Nha Trang City Tour

Nha Trang City

Overview: Nha Trang is a seaside town, also the capital city of Khánh Hòa Province – on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. Nha Trang is becoming increasingly popular in recent years because of its pristine beach, best scuba diving center of Vietnam as well as lots of interesting places and delicious food to enjoy.

Considered Vietnam’s most famous seaside resort-town, Nha Trang attracts foreign tourists for not only its stunningly pristine beaches but also the urban atmosphere of a young tourist city.
 
Location & History: According to historical records, Nha Trang was known as Kauthara under the Champa, as it is still home to the famous Po Nagar Tower built by the Champa. Until the French colonization, Nha Trang used to be no more than small fishing villages. The French recognized Nha Trang as a perfect place for bathing, so they invested in the transformation to turn Nha Trang into a resort town.
 
Nha Trang has consistently maintained its position as one of the most beautiful bays of the world. The town is about 450km north of Saigon and 1200km south of Hanoi. With the 4-km- long main strip of beaches, Nha Trang Bay covers the area of 405km2 including 19 large and small islands. As viewed from high above, the bay looks like the aquamarine stone sparkling in the sunshine, bounded by miles of smoothly golden sands.
 
What to do in Nha Trang: Together with the heavenly beaches, the hot springs, diversified kinds of fish, and the colorful coral reef underwater have made Nha Trang become one of the best spots for scuba diving and snorkeling. Coming to Nha Trang in the period from January to August, one will have the chance to experience the most wonderful weather for swimming and sunbathing.
 
>>> An entertainment paradise:
Nha Trang is known as the famous entertainment center of Vietnam, with series of complexes such as Vinpearl Land, Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Tam Resort, to name a few. Designed to be an independent recreational spot, Vinpearl Land complex is built in an island, including the five-star international resort system Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang and Vinpearl Amusement Park. With the area of more than 200,000 m2; the park contains many modern and unique large-scale facilities. Some typical features of this complex are its Guinness record 3,320- meter long sea -crossing cable car system, Water Park, Under Water World, Amphitheatre, Shopping Mall and Food Village. Vinperal Land used to host many international beauty competitions such as Miss Universe or Miss Earth.
 
On the other hand, Hon Tam Resort is the harmonious combination of modern restaurants, swimming pools with wild beaches and tropical forest. Tri Nguyen Aquarium, with the design of a go-aground ship, is also worth visiting.
 
>>> A unique place for zen tourism:
In developed countries with high living standard, zentourism is becoming more and more popular. Nowadays, people pay money for both travelling, relaxing and finding inner peace of mind. Khanh Hoa Province, in general, and Nha Trang, in particular, owns many places with the untouched nature which are very potential for zentourism development such as Hon Ba, Suoi Do, Ba Ho, Van Phong Bay. Besides visiting other famous tourism destinations and find out more about local culture, tourists will also take part in activities of practicing meditation and yoga in order to get rid of stress and mix completely with nature.
> Tran Phu Beach, Doc Let Beach, Dai Lanh Beach: best places for surfing and diving.
> Hon Tam (Silkworm islet): Vinh Nguyen, Nha Trang
> Hon Tre (Bamboo islet): Vinh Nguyen, Nha Trang
> Tri Nguyen Aquarium: Hon Mieu Island, Tri Nguyen Lake, Nha Trang
There are some other must-see spots for foreign tourists to visit, such as National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam (01, Cau Da Street),  Nha Trang Live – a place to get free city maps, drinks and tour travel guide books, also the largest collection of local paintings (Thong Nhat Street & 2 Thang 4 Street).
 
What to see in Nha Trang: Surrounded on all three sides by mountain ranges, Nha Trang also offers the picturesque vista of primary forest, water fall and high mountain peak floating in soft could. Located 60km far from the city center, with the height of 1578m, Hon Ba Peak is regarded as “the second Da Lat of Vietnam”. Ones will need to drive about 25km of mountain pass and bendy slopes until reaching this area. Being overheated by the temperature of sunlight and ocean? The pure air and cool temperature here will definitely ease your feelings. Scientists estimate that there are more than 40 rare floras and 60 endangered species living in Hon Ba Mountain. If you are tired of beaches, Hon Ba may be a great place to visit.
 
Other tourism destinations for your consideration in Nha Trang:
> Long Son Pagoda: Thai Nguyen Street
> Po Nagar Cham Towers or Thap Ba: 2 Thang 4 Street
> National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam: 1 Cau Da street
> Nha Trang Live – a place to get free city maps, drinks and tour travel guide books: intersection of Thong Nhat and 2 Thang 4
 
What to eat in Nha Trang: Coming to Nha Trang, tourists will be amazed at its delicacies, mostly from various kinds of seafood. Nha Trang is well-known for producing the highest quality with best flavor fish sauce in Vietnam, thus, fish sauce plays an important role in the secret recipe of cooking Nha Trang’s specialties and making dipping sauce.
 
Among many dishes, grilled fermented pork roll, grilled beef, rice vermicelli with grilled fish and jellyfish, fresh seafood are most favorite. In addition, the swallow’s nest soup – with bird’s nests collected from the wild, is regarded as the best in Vietnam.
 
Some must try cuisines in Nha Trang includes: Cha ca (Fish patties), Cua (Crab), Nem Nha Trang (Nha Trang pork rolls).

Nha Trang is a seaside town, also the capital city of Khánh Hòa Province – on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. Nha Trang is becoming increasingly popular in recent years because of its pristine beach, best scuba diving center of Vietnam as well as lots of interesting places and delicious food to enjoy. Length of the trip           : 1 days
Trip Starts from/ End in  : Nha Trang City
Booking time  : At least 15 days in advance for individuals and 25 days in advance for group.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Nha Trang city tour              Meal: Lunch
8:30 AM: Picks up you from your hotel to start the tour:
Oceanographic Institute: The institute of oceanography, which was established in 1923, was one of the first centers for scientific research in Indochina. Visitor can have a change to visit the Marine Creature Museum, which shows more than 80,000 sea and fresh water specimen as well as living creatures that are kept in glass tanks. It is really an attractive destination for those who have the passion of sea discovery.

Long Son Pagoda: The pagoda that was founded in the late 19th century then renovated in 1940. Located on Trai Thuy hill, it is the largest pagoda in Nha Trang. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists visit the Pagoda to see and praise the 79 feet tall white Buddha statue, Kim Than Phat To, and many other architectural features that the pagoda has offer.
Ponagar Cham Tower: The tower was built the Cham civilization between the 7th and 12th century to honor Yang I Nu Ponagar – mother of the Kingdom. The local Buddhists of Nha Trang use this place for prayer and worshipping and there are many incense lighted giving the place an interesting aroma. The Ponagar tower is a very glorified structure with amazing architectures filling with stunning colors.
Chong Rocks: Chong Rocks is a famous sight in Nha Trang city. It is at Hon Chong clump, Vinh Phuoc ward. Chong Rocks of two large rock clusters is located on the beach at the foot of la San hill. All of the rocks lying about in disorder and in the way create a majestic look.
12:00 PM: Have lunch at local restaurant (included). 1:00 PM: The tour continues:
Mud bath and hot spring: It’s one of the most fun experiences in Nha Trang. Enjoy wonderful time soaking in mineral mud with a professional process:
- Hot mineral water shower.
- Soaking in mineral mud.
- Sunbathing.
- Soaking in hot mineral water.
- Massage under high pressure spray by hot mineral water.
Around 3:30 PM: Visit and shopping Dam Market - the largest trading center in Nha Trang
Around 4:30 PM: Tour ends; drop off visitors back to hotels.

Tour price: USD35 per person

Note:
Itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number for all passengers.
Surcharge of 30% will be added for itinerary on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.
A valid passport is required upon check-in hotels. Children whose travelling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent.
All major Credit cards are accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
Price Inclusions:
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Transfer and transportation vehicle with air conditioning as indicated by shuttle bus or private car.
English- speaking guide (other languages are available upon request).
Sightseeing as specified including permission & entrance fees.
Mud bath service.
Price Exclusions:
Optional tours
Tips for tour guide, driver
Travel insurance
Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc
Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion
Remark:
Group tour: To join with other people on available daily tours. These tours are fixed itinerary and departure time. It is possible to join in even your group of only 1 or 2 people. Customer do not to find other people to form the group. It is our company duty to gather the tourists for each tour. For these tours, you have to share the coach, boat and tour guide with other tourists who come from different nationalities. The number of people of this group is normally less than 18 persons.
Private tour : The tour is not fixed, it is possible to be customized for your group. All service is reserved for your group only. You do not have to share the bus, train, tour guide with other tourists.
As indicated: A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
What should you bring: Good trekking booths; Camera + rolls; Rain coat; Warm Clothes; Sun Lotion; Personal medicines; Wide brim hat; Insect Repellent; Original Passport.