Places

Starts with a walk through Da Lat Central Market, which is where the class earns its money — you learn what the vegetables actually are before you cook them.

Worth knowing. One to eight guests, so it stays a conversation rather than a demonstration. The best rainy-afternoon booking in the city.

Datanla, Pongour and Elephant Falls in one day, with a silk workshop, a coffee garden and lunch attached. Cheaper than doing it yourself once you count fuel and entries.

Worth knowing. Entrance fees are usually extra. Good option in the wet season when riding a motorbike 130 km is a bad idea.