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A two-day traverse from Da Lat across the Dragon’s Backbone to the Yaly stream—this demanding ridge trek combines long ascents, open grass saddles and an overnight under the stars. Expect steep, muddy sections, simple campsites and strong cultural and ecological variety.
A two-day traverse from Da Lat across the Dragon’s Backbone to the Yaly stream—this demanding ridge trek combines long ascents, open grass saddles and an overnight under the stars. Expect steep, muddy sections, simple campsites and strong cultural and ecological variety.
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Operated by Viet Challenge Tours · Da Lat, Lam Dong
Morning light cuts across the ridgeline as hikers leave Da Lat and stand at the Three Provinces marker where Lam Dong, Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan meet. The first day pushes uphill for roughly 10 km through mixed pine and evergreen forest, then follows the narrow crest known locally as the “Dragon’s Backbone” to a windswept campsite. Tents go up, a BBQ is shared, and the night sky, suddenly vast, answers with stars.
challenging.
2 days (8–10 hours hiking per day).
High—regular cardio, hill repeats and multi-hour hikes with a pack recommended
You should have a high level of fitness—able to complete sustained uphill hiking and 4–6 hour continuous walking; training with loaded hikes and short runs is recommended.
Yes—tents and sleeping bags are listed as provided in the itinerary, though bringing a lightweight liner can add comfort and hygiene.
Clear streams like the Yaly are available but should be treated with a filter or purification tablets before drinking.
The tour picks up participants at a designated meeting point in Da Lat and provides transportation to the trailhead as part of the itinerary.
The route crosses the southern Central Highlands, an area long inhabited by K'Ho communities and shaped by small-scale coffee and spice cultivation tied to colonial and post-colonial land use patterns.
Trail use affects sensitive upland soils and water sources—stick to established paths, pack out all waste, and avoid open fires outside designated cooking areas to reduce impact.
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