Da Lat is one of the most popular vacation cities among Vietnamese people and well known to tourists for all of the incredible waterfalls in Dalat. Many people visit Dalat every year for an adventure activity known as Canyoning, essentially climbing down waterfalls. Even if you aren’t here to climb down the falls you’ll still find lots of amazing scenery and in fact, the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam are found here in Dalat.
Today I will introduce you to the 3 most beautiful waterfalls of Da Lat. hopefully it will help you to help you plan your trip in Dalat.
Pongour Waterfall
Entrance Fee: 10,000 VND ($.50)
Thác Pongour, aka Pongour Waterfall, is a must-see waterfall in Dalat! This massive cascading series of falls creates a wall of water longer than a football field and infinitely more impressive. Any single slice of this beautiful cascade could be the nicest waterfall in a country but together I have to say this just might be the most amazing waterfall I’ve seen in the world!
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| Photo by Nguyen Cong Bao Anh |
Elephant Waterfalls
Entrance Fee: 20,000 VND ($1)
Elephant Falls, locally known as Thác Voi, is much closer to Dalat than Pongour falls and a very scenic drive.
You’ll find the falls near a small parking lot and can instantly hear the roar of the deluge. Walking towards it you’ll see a cloud of mist rising and some stairs just past the shops on your right. Heading down these rickety stairs you’re sure to feel the damp air and get wet but be careful because the path will likely be slippery too!
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| Elephant Waterfalls, Da lat - Photo on wikimedia.org |
Datanla Waterfalls
Entrance Fee: 30,000 VND ($1.50)
Canyoning Fee: 800,000 VND ($40 per person)
Many people come to Da Lat for one purpose, canyoning, or climbing down a waterfall, and Datanla Falls is the best place for it! You’ll have to reserve a tour ahead of time but as of Summer 2019 should cost you about $40 per person. If that is too steep for your budget then you might not want to even bother visiting Dalat. Actually, scratch that and shell out the money for canyoning because it is a totally unique adventure that everyone should try!
Thinking about going Canyoning in Da Lat? There are some inherent risks with that adventure and I highly recommend getting travel insurance before you go.
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| Datanla Waterfalls - Photo on wikimedia.org |
Your guides will teach you the basics of rappeling, provide all your gear and let you practice on dry land before you try the real thing. We spent a half day going from one fall to the next with a few lazy river sections in between. If you’re up for it they’ll show you where you can cliff jump and even let you ride down one of the waterfalls like a waterslide! Canyoning in Datalna falls is like having your very own natural, outdoor waterpark!
Which do you think is the best waterfall in Da Lat? Comment below to let me know.
For another amazing waterfall in Vietnam check out Ban Gioc Falls on the northern border with China. It’s Asia’s largest waterfall.
