Dam Rong, Lam Dong

Zen Cafe Countryside

Eight highland bungalows in Da Long — quiet trails, fresh food, yoga-friendly calm, and Dam Rong nature away from busy Dalat.

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Our read

The water is the reason to come, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Come here for

Daily practice as the spine of the trip, not an add-on
Bathing culture over treatment menus
Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
Walking every day and sleeping hard

Skip it if

You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into

We would rather lose the booking than send you somewhere that does not suit you.

01 - Arrive

The place itself

Zen Cafe Countryside is a small resort of eight well-equipped bungalows in Da Long village, Dam Rong County, Lam Dong — in the southern Vietnamese highlands at roughly 650 metres elevation. Axel from Germany and his Vietnamese wife Dung opened the property in 2023 after years running Zen Cafe Lakeside in Dalat, seeking a quieter countryside setting with fresh air cool enough to skip air conditioning. The surrounding landscape is a draw for nature lovers, photographers, cyclists, bikers, hikers, joggers, and bird watchers: mountains, valleys, hot springs, waterfalls, lakes, rocky rivers, coffee and cocoa farms, and traditional wooden villages with welcoming locals. On site, guests enjoy fresh local healthy food, a serene atmosphere suited to yoga and meditation, and bungalow stays ranging from intimate doubles to two-level family and de luxe units. Dam Rong sits about 100 km from Dalat airport and 125 km from Buon Ma Thuot airport (~2.5 hours by car). The team helps organise transfers from Saigon, Dalat, Buon Ma Thuot, or for motorbike travellers.

02 - Feel

Why it is different

Highland bungalows

Eight well-equipped units from intimate doubles to two-level family spaces.

Forest & valley trails

Hiking, running, and cycling through coffee farms and traditional villages.

Fresh local food

Healthy on-site dining in a calm countryside atmosphere.

Birding & wildlife

Southern highland forests with rich birdlife and natural hot springs nearby.

04 - Stay

Ways to stay

Yellow Bungalow

1,200,000 ₫ / night

Sunlit 40 m² retreat for two with sleeper sofa.

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Family Bungalow

2,200,000 ₫ / night

Two-level 80 m² space for up to four adults.

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Long-Stay Rates

10% weekly · 30% monthly

Weekly and monthly discounts for extended highland stays.

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More of the place

05 - Know

Before you go

Da Long, Dam Rong, Lam Dong — ~100 km from Dalat airport and ~125 km from Buon Ma Thuot (~2.5 h by car). Buses from Saigon, Dalat, or Buon Ma Thuot; the team assists with transfers.

Where is Zen Cafe Countryside located?

Da Long, Dam Rong County, Lam Dong province in the southern Vietnamese highlands — at about 650 m elevation with daytime temperatures around 28°C and nights around 20°C.

How do I get there?

Reachable by bus from Saigon, Dalat, or Buon Ma Thuot; more comfortably by car/taxi or motorbike. Dalat airport is ~100 km and Buon Ma Thuot ~125 km (~2.5 hours). The team can help organise transfers.

What bungalows are available?

Five bungalow types: Yellow (40 m²), smaller and larger doubles, a two-level Family unit (80 m², 4 adults), and a two-level De Luxe unit with king bed. All rates are listed on zencafecountryside.com.

What activities can visitors enjoy?

Hiking, jogging, running, cycling, motorbike touring, bird watching, photography, and exploring nearby hot springs, waterfalls, lakes, coffee/cocoa farms, and traditional villages.

Are there discounts for long stays?

Yes — 10% off weekly stays and 30% off monthly stays. Mention it on the booking form and the team will apply it.

How do I book or contact Zen Cafe Countryside?

Use the booking form on zencafecountryside.com or email zencafecountryside@gmail.com. Phone +84 33 594 93 11 (Zalo, Vietnamese/English) or +84 372 522 435 (Zalo, WhatsApp, Viber — English/German).