Suggested 3 day itinerary to discover Nha Trang

Suggested 3 day itinerary to discover Nha Trang

Enjoying the long coastline with poetic landscapes and rich cuisine of Nha Trang which has been a favorite destination for many visitors.

Arrive Nha Trang

Airplane: From Hanoi or Saigon, you can fly to Nha Trang. Ticket prices range from US $ 25 - US $ 120 depending on flight and airline as well as the time of booking (currently in Vietnam there are two low cost airlines Jetstar Pacifique and VietJetAir).

Bus: Bus to Nha Trang has many companies with good quality and reasonable price such as Phuong Trang, Quang Hanh, Tra Lan Vien, Ha Linh .... Every day there are cars running Nha Trang - Saigon or Nha Trang - Hanoi and vice versa, you can book tickets online or contact the bus directly to buy tickets. It is best to choose the departure time (evening 20h or 22h) to Nha Trang in the morning on the next day.

Trains: You can also go to Nha Trang by train. You can book online in advance. Especially from Saigon to Nha Trang, there is a good quality 5 star tourist train.

Accommodation

Nha Trang has many hotels from 2 star standard to 5 star luxury hotel. You can choose the hotel according to your preference. Or you can stay overnight at homestay, a good option if you want to explore more about local life.

Suggested 3 day itinerary to discover Nha Trang

Day 1: Arrive Nha Trang - Po Nagar - Hon Chong

After a journey from Saigon or Hanoi, you arrive Nha Trang and will take a taxi or a private car to your hotel. The check-in time is often at 14h but if you arrive early, you can ask the receptionist for an early check-in (upon availability) and of course they will be happy to check the room for you. After check-in you can rent a motorbike at the hotel for 6 - 8 USD / motorbike / day.



Tram Huong Tower.

The first point I visit is Po Nagar Tower located on 2/4 street, Vinh Phuoc Ward, Nha Trang City. Ticket price is 22,000 VND / person / visit. The tower is located on the top of a small hill, named after the Po Nagar Queen, the goddess created by the clouds and the sponge, the creator of the earth, produce precious wood, trees and rice.




Po Nagar Tower is old and mysterious.

The architecture of the tower consists of 3 floors, from the bottom up. The ground floor is the gate tower. In the middle floor is a guest house for pilgrims to rest, prepare the offerings and prepare the dress before the official ceremony. The top floor is where the towers are located. When visiting the tower girls do not wear skirts, short sleeves can borrow a dress to visit the tower.



Po Nagar main gate.

The second destination of the day is Hon Chong, Po Nagar Tower, you turn 2/4 direction north to Nguyen Dinh Chieu then turn to this road you will come to Hon Chong. Here you also have to buy tickets for the tour: 22,000 VND / person / way and free parking.

According to my feeling, here is divided into three areas: First Assembly hall with ancient houses display souvenirs, gems ...; followed by a view from the hillside overlooking the sea and part of Nha Trang city, finally the Hon Chong - the rocky bottom with stones stacked on top of each other without a certain order. at all.



Overview from the hilltop of Hon Chong.

According to the legend, it was formerly high cliffs and stands. One day, a young couple's boat was hit by a big wave of wind. The boat hit the cliffs. Large waves dragged the wife away. The husband rushes to pull his wife but the waves are getting stronger. One man with his wife, one hand clinging to the cliff. The capital was waving want to pour, now add the strength of the husband clinging to the cliffs that plunged into the sea and engulfed both young unfortunate couple. They die, but the husband's hand is still deep in stone and holds on with time.




After the tour, you can visit the cafe above the hill to admire the tranquil beauty of this scenery.





Leaving the Hon Chong we go along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street and turn left onto 2/4 Street and find a restaurant to recharge. There are many choices of local food on this street.



Afternoon, you can stay at the hotel to rest, walk the sea or find some corner to enjoy coffee. At night, you can go to Nmart convenience store to buy 1-2 cans of beer and less dry ink or barbecue brought to the sea to watch the sea, watching Vinpearl Land at night. Next, explore the Sailing Club or the Nha Trang night market.



The bustle of Nha Trang night market.

Day 2: Vinpearl Land

You can have breakfast at the hotel, then buy tickets Vinpearl Land at the front desk for 32 USD / ticket / person. To move to Vinpearl Land you can use a motorbike or taxi.

Considered as one of the longest cable car crossing the world, this route is 3.32 km long, average height is 45 m above sea level. The route is connected by seven piers at sea, two onshore and two terminals at Nha Trang and Hon Tre. Transparency is ensured by the 47-seat eight-seat cabin, which reduces travel time to 9 minutes and 20 seconds, and can operate in up to 7-degree wind conditions.I encourage you to take the cable car though a long wait but surely you will be satisfied with the experience.



Visitors queuing in Vinpearl Land on holiday.




Cable car through Vinpearl Land.

Here are a lot of thrilling games like roller coasters, pirate ships, airplanes, DropSky ... follow the path down the elevator you will reach the world of the game (Game World) and especially you should try the game Mountain sliding - extremely interesting there.

Once you are sure that you are out of the area, go to the Ocean, where there are 4D cinemas and aquariums. Visit the aquarium you will feel like you are traveling in the blue sea, to see firsthand the sea creatures that you usually see only through the screen at home.



If you come in the right time frame from 11h00 to 11h10 and 15h00 - 15h10 you will be admired mermaid swimming in the tank with the lovely marine life.

Once you have finished the tour you will follow the stairs up and out, this is before your eyes will be the game of speedy music rotation, you can try this game. Then take a photo and take a picture with a phantom fellow, watch a magic show or draw an artistic portrait for yourself.




Phantom statue at Vinpearl Land.

Performing time of the statue on Friday & 7: 13h30 - 14h00; 14h10 - 14h45; 14h50 - 15h25

Time of street performance: 15h00 - 15h30

European Street Festival on Friday & 7: 16h00 - 16h30

Music performance time: 19h30 - 19h55; 20h30 - 20h55.

In the afternoon, after playing and visiting the delight then you can move to Water Park. Water Park is divided into three main areas: children's bath, adult bath and main beach with beautiful white sand and blue sea water to irresistible irresistible attraction. At the main beach, you can also take part in sea services such as sailing, water motor, parachute, kayak ... Besides the lazy river winding with cool water will make you dispel the hot sun of this wonderful sea.




Sunset at Vinpearl Land.

19h30 is the time of water music, if you go on weekends or holidays should be early to choose the ideal sitting position.

Day 3: Nha Trang Beach - I-Resort

Due to limited time, we do not choose tour to visit Nha Trang 4 islands, just take a picnic, go to coffee and visit Nha Trang Center. Inside Nha Trang Center also has Platinum Cinema, bar, food counter ... extremely diverse.





Then come to I-Resort located at group 19, Xuan Ngoc village, Vinh Ngoc. From the first glance, I-Resort impresses visitors with its harmonious design, traditional Vietnamese architecture, using simple materials (stone, wood and coconut water). delicate. On the 6ha campus, the I-Resort Nha Trang builders have divided into separate subdivisions such as: waiting room, family mud bathing area, mud bathing area - outdoor mineral water, spa area, swimming pool, restaurant ... very reasonable.



The roofs of coconut leaves, water lilies in front of the porch, gardens with gourds, the flourishing flowers of I-Resort Nha Trang tourists do not feel like tourist attractions but as is returning to the countryside scene. And as a natural therapist, this beautiful rustic space contributes to purifying the soul, enabling visitors to forget the worries, worries in life, and have a truly relaxing feel when immersed in the mineral mud bath.



Mud bath at I-Resort.

Hot mineral mud bath service:- Bath 1 - 3 guests: 14 USD VND / person- Pool 4 - 5 guests: 12 USD / person- Tanks with 6 guests or more: 11 USD / person- Children under 06: 7 USD / person

After the mud bath, on the way back you can enjoy some specialties of Nha Trang and travel to your next destination.