Adult
240,100 VND
- Ride down to the falls and back up
- Admission to the coaster
Datanla Waterfall · Da Lat, Vietnam
Da Lat Alpine Coaster
A two-seat sled on rails that you brake yourself, winding through the forest down to Datanla Waterfall and hauled back up by cable.
TicketsThe Da Lat Alpine Coaster, also called the Datanla New Alpine Coaster, is a mountain coaster in the Datanla Waterfall tourist area on Prenn Pass, 5–6 km south of central Da Lat. The same area also runs a zipline, a high ropes course and canyoning trips down the falls.
A round-trip ticket covers the ride down, time at the waterfall and the ride back up. Datanla also has an older, shorter coaster; this guide is about the new one.
- Location
- Prenn Pass, Da Lat, Vietnam
- Track
- About 2.4 km, by the operator's count
- Top speed
- About 40 km/h
- Cars
- Two seats each
- Waterfall
- About 20 m drop
What the Da Lat Alpine Coaster ride is like
You set the speed
A brake lever is the only control. Sensor brakes cap the top speed, and magnetic brakes slow your car when it gets close to the one ahead.
Down through the forest
The track winds down the wooded hillside of Prenn Pass, and you can slow down wherever you want a photo.
Datanla Waterfall
The ride ends near the falls, with a short path down to the viewing spots by the water.
Hauled back up
The return is automatic: the car is pulled uphill by cable on a different route, about 15 minutes.
Ride photos
Filming while riding is discouraged, but cameras along the track take your picture, sold at the finish.
Datanla Alpine Coaster tickets
Both tickets are round trips with admission included. Riders must be at least 90 cm tall, and from 131 cm the adult fare applies.
Tickets bought online can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before the date; show the voucher at the ticket counter to collect your ticket.
Child
142,100 VND
- Height 90–130 cm
- Ride down to the falls and back up
Where to find it and opening hours
The coaster starts in the Datanla Waterfall tourist area, 10–20 minutes south of the centre by Grab, taxi or motorbike. There is no reliable bus.
- Daily
- 07:30 – 17:00
- Last admission
- 30 minutes before closing
- Address
- Datanla Waterfall, Prenn Pass, National Road 20, Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
The coaster stops running whenever it rains, for safety.
Da Lat Alpine Coaster questions
How much does the Da Lat Alpine Coaster cost?
A round-trip ticket costs 240,100 VND for adults and 142,100 VND for children 90–130 cm tall, admission included. Tickets are also sold at the counter, usually for a little more than online on Klook.
What else can you do at Datanla Waterfall, and what does it cost?
The most popular activities besides the coaster are the zipline at 1,000,000 VND, canyoning down the falls at 1,600,000 VND and the High Rope Course at 383,000 VND. Each is sold as a separate ticket.
Is the Datanla Alpine Coaster worth it?
Yes, if you want a fun ride rather than an extreme one: you control your own speed, and the track runs through forest to the waterfall. The falls themselves are modest, so treat the ride as the main event.
Does the coaster run in the rain?
No, it stops whenever it rains. Showers are most likely in the rainy season, roughly May to October. If you booked online, check the forecast before the free cancellation ends, 24 hours ahead.
Can children ride?
Yes, from 90 cm tall. Each car seats two, so a child can share with an adult; children from 90 to 130 cm pay the child fare.
How long does the ride take?
Around 5–10 minutes down, depending on how much you brake, and about 15 minutes back up on the cable. Add time for the queue and the waterfall.
What is the difference between the old and the new Datanla coaster?
Datanla has two coasters. The older one is about 1,000 m long; the New Alpine Coaster has the longer track, about 2.4 km by the operator's count, and is the one sold online as a round trip.