Top 10 things to do in Nha Trang in 2026
Nha Trang is far more than a sunbed. Ten-plus categories of things to do — from the island theme park VinWonders (ticket 950,000 VND, ~$38) to rooftop clubs over the bay, diving from ~$85 and mud baths from 120,000 VND. Below: a full guide with 2026 prices in VND and ~USD, addresses and practical tips.
Who this guide is for:
- Families with kids — VinWonders, islands, pools
- Active travellers — diving, quad bikes, waterfalls
- Night-owls — clubs, rooftop bars, beach parties
- Anyone who just wants to unwind — mud baths, spas, pools with a sunset view
Prices are current for 2026. Rough rate: ~25,000 VND ≈ $1.
- VinWonders (Hòn Tre island): Water park, rides, oceanarium — Ticket: 950,000 VND (~$38)
- Monkey Island (Hòn Lao) (Hòn Lao, Nha Phu Bay): ~1,500 macaques, circus show, beach — Boat + entry: 180,000 VND (~$7)
- Hòn Tằm island (Hòn Tằm): Quiet island, white beach, kayaking — Tour from ~$45
- Hòn Mun (diving) (Hòn Mun Marine Reserve): Coral reserve, 100+ fish species — Diving from ~$85, snorkelling from ~$35
- I-Resort (Vĩnh Ngọc): Modern mud-bath complex, sauna, hammam — from 120,000 VND (~$5)
- Tháp Bà Hot Springs (15 Ngọc Sơn): Nha Trang's original mud spa — from 120,000 VND (~$5)
- 100 Egg Mud Bath (Nguyễn Tất Thành, Phước Đồng): Egg-shaped tubs, tropical garden — from 200,000 VND (~$8)
- Ba Ho Waterfalls (Ba Ho Waterfalls): 3 jungle falls, 25 km from town — Entry: 100,000 VND (~$4)
- Yang Bay Eco-Park (Yang Bay Park): Waterfalls, hot springs, mini-zoo — Entry: 120,000 VND (~$5)
- Sailing Club (72–74 Trần Phú): Beach club, dancing on the sand from 22:00 — Free entry (min. spend)
- Skylight (Havana) (38 Trần Phú, 45th floor): Rooftop bar, 360° view, glass floor — 200,000 VND (~$8) incl. a drink
- Louisiane Brewhouse (Lot 29, Trần Phú): Beachfront brewery, pool, craft beer — Sunbed ~70,000 VND (~$3)
- Night Market (Night Market, centre): Souvenirs, street food, live music — 18:00–22:00 daily
1. VinWonders — Nha Trang's main theme park
VinWonders is a sprawling entertainment complex on 50-plus hectares on Hòn Tre island. The only way in is a 3,320-metre cable car strung over the sea. Eight minutes in a cabin 54–60 metres up is an attraction in its own right.
What the ticket covers
A single ticket unlocks every zone:
- Water park — 50,000 m², Vietnam's only freshwater beach park. Slides, a wave pool, a lazy river
- Oceanarium — an underwater tunnel and a shark-feeding show
- Rides — roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, a zipline, an alpine coaster
- Show zone — the evening fountain laser show and the Tata show
- Cable car — included in the ticket (round trip)
- VinBus — two free rides around the island
VinWonders prices 2026
| Ticket | Price (VND) | Price (~USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (from 100 cm) | 950,000 | ~$38 |
| Child (100–140 cm) / Senior 60+ | 710,000 | ~$28 |
| Child under 100 cm | Free | — |
| Swim with dolphins (add-on) | 1,300,000 | ~$52 |
Tickets are non-refundable. Booking online at the official site gets you a discount and skips the ticket queue.
Opening hours
Daily 8:00–21:00; Friday to Sunday until 22:00 (the fountain show is usually at 21:00).
Tips for visiting
- Come at opening — by midday the ride queues stretch to 30–40 minutes
- Start with the water park in the morning while it's still cool, then move to the dry rides
- Bring sunscreen, a hat and a change of clothes
- Budget at least 5–6 hours, ideally a full day
- Food inside is pricey — you can bring your own snacks
2. Islands and boat tours
Nha Trang is ringed by dozens of islands, and island-hopping is one of the most popular things to do. Pick a route by what you're after.
Monkey Island (Hòn Lao)
Around 1,500 macaques roam Hòn Lao freely — you can feed and photograph them. There's also an animal circus show and a swimming beach.
- Getting there: a speedboat from Da Chong pier (~20 minutes)
- Price: boat + entry 180,000 VND (~$7) adult, 100,000 VND (~$4) child; an organised speedboat transfer starts around 400,000 VND (~$16)
Hòn Tằm island
A quiet island with a white beach and clear water — fewer tourists than the main city beach. Water activities on offer: kayaking, banana boat, parasailing.
North Islands snorkelling tour
The classic route covers three or four islands: snorkelling on a coral reef, lunch on board and Paradise beach with an open bar. The cheapest version starts around $35.
3. Diving and snorkelling
Nha Trang is one of Vietnam's main dive hubs. The coral reserve off Hòn Mun, featured on the official Vietnam Travel portal, holds over 100 fish species, around 100 coral types and 15–20 m visibility in season.
Best dive sites
- Hòn Mun — the main dive site, beginner-friendly (down to ~12 m). Clear water, soft and hard corals, reef fish
- Hòn Tằm and Hòn Miễu — deeper dives for the more experienced
Prices
Dive centres with English-speaking instructors run year-round. The best diving window is March to October. Most operators take walk-ins, but booking a day ahead in high season secures a spot.
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Nha Trang has three mud-bath complexes with mineral mud and hot springs. A standard visit runs 2–3 hours, with prices from 120,000 VND (~$5).
I-Resort
The most modern complex, with landscaped grounds, waterfalls and pools.
| Option | Price (VND) | Price (~USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Shared mud bath | from 120,000 | ~$5 |
| Private tub + Charcot shower + pool | 140,000–300,000 | ~$6–12 |
| Private package (steam, sauna, massage, transfer) | 230,000–480,000 | ~$9–19 |
| Child ticket | 50% of adult | — |
Tháp Bà Hot Springs
Nha Trang's original mud spa. Less polished than I-Resort, but with genuine hot mineral springs. Popular with locals — always a good sign.
"I-Resort was the best thing we did in Nha Trang. A mud bath for two, then the mineral pool, sauna and hammam — three hours of pure bliss. Skin feels genuinely silky afterwards. Go on a weekday morning; it's far quieter."
Tripadvisor review, 2025
Which one to pick
| Criterion | I-Resort | Tháp Bà |
|---|---|---|
| Vibe | Modern resort | Classic, time-tested |
| Price | Higher | Cheaper |
| Best for | Couples, families with kids | Budget travellers |
| Transfer | Free (in private packages) | On your own |
5. Waterfalls and eco-parks
Outside the city there are two popular routes for hikers and nature lovers: Ba Ho Waterfalls (25 km from Nha Trang, entry 100,000 VND / ~$4) and Yang Bay eco-park (45 km, entry 120,000 VND / ~$5, with hot springs and a mini-zoo). You can reach both by rented scooter or on a tour.
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Nha Trang's nightlife is compact but lively. The main venues cluster along the promenade and in the centre.
Top 5 nightspots
| Venue | Entry | What it's like |
|---|---|---|
| Sailing Club | Free (min. spend) | Beachfront club. Restaurant by day; dancing on the sand from 22:00, fire shows at weekends |
| Skylight | 200,000 VND (~$8) | 45th floor of Best Western, 360° view, glass floor, DJ. Includes 1 drink |
| Havana Club | Free (min. spend) | City centre, big sound system, pro dancers |
| Yasaka 008 | Budget | Basement of the Yasaka hotel, easy prices, no dress code |
| Oxygen | Free (min. spend) | Central club, mixed international crowd, house and EDM |
Most clubs run until 2am. Skylight closes earlier: Mon–Thu 16:30–23:30, Fri–Sun until midnight.
"Skylight on the 45th floor is a must. A glass floor over the city, cocktails around 150,000 VND, and a sunset bay view worth every dong. Only catch is the dress code — no flip-flops or shorts, so bring closed shoes."
Tripadvisor review, 2025
Beach and craft bars
Louisiane Brewhouse (Louisiane Brewhouse) — a beachfront brewery with a pool, sunbeds and its own craft beer. The famous passion-fruit ale is a must-try. Sunbed ~70,000 VND (~$3).
The bar street along the promenade holds dozens of spots for every taste, from shisha lounges to sushi bars. For the local take on cheap draught, see our guide to Vietnamese bia hoi.
7. Pools and beach clubs
If the city beach doesn't inspire, Nha Trang has excellent pools with views of the sea, sunset and mountains.
| Venue | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Alibu Resort | 200,000 VND (~$8) | 2 pools, craft beer, sunset view |
| Amiana Resort | ~500,000 VND (~$20) | 3 pools, Maldives-white sand beach, premium |
| Panorama | Per hotel rate | 40th-floor pool with a glass bottom, mountains and sea |
| Cham Oasis (Champa) | ~150,000 VND (~$6) | Hammam, sauna, weekend film screenings |
| Louisiane | ~70,000 VND (~$3) sunbed | Pool + craft bar on the beach |
| Marina Beach Club | Per rate | White sand, calm sea |
8. Active adventures
For those who need more than a sunbed — active pursuits on land and water.
"The jungle quad-bike tour outside town was an unexpected highlight. Two hours on dirt tracks, fording a river, past rice paddies and banana plantations. Around 800,000 VND for two. Wear long trousers and closed shoes — you'll get muddy, but it's the trip you'll remember."
Reddit r/VietnamTravel, 2025
- Quad bikes — jungle safaris outside town. Routes from 1 to 3 hours, over dirt roads and rice fields
- Surfing and SUP — schools run year-round, lessons for all ages. Surf spots depend on the season (waves are best in autumn and winter)
- Paragliding — a flight over Nha Trang with a view of the bay, mountains and city. About 15 minutes
- Night fishing — out on the open sea; the boat leaves in the evening and returns at dawn. You can cook your catch on board
- Kayaking — around the islands or along the coast. Often bundled into island tours
9. Things to do with kids
For families, Nha Trang has five reliable options:
- VinWonders — the headline day out. Water park, oceanarium, rides for all ages. Kids under 100 cm go free
- Tri Nguyen Aquarium — small but fun, on an island. Fish, turtles, rays
- Monkey Island — kids love feeding the macaques (watch out — the monkeys can be cheeky)
- Alexandre Yersin Park — in the centre: playgrounds, fountains, a mini-zoo
- Mall play zones — Nha Trang Center and Maximark: slides, arcades and figurine-painting on the upper floors
10. Night market and shopping
Nha Trang's night market is shopping and entertainment in one. It runs every evening 18:00–22:00 in the centre, near the promenade.
What you'll find:
- Souvenirs: magnets, Vietnamese conical hats, silk goods
- Street food: grilled seafood, bánh mì, fruit shakes
- Photo spots and live music
Haggle — the opening price is usually inflated two or three times over.
FAQ
How do I do VinWonders without queueing all day?
Arrive at 8:00 and hit the water park first — it's cooler and empty in the morning. Move to the roller coasters and zipline around 11:00. Eat at 13:00, before the restaurants fill up. Save the oceanarium and shows for the afternoon, and catch the fountain laser show around 21:00. Monday and Tuesday are the quietest days. Book online for a discount and to skip the ticket line.
What is there to do in Nha Trang in the rainy season (October–November)?
Mud baths run in any weather, so they're the obvious rainy-day pick. Also good: a spa marathon (three or four treatments in a day still cost a fraction of one session back home), the covered sections of the night market, a Vietnamese cooking class, and the indoor play zones in the malls for kids.
Can I dive and do a mud bath on the same day?
Technically yes, but it's not a good idea: after diving your body is dehydrated, and a hot mineral bath adds strain on the heart. Better: dive in the morning, rest and eat light, and save the mud bath for the next day. Leave at least four to five hours between the two.
What's a good 3-day entertainment plan for a couple?
Day 1: VinWonders all day (cable car, water park, fountain show). Day 2: a snorkelling island tour in the morning, then Skylight at sunset plus Sailing Club. Day 3: I-Resort for a mud bath and massage, Louisiane for craft beer on the beach in the afternoon, and the night market in the evening.
Are Nha Trang nightclubs safe for solo travellers?
Generally yes — violence is rare. The main rules: keep your phone off the table (pickpocketing is the number-one issue), use Grab rather than street taxis (fares can triple or more at night), and don't accept drinks from strangers. Sailing Club and Skylight have the most relaxed, civilised crowd.
Data current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions change — check official sources before you travel.
Read also:
- Full Nha Trang guide — everything to know before you go
- Nha Trang beaches — the best beaches with photos and details
- Tours in Nha Trang — islands, Da Lat and diving with 2026 prices
- Diving in Nha Trang — sites, centres and courses