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Ba Ho Waterfalls, Nha Trang

The clear green Ba Ho stream running between large grey granite boulders under dense tropical forest
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Entry
135,000–185,000 VND
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Hours
Daily, opening 7:00 or 8:00, closing 16:30
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
3 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Adult ticket
135,000–185,000 VND — sources differ; kayaks and pool included
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Children
1–1.2 m tall 85,000 VND; under 1 m free
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Closed
No closing day; swimming is unsafe after heavy rain
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Buggy to the trail
Extra, about 40,000 VND
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Payment
Bring cash in dong; locals pay by QR bank transfer
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Getting there
Grab or taxi via Highway 1A, 30–45 min; book your ride back
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Footwear
Trainers or strapped sports sandals — never flip-flops
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Address
Nam Ninh Hoa commune, Khanh Hoa; turn off Highway 1A past Long Phu port
Coordinates
12.38225, 109.13291YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

3 poolsalong the stream — hence the name, Vietnamese for “three lakes”
2 sourcesMIA.vnVinWonders
≈ 25 kmnorth of central Nha Trang, 30–45 minutes by car
3 sourcesLocal VietnamVinWondersHiking the World
≈ 300 mbetween the second and third pools — the hardest stretch, over boulders
2 sourcesLocal VietnamVinWonders
660 mHon Son, the mountain the stream runs down from
2 sourcesMIA.vnVinWonders
1–1.4 kmfrom the gate to the first pool, partly by buggy
2 sourcesVinWonders — about 1 kmLocal Vietnam — 1.4 km
Red arrowsmark the trail through the forest and over the rocks
2 sourcesMIA.vnHiking the World
Oct–Decthe rainy season: bigger falls, but murky water and strong currents
2 sourcesHiking the WorldLocal Vietnam
Fishin the pools nibble at your skin — harmless
2 sourcesLocal VietnamNasha Planeta
No railingsaround the pools or on the upper trail; ropes on the steep bits
2 sourcesLocal VietnamNasha Planeta
Restaurantand cafés by the entrance, with shade and picnic spots
3 sourcesLocal VietnamNasha PlanetaMIA.vn

Ba Ho Waterfalls entrance fee and opening hours

There is no official website or published price list, and guides quote different fees. In May 2026 Local Vietnam gave 185,000 VND per adult; in October 2026 a Russian travel guide gave 135,000 VND; older articles say about 100,000. The higher ticket seems to bundle more: kayaks, SUP boards, river water games and a treetop skywalk.

Children 1–1.2 m tall pay 85,000 VND, under 1 m are free — two recent sources agree. The buggy to the trailhead, lockers and barbecue hire cost extra. The site is open daily, from 7:00 or 8:00 until 16:30.

Bring cash in Vietnamese dong. Vietnamese visitors pay by QR bank transfer, which needs a local account; foreign cards are not something to count on out here. Organised half-day tours with pickup and lunch typically run $35–60 per person (unofficial).

How to get to Ba Ho Waterfalls

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  1. From the Tram Huong Tower on Tran Phu beach, book a Grab or Xanh SM car, or a taxi — around 350,000 VND each way (unofficial). Grab takes cash or a foreign card added in the app.
  2. The car heads north along the coast on Pham Van Dong street past Hon Chong and joins Highway 1A towards Ninh Hoa — 30–45 minutes in total.
  3. Ten to fifteen minutes past Long Phu tourist port (boats to Monkey Island leave from here), a “Ba Hồ” sign points off the highway. A village road leads to a concrete lane; keep left at the fork. The last stretch is bumpy dirt.
  4. Buy your ticket at the gate. The trailhead is about 1 km further on a flat, shady road — 15–20 minutes on foot, or a paid buggy.
  5. Rides back are hard to find at the gate. Ask your driver to wait, or agree a pickup time.
  6. Riding a motorbike? You need a national licence with category A plus an International Driving Permit under the 1968 Vienna Convention. Local buses 3 and 4 reportedly stop at the turn-off, but that leaves a 3.5 km walk with nothing to ride (unofficial).

Is Ba Ho Waterfall worth it?

Yes — if you want an active morning in the jungle with a swim at the end. The falls themselves are modest: think a chain of cascades between huge granite boulders, not a single dramatic drop. The appeal is the scramble, the clear green pools and a break from Nha Trang's beach.

Skip it if you have limited mobility, only a day or two in town, or you mainly want a big waterfall photo — in the dry months the flow drops noticeably. The resort area by the gate (pool, kayaks, restaurant, bungalows) is pleasant but not worth a 25 km trip on its own: the point is to reach at least the first pool, ideally the second.

The three pools: how far to go

First poolyou are hereForest trail, a little rock-hoppingSwim, see the main cascadeYesBusiest
Second pool≈ 300 m over boulders, a rope in placesSwim, jump off ledgesTeenagers onlyFewer
Third poolAnother ≈ 300 m: steep rock, a near-vertical dropQuiet and a view down the valleyNoFew

Sources disagree on where the jumping spots are — the first pool, or the first and second. Only jump where you can see the bottom and a lifeguard is around, and not in the dry season when the water is low.

What to see and do

  • The first pool — the prettiest cascade, especially after rain.
  • The second pool — big boulders, shade and ledges to jump from.
  • The climb to the third pool — for the fit: keep both hands free and your bag on your back.
  • Small fish in the pools that nibble your feet while you sit in the water.
  • The way down from the third pool on a forest path marked with red arrows — a loop, not the same route.
  • Kayaks, SUP boards and a pool by the entrance for after the hike.

How hard is the hike, and is it safe?

The first pool is an easy walk with a bit of rock-hopping — most people manage it. Beyond that you climb boulders using ropes and metal rungs, and there are no railings. Rocks are slippery and some are hidden under water, and after rain the current gets strong.

Don't go to the third pool alone, don't jump anywhere you haven't checked, and stay out after a storm. Lifeguards and life jackets are reportedly on hand at the pools (unofficial), but rely on yourself first. Young children should stop at the first pool.

Best time to visit and how long to spend

The water is clearest in the dry season, roughly January to August, though the flow weakens as summer goes on. From October to December the falls are at their strongest, but the water is murky and swimming is risky. Vietnamese guides suggest going before the fourth lunar month (about May), when mountain storms become more frequent.

Arrive at opening time: it's cooler, quieter and you'll have time for the upper pools. Plan on 2–3 hours at the falls plus 30–45 minutes each way — half a day. A swim at the first pool only takes about two hours.

Ba Ho with Monkey Island or Doc Let Beach

Many tours pair Ba Ho with Monkey Island: the boats leave from Long Phu port, which you pass on the way. Another common combo is Doc Let, a long white-sand beach further north along the same highway — jungle in the morning, beach after lunch.

Doing it independently, hire a car and driver for the day; it is cheaper and simpler than juggling separate Grab rides from a remote gate.

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North of Nha Trang in a day

The falls in the morning, Monkey Island from Long Phu port on the way back, then the Hon Chong rocks and the Po Nagar towers. YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Ba Ho Waterfallsyou are here3 h · 135,000–185,000 VND
  2. 161 min walk from the previous stopMonkey Island3 h · 220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 online
  3. 169 min walk from the previous stopHon Chong Promontory45 min · 30,000 VND, children free
  4. 25 min walk from the previous stopPo Nagar Cham Towers1 h · 30,000 VND, children free

4 places · about 13 h 40 min with walks · 355 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Get there at opening: it's cool and quiet until midday, and storms often roll in by 14:00–15:00.
  • Push on to at least the second pool — the first one is the busiest.
  • Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet: the trail runs through the stream in places.
  • Keep your phone and cash in a dry bag on your back; you need both hands on the climb.
  • Don't leave your things unattended on the rocks while you swim.
  • Combine the trip with Monkey Island — Long Phu port is on the way.

Questions

How much is the Ba Ho Waterfall entrance fee?

Guides quote 135,000–185,000 VND per adult, 85,000 VND for children 1–1.2 m tall, and free under 1 m. There is no official price list, so treat these as unofficial.

What are Ba Ho Waterfall opening hours?

Daily, from 7:00 or 8:00 until 16:30, according to recent guides. There is no closing day.

How do I get to Ba Ho Waterfalls from Nha Trang?

Grab, Xanh SM or a taxi up Highway 1A, 30–45 minutes. Arrange your ride back in advance — cars are scarce at the gate. A motorbike or a half-day tour also works.

Can I take a bus to Ba Ho Waterfalls?

Local buses 3 and 4 reportedly stop at the highway turn-off, but you'd then walk about 3.5 km to the gate. A Grab is far easier.

Is Ba Ho Waterfall worth it?

Yes, for an active half-day with a jungle scramble and a swim. No, if you want a tall, dramatic waterfall or can't climb over rocks.

How long does the Ba Ho hike take?

Allow 2–3 hours on site to reach the upper pools and swim. The first pool alone is about 15–20 minutes from the trailhead.

Is Ba Ho Waterfall safe?

Reasonably, if you are careful: rocks are slippery, there are no railings, and currents get strong after rain. Don't climb to the third pool alone or jump without checking the depth.

When is the best time to visit Ba Ho?

Dry-season mornings, when the water is clear. October to December brings bigger falls but murky water and risky swimming.

Can kids go to Ba Ho Waterfalls?

Yes, to the first pool, which is easy and good for swimming. The second suits teenagers; the third, with ropes and steep rock, is not for children.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Local Vietnam: Ba Ho Waterfall — guide to Nha Trang's three-pool jungle hike, updated May 2026 — fees, hours, trail, safety
  • Nasha Planeta (nashaplaneta.net): Ba Ho Waterfall in Nha Trang, revised October 2026 — fees, hours, buggy, trail
  • VinWonders (Vietnamese and Russian editions): Suoi Ba Ho guides, 2025 — pools, trail, directions, seasons
  • MIA.vn: Khu du lịch Ba Hồ, August 2025 — Hon Son mountain, pools, directions, seasonal advice
  • Hiking the World: Ba Ho Waterfalls — distance, seasons, trail markings
  • Vinpearl: Ba Ho travel guide — fee and inclusions (from search results; the page did not open)
  • Pelago: Ba Hồ Ecotourism ticket — children's height rule
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 06.11.2026 ·
How we checkedBa Ho has no official website, so fees and hours are unofficial and flagged. The adult fee varies: Local Vietnam (May 2026) says 185,000 VND, Nasha Planeta (October 2026) and Vinpearl (2025) say 135,000, VinWonders about 100,000; we show the range of the recent figures. The 85,000 VND child fare and free entry under 1 m match in two sources; Pelago says free under 1.2 m. Opening at 7:00 or 8:00 and closing at 16:30 come from two sources; we drop the 6:00–18:00 hours in older guides. Trail distances, Hon Son, the fish and the restaurant are checked against at least two sources. Bus lines 3 and 4, the Grab fare, the buggy and the lifeguards rest on one source each and are marked unofficial. We found no Vietnamese reports of Ba Ho closing for floods. Doc Let is mentioned as a tour pairing; we give no distance we couldn't verify.

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