Itinerary
- Day 1
Nha Trang
You'll get picked up from your hotel at 8:30 AM to start exploring Nha Trang. First stop is the Institute of Oceanography where you can check out the marine life exhibits. After that, you're heading to Long Son Pagoda to see the 24-meter Golden Buddha statue, which is really the centerpiece there. From there, make your way to Ponagar Tower to learn about the history of Cham culture and see traditional pottery and crafts. By lunchtime, you'll try some local specialties like nem nuong or bun ca. The afternoon is reserved for relaxing at a hot spring resort where you can soak in mineral mud baths and get a therapeutic water jet massage. Everything wraps up by 3:30 PM when you head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Specialty Nem Nuong or Bun Ca - culinary specialties of Nha Trang)
Included Activities
- Visit Institute of Oceanography - learn about saltwater and freshwater aquatic species
- Visit Long Son Pagoda - view 24m high Golden Buddha statue on Thuy Trai hill
- Visit Ponagar Tower - ancient Cham tower on Cai River banks
- Learn about Cham people dances and traditional craft industry
- Sightseeing tour of Nha Trang city
Optional Activities
- Mud bath at Thap Ba hot spring tourist area or Iresort - mineral mud soak for 20 minutes (220,000 VND per person)
- Therapeutic massage with water jets hitting acupuncture points
- Hot mineral bathing at swimming pool and waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Institute of Oceanography Long Son Pagoda Ponagar Tower Thap Ba hot spring tourist area
