lake, enveloped by lush green pine forests and dotted with tranquil oases.

Your tour then takes you to the Dalat Railway Station, a notable architectural landmark designed by French architects Moncet and Reveron in 1932. The station is renowned for its unique design and historical significance on the Da Lat–Thap Cham Railway line.

Conclude your tour with a visit to Linh Phuoc Pagoda, also known as the Ve Chai Temple. Be awed by the 49-meter-long dragon temple constructed from 12,000 bottles and the impressive main hall featuring two rows of cobblestone mosaics.

Finish your day with a transfer back to your hotel in Nha Trang. Alternatively, choose to stay in Dalat or embark on additional tours to explore more of this charming city.

Includes

  • A/C car/van
  • English guide/driver
  • Bottled water
  • Parking or toll fees
  • Entry/Admission - Linh Phuoc Pagoda
  • Entry/Admission - Thien Vien Truc Lam
  • Entry/Admission - Tuyen Lam Lake
  • Entry/Admission - Dalat Railway Station

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Cable car (100.000vnd/person)
  • Entry/Admission - Datanla Waterfall
  • Alpine coaster at Datanla Waterfall (250.000vnd/person for return ticket)
  • Gifts
  • Lunch (5$/pax extra)
  • USD 25 per 7-seat car; USD 30 per 16-seat van for pickup from Cam Ranh Resort, Long Beach Resort, or Cam Ranh Airport

Important Information

  • The trip will finish around 3:00 PM, allowing you the option to stay in Dalat or return to Nha Trang
  • Some activities and admissions are subject to extra charges, please carry cash for convenience
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • ✅We offer free pick-up and drop-off services from Nha Trang city center less than 10km
  • ✅There will be an additional charge for pick-ups from areas further from the city center, such as Cam Ranh Resort, Cam Ranh Airport, Ninh Hoa Town, Long Beach Resort ( extra fees is 25usd/ 7 seats Car, 30 usd/ 16seats Van).
  • ❤️Thank you for your cooperation.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes hotel pickup in Nha Trang, visits to Datanla Waterfall with an optional alpine coaster ride, Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Truc Lam Zen Meditation Center, Dalat Railway Station, and time to explore Dalat.
Datanla Waterfall is located near Dalat city in Vietnam and is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities like the alpine coaster.
The alpine coaster at Datanla Waterfall is the longest in Vietnam, providing a thrilling descent through the forested area near the falls.
Yes, the Dalat Railway Station is one of the scheduled stops on the day trip, allowing visitors to see its historic architecture.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Linh Phuoc Pagoda, famous for its 49-meter-long dragon temple in Dalat, Vietnam.
Transportation from Nha Trang to Dalat is provided by the tour with hotel pickup and private vehicle included in the day trip.
The day trip is available year-round, but check the local weather as Dalat has a cooler climate compared to Nha Trang.
No, the alpine coaster ride is an optional activity included during the stop at Datanla Waterfall, but it may require a separate ticket on site.
Yes, the tour includes time to visit the Truc Lam Zen Meditation Center located near Tuyen Lam Lake in Dalat.

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