What is the best season to travel to Nha Trang?

Nha Trang - a beautiful beach paradise in Vietnam, always attracts tourists by its majestic scenery and unique culture. So what is the best season to explore Nha Trang?

1. Summer (May to July): If you love the sun and the sea, summer is a good choice. The weather is warm, the sea is blue and the sun is bright. However, be prepared for crowds and higher prices.
   
   
2. Autumn (August and September): At this time, Nha Trang has a cool climate, strong winds and beautiful sea. This is a great time to enjoy the natural scenery and join island tours and swim in the sea.
   
   To best prepare for the perfect trip, remember to check the weather forecast before packing your backpack and going!

Nha Trang travel experience, which means of transportation to choose?

Nha Trang, a poetic coastal city, is about 411 km south of Ho Chi Minh City and about 1,290 km north of Hanoi. To get to Nha Trang from other distant provinces, you can choose the following means of transport:

Airplane

Currently, airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjet Air all have flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other cities to Cam Ranh airport, near Nha Trang. From Cam Ranh airport, you can take a bus or taxi to Nha Trang city.

Flight time from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Cam Ranh airport (CXR) is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and travel from Cam Ranh airport to the center of Nha Trang city is about 45 minutes.

Airfares usually range from 500,000 to 1,500,000 VND/way depending on the airline and time. If you travel alone or in a group of less than 4 people, the bus will be a suitable choice because of its reasonable price, about 50,000 VND/trip. Taxi will be more economical for groups of friends or families of more than 4 people with prices ranging from 200-350,000 VND/trip, picking up and dropping off at motels and hotels.

Train

There are currently train stations from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to Nha Trang with ticket prices ranging from 250,000 - 400,000 VND/trip. From Hanoi (HAN) to Nha Trang (NHA), the train takes about 24 - 27 hours.
Train tickets cost about 250,000 - 400,000 VND/trip.

Coach

If you are passionate about sightseeing, you can use a bus to travel to Nha Trang. From Ho Chi Minh City, you can take the mountain route or the coastal route, depending on your preferences and time.

Bus fares are usually from 200,000 - 400,000 VND/trip. Remember to book tickets in advance and prepare for an exciting trip to this beautiful coastal city! Currently, the Cam Lam - Vinh Hao expressway has officially come into operation, the travel time is shortened to only about 4-5 hours depending on the travel time of the trip.

 
Cam Lam - Vinh Hao Expressway has officially come into operation, helping to shorten travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang.

Traveling by car

If you want to travel to Nha Trang on your own, take the initiative in your travel time and rest, driving to Nha Trang by yourself is not a bad idea. If you do not have your own car, you can consider renting a car by the day with prices ranging from 500,000 to more than 1,000,000 VND depending on the type of car and the rental location.
Note for those who drive by themselves:
The Cam Lam-Vinh Hao Expressway has a maximum speed of 80km/h and does not have an emergency lane, so you should pay special attention to safety when driving, especially at night.

Some luxury resorts in Nha Trang have “super cool sea views”

1. Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang: Located on Hon Tre Island, Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang is a perfect choice with a peaceful space and 5-star amenities. Price from 1,780,725 VND/night.

2. An Lam Retreat Ninh Van Bay: This resort is located in a great location in Ninh Van Bay, offering private space and diverse spa treatments. Price from 10,583,744 VND/night.

3. The Anam Nha Trang: With a quiet space and relaxing activities such as spa, The Anam Nha Trang is a 5-star resort worth considering. Price from 4,345,941 VND/night.

4. Amiana Resort Nha Trang: Located on the beach, Amiana Resort Nha Trang has a private pool and lush garden. Price from 2,500,000 VND/night.


 

5. InterContinental Nha Trang: With a central location and sea view, InterContinental Nha Trang is a good choice for travelers. Price from VND 3,500,000/night.

6. Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang: Located on Nha Trang beach, Evason Ana Mandara offers quiet space and private rooms. Price from VND 3,000,000/night.

7. Gran Melia Nha Trang: Part of the 6-star Libera Nha Trang resort - culture - entertainment complex, operated by Meliá Hotels International Group under the Gran Meliá brand, owns a private beach. Price from VND 5,000,000/night.

 
Sea view room with extremely chill sea view at 6-star international standard villa at Gran Melia

What to eat in Nha Trang?

Yersin Nha Trang Jellyfish Noodles
Address: 87 Yersin, Nha Trang City.
Opening hours: 9:00-21:00.
Price range: 30,000 VND-35,000 VND
Nha Trang Nam Beo Jellyfish Noodles
Address: 64 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Nha Trang City.
Opening hours: 15:30 - 20:30.
Price range: 15,000 VND - 25,000 VND/bowl
Co Ba Jellyfish Noodles - Spacious space
Address: 105 Hoang Hoa Tham, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang City and 123 Yersin, Phuong Sai Ward, Nha Trang.
Opening hours: 6:00 - 11:00 and 16:00 - 20:30.
Price range: From 20,000 VND - 35,000 VND/bowl
Yết Kiêu Jellyfish Noodle Shop - The first jellyfish noodle shop
Address: 23 Yet Kieu, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa.
Opening hours: 5:30 - 10:30.
Price range: Reference from 20,000 VND - 35,000 VND/bowl

Nha Trang Jellyfish Vermicelli, Min Quan
Address: 64 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Nha Trang City.
Opening hours: 15:30 - 20:30.
Price range: From 15,000 VND - 25,000 VND/bowl
Nguyen Loan Fish Vermicelli Restaurant - The most famous in Nha Trang
Address: 123 Ngo Gia Tu, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa.
Opening hours: 05:00 - 22:30.
Price range: From 15,000 VND - 39,000 VND/bowl
Co Lan Pho Noodles - Dang Tat
Address: 27 Dang Tat, Vinh Hai Ward, Nha Trang City
Opening hours: 11:30 - 22:00
Price range: From 20,000 VND - 30,000 VND

What to do in Nha Trang?

Nha Trang - a beautiful city on the central coast of Vietnam, famous for its diverse natural landscapes and rich cuisine. Let's explore the unique entertainment spots here:

1. Vinpearl Nha Trang: Known as the "tropical paradise," Vinpearl Land is located on Hon Tre Island. Here, you can enjoy family and children's entertainment areas, a water park, a 4D cinema and the longest cable car in the world. The ticket price to Vinpearl Nha Trang includes the cable car ticket to Hon Tre Island and the entrance ticket to VinWonders amusement park (formerly known as Vinpearl Land). The ticket price for adults is 600,000 VND, children and seniors are 500,000 VND without a food voucher.

2. Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography: Displays more than 20,000 specimens of 4,000 marine species, including a giant whale skeleton. Visitors will visit the experimental area and learn about the life of marine creatures.

3. Tri Nguyen Aquarium: An underwater world with thousands of coral species and diverse marine creatures. This is an interesting destination for those who love scuba diving.

4. Monkey Island: A small island located near the coast, where you can visit and interact with wild monkeys.

5. Nha Trang Mud Bath: Experience hot mineral mud baths at resorts, helping to relax and beautify the skin.

6. Wonder Park Nha Trang: An amusement park with many interesting games, especially the 56m slide "Hang Rung Ron."

7. Hon Tam Nha Trang: (also known as Thuy Kim Son) is an island of more than 110 hectares located in Nha Trang Bay - one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world. This island is only 7 km southeast of Nha Trang city and is very easy to get in and out of the island. This is a great destination for tourists who love to explore nature and enjoy the sea in Nha Trang. Hon Tam entrance fee: 360,000 VND/adult ticket; 250,000 VND/child ticket; free for children under 1m. Entrance fee including lunch buffet: 580,000 VND/adult ticket; 410,000 VND/child ticket under 1m3; free for children under 1m. Kayaking: 500,000 VND/turn.

8. Ponagar Tower, also known as Ponagar Tower, is a Cham temple located on top of a small hill on the banks of Cai River, Nha Trang. The name "Ponagar" refers to the largest tower in this architectural complex, about 23m high. Ponagar Tower is one of the most valuable Cham cultural heritages and is considered one of the ancient architectural wonders of Vietnam. This is a typical cultural symbol of the coastal city of Nha Trang. When traveling to Nha Trang, visitors can easily combine a visit to Ponagar Tower because it is only about 2km from the city center. Address: 61 Hai Thang Tu Street, Vinh Phuoc Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. Ponagar Tower is not only a unique architectural work but also carries within it the special history and spirituality of the Cham people.

9. Libera Nha Trang: An all-in-one resort - culture - entertainment complex, including Gran Melia villa, Van San Dao Park (the first coral park in Vietnam), That Theater,...

 

That Theater - an attractive virtual check-in location for young people