Nha Trang to Dalat road trip: 4 stops across Vietnam
The route through Vietnam connects coastal Nha Trang with the mountainous city of Dalat, including a visit to Xuan Huong Lake and the scenic area of Khao Dat. The 1507.5 km long path allows you to see contrasting landscapes from sea beaches to mountain forests and plantations.
- Distance
- 1507.5 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Nha Trang City
- End
- Cau Dat Scenic Area
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Nha Trang City — Coastal city serving as primary departure point for journey; 3-hour transport hub to Dalat.
- Dalat Mountain City — Mountain destination reached after 3-hour journey from Nha Trang; characterized by cool climate, fog, and pine forests.
- Xuan Huong Lake — Lake in Dalat surrounded by mist and pine trees; location for slow walks.
- Cau Dat Scenic Area — Location with beautiful roads; planned destination accessible from Dalat.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Wake up early in the morning. By 9-10 a.m., the sun becomes so active that it is almost impossible to exercise. Locals get up at dawn for walks, swimming and exercises.
- Tip
- Visit a cave in a nature reserve called the Dragon Labyrinth. It is correct to enter through the tail, and not through the mouth, which is considered a cleansing process. Take a spare T-shirt, as they come out wet.
- Transport
- Do not run when crossing the road. Walk or ride calmly and predictably - the flow of motorcycles will flow around you. In Vietnam, this works more reliably than trying to run over quickly.
- Food
- Try the local street food. The Vietnamese cook with a soul - even in simple noodle shops, they boil eggs, make salads and bring sauces separately, often for a symbolic amount.
- Save money
- Use the promo code YELAMAN10 for a 10% discount on author's tours in Vietnam from the organizer @Nha_Trang_GO in Telegram.
- Tip
- Visit the mountain town of Dalat with Xuan Khoong Lake and the scenic area of Cau Dat. Here you will find greenery, mountains, animals and a calm atmosphere of nature.
- Tip
- The locals are good-natured and genuinely polite. Even if you don't speak English, they will try to help and fulfill your order efficiently.
Video on this route
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