Hiking in Dalat: Ultimate Guide 2024

1. Lang Biang Mountain

Located in Lac Duong District, Lang Biang, the tallest of the three peaks in Da Lat, offers sweeping panoramic views across the highlands. This is one of Dalat’s symbols thanks to its natural beauty, but hiking, especially in Lang Biang peak can be slightly challenging. 

A Lang Biang Mountain trekking day trip only costs about 30 USD, so don't miss the chance to take in the panoramic view of the foggy city from the height of 2,167 m. Along your way, beautiful pine forests will leave you in awe, and the trekking trail will finish at a serene village of the Lach ethnic minority for a break. This is going to be an unforgettable hiking experience.

Hiking to Lang Biang Peak

2. Samson Mountain

Talking about places to go hiking in Dalat, Samson Mountain is certainly a perfect spot. The route takes a total of 12 kilometers of mountain climbing to reach the paradise scenery. On your way up the mountain, you will leave the city noise behind and travel through a small, peaceful village. There are colorful flower farms, a garden of fresh vegetables, a productive coffee plantation, and the famous rose garden on the way. 

After that, you'll gradually ascend to Samson Peak, which stands at 1700 meters above sea level. The panoramic view of Dalat city from the top of Samson Mountain looks like a miniature “Ha Long Bay” appearing right before your eyes.

The price for a Samson Mountain Dalat Hiking day trip is around 55 USD, depending on different travel agents and your group size.

3. Bidoup Nui Ba National Park

Bidoup Nui Ba National Park is Vietnam's newest National Park, located in Lac Duong and Dam Rong district (Lam Dong province), approximately 33km away from Dalat city. With a height of 2,287 meters, Nui Ba is the highest mountain in southern Vietnam. Trekking Nui Ba will give you an experience like no other: crossing a river on a wooden platform with barrels for floating, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding hills and villages, seeing many orchids along the trail…

A Dalat hiking tour in Bidoup Nui Ba National Park normally takes 2 days and 1 night, and the price will range around 130 USD.

Hiking tour in Da Lat

• Good physical health to conquer the long and tiring hiking trails.
• A minimalized luggage with the most necessary stuff to reduce things you have to carry on your trip, and a good pair of trekking shoes, of course.
• If you go by yourself, not with any tour package or local guide, a detailed map of the place you’re about to go and a compass is really helpful. 
• Smartphone with the internet, a strong and high capacity power bank for an overnight hike.
• Water, food, gas stove, lighter or matches.
• Tent, sleeping bag, and flashlight for the overnight trip.

Camp is not miss when trekking or hiking

• Read the map carefully and learn by heart that map.
• Learn how to use the compass correctly if you didn’t know it before, just for the no signal places.
• Dalat at night is quite cold, it can drop to under 10 ℃ at night, so check the weather forecast constantly and bring the right kind of cloth.
• A chocolate bar will help a lot when you’re tired or have low blood sugar.
• As you get higher, don’t sit or stop for too long, the low air density will discourage you from going.
• While drinking water, just takes small sips, one by one. That will help reduce your tiredness and save water also.

Hiking in Dalat is such an amazing experience you should try when coming to this romantic city. Contact BestPrice Travel for more information about Da Lat hiking tours itineraries and possible promotions/discounts.

Hue Pham

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