Best Da Lat Golf Courses for 2026/2027

Da Lat is unlike any other golf destination in Vietnam. At roughly 1,500 metres above sea level in the southern central highlands, the city has a cool climate year-round, with average temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. While golfers in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City deal with tropical heat and humidity, golfers in Da Lat play in pine-scented air with temperatures that rarely require more than a light sweater. The French built the city as a hill station in the early 1900s to escape Saigon’s heat, and golf has been part of Da Lat since the 1920s, when the original Dalat Palace Golf Club was constructed.

Da Lat has three courses, which is enough for a three to five day trip where you play a different course each day. The city is a 30-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City or about five to six hours by road, making it a practical extension of a southern Vietnam golf itinerary. Lien Khuong Airport handles domestic flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.

The destination suits golfers who want a break from coastal heat, travelers who enjoy European-influenced hill station atmosphere, and couples who want to combine golf with flower gardens, lakeside walks, French colonial architecture, and some of Vietnam’s best cafe culture. Da Lat is often called the “City of Flowers” or “Petit Paris,” and while those nicknames can sound like marketing, the city’s character does feel noticeably different from the rest of Vietnam.

Best golf courses in Da Lat

Da Lat’s three courses each have their own personality. One is a historic classic, one is a modern lakeside resort course, and one is a high-altitude championship layout with serious elevation changes.

1. Dalat Palace Golf Club

According to GolfLux course information, Dalat Palace Golf Club is an 18-hole par 72 course measuring 7,009 yards, with a slope rating of 128 and a course rating of 71.4. The course was originally built in the 1920s by French colonialists, abandoned during wartime, and underwent a multi-million dollar restoration in 1994. It uses bentgrass greens and is located near Xuan Huong Lake in the centre of Da Lat.

This is Vietnam’s most historically significant golf course and one of its most awarded. The layout makes full use of the mountain setting, with views of Xuan Huong Lake, terraced rice fields, and pine forests from the clubhouse. The restored period clubhouse includes a restaurant with a wood-burning fireplace, a pro shop, and landscaped gardens. A full practice facility with a 290-yard grass driving range complements the course.

2. SAM Tuyen Lam Golf Club

According to GolfLux course information, SAM Tuyen Lam Golf Club is an 18-hole par 72 course measuring 7,035 yards, located in the Tuyen Lam Lake tourist area. The course uses bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways, and a Swiss-Belhotel is attached to the resort complex.

The lakeside and mountain backdrop gives SAM Tuyen Lam a tranquil atmosphere. The course is built across 58 hectares with three halfway houses, and the attached hotel makes it practical for a stay-and-play format. For golfers coming from flat, hot coastal courses, the cooler conditions and rolling highland terrain here feel like a different sport.

SAM Tuyen Lam suits golfers who want a resort experience near the lake, travelers who prefer to stay on-site at a golf complex, and anyone looking for a relaxed round in a scenic setting.

3. The Dalat at 1200

According to GolfLux course information, The Dalat at 1200 is an 18-hole par 72 course measuring 7,537 yards, designed by Kyi Hla Han. It is located in Don Duong at 1,200 metres above sea level. The course uses bentgrass greens and features significant elevation changes between holes, making it a cart-only layout.

At 7,537 yards this is the longest course in Da Lat and one of the longest in Vietnam. The design uses freshwater streams, rice paddies, pine trees, and strategically placed bunkers as natural obstacles. The elevation changes between holes add a dimension that flat courses cannot replicate.

The Dalat at 1200 suits golfers who want the most challenging round in the area, players who enjoy dramatic elevation changes, and anyone who wants to experience a highland championship course at altitude.

Which course is better?

If you want history and a central Da Lat location, Dalat Palace Golf Club is the obvious choice. If you want a resort stay-and-play with lake views, SAM Tuyen Lam is the most complete package. If you want the longest, most challenging layout with the biggest elevation changes, The Dalat at 1200 is the pick. A three-day trip playing all three gives you the full Da Lat golf experience, with each course offering a genuinely different round.

Best time to play golf in Da Lat

Da Lat’s highland climate makes it playable year-round, which is one of its biggest advantages. Temperatures stay between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius throughout the year, so the extreme heat that limits play in other parts of Vietnam is not a factor here.

November to April. The dry season and the best overall window. Skies are clear, rainfall is minimal, and the cool mornings warm into comfortable playing temperatures by mid-morning. February to April is particularly pleasant. This is also the period when Da Lat’s flower gardens are at their peak.

May to October. The wet season. Rain typically comes in afternoon bursts rather than all-day downpours, so morning rounds are usually unaffected. The landscape is at its greenest during this period, which makes the courses look particularly good. Golfers who book early morning tee times can often complete a full round before the rain arrives.

Year-round note. Mornings in Da Lat can be misty and cool, sometimes below 15 degrees, especially from November to February. If you are coming from Ho Chi Minh City, the temperature difference can catch you off guard. Bring a light jacket for the first few holes.

Da Lat golf holidays and package tours

Da Lat works well as a three to five day programme. The city is compact, all three courses are within reasonable driving distance, and the non-golf attractions fill the remaining hours naturally.

A typical Da Lat golf package includes hotel accommodation (ranging from the heritage-style Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel to modern resorts near Tuyen Lam Lake), airport transfers from Lien Khuong, tee times at two or three courses, caddie and cart, and often a half-day city tour or spa session.

Some available packages on GolfLux:

• Da Lat Golf Package 3 Days with two rounds and a sightseeing day
• Da Lat Luxury Golf Holiday 5 Days with three rounds at all three courses, 5-star accommodation at Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel, and spa
• 7 Days Golf in Ho Chi Minh City – Da Lat combining courses in both cities

For all Da Lat options, the Da Lat Golf Packages page lists available programmes. For a custom itinerary, use the trip planner.

Da Lat is a strong choice for couples. The city’s cafe culture, night market, flower gardens, and lakeside walks give non-golfers plenty to fill a day. The cool weather also means that afternoon activities are comfortable rather than exhausting, which is a genuine advantage over coastal destinations.

Golf with highland and architectural exploration in Da Lat

Da Lat’s off-course character is what makes it more than just three courses at altitude. The city retains much of its French colonial architecture, including villas, churches, and the old railway station. Xuan Huong Lake sits in the centre of town and is surrounded by gardens, cafes, and walking paths. Tuyen Lam Lake, near the SAM golf course, is larger and quieter, with boat trips and pine forest walks.

The city is known for its flower industry, and the Da Lat Flower Garden and various strawberry farms are popular non-golf activities. Datanla Waterfall and the Truc Lam Zen Monastery are both accessible by cable car near Tuyen Lam Lake. The Da Lat night market is one of the more enjoyable evening markets in Vietnam, with street food stalls selling grilled corn, banh trang nuong (Vietnamese pizza), soy milk, and avocado ice cream.

Book tee times in Da Lat

Booking tee times in Da Lat is straightforward, but the three courses are not all in the same area, so transfers need to be coordinated. Dalat Palace is in the city centre. SAM Tuyen Lam is near Tuyen Lam Lake, about 15 to 20 minutes from town. The Dalat at 1200 is in Don Duong, roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Da Lat city.

When booking, confirm:

• Which courses you want to play
• Your ideal dates and tee times
• Whether you need club rental
• Cart and caddie arrangements (cart is mandatory at The Dalat at 1200 due to elevation changes)
• Whether you are staying in the city centre or at a lakeside resort
• Airport transfers from Lien Khuong
• Whether your trip connects to Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, or Da Nang

Green fees in Da Lat typically run between $60 and $100 per round, with caddie fees around $15 and cart fees around $30. That makes it one of the more affordable quality golf destinations in Vietnam. Morning tee times are the safest choice during the wet season to avoid afternoon rain, and early starts in the dry season give you the bonus of playing through the mist as it lifts from the courses, which is one of those golf moments you tend to remember.