General Information About Da Lat City
Area: 390.5 sq. km Population: 197 thousand habitants (2007)
Administrative divisions: -Wards:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 -Communes:Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong, Ta Nung, Tram Hanh
Ethnic groups: M'nong, Ma, Co Ho...
Da Lat, capital of Lam Dong Province, is located approximately 308km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. At an elevation of 1,500m, Da Lat bears the look of an Old French city. It was founded in 1897 when Doctor Alexandre Yersin recommended that the area be developed as a resort town. Dalat has many natural and artificial lakes such as Ho Xuan Huong, Than Tho, Da Thien, and Tuyen Lam bordered by lines of pine trees, which are a well-known feature of Da Lat. A trip to Da Lat is not complete until one goes to the Da Lat Flower Gardens.
The temperate climate of Da Lat is suitable for flowers such as orchids, roses, lilies, and camellias. Nowadays, tourists not only limit themselves to Da Lat; they also visit the area of Langbian Highland and the ethnic minorities. Langbian Mountain's highest peak at 2,165m is very tempting for climbers. From Lom Bieng Klo peak, one can see endless green mountains reflecting the silver rays of the sun. Many tours are organized in the area, including parachuting and climbing.
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Da Lat is located in the central highland of Vietnam at Lam Dong province, and about 200km far from the northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. It was founded in 1897 when Doctor Alexandre Yersin recommended that this area could be developed as a resort town.
Then French started to invest in the town as the playground with a lot of hotels and villas in the clear mountain air to escape from the heat and humidity of the coast and Saigon at that time.Da Lat became different from anywhere else in Vietnam, and it looks like a cross between Vietnam and France. There are many buildings built base on the French architecture such as Da Lat train station, the Crazy House, Hang Nga guest house, the three palaces and summer home of the last emperor of Vietnam Bao Dai,...
The city spreads across a series of pine-covered hills, with a small lake in the center and surrounded by a lake and higher peaks, making for some lovely scenery. All the lakes in Da Lat become famous because of its romantic name and charming sightseeing as Ho Xuan Huong, Than Tho, Da Thien, and Tuyen Lam. In addition, the city is surrounded with LangBian highland, one of the attractive spot at Da Lat with the height 1900m, also the living area of some ethnic minority villages.
Thanks to its pleasant weather, Da Lat is also called “Eternal Spring” city, warm during the day and pretty cool at night. Sometimes, it could be down to 10 degree. That weather is quite good condition to grow plenty kinds of plant, so Da Lat is the supplier of vegetable and fruit all over Vietnam. Moreover, the city also has another name of “City of flowers” with 2 famous typical flowers: hydrangea and golden everlasting. The flowers growing industry is highly developed so the city organizes the Flowers festival every year to attract more tourists.
Nowaday Da Lat is one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. About 800,000 domestic tourists and 80,000 foreign tourists visit every year, and it becomes the country’s favorite honeymoon spot thanks to its romantic scenery.
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Bike from Saigon to Cat Tien to Dalat to Nha Trang and Back to Saigon 4Days 10/23/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$540.00
Biking Saigon to Dalat to NhaTrang. The city of Nha Trang is becoming more popular with the tourists in recent years. With a population of 300,000, Nha Trang still retains its small town atmosphere. This resort town is well known for its miles of beach and the friendliness of its people
Bike Ride from Dalat to Hoi An 6Days 11/09/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$810.00
This 6 day adventure takes you by bike from the central highland hill station of Dalat to the World Heritage site of Hoi An. This unique journey is a fantastic way to the see country by bike in an ideal climate for biking. The itinerary can be done in reverse as well, for those starting in Hoi An and venturing down from the north.
Biking from Dalat to Lak Lake to Buon Me Thuot 4Days 11/10/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$540.00
Lak belongs to Lak District, Dak Lak Province. The mysterious land of Lak not only attracts tourists but also is considered as the symbol of Dak Lak’s unique culture, which expresses in the sound of lithophones – a product of the traditional culture of the Central Highlands.Ethnologist Condominas discovered the first ancient lithophones in Vietnam on February 5th, 1949 in Nduk Lieng Koran Lak Village
Cycling from Da Lat to Nha Trang 3Days 11/11/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$405.00
Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperatures all year round. There are several resorts – such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara – and amusement and water parks, both in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam. Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group
Da Lat Day Tour Hiking 11/05/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$133.00
The Da Lat Day Tour Hiking will be partially spent in the deepest jungle of Vietnam. You will walk quietly through the vines and foliage and you might spot some of Dalat’s famous birds or a troop of monkeys that we’ve seen and heard in the area.
Da Lat Mountain Bike Tour 1 Day 11/12/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$135.00
We offer the best sampling of single track downhill riding in the Dalat area. The total ride distance is about 30 kilometers and it is the easiest of our rides. Views are outstanding throughout with beautiful pine forested hills, Dankia Lake and picturesque small farms dotting the valleys you ride through.
Dalat to Mui Ne Bike Tour one day 11/12/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$135.00
The Dalat to Mui Ne Bike Tour one day is available for private departure. Biking is a much nicer way to get to Mui Ne than taking the bus. Book the full day tour with us and have everything well prepared. Start the tour with a car transfer from your hotel in Da Lat, you will pedal on a part of the road where there is less traffic. You cycle through really beautiful nature, with rainforest, coffee plantations and small villages. You take the car for Mui Ne for the last portion of the road. Group tour can be available for some time of the year
Dalat Trekking Tour 2 Days 11/05/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$266.00
The Dalat Trekking Tour 2 days is arranged in Da Lat, Vietnam central highlands. The two day Da lat trek begins with a car transfer from your hotel in Dalat to the trekking base. The trekking tour can be available all year round. You need to plan also the transfer to Dalat from Ho Chi Minh city or Nha Trang. Flight is available and can be booked at Vietnam Airlines.
Dalat Vietnam Full Day Trek 11/05/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$133.00
Our trekking area (in the East of Dalat) features lush forests, farm land and shady trails. Our trek sometimes follows Langbian river which makes it a refreshing trip.
Dalat Vietnam Jungle Trekking 4 Days 11/05/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$532.00
The 4-day Dalat Vietnam Jungle Trekking tour is provided by Green Trail Tours in the Vietnam central highlands. Begin the jungle trekking tour by taking a short flight from Ho Chi Minh city to Dalat where you spend one night at hotel before starting the 4-day trek through Dalat jungle fever.
Full day canyoning (5 rappels) Tour 03/21/2016 - 12/31/9999
per person$0.00
No previous experience necessary for this action Starting to the South of Dalat City, We drive along picturesque scenic roads to Datanla waterfall, where we start our adventure.
Full Day Dalat Canyoning Tour (3 Rappels) Tour 03/21/2016 - 12/31/9999
per person$0.00
No previous experience necessary for this action This one-day trip starts to the South of Dalat City. We drive along picturesque scenic roads to Datanla waterfall, where we start our adventure.
Hiking Da Lat Vietnam 4 Day Tour 11/09/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$532.00
Hiking Dalat Vietnam is a great way to explore Da Lat, the Vietnam hill station. Da Lat offers beautiful, wild nature scenery, the rich ethnic culture and good hiking trail. Getting into Da Lat either from Ho Chi Minh city or Hanoi, you are welcome at Dalat airport and brought to the city center.
Off Road Biking in Dalat Tour 2Days 11/13/2015 - 12/31/9999
per person$320.00
Da Lat’s specific sights are pine wood (forming the name: “City of thousands of pine tree”) with roads twists and turns and tree marigold (Vietnamese: dã quỳ) blossom in the winter. This city has a unique temperate weather in such a tropical country like Vietnam. Mist cover valleys almost the year leads to its name “City of eternal spring”.Da Lat is also known as an area for science research in the fields of biotechnology and nuclear physics. With its cool climate the whole year over