Recommended a 4-day Da Lat tour itinerary

Da Lat, located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, has long been renowned as one of the must-visit destinations when traveling to Vietnam. That's why Da Lat attracts so many domestic and international tourists each year. 

If you're tired of the familiar tourist spots in Da Lat with long lines of people competing for photos, Ama Journey will introduce you to new, interesting, and super budget-friendly locations for your 4-day 3-night Da Lat tour itinerary, where you can simply raise your camera and capture beautiful photos.

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1. When is the best time to visit Da Lat?

Da Lat - the city of thousands of flowers with its cool climate and romantic scenery is a favorite destination for many. However, you might wonder which season is best to visit Da Lat to fully enjoy the scenery and climate. 

The answer is around the end of December, when the climate is beautiful and the natural scenery also becomes most wonderful. This is the festival season, so a cool, magical-feeling city like Da Lat is perfect for celebrating Christmas and New Year. 

Let Ama Journey suggest a 4-day 3-night itinerary for a full Da Lat experience.

2. Complete itinerary for a 4-day 3-night Da Lat tour

Day 1: Cloud hunting at Cau Dat Tea Hill - ZooDoo Wildlife Park - Wind's Words Cafe - Da Lat Night Market
Morning: Start your day with Tieu sticky rice at the corner of February 3rd Street and Phan Dinh Phung Street. Then head out to hunt for clouds at Cau Dat Tea Hill, enjoying the vast tea plantations and the wild, majestic scenery of Da Lat's forests and mountains.

Noon: Have lunch at Com Nieu Duoi Tan Thong: 1B/26 Hoang Hoa Tham Alley, Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong. Afterwards, you can return to your hotel or homestay for an afternoon rest.

Afternoon: Visit ZooDoo Da Lat Wildlife Park to play, take photos, and even feed the cute animals. You can freely enjoy the chill atmosphere and cool climate of Da Lat while having fun with the "Bosses." When sunset arrives, check in at the valley view at "Wind's Words Da Lat" café, which offers captivating scenery.

Evening: In the evening, you can visit Da Lat Night Market to spend time with family, friends, or loved ones, enjoying specialty dishes and buying souvenirs to preserve your wonderful moments together.

Day 2: Datanla Waterfall - Minh Hoa Seminary - Fairytale Land - Lumiere Light Garden
Morning: Travel enthusiasts should visit 15F Tang Bat Ho to experience wet cake with chicken giblets, then head to Datanla Waterfall - a stopping point for those looking to indulge in thrilling, adventurous activities to challenge themselves amid the vast landscape of forests, mountains, and waterfalls.

Noon: Have lunch at 19 Hoi Do Restaurant, 06 Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street, Ward 8, Da Lat City. Then rest for the next part of your journey.

Afternoon: In the cooler afternoon, Ama Journey suggests a super photogenic check-in spot - Minh Hoa Seminary. The outside space is a wide, simple, quiet garden completely separated from the center, making it peaceful and serene. The green grounds full of flowers, leaves, and the cool highland breeze create a wonderful atmosphere.

If you have time, Ama Journey recommends visiting Da Lat's Fairytale Land, as it's a "photography paradise" that's been trending recently. This tourist area is inspired by the ancient Hobbit village model in northern New Zealand - a kingdom of tiny people, a wonderful fairy tale world, along with colorful rose beds glittering with lights.

Evening: In the evening, the Lumiere Light Garden in Da Lat is a great choice for beauty lovers, with all 9 exhibition rooms featuring different themes and spaces. Afterward, head to Tui Mo To Garden Restaurant for dinner.

Day 3: Chika Farm - Domaine De Marie Church - Bali Green Hills Heaven Gate

Morning: Enjoy Le's famous banh can at 27/44 Yersin, Ward 10, Da Lat City. Then head to Chika Farm to experience a peaceful countryside reminiscent of a fairy tale, with hills and pine forests surrounding a lush green garden. The residents here are sheep and Alpaca camels with thick, soft white fur, gentle and friendly, so you can freely play with them.

Noon: Enjoy grilled spring roll at Dung Loc restaurant, Hoang Van Thu Planning Area, Ward 4, Da Lat City.

Afternoon: Check in at Domaine De Marie Church with its unique beauty that impresses many visitors. Taking a stroll and immersing yourself in the peaceful, romantic atmosphere within the church grounds is a great choice that Ama Journey recommends.

Afterward, visit Bali Green Hills Heaven Gate in Da Lat during the late afternoon to fully experience the transition between day and night in this vast, expansive landscape. Here, you'll feel small surrounded by the magnificent natural scenery.

Evening: Enjoy a cozy hot pot of chicken with É leaves with your loved ones at 21 Hung Vuong, Ward 10, Da Lat.

Day 4: Chuon Chuon Bistro - Bee Garden Farm - Van Thanh Flower Village - Chicken Church

Morning: Start your final day in Da Lat with Smoking Beef Noodle Soup at Doan Vien, 29 Tran Phu, Ward 4, Da Lat City. Then sip a cup of coffee while capturing the view of lush green hills at Chuon Chuon Bistro Da Lat - a unique structure with strong architectural influences from Singapore, located at an altitude of 1150m.

Afterward, experience the actual process of honey harvesting at the Bee Garden Farm in Da Lat.

Noon: Have a meal with Hong's Meatball Banh Mi at 72 Yersin Street, Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll around the Chicken Church with your loved one, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere in Da Lat's cool climate - nothing could be more romantic.
Then take advantage of the beautiful golden light of late afternoon to capture some lifetime photos at one of the most beautiful flower villages in Da Lat - Van Thanh Flower Village.

Evening: Dine at Ba Me Con Clay Pot Rice restaurant, 1C Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 10, Da Lat City.

3. Transportation suggestions for the 4-day 3-night Da Lat tour

Ama Journey recommends renting motorbikes for freedom of movement and cost savings. You can also take buses to reach farther destinations. In the evening, renting bicycles to ride around Xuan Huong Lake for a chill sightseeing experience is also a good option.

Reference prices for motorbike rentals:
•    Manual motorbikes: 80,000 VND - 100,000 VND/day
•    Automatic motorbikes: 100,000 VND - 150,000 VND/day

Reference prices for bicycle rentals: approximately 60,000 - 80,000 VND depending on the type of bicycle and rental duration.

4. Tips to reduce costs for a 4-day 3-night Da Lat trip

•    Book homestays 3-4 months before your trip instead of hotels or luxury accommodations to maximize your accommodation budget.
•    Rent motorbikes to ride together instead of calling Grab or taxis.
•    Budget for food and entertainment. It's better to have a plan than to go with the flow.

Ama Journey has introduced you to places to visit and delicious food spots with beautiful scenery for your 4-day 3-night Da Lat tour. This article is suitable for those who don't have much time but want to have a blast in Da Lat with three criteria: fun - cheap - healthy. 

Feel free to check it out and recommend it to your family, friends, and loved ones to enjoy!

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