Da Lat Waterfalls Day Tour: Datanla, Pongour & Elephant or Prenn Falls
A day trip from central Da Lat to Datanla and Pongour waterfalls, with the sliding cart as an add-on and Elephant or Prenn Falls as a backup stop.
Da Lat – Datanla Waterfall – Pongour Waterfall – Elephant Waterfall / Prenn Waterfall (backup) – Linh An Pagoda (optional) – countryside coffee stop
Overview
This day tour leaves from central Da Lat and takes in Datanla Waterfall first, then continues along the countryside road to Pongour. Walking at each waterfall is light, and the sliding cart or other adventure activities at Datanla can be added depending on the package you choose. Prices start from 110 USD per person.
Datanla first, Pongour by road
Datanla Waterfall
Walk and look around Datanla first. The sliding cart or other adventure activities can be added, depending on the package.
Pongour Waterfall
Drive the countryside road to Pongour, a wide waterfall that falls in several tiers. You view it from a safe area.
Elephant or Prenn Falls
Elephant or Prenn Falls is the backup stop on the route when time or conditions allow. A countryside coffee stop is also possible.
Rain, wet rock and the drive back to Da Lat
Rainfall and water volume decide how much of each waterfall you can actually reach. Paths can be slippery, some descents may be closed, and the safe viewing area is set on the day rather than in advance. Wear sports shoes or trekking sandals with grip; smooth or heeled footwear is a poor choice here. A light raincoat, a jacket, a hat and a waterproof pouch for your phone are worth carrying.
The countryside stretches between the two waterfalls are long, so bring motion sickness medicine if you are prone to it. Do not plan a flight or a long onward transfer for the same day, since weather and traffic can both push the finish time later. Stay behind the barriers and out of closed areas at all times.
Highlights
Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Da Lat, with a Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide depending on the package.
Light walking and viewing at Datanla, with the sliding cart or adventure activities available as add-ons.
A countryside drive out to Pongour, with a coffee or viewpoint stop when time allows.
Local lunch on the full-day package that includes lunch.
Basic bottled water on the vehicle and operations support throughout the tour.
Waterfall entrance tickets included only if the chosen package covers them.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Da Lat – Datanla – Pongour – countryside road
- Hotel pickup in central Da Lat
- Route, transport and waterfall safety briefing
- Light walking and sightseeing at Datanla
- Datanla sliding cart or adventure activities if selected
- Transfer along the countryside road to Pongour
- Walking, photography and viewing Pongour from a safe area
- Coffee or countryside viewpoint stop if time allows
- Return to the hotel in Da Lat
Included / Not Included
Included
- Depending on the package, the price may include:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Da Lat
- Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide depending on the package
- Waterfall entrance tickets if the package includes them
- Datanla sliding cart if the chosen package includes it
- Local lunch if the full-day package with lunch is chosen
- Basic bottled water on the vehicle
- Operations support during the tour
Not included
- Entrance tickets if the chosen package does not include them
- Sliding cart, high wire, zipline and canyoning if not selected in the package
- Lunch if the chosen package does not include it
- Coffee, drinks and snacks outside the programme
- Photographer, GoPro and drone if not selected
- Pickup or drop-off outside central Da Lat
- Nha Trang or Cam Ranh pickup surcharge if not included
- Weekend, public holiday, Tet and peak-season surcharge
- Korean, Chinese or Japanese-speaking guide surcharge on request
- Tips for the guide and driver if you wish to give them
- Personal travel insurance, or specialist insurance for adventure activities where required