Trail Bus – Thác Liêng Ài
10km / day
Elevation gain
~60m
Distance
~10km
Peak elevation
0m
Difficulty
Thác Liêng Ài and Tâm Châu Tea Hills combine a powerful forest waterfall with the gentle highland scenery of Bảo Lộc. Trek from green tea fields into cool forest to find the waterfall hidden among the trees, enjoying fresh air and varied natural scenery along the way.
Choose the option that suits you
EXPLORE” TICKET
For beginners or anyone who prefers hiking with a group and a trail guide.
Return transport
Hiking
Trail guide
One-day trip
JOIN THE CREW” TICKET
For travellers who prefer to arrange their own transport, meet the group at the trailhead and begin the journey with their fellow hikers.
- Hiking
- Trail guide
- One-day trip
What you will experience
TRAIL GUIDE
Your guide stays with the group throughout the trip, helping you discover the trail’s best viewpoints while keeping the experience safe and well organised.
A BLEND OF DRAMATIC AND POETIC CENTRAL HIGHLANDS SCENERY
From the green Tâm Châu tea fields stretching through the mist, the route gradually enters wilder and cooler forest with every step.
MEET THE SLEEPING FAIRY IN THE GREEN FOREST
The sound of Thác Liêng Ài grows clearer with every step before the white water appears, falling from a high cliff in the deep forest.
ONE LANDSCAPE, TWO CONTRASTING MOODS
Thác Liêng Ài changes with the seasons.rn- During the dry season (December–April), the setting is peaceful and the air clear.rn- During the rainy season (May–November), the waterfall becomes stronger and louder, revealing a more dramatic side of the landscape.
Cost breakdown
Included:
- Return transport by modern tourist coach
- An experienced team with strong knowledge of the terrain supports the group throughout the journey.
- Standard first-aid kit
- Two included meals: breakfast and lunch
- Thác Liêng Ài Conqueror Card
Not included:
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at the rest stop
- VAT
Included:
- An experienced team with strong knowledge of the terrain supports the group throughout the journey.
- Standard first-aid kit
- Two included meals: breakfast and lunch
- Thác Liêng Ài Conqueror Card
Not included:
- Bus transfer
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at the rest stop
- VAT
Detailed itinerary
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Overnight stay: No
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Trail distance: approximately 10km, 6 hours of activity
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Meals: breakfast and lunch
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Highlights: A blend of dramatic and poetic highland landscapes, the sleeping-fairy formation and one setting with two contrasting moods.
- 00h30: The bus departs on time from 319 Nơ Trang Long, Ward 13, Bình Thạnh District [Location]. Parking is available at 327 Nơ Trang Long, Bình Lợi Trung Ward (between Hei Garden and Gold Palace) [Location].
- 00h45: Pick-up at 74 Nguyễn Cơ Thạch, An Lợi Đông, Thủ Đức, Ho Chi Minh City – Pasteur Street Craft Beer – Sala Taproom & Restaurant [Map].
- 06h00: Stop to rest and have breakfast.
- 07h00: The guide meets Join the Crew guests at the meeting point [Location].
- 7h30: Trek across Tâm Châu Tea Hills, wade through streams and discover Thác Liêng Ài. Spend free time at the waterfall, then have lunch prepared by local residents.
- 15h00: Leave Bảo Lộc as the bus takes guests with the Explore ticket back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stop to rest and have a snack along the way.
- 20h00: Estimated arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the highland journey.
What to pack
+ Hiking shoes or trail-running shoes
+ Sunscreen and insect repellent
+ Stretchy, long-sleeved sportswear
+ At least 1.5 litres of drinking water
+ A change of clothes after showering
+ Personal snacks such as energy bars, nuts or dried fruit
+ Trekking poles for beginners
+ A hydration vest or lightweight backpack
+ Emergency cash
Important notes:
+ Each guest receives one Conqueror Card after completing the trail. Guests who register after Wednesday for that week’s departure will not receive a Conqueror Card.
+ The bus departs on time; please arrive 10–15 minutes early.
+ Late arrival is treated as a cancellation and is non-refundable.
+ Please make sure you board the correct bus, as several tour groups may share the same meeting point.
+ Prepare physically by walking for 30 minutes a day during the two weeks before the hike.