Weekend
Arrive Friday evening, enjoy two days of measured training and leave Sunday after lunch. Allow separate time for your journey.
MONT / ADVENTURE CLUBVIETNAM / ĐÀ LẠT
RUN. TRAIL. MOUNTAINS. ADVENTURE.
Running camp
in Dalat.
Pine forests. Open trails. Time for yourself.
A few days with room for training, learning and rest. A small group and personal coaching with Ivan Grigorev.
Weekend / 3 / 5 / 7 DaysPlanned groups of 5–8
01 / WHY DALAT
A different Vietnam.
Your own rhythm.
Dalat is a highland city surrounded by pine-covered hills. It is cooler than many of Vietnam’s coastal destinations, with terrain for running and walking.
Rain and mist are part of the setting. We plan morning outings and alternatives, checking routes before each departure. Weather for your dates is checked separately.
Vietnam Tourism · Dalat and its climate ↗DALAT / IN THE FRAME
A place to run.
Pine-lined roads, a lake and mountain slopes. Photographs from Dalat to get a feel for the place before you arrive.
Dalat in motion — two short videos
ALREADY IN VIETNAM
Already in Vietnam?
Join us for a weekend.
Based in Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh City or Dalat? Make the camp a short getaway within your Vietnam stay.
Camp Only
Already have accommodation in Dalat? Join training and workshops without booking another room. We agree the shared meeting point in advance.
Your own group
Come with friends or your running club. We will work out dates, effort and accommodation. Three-person groups receive a separate quote.
Tell us where you are staying now. Travel to Dalat is not included; transport schedules and the meeting point are checked for your dates.
Plan a getaway from my city ↗02 / IVAN GRIGOREV
Experience to
share on the trail.
I have spent years running, coaching people, racing marathons and ultras, and exploring mountains. At camp, I work alongside you in training, on the trail and during the debrief.
Coaching since 2011. Mountaineering since 2009 and mountain guiding experience since 2015. Two ascents of Elbrus. Personal best for 10 km: 41:02.
20years of running
10marathons
5ultras over 100 km
03 / YOUR CAMP
Who it is for
Your first trail
For runners wanting confidence on varied terrain. Newer runners get shorter outings.
Your next distance
For half-marathon, marathon or ultra preparation, with practical work on training load, fuelling and pacing.
Time to reset
Combine sport, nature and a Vietnam trip without chasing a mileage target.
04 / CHOOSE YOUR RHYTHM
A weekend or a whole week.
Weekend
2 programme days / 2 nightsFriday evening → Sunday afternoon.
Programme ↓3 Days
3 programme days / 3 nightsArrive the evening before day one. Leave after lunch on the final day.
Programme ↓5 Days
5 programme days / 5 nightsArrive the evening before day one. Leave after lunch on the final day.
Programme ↓7 Days
7 programme days / 7 nightsArrive the evening before day one. Leave after lunch on the final day.
Programme ↓Days refer to programme duration, not hard training sessions. The final plan reflects your questionnaire and the group’s readiness.
Arrival
Check in the evening before day one, introductions and equipment check.
Day 1
Easy run and technique observation. Workshop: building a training week. Evening mobility.
Day 2
Easy trail session with uphill and downhill practice. Pacing and fuelling. Weekend: personal recommendations and departure after lunch.
Day 3
Recovery walk or short easy run. Equipment and recovery workshop. 3 Days: debrief and departure.
Day 4
One quality session if appropriate: short hills OR intervals OR a threshold block. Rest afterwards. Workshop: zones, threshold and managing intensity.
Day 5
Easy run, light strength and mobility. Technique and training-week review. 5 Days: debrief and departure.
Day 6
Long outing appropriate to the group, without a distance target to chase. Practise fuelling and pacing. Recover for the rest of the day.
Day 7
Walk or short recovery run. Personal guidance for returning to your normal week, marathon or ultra preparation. Departure after lunch.
05 / A TYPICAL DAY
Train.
Make time to rest.
- 07:00Morning session appropriate to the group
- 08:30Breakfast and rest
- 11:00Practical workshop, 30–45 minutes
- 12:30Lunch and free time
- 17:00Easy activity, mobility or a walk
- 18:30Debrief and dinner
06 / TRAILS & PRACTICE
Learn on the trail.
Easy runs, trails, uphill and downhill technique, strength, mobility and recovery. Long runs, intervals and threshold work depend on readiness.
Routes for the group
We are exploring pine-covered hills and the Tuyen Lam area. Distance, elevation gain, access and exit points are confirmed after reconnaissance. Race routes are not assumed to be freely accessible.
Pre-camp questionnaire
After the initial conversation we ask about age, experience, weekly volume, results, recent races, goals, usual pace and trail experience. Injuries and limitations are discussed separately and confidentially. Training does not replace medical assessment.
07 / THEORY YOU CAN USE
Understand. Try. Discuss.
Manage your training
Training structure, heart-rate zones, threshold, intervals, long runs and common mistakes.
Read the terrain
Running and trail technique, climbing and descending, equipment and pacing.
Prepare for your goal
Recovery, fuelling, marathon and ultra preparation. Finish by building a sensible training week.
08 / VILLAS IN DALAT PINE FOREST
A place to
slow down.
We are selecting villas, small hotels and cabins near pine forests. The property is shown and agreed before booking. Accommodation for the first departure is not yet confirmed.
- Budget
- Simple accommodation, twin sharing.
- Comfort
- More spacious rooms and a shared area for workshops.
- Private Room
- Your own room at the agreed property.
A pine-forest setting is a selection criterion, not a promise of a specific villa.
09 / WHAT’S INCLUDED
Choose how much
you want arranged.
Camp Only
Coaching, workshops, routes checked before departure, water, transport to training trailheads and personal recommendations.
Camp + Stay
Camp Only + your chosen accommodation level and breakfast. Table: Comfort, twin sharing.
Full Camp
Camp + Stay + lunch and dinner on training days, a shared transfer from the meeting point in Dalat and one easy additional activity.
Indicative cost per person
Calculated for a group of at least five. Final prices depend on dates, accommodation and programme confirmation.
| Format | Camp Only | Camp + Stay | Full Camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | 13,200 ₽4,000,000 VND / ≈ $156 | 26,700 ₽8,100,000 VND / ≈ $316 | 32,600 ₽9,900,000 VND / ≈ $386 |
| 3 Days | 18,500 ₽5,600,000 VND / ≈ $218 | 38,900 ₽11,800,000 VND / ≈ $460 | 46,800 ₽14,200,000 VND / ≈ $554 |
| 5 Days | 29,300 ₽8,900,000 VND / ≈ $347 | 63,500 ₽19,300,000 VND / ≈ $753 | 74,400 ₽22,600,000 VND / ≈ $881 |
| 7 Days | 40,200 ₽12,200,000 VND / ≈ $476 | 88,200 ₽26,800,000 VND / ≈ $1,045 | 102,300 ₽31,100,000 VND / ≈ $1,213 |
Equivalents use Bank of Russia rates dated 2026-09-26, rounded. Bank rates and fees may differ.
Flights, airport transfers, visas, insurance and personal expenses are extra. Three-person groups and private rooms receive an individual quote.
10 / UPCOMING CAMPS
Upcoming camps
We are forming the next group.
Tell us your preferred dates and format. We will discuss the programme personally; confirmed departures will appear here.
Suggest dates ↓11 / FAQ
Before we meet
on the trail.
Can I join without trail experience?
Yes, subject to an initial conversation. Beginners use shorter outings and run-walk options. Technical terrain and effort are agreed in advance.
Is every day a hard training day?
No. Easy sessions and recovery form the foundation. Intervals and threshold work are alternatives for a quality session, not daily requirements.
What happens after I apply?
We discuss experience and dates via Telegram or WhatsApp, then the programme, accommodation and final cost. Wait for departure confirmation before buying flights.
When is the next camp?
Confirmed departures appear below. If no dates are listed, tell us your preferences so we can form a group.
What if it rains or I feel tired?
We change the route, shorten the outing or replace it with recovery and a workshop. Your questionnaire, wellbeing and local conditions determine the final load.
What costs extra?
Flights, a visa if needed, personal insurance covering your activities, airport transfers and personal purchases. Accommodation and meals depend on the package. Cancellation terms are agreed in writing before payment.
12 / YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s start
with a conversation.
Tell us where you are based and which format you prefer. These six fields are all we need to begin.