# Datanla Falls, Da Lat > Datanla is a tiered waterfall in the pine forest of the Prenn Pass, 5 km south of central Da Lat, inside a Dalattourist eco-park. You reach it on foot (about 1 km and 200 steps) or by alpine coaster. Entry is 80,000 VND; the coaster to Falls 1 is another 130,000 VND, and the 2,400 m coaster to Falls 3 is 250,000 VND including entry. It's open daily 7:30–16:30. Allow 1.5–2 hours. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/datanla-falls - City: [Da Lat](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat), Vietnam - YesGo score: 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 2 h - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: 80,000 VND adults, 50,000 VND children; Falls 1 area - Coaster to Falls 1: 130,000 VND adults, 90,000 VND children; entry ticket extra - 2,400 m coaster to Falls 3: 250,000 VND adults, 150,000 VND children; entry included - Hours: Daily 7:30–16:30, guests admitted from 7:15 - Coaster rules: Children from 90 cm; up to 2 people and 120 kg per car - Walk to Falls 1: About 1 km and 200 steps through the pines - Also in the park: 1,500 m zipline, treetop course, canyoning, Pine Kart — separate tickets - Payment: Cash in VND at the booth; online via the Dalattourist website - Coordinates: 11.90158, 108.44875 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **80,000 VND** — an adult entry ticket to the Falls 1 area; children 50,000 VND (source: Dalattourist website (dalattourist.com.vn), 08.11.2026) - **2,400 m** — the coaster to Falls 3 — the longest in South-East Asia, according to the operator (source: Dalattourist website) - **200 steps** — and about 1 km of forest path down to Falls 1 (source: Dalattourist website) - **7:30–16:30** — daily park hours, with guests admitted from 7:15 (source: Dalattourist website) - **≈ 20 m** — the height of the main drop into a clear pool known as Fairy Stream (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **"Water under leaves"** — the meaning of the name in the K'Ho language (Đạh-Tam-N'ha) (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **1,500 m** — the zipline over the pine forest, the park's longest ride (source: Dalattourist website) - **≈ 5 km** — by road from Lam Vien Square in central Da Lat — 10–15 minutes by car (source: OpenStreetMap; OSRM route) ## How much are Datanla Falls tickets? According to the operator, Dalattourist: **entry is 80,000 VND for adults and 50,000 VND for children**, covering the Falls 1 area. The **coaster to Falls 1** is 130,000 VND for adults and 90,000 VND for children, **excluding entry**. The 2,400 m **Coaster 3 to Falls 3** is 250,000 VND for adults and 150,000 VND for children, **entry included**. The 1,500 m zipline, the treetop course, canyoning and Pine Kart are charged separately, and a printed coaster photo is 90,000 VND. Tickets are sold at the gate and on the Dalattourist website; bring cash in dong for the booth. Each coaster car takes up to 120 kg. > **Walk, short coaster or long coaster?** Walking to Falls 1 means about 1 km and 200 steps down — and the same back up. The short coaster (130,000 VND plus entry) saves your legs and is fun in itself. The 2,400 m coaster (250,000 VND, entry included) runs to the bigger, quieter Falls 3 and is the park's highlight — if you're only coming once, take that one. Expect queues at weekends and holidays, so arrive at opening. ## What is Datanla Falls? **Datanla** is a waterfall on the Prenn Pass at Da Lat's southern entrance, in pine forest beside highway QL20. The water tumbles over a series of rock ledges, the highest about 20 m, into a clear pool called Fairy Stream. The name comes from the K'Ho words "Đạh-Tam-N'ha", "water under the leaves". Today it's a Dalattourist eco-park with several falls (1, 2 and 3), forest trails and rides. The big draw is the **alpine coasters**: one- or two-seat sleds on rails that race down the slope through the pines, with you controlling the speed. It's great for families and one of the most popular outings around Da Lat. ## What to see and do - **Falls 1** — closest to the entrance, with the cascade, pool and viewing platforms; reached by the trail or the short coaster. - **Coaster 3** — 2,400 m down the hillside to Falls 3, with a photo at the finish. - **Falls 3** — bigger and quieter than Falls 1, with fewer people around. - **The 1,500 m zipline** over the pines and the **treetop course** — for anyone who likes heights. - **Canyoning** — abseiling and scrambling down rocks and waterfalls with a guide, a separate half-day tour. - **Pine Kart** — two laps, 1,200 m on a forest track. ## How to get to Datanla Falls 1. **From Lam Vien Square by Xuan Huong Lake** it's about 5 km south on highway QL20 towards the Prenn Pass — 10–15 minutes by Grab or taxi. Search for "Thác Datanla"; Grab shows the fare upfront. 2. **From Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)** the falls are on the way into town, on the Prenn Pass — about 30–35 minutes by taxi. 3. **By scooter**, ride south on QL20 and park at the entrance. 4. **From the Truc Lam cable car** — the lower station on Robin Hill is a few minutes' drive away, so the monastery, Datanla and Prenn Falls make an easy morning together. 5. At the gate, buy entry only, Coaster 1, or Coaster 3 with entry, then walk to Falls 1 or the coaster boarding point. 6. You can call a Grab from here too, but book ahead at busy times. ## How long do you need, and when to go? Falls 1 and the short coaster take **1–1.5 hours**; Coaster 3 and Falls 3 **about 2 hours**; add the zipline or canyoning and it's half a day. Arrive **at opening** — shorter coaster queues, cooler air, and at weekends the park is busy by noon. The falls carry more water in the **rainy season, roughly May to October**, while the **dry season, November to April**, means drier, easier paths. In heavy rain the coasters and zipline may pause for safety. Da Lat is cool, so bring a light jacket in the morning. ## Is Datanla Falls worth it? Yes, especially with kids and for the coaster — it's the most fun way to see a waterfall, and it's 10–15 minutes from the centre. With Truc Lam Monastery and Prenn Falls it makes a great morning. The YesGo take: Falls 1 isn't huge and can be crowded; if you want a powerful waterfall in wild surroundings, go to Pongour instead. Datanla is more an adventure park in the forest. Take Coaster 3 — it costs more, but both the ride and Falls 3 are noticeably better. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Decided: walk, Coaster 1 or Coaster 3 - [ ] Arriving at opening, 7:30 - [ ] Cash in dong for tickets - [ ] Shoes with grip for wet steps - [ ] A light jacket — Da Lat mornings are cool - [ ] Next stop planned — Truc Lam or Prenn Falls ## Waterfalls and nature around Da Lat: compare and choose Waterfalls and lakes around Da Lat rated by YesGo. - [Xuan Huong Lake](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/xuan-huong-lake) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free - [Datanla Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/datanla-falls) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · 80,000 VND; coaster extra - [Prenn Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/prenn-falls) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Combo about 110,000–250,000 VND - [Pongour Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/pongour-falls) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · About 20,000 VND ## A morning on the Prenn Pass Start with the cable car from Robin Hill to Truc Lam Monastery, then Datanla with the coaster, and Prenn Falls further along the same road. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers. 1. [Truc Lam Monastery](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/truc-lam-monastery) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free; cable car 150,000 VND 2. [Datanla Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/datanla-falls) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · 80,000 VND; coaster extra 3. [Prenn Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/prenn-falls) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Combo about 110,000–250,000 VND ## Good to know Datanla is the waterfall and eco-park on the Prenn Pass — not Prenn Falls just down the same road, and not Pongour, 45 km from town. It's sometimes misspelled as "Dalanta". ## Tips - You control the coaster's speed with a lever — don't brake hard, and keep your distance from the car ahead. - On Coaster 3, keep your hands free: zip your phone into a pocket. - Wear shoes with grip — the steps and rocks by the water are wet. - Coaster photos are taken at the finish; viewing is free, prints cost extra. - Start with the cable car to [Truc Lam Monastery](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/truc-lam-monastery), then drop down to Datanla — a few minutes' drive. ## Questions ### How much is the Datanla Falls entrance fee? 80,000 VND for adults and 50,000 VND for children. The coaster to Falls 1 is another 130,000 VND; Coaster 3 to Falls 3 is 250,000 VND including entry. ### How much is the Datanla alpine coaster? To Falls 1: 130,000 VND for adults (entry extra). To Falls 3 on the 2,400 m track: 250,000 VND including entry. Children pay 90,000 and 150,000 VND. ### What are Datanla's opening hours? Daily 7:30–16:30, with guests admitted from 7:15. ### How do I get to Datanla Falls? From central Da Lat it's about 5 km on highway QL20 towards the Prenn Pass — 10–15 minutes by Grab or taxi. Search for "Thác Datanla". ### Can you walk to the waterfall? Yes — about 1 km and 200 steps through the pines to Falls 1, and the same climb back. ### How long do you need at Datanla? 1–1.5 hours for Falls 1, about 2 hours with Coaster 3, half a day with the zipline or canyoning. ### Does the coaster run in the rain? In heavy rain the coasters and zipline may pause for safety. Ask at the ticket office. ### Is Datanla good for kids? Yes, especially the coaster: children from 90 cm can ride, with up to two people and 120 kg per car. ### Is Datanla Falls worth visiting? Yes for the coaster, ideally with Truc Lam and Prenn. For a powerful waterfall in the wild, Pongour is better. ## How we checked Prices, hours and rules are from the official website of the operator, Dalattourist, on 08.11.2026: entry 80,000 / 50,000 VND (Falls 1 area), Coaster 1 at 130,000 / 90,000 VND excluding entry, Coaster 3 at 250,000 / 150,000 VND including entry; guest reception 7:15–16:30, with 7:30–16:30 on the main page — we give both. Guides from 2025–2026 quote older or bundled prices (50,000 VND entry, 100,000–170,000 VND for the coaster), which we don't use. The site doesn't define the child ticket by height or age. "Longest in South-East Asia" is the operator's claim and is presented as such. The drop height and the name are from Vietnamese Wikipedia. Pausing rides in heavy rain is a general safety practice; we found no official rule. Distance is from an OSRM route, with travel time allowing for traffic. ## Sources - Dalattourist website (dalattourist.com.vn) — Datanla destination page and service cards: entry, Coasters 1 and 3, hours, trail, 120 kg limit, zipline, treetop course, canyoning, Pine Kart, photos - Vietnamese Wikipedia — Thác Datanla: height of the drop, Fairy Stream, origin of the name - Wikidata Q10825643 — waterfall coordinates; OpenStreetMap and OSRM route — distance from Lam Vien Square - YesGo general facts for Vietnam — cash and Grab --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.