Things to Do in Nha Trang: 11 Places & 4–5 Day Itineraries
11 Nha Trang sights checked against Vietnam's national tourism site, the Khanh Hoa tourism portal and operators, with 4-day and 5-day plans grouped by area.
Itineraries
4 days
Day 1 · City centre
Nha Trang CathedralLong Son PagodaNha Trang Beach (Tran Phu)Skylight Nha Trang
Day 2 · Hon Tre Island
Day 3 · Nha Trang Bay islands
Day 4 · North: Cham towers & mud bath
5 days
Day 1 · City centre
Nha Trang CathedralLong Son PagodaNha Trang Beach (Tran Phu)Skylight Nha Trang
Day 2 · South coast & Hon Tre Island
Oceanographic Museum (Institute of Oceanography)VinWonders Nha Trang
Day 3 · Nha Trang Bay islands
Day 4 · Yang Bay
Day 5 · North: Cham towers & mud bath
Things to do 11
VinWonders Nha Trang
Theme park and water park on Hon Tre Island. The official ticket includes a round trip to the island by cable car or canoe. The Tata Show runs daily 19:30–20:10.
- Hours
- 08:30–20:00
- Fee
- Adult (140 cm+) VND 1,050,000; child 100–140 cm / 60+ VND 800,000; under 100 cm free (VAT incl.)
- Time needed
- a full day
Nha Trang Bay island hopping
Nha Trang faces a bay with 19 islands and islets. Boat tours listed by the Khanh Hoa tourism portal stop at islands such as Hon Mun, Hon Mot, Hon Tam and Hon Mieu's fishing village, with snorkelling and lunch on board.
- Time needed
- about a day
- Getting there
- Tours usually include a minivan pickup from your hotel to the boat
Nha Trang Beach (Tran Phu)
The city's main beach: a seven-kilometre stretch of sand along Tran Phu, lined with palms, bars and seafood restaurants. Watersports such as parasailing and paddle boarding are available.
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
Po Nagar Cham Towers
Brick towers built by the Cham people in the 8th century. You can walk the grounds, enter the towers and visit the on-site museum; the hill looks over the Cai River estuary and fishing boats.
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
- Getting there
- About 4 km north of the city centre
Long Son Pagoda
Buddhist pagoda with a hilltop Buddha statue about 78 feet (24 m) tall that faces the city.
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
Nha Trang Cathedral
Catholic cathedral in town with French-style stained glass windows and tall columns.
- Time needed
- about 30 minutes
Oceanographic Museum (Institute of Oceanography)
Museum of the Institute of Oceanography. It has aquarium tanks over 5,000 m² with more than 300 marine species and a collection of about 23,000 specimens from 5,000 species. A new exhibition area, 'Mysterious Ocean', opened on 2 September 2025.
- Hours
- 06:00–18:00
- Fee
- Adult VND 40,000; student VND 20,000; pupil VND 10,000; under 6 free
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Getting there
- 01 Cau Da Street, Nha Trang Ward
Thap Ba Mud Bath
Mud bath and hot mineral water spa near the Po Nagar towers. Communal pool and mud-bath guests bring swimwear or rent it (VND 10,000 per set, towel VND 10,000); other services include swimwear and towels.
- Hours
- Recommended use 08:00–17:00 (operator guidance)
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- About 4 km north of the centre; 15–20 minutes by taxi
Hon Tam Mud Bath
Island mud-bath complex run by VinWonders, with mud bath treatments, a mineral Jacuzzi and a 1,350 m² infinity pool.
- Hours
- 08:00–16:30
- Time needed
- half a day
Yang Bay Tourist Park
Forest valley park of about 570 ha in Khanh Phu commune, more than 40 km west of Nha Trang. Yang Bay means 'waterfall of God' in the Raglai language; the park has waterfalls, natural hot spring pools and cultural activities.
- Time needed
- half a day to a full day
- Getting there
- More than 40 km west of the city
Skylight Nha Trang
Rooftop bar on the 43rd floor of the Havana Hotel with a 360-degree skydeck over the city. DJs and live acts play after sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
Good to know
- VinWonders tickets include a round trip to Hon Tre Island by cable car or canoe.
- The Tata Show at VinWonders runs daily 19:30–20:10.
- Vietnam's tourism site lists September–December as Nha Trang's rainy season, though storms are less frequent than further north.
- At Thap Ba Mud Bath, bring swimwear for the communal pool or rent a set for VND 10,000.
- Taxis are widely available in the city, and motorbike tours cover the mud baths and Po Nagar.
FAQ
How much is a VinWonders Nha Trang ticket?
VND 1,050,000 for adults (140 cm+) and VND 800,000 for children 100–140 cm or guests 60+. Under 100 cm is free. The price includes the island transfer.
What time is the Tata Show?
Daily from 19:30 to 20:10 at VinWonders Nha Trang.
Which mud bath should I choose?
Thap Ba is about 4 km north of the centre (15–20 minutes by taxi). Hon Tam is an island complex run by VinWonders, open 08:00–16:30.
How much is the Oceanographic Museum?
VND 40,000 for adults, VND 20,000 for students and VND 10,000 for pupils; under 6 free. Open 06:00–18:00.
When is the rainy season in Nha Trang?
September to December, according to Vietnam's national tourism site.