Trekking Tour to Hidden Waterfall & Sturgeon Farm for dog-lovers

The best part of this Da Lat outing is the odd and appealing combination: seven dogs lead the way through the forest, then you reach a waterfall that is not open to the general public. Along the route, you stop at one of the area’s largest sturgeon farms and learn how the fish are raised.

I like the easygoing format and the personal scale, with a maximum of 15 people. I also like that the tour gives you more than a viewpoint: guides such as Jessie and Hieu explain plants, insects, and fish farming along the way. The main drawback is that this is still a three-hour trek, and the waterfall section depends on good weather.

Key points at a glance

• Seven canine companions: A pack of dogs accompanies the walk and helps make the route appealing to children and dog-lovers.
• A private waterfall: You visit a waterfall that is not publicly accessible, with time to enjoy the setting before returning.
• Sturgeon farming in Da Lat: The farm stop gives you a close look at how sturgeon are raised in the highlands.
• A manageable family walk: One account describes a roughly 5 to 6 kilometer route on a wide, mostly flat path, suitable for children aged five and seven.
• Coffee after the hike: Twin Beans Farm has a coffee shop serving freshly roasted coffee, though drinks cost extra.
• Useful add-ons: You can request a coffee plantation and roastery tour, or pair the outing with a candle workshop and coffee tasting session.

Seven dogs and a waterfall only Twin Beans Farm can show you

Many Da Lat walks promise forest views. This one adds a very different companion: a pack of seven dogs from Twin Beans Farm. They accompany you from the farm toward the sturgeon ponds and onward to the waterfall, giving the hike a relaxed, playful mood.

That detail matters if you are traveling with children or simply miss having a dog around. One family completed the route with children aged five and seven, who found extra motivation in the canine guides. The dogs are not a substitute for scenery, but they give the walk a social rhythm and make the outing feel less like a standard nature excursion.

The waterfall is the real prize. It is not publicly accessible, so you are not following a crowded tourist path toward a familiar photo stop. You get time at the water before retracing your route to Twin Beans Farm. The supplied details do not promise swimming, so treat this as a nature stop rather than a dedicated bathing excursion.

Starting at Twin Beans Farm in Da Lat

The tour begins at Twin Beans Farm, which also operates the activity. You can arrange round-trip transfer by selecting the pickup option when booking. If you make your own way there, the farm provides the starting point for the trek and the place to relax afterward.

The setting serves two purposes. First, it is a working farm and activity base. Second, it gives you a comfortable finish, with a coffee shop and other workshops available after the walk. That makes the tour easier to fit into a day than an outing that ends beside a rural road with no place to sit.

The walk starts with about 30 minutes of trekking through the forest before reaching the sturgeon farm. One account describes the overall route as roughly 5 to 6 kilometers, with a broad, flat path beside the river. Since the official timing is approximate, allow three hours rather than trying to squeeze another appointment too tightly against it.

What the forest walk is really like

This is a walk for looking around, not racing toward the waterfall. The route gives your guide room to point out plants and insects, and guide Hieu is specifically noted for explaining these details during the hike. Guide Jessie has also led the route, including the walk to the waterfall with the dogs.

The forest section is valuable because it adds context to the destination. You are not simply transported to a waterfall, photographed, and sent back. The changing surroundings, the dogs, and the guide’s explanations give the outing a gentle learning element.

Still, you should set your expectations correctly. This is described as an easy walk on a wide, flat route, but it remains a trek of several kilometers. The exact feel will depend on rain and trail conditions. Wear shoes that can handle damp ground, and bring a container for water if possible. Purified water is available at the beginning, but the tour asks you to bring your own bottle or cup.

Snacks and fruit are provided at the waterfall. That is a useful touch, especially for families, though it does not replace lunch. Lunch can be requested separately and is not part of the listed price.

Inside one of Da Lat’s large sturgeon farms

The sturgeon farm is more than a quick stop for a photograph. Your guide explains the farming process, giving you a look at an industry that fits Da Lat’s cooler highland climate. For many people, this will be the most distinctive educational part of the outing.

Sturgeon may be better known as the source of caviar than as a farmed fish in Vietnam. Here, the point is not a formal culinary lesson, but a practical explanation of how the fish are raised. The visit breaks up the nature walk and gives you a clear reason to pause before continuing toward the waterfall.

Admission to the sturgeon farm is included. That helps the price feel fair, since you are paying for both a guided walk and access to a working attraction rather than only for an escort along a public trail.

The stop should also appeal to parents. Children can divide the outing into short chapters: dogs at the farm, forest walking, fish at the sturgeon facility, then fruit and snacks at the waterfall. That variety may work better for young walkers than a single long nature trail.

Reaching the private waterfall

After the sturgeon-farm visit, you continue along the route to the waterfall. The attraction here is privacy, not a long list of facilities. Because the waterfall is not publicly accessible, this part of the outing offers a more personal pause in the countryside.

You can enjoy the water before heading back to the farm. Fruit and snacks are served here, and the break gives you time to slow down after the walk. The details do not state that changing rooms, toilets, or swimming facilities are available, so plan for a simple outdoor stop.

Weather matters. The activity requires good conditions, and Twin Beans Farm may cancel if the weather is poor. You can then choose another date or receive a full refund. This is sensible for a route involving forest paths and a waterfall, but it means you should keep some flexibility in your Da Lat schedule.

Why the $9.89 price can be good value

At $9.89 per person, this is an inexpensive half-day-style activity. The price includes an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide, admission to the sturgeon farm, water at the start, fruit and snacks at the waterfall, and the guided trek.

Pickup is also available, but you need to select the option that includes it. Since the basic description separates pickup as an option, do not assume every booking includes transportation. Check the choice you make before paying.

The value is strongest if you want several small experiences in one outing. You receive a forest walk, a private waterfall visit, a farm explanation, snacks, and the company of seven dogs. If you only want a strenuous hike or a long waterfall swim, the tour may feel less focused.

Coffee and tea cost extra, as does lunch. That is not a problem, since Twin Beans Farm has a coffee shop where you can order freshly roasted coffee after the walk. Just include those extras in your budget rather than treating the advertised price as a complete food-and-drink package.

Adding coffee, candles, and more time at the farm

Twin Beans Farm makes it easy to build a longer visit around the trek. A scented candle workshop runs from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, while the roastery tour and coffee tasting workshop runs from 3 PM to 4 PM. These activities are separate and cost extra.

A coffee plantation and roastery tour is also available upon request. The information does not give a fixed time or price for that option, so arrange it with the farm rather than assuming it is included in the waterfall booking.

The coffee shop is the simplest add-on. You can finish the walk, sit down, and order freshly roasted coffee without turning the day into a full program. For anyone interested in Da Lat’s coffee culture, this creates a more rounded visit than rushing straight back into town.

Pay attention to timing. The trek lasts about three hours, and the workshops have set schedules. If you want to combine activities, ask Twin Beans Farm how the tour time fits with the 1:30 PM or 3 PM sessions.

Who will enjoy this walk most

I would put dog-lovers at the top of the list. The seven dogs are not a minor detail. They shape the character of the experience and give you a reason to choose this route over a more conventional forest excursion.

Families also have a strong reason to consider it. The reported route is wide and mostly flat, and children aged five and seven managed it. That does not mean every child will find the walk effortless, but the dogs, farm, snacks, and waterfall provide useful milestones.

The tour also suits you if you want a gentle introduction to rural Da Lat. You get nature, farming, food, and coffee in one place, with a guide who can discuss local plant and insect life. It is a good break from city streets and screen time without requiring a full-day commitment.

You may want another activity if you are seeking a demanding mountain hike, a large waterfall with many amenities, or a packed sightseeing schedule. This experience moves at a calmer pace and leaves room for stopping, listening, and enjoying the setting.

Group size, guides, and the practical details

The maximum group size is 15 people. That is small enough for questions and conversation, though the walk will not necessarily feel private if it fills completely. The guide speaks English or Vietnamese, and the route benefits from having someone explain the farming process and natural features.

Guides Jessie and Hieu are named in the available tour information. Jessie has led the waterfall route with the dogs, while Hieu has explained plants, insects, and sturgeon farming along the way. Guide assignments can change, so regard those names as examples of the farm’s guiding team rather than a guaranteed booking request.

Bring your own water container. Purified water is available at the beginning, but bottled water is not presented as an unlimited supply throughout the route. Fruit and snacks are provided at the waterfall, while lunch is available only by request.

Confirmation arrives at booking, and most people can participate. The tour is not described as requiring a special fitness level, but you should still be comfortable walking several kilometers outdoors. Good weather is required.

Cancellation is flexible if you act early. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted, except that a weather cancellation gives you the choice of a new date or a full refund.

Should you book the Twin Beans Farm trek?

Book it if you want an affordable, friendly outing with a private waterfall, an unusual farm visit, and dogs that accompany you from start to finish. The combination is especially strong for families, couples, dog-lovers, and anyone who wants a softer nature day outside Da Lat.

I would also choose it if you value explanation along the way. The route gives you more when your guide points out plants and insects, then describes how sturgeon farming works. Add coffee afterward, and the farm becomes a pleasant place to spend more of the afternoon.

Think twice if your priority is intense hiking or swimming facilities. The waterfall is the destination, but the tour does not promise a challenging route or organized swimming. Weather can also disrupt plans, so leave room in your itinerary.

At $9.89, the risk is modest. Select pickup if you need it, bring a water container and suitable shoes, and allow the full three hours. For a low-cost, dog-led walk with a private outdoor stop and a taste of Da Lat’s farm life, this is an easy recommendation.

FAQ

How long does the trekking tour last?

The tour lasts approximately three hours. The walk begins at Twin Beans Farm, continues through the forest to the sturgeon farm and waterfall, and then returns to the farm.

Are dogs included in the trek?

Yes. A pack of seven dogs from Twin Beans Farm accompanies the group as assistant tour guides.

Is pickup from Da Lat available?

Yes. Round-trip transfer is offered, but you must select the booking option that includes pickup.

What is included in the price?

The price includes an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide, entrance to the sturgeon farm, purified water at the beginning, fruit and snacks at the waterfall, and the guided trek. Pickup is included only with the appropriate option.

Is coffee included?

No. Coffee and tea are available at the Twin Beans Farm coffee shop but cost extra. A coffee plantation and roastery tour can also be requested at an additional cost.

Can I bring children on the trek?

Most people can participate, and the route has been completed by children aged five and seven. The walk is described as roughly 5 to 6 kilometers on a wide, mostly flat path.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes Twin Beans Farm to cancel the activity, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund.