Is it better to self-drive to Da Lat or take an organized tour from the coast?

A couple who self-drove to Da Lat for a couple of days managed to see the clay village, hobbit village, flower garden and night market, but missed the cable car and the waterfall park — everything closed by 5pm. Someone in the group also caught a rotavirus infection during the trip, leaving them with the impression there's 'not much to see'.

Another traveler points out that on a first self-drive trip it's completely normal to miss around 55-60 potential spots simply due to logistics and traffic — this is a common beginner issue, not a sign that Da Lat lacks attractions.

Another chat member recommends a 2-day organized tour of Da Lat instead, since it lets you actually reach both the cable car and the toboggan waterfall — in their opinion, these two spots are the most impressive attractions in the area.