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Our treks are designed to take you through the amazing ecosystems and terrain that make Dalat famous. Pine forested hills. Jungle blanketed valleys with the occasional waterfall. Spectacular lakes. Remote villages and farms. We’ve even designed hikes that expose you to a little bit of everything. Glance through our trips to see which ones suit your ability level and preferences.
Your adventure will be spent in the deepest jungle of Vietnam. Walk quietly through the vines and foliage and you might spot some of Dalat's famous birds or a troop of monkeys that were seen and heard in the area. This moderate trek takes you through rolling hills to one of the last untouched sections of jungle left in Vietnam today.
| Depart From: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will pick you up at your hotel |
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| End At: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will drop you off at your hotel |
| Start Time: | 8:30 am |
| Finish Time: | Between 3 and 4 pm |
| Duration: | One Day |
| Departure Days | Daily |
| Activities: | Hiking, swimming (if desired) |
| Trekking Grade: | 8 - Medium |
| Transportation: | Van or car to trail head, depending on group size |
| Meals: | Fruit snack, purified drinking water, picnic lunch Please note one day in advance if you have special dietary requirements |
| What to Bring: | Hat, sunscreen, repellent, swimsuit (if desired), camera, comfortable walking shoes |
| What is Included: | English speaking guide, all necessary forest and tourist permits, first aid kit, picnic lunch and transport |
| What is not Included: | Personal major medical including evacuation insurance coverage is recommended. |
Price: $35/person
Rocking hardcore trek through pine forest, over Lang Bian River via suspension bridges to the remote Chil Village. Picturesque views of farmland and forest throughout. This is a demanding physical trek. Be prepared for six hours of fast-paced action. Rugged trail in sections.
| Depart From: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will pick you up at your hotel |
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| End At: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will drop you off at your hotel |
| Start Time: | 8:00 am |
| Finish Time: | Between 4 and 5 pm |
| Duration: | One Day |
| Departure Days | Daily |
| Activities: | Hiking, swimming (if desired) |
| Trekking Grade: | 8 or 9 - Difficult |
| Transportation: | Van or car to trailhead, depending on group size |
| Meals: | Fruit snack, purified drinking water, picnic lunch. Please note one day in advance if you have special dietary requirements |
| What to Bring: | Hat, sunscreen, repellent, swimsuit (if desired), camera, comfortable walking shoes, long pants |
| What is Included: | English speaking guide, all necessary forest and tourist permits, first aid kit, picnic lunch and transport |
| What is not Included: | Personal major medical including evacuation insurance coverage is recommended. |
Price: $31/person
Trek the first day from just outside of Dalat on the Razorback trail to Tuyen Lam Lake. The trail is moderate on the first day and walks along a jungle fringed ridgeline before descending to the campsite on the shore of the lake. The second day puts you deeper into the jungle as you trek further south. This moderate trek involves about 4 to 5 hours of hiking each day.
This two day trip starts to the South of Dalat City. We drive along picturesque scenic roads to the Razorback Trailhead, where we start our journey. The first section of trail takes you from 1,500 meters to 1,700 meters and offers fantastic views of Dalat and Langbian Mountain in the distance.
Once we reach the ridgeline, the trail rolls without too much elevation change and takes us through beautiful sections of broad leaf evergreen. When we reach the trail junction that leads us down to the lake, we stop for a rest and lunch.
We slowly descend down from the ridge after lunch, to the lake below. The path stays in the jungle until almost the end, where we emerge into a small clearing of pine forest that sits along the lake edge. This is where we camp for the night and hikers are free to swim, or just relax until dinner.
Start your walk through pine forest near the lake. Soon there is a dramatic change in scenery from pine to thick jungle. Walk the rolling hills among the vines, broad-leaf trees, and enjoy the cool jungle breeze. If you are lucky, you may see a wild orchid in bloom or a troop of wild gibbons. Upon exiting the thick jungle section, you will walk between Elephant Mountain and another area peak. Enjoy seeing the small minority farms that dot the valley floor. After lunch and a rest you continue walking through the valley until you come to a ridgeline, which you follow to the chicken village.
| Depart From: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will pick you up at your hotel |
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| End At: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will drop you off at your hotel |
| Start Time: | 9:00 am |
| Finish Time: | Between 3 and 4 pm the following day |
| Duration: | Two Days |
| Departure Days | Daily |
| Activities: | Hiking, swimming (if desired) |
| Trekking Grade: | 6 on first day, 7 on second day |
| Transportation: | Van or car to trailhead, depending on group size |
| Meals: | Fruit snack, purified drinking water, picnic lunch Please note one day in advance if you have special dietary requirements |
| What to Bring: | Hat, sunscreen, repellent, swimsuit, camera, comfortable walking shoes, warm evening clothes |
| What is Included: | English speaking guide, all necessary forest and tourist permits, first aid kit, meals (L,D,B,L) and transport |
| What is not included: | Personal major medical including evacuation insurance coverage is recommended |
Price: $79/person
Trek into the newest National Park in Vietnam (Bidoup Nui Ba), and up to the summit of the tallest mountain in the region; Mount Bidoup (2,280 meters). This fantastic two day trek takes you north into a previously inaccessible area that has only recently opened up and into a rainforest thick with orchids, troops of gibbon monkeys and other natural wonders.
We start with a 45 minute vehicle transfer from Dalat, up towards the Northeast and into the National Park. We turn off onto a rough dirt road and drive for another 10 minutes or so. From here we walk in to the forest ranger station another 4 km.
We cross a river on a wooden platform with barrels for floats, and then start our trek upwards toward the summit of the mountain. The trail climbs gradually, but consistently, up from 1,300 meters. This first day of the trek is entirely in pine forest.
Once we start to gain some elevation, there are stunning views of the surrounding hills and villages.
After lunch we continue climbing up to our campsite for the night, right at the fringe of the jungle we will be trekking into the next day (1,900 meters). We set up camp, relax and maybe take a stroll into the jungle area and then start cooking dinner.
On the second day the trail changes considerably and moves from pine forest to jungle. The climb is still gradual but the trail wanders more than it did on the first day. You’ll notice orchids all along the trail and possibly some in bloom.
After an hour or two we arrive at the summit of Mount Bidoup (2,280 meters).
From here the trail drops down steeply. It then flattens out and we wander over a second peak on the mountain. We drop down again and arrive at the oldest tree you will see throughout the trip; a 1,300 year old monster.
We slowly make our way down the mountain and continue to enjoy the scenery.
| Depart From: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will pick you up at your hotel |
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| End At: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will drop you off at your hotel |
| Start Time: | 8:30 am |
| Finish Time: | Between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm the next day |
| Duration: | Two Days |
| Departure Days | Daily |
| Activities: | Hiking |
| Trekking Grade: | 6 - Moderate |
| Transportation: | Van or car to trailhead, depending on group size |
| Meals: | Fruit snack, purified drinking water, one picnic lunch, one dinner and one breakfast. Please note one day in advance if you have special dietary requirements. |
| What to Bring: | Hat, sunscreen, repellent, camera, long pants if you are bothered by close brush, warm clothes for night time, comfortable walking shoes such as sport shoes or hiking boots |
| What is Included: | English speaking guide, all necessary forest and tourist permits, first aid kit, meals and transport as listed above |
| What is not included: | Personal major medical including evacuation insurance coverage is recommended |
Price: $120/person
A trip to the Highlands wouldn't be complete without exploring the beautiful jungles and lakes in the region. Nothing beats the stunning views of mountains and forests from the serenity of Tuyen Lam Lake. Head deep into the jungle on foot and by boat through small rivers and tributaries that feed into the lake.
This 10 km hike, the newest of PTV’s trekking trails, heads up along a jungle fringed ridgeline just south of town. This lonely trail charges up to its peak elevation early on and then gently rolls before heading down to the lake where our kayaks are located.
After we reach the kayaks, which are only accessible by hike in, we spend the remainder of the day exploring the many inlets and secrets spots on the lake. After about 2 hours of exploring we make our way out to the far end of the lake for lunch. A picnic style lunch, taking advantage of the many fruits and vegetable grown in the Dalat area is prepared by the guide.
This fantastic trip is one that can be enjoyed by those of almost any fitness levels. A great day out for those who love to be on the water. Did we mention that the lake is also great for swimming!!
| Depart From: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will pick you up at your hotel |
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| End At: | 109 Nguyen Van Troi Street, or we will drop you off at your hotel |
| Start Time: | 9:00 am |
| Finish Time: | Approximately 3:00 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours of hiking and 2 hours of paddling (paddling is customizable) |
| Departure Days | Daily |
| Activities: | Flat water Kayaking on Lake |
| Grade: | 5 moderate to easy |
| Trekking Grade: | 6 - Moderate approach to kayaking area |
| Transportation: | Vehicle out to lake and Flat water Kayak on the lake |
| Meals: | Fruit snack, purified drinking water, picnic lunch. Please note one day in advance if you have special dietary requirements |
| What to Bring: | Hat, sunscreen, repellent, swimsuit (if desired), camera (dry bag available), sport shoes or sandals |
| What is Included: | English speaking guide, all necessary forest and tourist permits, first aid kit, meal as listed above. Transport back to Dalat. | What is Not: | Personal major medical including evacuation insurance coverage is recommended. |
Price: $39/person
