Budget-Friendly 3-Day-2-Night Dalat Itinerary & Costs

Dalat boasts a distinct savanna climate with two clear seasons: rainy and dry. Regardless of the season, the city maintains its crisp air and pleasant weather, making it a year-round destination.

To avoid unexpected rain disrupting your plans, consider visiting between October and April, Dalat’s dry season when the weather is mild and rain is infrequent.

Currently, there are two popular ways to travel to Dalat:

• Coach: If you are in Ho Chi Minh City or neighboring provinces, a bus is the ideal and most economical choice. Ticket prices will range from 250,000 - 350,000 VND/ticket.
• Plane: If you come from more remote provinces or want to save the most time, flying will be the reasonable choice. Ticket prices will range from 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 VND/ticket depending on location and departure time. You can book flight tickets to Da Lat at Vietjet with preferential prices from only 250,000 VND HERE.
• Coach/Bus: If you're traveling from Ho Chi Minh City or nearby provinces, taking a coach is the most budget-friendly and convenient option. Ticket prices range from 250,000 to 350,000 VND per person.
• Airplane: For those traveling from farther provinces or looking to save time, flying is a great choice. Ticket prices vary between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 VND, depending on your departure location and timing. You can book discounted Vietjet flights to Dalat starting from just 250,000 VND [HERE].

Read More: Lien Khuong Airport, Dalat: Address, Images, and Notes

For your 3-day-2-night trip, there are three main transportation options:

• Motorbike: The most affordable and flexible choice, allowing you to save costs and manage your time. Rental rates are around 100,000 VND/day for manual bikes and 120,000-150,000 VND/day for automatic ones.
• Taxi: Ideal for families or large groups. Taxi fares in Dalat typically range from 11,500-13,500 VND/km for distances under 20 km and 9,000-10,000 VND/km for longer distances.
• Self-Drive Car Rental: For greater comfort and flexibility, renting a car is an option. Rates vary from 500,000 to 1,000,000 VND/day, depending on the rental company.

As a popular tourist destination, Dalat offers a variety of accommodations to suit different budgets:

• Hotels: Perfect for families wanting a central location with quality services and scenic views. Costs for 3 days and 2 nights range from 1,000,000-1,500,000 VND for budget hotels to 2,400,000-4,500,000 VND for high-end options.
• Guesthouses: A more economical choice, with prices around 150,000-200,000 VND per night.
• Homestays: Popular among young travelers for their beautifully designed, cozy spaces that provide the comforts of home. Prices are about 1,000,000-1,500,000 VND for 3 days and 2 nights.

Dalat boasts an array of breathtaking landscapes and popular tourist destinations. Here are some highlights you can explore during your 3-day-2-night self-guided Dalat trip:

One of the most famous waterfalls in Dalat, Datanla features Southeast Asia's longest forest slide system. Situated on Prenn Pass and at the headwaters, the waterfall has a calm and steady flow. If you're an adventure enthusiast, try thrilling activities such as sliding, ziplining, kayaking, or taking a cable car ride through the forest.

Datanla Waterfall is one of Dalat's most iconic attractions, featuring Southeast Asia's longest forest slide system.

This iconic square is a must-visit spot for anyone traveling to Dalat. It features a unique glass structure shaped like an artichoke bud and a giant, vibrant yellow wild sunflower. In the afternoons, you can stroll around, relax, and enjoy the peaceful and refreshing atmosphere of the dreamy city while watching people pass by.

The world’s longest clay tunnel, this attraction is filled with artistic sculptures crafted from red clay, vividly depicting Dalat's life and culture. Highlights include representations of Langbiang Mountain, Dalat Railway Station, and the Chicken Church. The site is also home to the famous Infinity Lake, with two giant human face sculptures set on the water—a favorite check-in spot for young travelers.

Dalat's Clay Sculpture Tunnel is the world’s longest clay tunnel, showcasing impressive red clay artwork.

This serene and rustic village offers a stunning view of the Thai Phien greenhouse area. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy the sunrise or sunset over a strong cup of coffee with your loved ones.

Designed by French architects Moncet and Revéron, Dalat Railway Station embodies a classic style with three distinctive pyramid-shaped roofs, symbolizing Langbiang’s three peaks or the traditional Central Highlands communal house. Today, the station operates a short 25-minute train ride, allowing visitors to admire Dalat's poetic landscapes.

Dalat Railway Station features three pyramid-shaped roofs symbolizing Langbiang’s peaks or the Central Highlands communal house.

This is the highest mountain peak in Da Lat, allowing you to inhale the peaceful fresh air of the mountain town, and see the entire beautiful scenery of Da Lat from above. To get to Langbiang, you can choose one of two ways: ride a jeep or climb the mountain yourself. There are also many interesting activities here for you to immerse yourself in nature such as: paragliding, horse riding, camping, cloud hunting,...

Because the air in Da Lat is always cold, it is very suitable to enjoy warm dishes such as grilled and hot pot. Below are a few specialties of Da Lat that you cannot miss:

• Chicken intestine moist cake Trang: 15F Tang Bat Ho street, Da Lat.
• Banh Can Le: 27/44 Yersin Street, Da Lat
• Nha Den Cau Cau Mai bread: 157 February 3 Street, Da Lat.
• Ba Toa Beef Hotpot Nha Wood: 1/29 Hoang Dieu Street, Da Lat.
• Tao Ngo leaf chicken hotpot: 5 April 3 street, Da Lat.
• Da Lat night market cuisine: hot soy milk, grilled rice paper, strawberry shake,...

One thing not to be missed when coming to Da Lat is going for coffee. There are many beautifully designed cafes here, with many virtual living corners and many delicious and exotic drinks:

• Binh Minh Oi Coffee: 89 Hoang Hoa Tham, Da Lat
• Cheo Veo Coffee: Da Chien alley, 116 Hung Vuong street, Da Lat
• Lung Chung Coffee: Alley 31/8, April 3 Street, Da Lat
• Da Lat Wind Coffee: 33 Hoang Hoa Tham, Da Lat

Coming to Da Lat, you cannot miss the beautifully designed cafes with many virtual living corners.

See more: Suggested super HOT places to eat in Da Lat that everyone should try

Below is a reference itinerary for a 3-day, 2-night self-guided tour of Dalat for 1 person, departing from Ho Chi Minh City:

Thus, if you are from Ho Chi Minh City, the total cost to go to Da Lat for 3 days and 2 nights will range from 2,000,000 - 2,500,000 VND.

Hopefully the above information will help you have a complete and wonderful self-sufficient trip to Da Lat. Currently, Vietjet has many flight from Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat with extremely attractive prices. Don't miss the opportunity to hunt for 0 VND tickets from 12:00 - 14:00 every day HERE.

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