See what the experts are saying about Da Lat. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Known as "Le Petit Paris" by the early builders and residents of this hillside resort town, Dalat is still a luxury retreat for city dwellers and tourists tired out from trudging along sultry coastal Vietnam. In Dalat you can play golf on one... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- The only direct flights to Dalat are from Ho Chi Minh City (flight time: 50 min.). In Dalat call Vietnam Airlines (tel. 063/833-499 or 063/822-898) to confirm your ticket or with any flight inquiries. Dalat's Lien... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Banks & Currency Exchange -- Vietcombank is at 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St. (tel. 063/510-479; open daily 7:30-11am and 1:30-4:30pm). You can exchange traveler's checks here and you'll also find an ATM that accepts most cards. There's also an... Continue reading »
Da Lat Travel Experiences
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Not A Single Tourist But Me!
Phan Rang was a very unique visit to say the least. After arriving in a town called Thap Cham 7km out I was immediately... Continue reading »
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Cooling off in Dalat
Dalat is a stunning 7.5 hour bus ride from Ho Chi Minh City - a long time in a bus but made shorter by the views of the central highlands... Continue reading »
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Dull-at
Having secured $22US bus tickets to traverse the entire south-north route of Vietnam, our first place of departure would be the hill stat... Continue reading »
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Cooler Climates in Dalat
Our bus ride from Saigon to Dalat took 8 hours but was one of the nicest bus journeys we have had since leaving the UK. There was o... Continue reading »
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Motorbike tour from Nha Trang to Da Lat, Vietnam
As soon as I heard about the 'Easy Rider' motorcycle tours into the mountains I knew we had to do one. You can decide... Continue reading »
