Combo Activity Trekking, Sup Paddling, Camping and Canyoning

Da Lat’s best outdoor experiences come together here: forest trekking, lake paddling, overnight camping, and canyoning in one two-day trip. You move from quiet trails and Tuyen Lam Lake to the more physical challenge of Datanla Waterfall, with a BBQ dinner and local wine at camp.

I like the mix of peaceful and adventurous moments. Paddling through the lake’s misty morning setting gives you time to slow down, while the canyoning section adds real excitement. I also like the guide support. Justin, John, Huy, Happy, Vincent, Savi, Seven, Sophie, and Kobe are among the guides connected with the experience, and several are praised for clear instruction, patience, safety, and help with photos.

The main thing to consider is the physical demand. You need a moderate fitness level, and the trip can include trekking, swimming, paddling, camping, and abseiling over two days. The advertised maximum of 60 people is also large, so ask about your departure group if you want a quieter outing.

Key points to know before booking

• Four outdoor activities in two days: Trekking, SUP paddling or kayaking, swimming, camping, and canyoning are combined in one package.
• Tuyen Lam Lake is the calm half: Expect forest access, open water, peaceful views, and time for paddling or swimming.
• Datanla Waterfall brings the adrenaline: Canyoning and abseiling provide the most demanding part of the trip.
• Overnight comfort is basic and outdoorsy: The evening includes camping, a BBQ dinner, and local wine rather than a hotel stay.
• Guide support matters: Justin, John, Huy, Happy, Vincent, Savi, Seven, Sophie, and Kobe are names associated with the guiding team.
• The price is $145 per person: That can be good value if you want all the activities and overnight camp in one booking.

Why this Da Lat combination works

Da Lat is often treated as a cool mountain town with cafés and flower gardens. This experience shows you a different side of the area, one shaped by pine forest, hills, waterfalls, and water.

The appeal is variety. You are not spending two days repeating the same activity. The trekking gives you a way to reach the lake through the forest. SUP paddling or kayaking changes your pace and lets you enjoy Tuyen Lam from the water. Camping adds an evening outdoors, and canyoning at Datanla provides the bold finish.

That range makes the tour a useful choice if you have limited time in Da Lat but want more than a short waterfall visit. Instead of arranging transport, equipment, guides, meals, and an overnight stay separately, you pay for one organized program.

The tradeoff is that variety often means a busy schedule. You should expect a full two days rather than a slow retreat. If your ideal holiday involves long meals, late mornings, and very little exertion, this is not the right fit.

Starting at 8:30 am and heading into the forest

The activity begins at 8:30 am, with pickup offered. The first section takes you through tropical and pine forest toward Tuyen Lam Lake.

This approach is important. You are not simply dropped beside the water for a short photo stop. The walk gives the lake a sense of arrival, and the change from forest trail to open water creates a natural rhythm for the day.

The forest setting also makes this more than a standard city excursion. You might notice the cooler air associated with Da Lat and the contrast between tropical growth and pine trees. The information provided does not give a precise trail length, elevation gain, or walking time, so you should not book this expecting a gentle stroll without checking current conditions.

Your guide will be central here. Justin is praised for making the trek feel manageable and enjoyable, while other guides, including Huy and Happy, are noted for friendly instruction and communication in the water-based portions. The exact guide depends on the departure.

Tuyen Lam Lake, where the pace slows down

Tuyen Lam Lake is the first named stop, and it is the quieter heart of the trip. The lake is described as a beautiful, serene place surrounded by forest and hills. Early morning light and fog can make the setting especially atmospheric, with the first sunlight reaching across the water.

Once you reach the lake, the activity can include SUP paddling, kayaking, and swimming. You do not need to be an expert paddler. Happy is specifically praised for teaching the basics before getting on the water, and Huy is described as patient and helpful with SUP instruction.

That beginner-friendly support matters. Standing on a paddleboard takes balance, and a calm lesson can make the difference between enjoying the lake and spending the outing worrying about falling in. If you are new to SUP, pay attention to the briefing and accept that sitting or kneeling on the board at first is perfectly sensible.

The lake section also has a social side. A competitive rowing element is mentioned, so the mood may shift from quiet observation to friendly competition. That can be fun with a group, but it is worth knowing if you imagined a purely peaceful paddle.

The water experience is one of the tour’s strongest points because it gives you a different view of Da Lat. From the shore, Tuyen Lam is a scenic stop. From a board or kayak, you become part of the setting, moving across the lake and looking back toward the forest.

One guide, Huy, has also been associated with taking people through a canal area and pointing out beautiful birds. Those details suggest that the paddling route can include more than open-water exercise, though the exact route may vary.

Camping overnight with BBQ and local wine

The overnight camp is what turns this from a long day trip into a proper outdoor break. You spend the night near the lake, watch the light change, and have a BBQ dinner with local wine.

The setting is likely to appeal to you if you enjoy simple nights outside. The promise is not luxury accommodation. The value comes from being close to the lake and hills after the day’s activities, rather than returning to Da Lat town immediately.

The morning is another useful part of the camping plan. The experience highlights dawn over the hills, with fog and early light. That is a strong reason to bring a phone or camera, though you should protect it around water and during canyoning.

The supplied details do not specify tent style, bedding, showers, toilet arrangements, or what food is included beyond the BBQ dinner and local wine. Ask Highland Sport Travel about those points before booking, especially if you prefer more comfort at night or have dietary needs.

Camping also adds practical demands. Pack light, but bring clothes that can get wet, dry layers for the evening, suitable footwear, and protection for valuables. The activity description confirms swimming and water sports, but it does not give a complete packing list, so the operator should provide the current equipment details.

Datanla Waterfall and the canyoning challenge

Datanla Waterfall is the second named stop and the most adventurous part of the experience. Canyoning here includes abseiling, with water and rock forming the setting for the activity.

For many people, this will be the main reason to book. The canyoning guides are repeatedly associated with careful support and a strong sense of safety. Vincent and John, for example, are connected with canyoning departures, while Kobe, Justin, and John are praised for professional handling of the activity.

You should still take the word physical seriously. Canyoning is not just a scenic walk beside a waterfall. You may need to follow instructions closely, manage heights, move over wet surfaces, and handle a day that already includes trekking and paddling. The operator specifies a moderate fitness level, which is a useful warning rather than a formality.

The best approach is to tell your guide if you are nervous about heights or unsure about the equipment. Clear instruction is one of the most valuable parts of this experience. The available guide feedback points to patience, encouragement, and safety support, but you remain responsible for following directions and judging your own comfort.

Datanla also gives the two-day trip a clear contrast. Tuyen Lam is about quiet water and forest views. Datanla is about action, height, and controlled risk. If you want one day of calm outdoor time and one day that feels like an adventure, the pairing makes sense.

How much value do you get for $145?

At $145 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see a lake or waterfall in Da Lat. It can still offer solid value because the price covers a broad set of activities across roughly two days: trekking, lake access, SUP or kayaking, swimming, camping, BBQ dinner, local wine, and canyoning.

The value is strongest for you if you would otherwise need to book several separate outings. Transport, equipment, guide support, and activity planning are difficult to organize independently, especially when canyoning is involved.

The price is less attractive if you mainly want a short paddle or a quick waterfall visit. In that case, you may be paying for an overnight camp and activities you do not intend to use.

Group size is another part of the value question. The maximum is 60 people. That is large enough to affect the feel of the trip, especially during meals, transfers, or group activities. The named guides suggest a team approach, but you should ask how many people are expected on your date and how the group is divided for canyoning and paddling.

The tour is booked, on average, about 15 days ahead. That does not guarantee sellouts, but it is a useful planning signal. If you are visiting Da Lat during a busy period, booking early gives you a better chance of securing your preferred date.

The guides can shape the whole experience

The strongest praise attached to this activity focuses on the guides. Justin is associated with making trekking fun and manageable, answering questions, and helping with photos. He is also linked with creating a friendly and safe experience for couples doing the trek and kayaking or SUP section.

Happy is praised for communication before the SUP outing and for teaching the basics in a patient way. Huy is connected with a calm lake route, bird spotting, a canal section, and tea at the end of a SUP trip.

For canyoning, Vincent, John, Kobe, and Justin are names to note. Their roles include instruction, encouragement, safety support, and photos. Savi, Seven, and Sophie are also associated with the wider two-day guiding team.

You should not assume you can request a particular guide unless Highland Sport Travel confirms it. Still, these names are useful when you communicate with the operator or identify your guide on the day.

Photo help is a welcome extra. Several guides are praised for taking photos or helping capture the experience, and one canyoning outing included phone photos shared at the end. Treat this as a helpful possibility, not a guaranteed professional photography service.

Who should book this experience?

I would point this tour toward active couples, friends, and solo visitors who want a packed outdoor program. It suits you if you like changing activities, do not mind getting wet, and are happy with a basic camping night.

It can also work well for first-time SUP participants because the guiding team provides instruction. The same applies to people new to canyoning, provided you have moderate fitness and are willing to follow safety directions.

You may want a different experience if you dislike heights, cannot swim, have limited mobility, or want a relaxed luxury trip. The information supplied does not explain specific accessibility arrangements, and the combination of forest trekking, swimming, paddling, camping, and abseiling requires physical participation.

Service animals are allowed, and the meeting area is near public transportation. Pickup is offered, which makes the early start easier, but confirm the pickup zone and timing when you book.

Weather, cancellations, and practical planning

Weather matters here. The experience can be canceled in poor conditions, with the option of another date or a full refund. A minimum number of people is also required, so an insufficient group can lead to a rescheduled activity, an alternative experience, or a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and all cutoffs use local time.

Bring clothing and shoes suited to a wet, active day. The supplied information does not list every item provided, so ask about helmets, life jackets, paddles, tents, meals, towels, and dry storage before departure.

Most of all, do not treat this as four separate casual sightseeing stops. You will be moving, changing clothes, listening to instructions, and adapting to the weather. A flexible attitude will make the trip much more enjoyable.

Should you book the Tuyen Lam and Datanla combo?

Book it if you want Da Lat’s outdoors in one serious package. The combination of forest trekking, quiet lake paddling, camping, BBQ, local wine, and Datanla canyoning gives you a fuller experience than a simple half-day tour.

I would be especially inclined to book if you are comfortable with moderate physical activity and want helpful guides for activities you might not arrange alone. Justin, John, Huy, Happy, Vincent, and the rest of the team are associated with the qualities that matter most here: patience, safety, clear teaching, and good communication.

Think twice if you want small-group intimacy, hotel comfort, or a predictable schedule. The maximum group size of 60 is worth asking about, and the physical mix is demanding.

For an active visit to Da Lat, the $145 price is reasonable when you use the full package. Confirm the group size, camping arrangements, equipment, and exact activity order before paying, then prepare for two wet, busy, memorable days.

FAQ

Where does the experience take place?

The activity takes place in Da Lat, Vietnam, with named stops at Tuyen Lam Lake and Datanla Waterfall.

What time does the tour start?

The start time is 8:30 am.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately two days and includes overnight camping.

What activities are included?

The experience combines jungle trekking, swimming, SUP paddling or kayaking, camping, a BBQ dinner, local wine, and canyoning with abseiling.

Is pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered, and the meeting area is near public transportation.

How fit do I need to be?

You should have a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour includes trekking, paddling, swimming, camping, and canyoning.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If bad weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund. A full refund is also available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time.