Nha Trang

Things to see and do

Nha Trang sights

Nha Trang City has a few sights worth a look in, but outlying attractions are more likely to appeal. Considering the main draw here is the beautiful beach and the lifestyle that goes with it, even these may sometimes be overlooked. Nha Trang's Cham Tower is worth visiting. The Cham people ruled ... read more
Boat Trip

The most popular activities in Nha Trang revolve around water. The boat trip is offered by a hundred different travel agencies that reside along the beachfront roads, but all boils down to the same schedule. It's more 18-30's than family orientated, and includes snorkelling, an on board lunch with ... read more
Scuba diving

Nha Trang is one of the best scuba diving locations in Vietnam and has probably the biggest collection of dive shops. The best established is Rainbow Divers. Rainbow offers two dives for US$60.00, and the PADI Open Water course for $350. The 'Discover Scuba', which requires no certification and ... read more
Other activities

Cycling Vietnam has an office in Ho Chi Minh City at 212/229 Nguyen Huu Canh St -- when in Nha Trang pop into Zippo Bar for information, or contact Tam on T:(091) 916 0110. Cycling Vietnam does tours all over the country, especially in the central highlands, not too far from Nha Trang. At the ... read more
Yang Bay waterfall, Raglai village and Dien Khanh Citadel

Yang Bay waterfall, 48 km from Nha Trang, consists of three sets of falls -- Yang Bay, Yang Khang, and Ho Cho. It's a well-developed tourist spot and a regular stop for Vietnamese on group tours, but it's still worth seeking out on your own. The main falls have been heavily modified, and some ... read more
Bai Dai Beach

If Nha Trang beach isn't exactly what you're looking for, you might enjoy a jaunt over to Bai Dai (which means 'long beach' and is pronounced 'bye-yai'). It's 19 km from the outskirts of Nha Trang, to the south, along the relatively new road that cuts through the coastal mountains to the Cam Ranh ... read more