Datanla Waterfall — Attraction in Da Lat City

TL;DR Never would have expected a waterfall to come with so many attractions, both natural and man-made; making it a fun destination for the whole family as well as a great example of ecosystem conservation that generates its own revenue. Highly recommend! There's different aspects to Datanla Falls so I'll elaborate on each below.

Alpine Coaster + Zipline + Other games

The "amusement park" here may be the biggest attraction. They have 2 alpine coasters (1 is apparently the longest in Asia) which you can buy tickets for separately. Tickets are reasonably priced but not cheap. The longer one is really, really fun; highly recommend. If you're pressed for time, just pick that one.

There's also a Zipline, outdoor rope course, and other carnival style games like shooting arrows, darts etc. They have cafés with nice coffee, ice cream, and other snacks too.

Things to note: the entrance for both alpine coasters is separate which may be confusing. You've to buy 2 tickets for the shorter alpine coaster; 1 for general admission and then another for the coaster. The longer alpine coaster just involves 1 ticket for the ride itself. They also have separate car parks and are a short drive apart. You would also have to buy separate tickets if you want to try the Zipline and outdoor ropes course.

Tickets can be bought at the door; no need to reserve or buy a tour package in advance. Try to get there early, like opening time, to avoid the crowds.

Canyoning

The famous canyoning activity is also held at Datanla falls, but separate from the other attractions. Do book a canyoning tour with a reputable company in advance. There are many which you can find easily on Google or TripAdvisor. It's a full day tour which will bring you abseiling down numerous waterfalls. These are all part of the Datanla waterfalls but further downstream from the ones open to public. It's safe, but definitely not for the faint hearted.

Waterfalls There are 2 waterfalls that are open to public. Each alpine coaster is adjacent to one waterfall. I appreciated how the waterfalls and surrounding forests were well preserved despite being open to public. The admission fee for the shorter alpine coaster also allows you to visit the waterfall, even if you don't take the...

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! This place is an absolute tourist farm and the staff treats you as such. The waterfalls themself are manmade and the whole place is filled with so many tourists that you aren’t really able to enjoy the beauty (even though it’s fake waterfalls).

The worst part is the customer service. We followed signs to alpine coaster 3. We told the staff we wanted to ride the coaster all around the park, but when we reached the top, the staff told us to get off without even going down and experiencing the actual ride. They said this coaster was just a one way ride to the top of the mountain for people who are tired of walking. We would have gladly walked to the top to get on the coaster that is actually a fun ride as we are very fit and walked all the way there from entrance 1. We feel like we were mislead for what the alpine coaster 3 was and cheated out of 380.000 VND.

When we approached the staff at the top with confusion, we begged them to allow us to pay the remaining 120.000 VND for the round trip ride. They refused telling us we’d have to pay 500.000 VND more in order to get the experience we were trying to pay for in the first place. We are upset that we were mislead about what we were buying, and then the staff wasn’t willing to provide customer service to remedy the situation (even though we were just trying to pay the extra money to get the whole experience). We would have happily paid the total amount for the round trip ride instead of needing to then pay double, but they truly just care about money and taking advantage of tourists.

The staff argued with us saying it was our mistake so it was our problem. No one explained any of it to us despite us trying to communicate with the staff at the ticket counters with translators. The lack of care or sense of service for the customers really soured this whole experience and makes you feel like they truly only care about money. We felt taken advantage of and cheated.

As you can see from the other reviews, this is a common problem and they won’t do anything to change that. Don’t support this place and take your hard earned...

This place is like nature’s way of saying, “Hey, let’s get a little wild.”

Let’s start with the waterfall itself. Imagine this: you’re standing in front of a cascading waterfall that looks like it belongs on the cover of a nature magazine. It’s stunning, and yes, you should absolutely take that selfie. You deserve it.

But here’s where things get delightfully weird. As you wander around, you’ll stumble upon statues that seem like they were designed during a particularly whimsical brainstorming session. There are dinosaurs just hanging out like they’re waiting for a bus, flamingos looking as fabulous as ever, and then, my personal favorite—a frog playing a saxophone. Yes, a saxophone-playing frog. I don’t know what kind of jazz this amphibian’s into, but I’m here for it.

And if you’re the adventurous type, buckle up. The alpine coaster here is like a roller coaster that took a wrong turn into the forest and decided to live its best life. It’s exhilarating and makes you question your life choices while simultaneously making you feel alive.

If you prefer a more relaxed experience, the nature walks offer a serene escape where you can admire the scenery without feeling like you’re about to star in an action movie. And if you’re really feeling brave, there’s canyoning to get your adrenaline pumping.

The place is well-maintained, the staff are friendly, and the trails are easy to follow—so even if your sense of direction is a bit suspect, you’ll be just fine. Wear comfortable shoes, though. The terrain can be a bit uneven, and you don’t want to end up like one of those dinosaurs, stuck in a prehistoric misstep.

Between the gorgeous views, the quirky statues, and the variety of activities, it’s a blast. I left with a smile on my face, a bunch of great photos, and a newfound respect for...