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2 Nights, 3 Days in Da Lat: Which Theme Will You Choose for Exploring the Highland City?
Choose A if you’re looking for temples and forest scenery, or B if you’d like to leisurely explore markets and architectural sights. Da Lat is a chilly highland city in the evening, so bring a jacket and take a break at a hillside café in the afternoon.
How do you get from the airport to Da Lat city?
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) is about 30 km south of central Da Lat. The airport bus takes about 1 hour to Da Lat Market, the bus station, or Xuan Huong Lake and costs VND 50,000 one way. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs VND 250,000–350,000; GrabCar is listed at VND 240,545 for the first 35 km.
Alternatively, the airport shuttle is listed at about 45–60 minutes and around VND 40,000. Check airport and shuttle service availability before departure, and bring a jacket for evenings out.
2 Nights, 3 Days A | Temples, Waterfalls, and Forest Walks
Ride the cable car to Truc Lam Zen Monastery and explore the area around Tuyen Lam Lake, then visit Datanla Falls and enjoy the city’s nightlife the next day. Take an afternoon break at a hillside café, and try chicken and basil hot pot or grilled dishes for dinner.
Day 1 | From the Airport to Truc Lam Zen Monastery and the Lakeside
- Lien Khuong Airport → Da Lat City
The airport bus takes about 1 hour toward Da Lat Market and Xuan Huong Lake and costs VND 50,000 per person one way. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs VND 250,000–350,000; GrabCar is listed at VND 240,545 for the first 35 km. For lunch in town, try Da Lat-style hot pot at Tiệm Lẩu Thông Giông.
- Da Lat City → Robin Hill → Truc Lam Zen Monastery
Take a Grab or taxi to the Robin Hill cable car station, then ride the cable car. The adult round-trip fare is VND 150,000. Weekday hours are 07:30–12:00 and 13:00–17:00; weekend hours are 07:30–17:00. Last admission is at 16:45. Enjoy views of pine forests and the lake from the cable car, then visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery, open 07:00–17:00. Dress modestly.
- Truc Lam Zen Monastery → Tuyen Lam Lake
You can take a boat from the monastery to the lake area. Visiting the lake is free. Take a walk around the area, then try chicken dishes for dinner at Tiệm Gà Rừng Trên Đồi.
- Tuyen Lam Lake → Da Lat City
Return to town and wind down with a glass of wine at Le Tour. Da Lat evenings can be chilly, so bring a jacket.
Day 2 | Datanla Falls and City Nightlife
- Da Lat City → Datanla Falls
The falls are about 5–6 km from town, around 10–15 minutes by Grab, with fares listed at VND 50,000–90,000. The attraction is open 07:30–16:30, and admission for foreign adults is VND 80,000. Walk the forest trail to see the falls, or try one downhill coaster ride for VND 110,000, sold separately from admission. Grilled dishes are recommended for lunch at Tiệm Nướng Khói Thông.
- Datanla Falls → Hillside Café
Use a ride-hailing app to return to town and enjoy afternoon coffee and pastries at Thông Chill - Hillside Bakery & Café. As a highland city, Da Lat can be cool in the evening, so a warm outer layer is useful.
- Hillside Café → City Bars and Pubs
Warm up over hot pot at Tiệm Lẩu Thông Giông, then enjoy wine at Le Tour or live music at BiPub.
Day 3 | Lakeside Walk Before Heading to the Airport
- Da Lat City → Xuan Huong Lake
Xuan Huong Lake is in the city center, open for visits 00:00–23:59, and free. Take a lakeside walk or enjoy cycling and pedal boats, then have a leisurely lunch at Moon Dining.
- Xuan Huong Lake → Lien Khuong Airport
The airport bus connects Xuan Huong Lake and Da Lat Market, takes about 1 hour, and costs VND 50,000 one way. Taxis are listed at about 30–40 minutes and VND 250,000–350,000. Choose your transport to match your departure time.
2 Nights, 3 Days A: Confirmed Admission and Transport Costs (1 Adult)
Airport bus round trip VND 100,000 + cable car round trip VND 150,000 + Datanla Falls admission VND 80,000 = total VND 330,000. Add VND 110,000 for one one-way Datanla coaster ride, for a total of VND 440,000.
- Included: Airport bus round trip, cable car round trip, Datanla Falls admission (coaster added separately if chosen)
- Excluded: Accommodation, meals, flights, city transport, boat rides, and individual activities
2 Nights, 3 Days B | Markets and Da Lat’s Architectural Sights
This route focuses on Da Lat Market and Night Market, Crazy House, and the railway station, offering a taste of the city’s atmosphere and architecture. Explore the central area on foot, relax at a hillside café in the afternoon, and enjoy hot pot and a cocktail bar in the evening.
Day 1 | From the Airport to the Market and Night Market
- Lien Khuong Airport → Da Lat Market
The airport bus takes about 1 hour to Da Lat Market and costs VND 50,000 one way. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs VND 250,000–350,000; GrabCar is listed at VND 240,545 for the first 35 km. Have lunch at Cơm Nhà Thông, then browse the market’s flowers, fruit, and local specialties. Da Lat Market is open daily 07:00–19:00 and is free to visit.
- Da Lat Market → Crazy House
Take a Grab or taxi to Crazy House on Huynh Thuc Khang Street. It is open daily 08:30–18:00, and admission for adults at least 1.4 m tall is VND 80,000. Explore its winding passageways and viewpoints, then return to town.
- Crazy House → Da Lat Night Market
In the evening, head to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street in front of the market to browse night market stalls and shops. The night market is open 18:00–23:00 and admission is free. Hot pot at Tiệm Lẩu Thông Giông is a good dinner choice.
Day 2 | Railway Station, Lakeside, and a Hillside Café
- Da Lat City → Da Lat Railway Station
Take a Grab or taxi to the station on Quang Trung Street. The tourism portal lists its hours as 07:00–17:30, and visiting the station is free. See the historic station building and display trains, then have lunch at Cơm Nhà Thông.
- Da Lat Railway Station → Xuan Huong Lake
Use a ride-hailing app to get to the lake in the city center for a walk, a bike ride, or pedal boating. The lake is listed as open 00:00–23:59 and is free to visit.
- Xuan Huong Lake → Hillside Café → Dinner
Spend the afternoon at Thông Chill - Hillside Bakery & Café, then try chicken dishes for dinner at Tiệm Gà Rừng Trên Đồi. Da Lat nights can be chilly, so bring a jacket.
- Dinner → City Bars and Pubs
Enjoy a cocktail at Đêm Cocktail Bar Da Lat or end the evening with live music at BiPub.
Day 3 | Shop for Souvenirs at the Market, Then Head to the Airport
- Da Lat Market → Da Lat City Lunch
Browse the market’s fruit and local specialties in the morning. The market is open daily 07:00–19:00. Enjoy lunch at Moon Dining, then head to the airport.
- Da Lat City → Lien Khuong Airport
The airport bus takes about 1 hour from the Da Lat Market area and costs VND 50,000 one way. Taxis are listed at about 30–40 minutes and VND 250,000–350,000. Leave plenty of time based on your flight schedule.
2 Nights, 3 Days B: Confirmed Admission and Transport Costs (1 Adult)
Airport bus round trip VND 100,000 + Crazy House admission VND 80,000 + Da Lat Railway Station visit VND 0 + Da Lat Market and Night Market VND 0 = total VND 180,000.
- Included: Airport bus round trip, Crazy House admission, free visits to the railway station, market, and night market
- Excluded: Accommodation, meals, flights, city transport, and night market purchases
FAQ
Which route suits you better, A or B?
Choose A for the cable car, temple, and waterfall scenery, or B if you’d rather walk around city markets and architectural sights.
What should I bring for an evening out in Da Lat?
Da Lat can be chilly at night, so it’s a good idea to bring a jacket to wear in the evening.
Do these itinerary totals include meals and accommodation?
No. The listed totals cover the transport and admission fees specified in the itinerary; accommodation, meals, and flights are extra.
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