Dalat Vietnam Canyoning

Meet the team at your accommodation in central Da Lat between approximately 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Travel south from the city to the Datanla canyoning area by vehicle.

Upon arrival, change into suitable activity clothing, receive your safety equipment and meet the professional canyoning guides.

Before entering the canyon, the guides will fit each participant with the required technical equipment. You will receive practical instruction on using the ropes, controlling your descent and maintaining the correct body position.

Listen carefully and practise the techniques at the training point. Participation in the main canyon is subject to the guide’s safety assessment and your ability to follow instructions.

Begin with an approximately 18-metre dry abseil. This first descent allows you to practise the rope techniques learned during the safety session.

The guides manage the ropes and provide instructions throughout the activity. Participants descend individually while the rest of the group waits at the designated safe area.

Continue farther into the canyon to a Tyrolean traverse, a rope crossing that passes above the river and waterfall area. This activity may also be described as a zipline-style canyon crossing.

The guides will attach and check each participant before the crossing. The exact setup may vary with water and canyon conditions.

Move through the canyon by walking, scrambling and swimming in natural pools. Where conditions permit, slide down smooth rock channels shaped by running water.

The guides will show you the correct position and identify the safe entry and exit points. Individual features may be altered or skipped if the water level is unsuitable.

Approach one of the main challenges of the day: an approximately 25-metre waterfall abseil. Descend using the techniques practised earlier while water flows around or alongside you.

This section combines rope control, moving water and slippery rock. The guides will explain the correct technique and manage the descent according to the conditions.

The source itinerary mentions an optional jump from a rock ledge approximately seven metres high. However, it also states that this activity is currently being skipped because the water is not deep enough.

Complete the final major canyon challenge at a waterfall known locally as the “Washing Machine.” This approximately 13-metre descent involves strong moving water and is described as one of the more demanding sections of the programme.

Follow the guide’s commands carefully and maintain the position demonstrated during the briefing. Access depends on the day’s water level and safety conditions.

Take a break for a simple picnic lunch. The source programme lists bread, cheese, fruit, jam and water, but the final menu and dietary alternatives must be confirmed.

After lunch, trek uphill for approximately 40 minutes to reach the waiting vehicle. The trail may be steep, muddy and slippery, especially after rain.

• Pickup and drop-off at hotels in central Da Lat
• Return transportation to the canyoning site
• English-speaking canyoning guides
• Practical safety training
• Basic canyoning and rope equipment
• Helmet, harness and buoyancy equipment
• Picnic lunch
• Bottled water
• Activity insurance provided by the canyoning operator
• Photographs taken during the activity

• Personal travel insurance
• Major medical treatment or emergency evacuation insurance
• Additional food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Waterproof phone or camera accessories
• Towels and personal toiletries [Rew Rew to confirm]
• Hotel pickup outside central Da Lat
• Tips for guides
• Replacement costs for equipment damaged through misuse
• Any activity removed because of weather, water level or safety conditions

This canyoning experience is suitable for:

• Active solo travellers, couples and groups
• Guests seeking a physical outdoor challenge
• First-time canyoning participants who can follow safety instructions
• Travellers with good general health and reasonable fitness
• Participants who are confident around moving water
• Guests comfortable with heights, ropes and slippery natural terrain

Previous rappelling or climbing experience is not required. However, participants must be able to walk on uneven ground, complete an uphill trek and remain active for several hours.

This tour is not permitted for people who:

• Are pregnant
• Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Cannot safely fit the supplied equipment
• Weigh more than 120 kg
• Have a medical condition that could be affected by the activity

Minimum age, height requirements and suitability for children are 10. A parent or legal guardian must complete the required paperwork for an underage participant.

Canyoning is an adventure activity involving heights, moving water, slippery rocks, swimming and rope descents. Every participant must attend the safety briefing and follow the canyoning guides’ instructions throughout the programme.

Heavy rain can raise the canyon’s water level quickly. The operator may change, postpone or cancel individual challenges or the entire trip when conditions are unsafe. The itinerary should therefore be treated as a planned programme rather than a guarantee that every activity will operate.

Participants must disclose relevant medical conditions before booking. Do not consume alcohol, recreational drugs or other substances that impair judgement before the tour.

Handheld cameras and phones may not be used inside the canyon. A securely mounted action camera may be permitted only after approval from the canyoning guides.

• T-shirt or quick-drying sports shirt
• Shorts or lightweight sports trousers
• Secure trainers or sports shoes with good grip
• Socks
• Dry clothes for after the activity
• Towel [Rew Rew to confirm]
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Personal medication
• Small bag for dry belongings
• Waterproof bag [Rew Rew to confirm]
• Hair tie for long hair
• Prescription glasses secured with a strap, if required

Avoid loose jewellery, sandals, flip-flops and clothing that restricts movement.

Do I need previous canyoning experience?

No previous canyoning or rappelling experience is required. The guides provide equipment instruction and practical rope training before entering the main canyon.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

You do not need to be a strong swimmer, but you must be confident in water. Buoyancy equipment is provided, and you must follow the guides’ instructions during every swimming section.

How physically demanding is the tour?

The tour is moderately demanding. It includes walking, swimming, rope descents, slippery terrain and an uphill trek of approximately 40 minutes at the end.

Is the seven-metre cliff jump included?

The jump should not currently be promoted as included. The source operator states that it is being skipped because the water is not deep enough, and it may only reopen following a professional safety assessment.

What happens during heavy rain?

High water may lead to route changes, postponed activities or cancellation. The canyoning operator makes the final decision based on water levels, weather and participant safety.

Can children join the tour?

The source operator does not provide one fixed minimum age on the tour page. Children must be physically confident, fit the equipment correctly and receive approval from the operator; a parent or guardian must also sign the required waiver.

Can I bring my phone or camera into the canyon?

Handheld recording devices are not permitted in the canyon for safety reasons. A helmet- or chest-mounted action camera may be allowed with the guides’ prior approval.

What food is served for lunch?

The source itinerary lists a simple picnic with bread, cheese, fruit, jam and water. The final menu, vegetarian choices and allergy arrangements are available