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Da Lat in 3 nights and 4 days: lakes and temples, or markets and mountains?
Route A is a good fit if you want highland scenery, cable cars, temples, and waterfalls. Route B is recommended if you want to explore downtown markets, Da Lat Railway Station, and northern mountain attractions. Evenings can be chilly, so bring a jacket.
How do you get from the airport to Da Lat city?
Lien Khuong Airport is about 30 km south of downtown Da Lat. The airport bus takes about 1 hour, costs 50,000 VND one way per person, and connects to Da Lat Market, the bus terminal, and Xuan Huong Lake. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs 250,000–350,000 VND. A 4-seat GrabCar is listed at 240,545 VND for the first 35 km.
Take the airport bus if you’re traveling light and want to save money; choose a taxi or Grab if you want to go straight to your accommodation. Da Lat is a cool highland city at about 1,500 m above sea level, so bring a jacket for evenings out.
3 nights, 4 days, Route A | Cable cars, temples, and waterfalls
After arriving in the city, explore the downtown lake and market, then visit southern temples and waterfalls and a mosaic temple to the east. Use ride-hailing for most transfers, and try Da Lat-style chicken hotpot and a cocktail bar in the evening.
Day 1 | From the airport to the lake and night market
Arrive downtown by airport bus or car, then take an easy walk around the lake and market.
- Lien Khuong Airport → Xuan Huong Lake
The airport bus takes about 1 hour, costs 50,000 VND one way, and connects to Xuan Huong Lake. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs 250,000–350,000 VND. The lake is open 00:00–23:59 and is free to visit. Take a lakeside stroll after arrival, then try a late lunch at Com Nha Tong in the city center.
- Xuan Huong Lake → Da Lat Market and Night Market
The lake and market are in the city center and easy to reach on foot. Da Lat Market is open 07:00–19:00, and the Night Market is open 18:00–23:00; both are free. Browse the night market food stalls in the evening, then add Tiem Lau Tong Gio if you’d like to try Da Lat-style chicken hotpot.
Day 2 | Truc Lam Monastery and Tuyen Lam Lake
Take the Robin Hill cable car and relax around the monastery and lake.
- Da Lat city → Robin Hill cable car station
Take a ride-hailing car or taxi from the city to Robin Hill. The cable car runs Mon–Fri 07:30–12:00 and 13:00–17:00, and Sat–Sun 07:30–17:00. Last boarding registration is at 16:45. Round-trip adult fare is 150,000 VND. Avoid the midday closure and plan for a morning or afternoon operating time.
- Robin Hill → Truc Lam Monastery and Tuyen Lam Lake
Take the cable car toward Truc Lam Monastery. The monastery is open 07:00–17:00 and is free; basic lake visits are also free. Tour the monastery in modest clothing and enjoy the lakeside scenery. Return to the city for dinner at Tiem Ga Rung Trung Doi, then finish with a glass of wine at Le Tour.
Day 3 | Datanla Waterfall and the mosaic temple
Walk through forest trails to the waterfall, then visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda, known for its distinctive decorations, in the afternoon.
- Da Lat city → Datanla Waterfall
It is about 5–6 km from the city center. Grab is listed at 50,000–90,000 VND and takes about 10–15 minutes. The attraction is open 07:30–16:30, and adult admission for foreign visitors is 80,000 VND. The coaster costs 110,000 VND for a single ride; admission is charged separately. Walk the forest trail to see the waterfall or add a coaster ride. After returning downtown, try grilled dishes at Tiem Nuong Khoi Tong for lunch.
- Datanla Waterfall → Linh Phuoc Pagoda
Take a ride-hailing car via the city to Linh Phuoc Pagoda in Xuan Truong Ward. It is about 15–20 minutes from Da Lat Market or the lake, with Grab listed at 70,000–120,000 VND. The pagoda is open 07:00–17:00 and is free. See the mosaic decorations and bell tower, and cover your shoulders and knees. Enjoy a cocktail at Gemination Eatery & Bar in the evening.
Day 4 | A central café before the airport
Have coffee near the lake before your departure, then head to the airport.
- Da Lat Market → Hill Café
Head from the city center to Tong Chil - Hill Bakery & Cafe for a leisurely breakfast. The hills and slopes can make a car convenient even for nearby areas. Take a stroll around Xuan Huong Lake, then head to the airport.
- Da Lat city → Lien Khuong Airport
A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs 250,000–350,000 VND. The airport bus takes about 1 hour and costs 50,000 VND one way. Leave the city in time for your flight.
3 nights, 4 days, Route A: confirmed admission and transport costs (per adult)
This example includes a round-trip airport bus, round-trip cable car, Datanla admission, and a one-way coaster ride: 50,000 VND × 2 + 150,000 VND + 80,000 VND + 110,000 VND = 440,000 VND total. If you take an airport taxi or Grab, the airport transfer cost will change to the applicable fare.
- Included: round-trip airport bus, round-trip Robin Hill cable car, Datanla Waterfall admission, one-way alpine coaster
- Not included: accommodation, meals, flights, city transport, return coaster ride
3 nights, 4 days, Route B | Markets and mountain scenery
Explore downtown markets, the railway station, and French-style architecture, then enjoy highland views from Langbiang Mountain to the north. On the evening before your last day, soak up Da Lat’s central-city atmosphere at Crazy House and the night market.
Day 1 | From the airport to the market and lake
Start your trip with a visit to the market and lakeside after arriving downtown from the airport.
- Lien Khuong Airport → Da Lat Market
The airport bus takes about 1 hour, costs 50,000 VND one way, and connects to Da Lat Market. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs 250,000–350,000 VND. The market is open 07:00–19:00 and is free. Drop off your bags, browse flowers, fruit, and local specialties, then try Com Nha Tong for lunch.
- Da Lat Market → Xuan Huong Lake and Night Market
The market is an easy walk from the downtown lake. The lake is open 00:00–23:59 and is free. Have coffee at Q Coffee Roastery Da Lat in the afternoon, then enjoy street food and shopping when the Night Market opens 18:00–23:00. Continue with chicken hotpot at Tiem Lau Tong Gio for dinner.
Day 2 | Railway station and Domaine de Marie Church
Take your time exploring historic Da Lat Railway Station and the pink church on this downtown architecture itinerary.
- Da Lat Market → Da Lat Railway Station
Take a Grab or taxi. The station is open to visitors 07:00–17:30 and is free. Explore the station building and display carriages. Check train schedules and tickets separately if you want to take a tourist train. Return to the city center for lunch at Moon Dining.
- Da Lat Railway Station → Domaine de Marie Church
Take a Grab or taxi. The church is open 07:00–17:00 and is free. Modest clothing covering your shoulders and knees is recommended while visiting the pink exterior and grounds. Take a break at Toss Artisan Coffee Da Lat in the afternoon, then enjoy the live atmosphere at Marche Da Lat Beer Garden in the evening.
Day 3 | Langbiang Mountain and Crazy House
Enjoy northern mountain views, then return downtown to explore one of Da Lat’s distinctive architectural attractions.
- Da Lat city → Langbiang Mountain
About 12 km north of the city center, Langbiang is around 25 minutes away by Grab or taxi; fares are listed at 250,000–350,000 VND. The attraction is open 07:30–17:00, and adult admission is 50,000 VND. A shared jeep toward Bidoup Peak costs 60,000–80,000 VND per person. Take in views of Dankia Lake and the mountains from Radar Hill, then enjoy a barbecue lunch at Hilly Garden Da Lat to the north.
- Langbiang Mountain → Crazy House
Take a ride-hailing car back to Crazy House in the city center. It is open daily 08:30–18:00, and admission is 80,000 VND for adults 1.4 m or taller. Explore the winding passageways and viewpoints in comfortable shoes. Have grilled food at Quan Nuong Chil In Da Lat for dinner, then finish the night at Dem Cocktail Bar Da Lat.
Day 4 | A hilltop café before the airport
Enjoy a Da Lat-style breakfast and a hilltop café in the city center before heading to the airport.
- Da Lat Market → La Zuyen Coffee - Food & More
Enjoy breakfast and coffee together in the city center, then stroll around the lake if you have time. Downtown is walkable, but a ride-hailing car is convenient on the steeper stretches.
- Da Lat city → Lien Khuong Airport
The airport bus takes about 1 hour and costs 50,000 VND one way. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs 250,000–350,000 VND. Head to the airport in time for your departure.
3 nights, 4 days, Route B: confirmed admission and transport costs (per adult)
This example includes a round-trip airport bus, Langbiang admission and shared jeep, and Crazy House admission: 50,000 VND × 2 + 50,000 VND + 60,000–80,000 VND + 80,000 VND = 290,000–310,000 VND total. City and Langbiang transport costs are extra.
- Included: round-trip airport bus, Langbiang Mountain admission, shared jeep, Crazy House admission
- Not included: accommodation, meals, flights, city transport, tourist train
FAQ
Which itinerary suits you better, A or B?
Choose A for cable cars, temples, and waterfalls; choose B for downtown markets, historic architecture, and mountain views.
How long does it take to get from Da Lat airport to the city?
The airport bus takes about 1 hour, and a taxi takes about 30–40 minutes. The bus costs 50,000 VND one way.
What should I bring for the evening?
Da Lat is a highland city, so evenings can be chilly. Bring a jacket to wear when you go out at night.
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