# Ba Ho Waterfalls, Nha Trang > Ba Ho (Ba Hồ, “three lakes”) is a jungle stream about **25 km north of Nha Trang** with three cascades and clear pools for swimming and jumping. The entrance fee is around **135,000–185,000 VND** (unofficial — sources disagree), and it is open daily until about 16:30. A Grab takes 30–45 minutes; allow 2–3 hours on site, so half a day in all. The first pool is easy; the third means scrambling up boulders on ropes. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/ba-ho-waterfalls - City: [Nha Trang](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang), Vietnam - YesGo score: 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 3 h - Entry: 135,000–185,000 VND - With kids: Fine with kids - Adult ticket: 135,000–185,000 VND — sources differ; kayaks and pool included - Children: 1–1.2 m tall 85,000 VND; under 1 m free - Hours: Daily, opening 7:00 or 8:00, closing 16:30 - Closed: No closing day; swimming is unsafe after heavy rain - Buggy to the trail: Extra, about 40,000 VND - Payment: Bring cash in dong; locals pay by QR bank transfer - Getting there: Grab or taxi via Highway 1A, 30–45 min; book your ride back - Footwear: Trainers or strapped sports sandals — never flip-flops - Address: Nam Ninh Hoa commune, Khanh Hoa; turn off Highway 1A past Long Phu port - Coordinates: 12.38225, 109.13291 - Facts checked: 06.11.2026 ## Key facts - **3 pools** — along the stream — hence the name, Vietnamese for “three lakes” (source: MIA.vn; VinWonders) - **≈ 25 km** — north of central Nha Trang, 30–45 minutes by car (source: Local Vietnam; VinWonders; Hiking the World) - **≈ 300 m** — between the second and third pools — the hardest stretch, over boulders (source: Local Vietnam; VinWonders) - **660 m** — Hon Son, the mountain the stream runs down from (source: MIA.vn; VinWonders) - **1–1.4 km** — from the gate to the first pool, partly by buggy (source: VinWonders — about 1 km; Local Vietnam — 1.4 km) - **Red arrows** — mark the trail through the forest and over the rocks (source: MIA.vn; Hiking the World) - **Oct–Dec** — the rainy season: bigger falls, but murky water and strong currents (source: Hiking the World; Local Vietnam) - **Fish** — in the pools nibble at your skin — harmless (source: Local Vietnam; Nasha Planeta) - **No railings** — around the pools or on the upper trail; ropes on the steep bits (source: Local Vietnam; Nasha Planeta) - **Restaurant** — and cafés by the entrance, with shade and picnic spots (source: Local Vietnam; Nasha Planeta; MIA.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). > **Stay out of the water after heavy rain** Mountain streams rise fast. After a downpour the current picks up, the water turns muddy and hides the rocks. Vietnamese guides advise arriving in the morning and leaving by 14:00–15:00, before afternoon storms. In the October–December rainy season, check the forecast and don't go to the upper pools alone. ## How to get to Ba Ho Waterfalls 1. From the [Tram Huong Tower](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/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](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/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](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-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 pool | Second pool | Third pool | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The way | Forest trail, a little rock-hopping | ≈ 300 m over boulders, a rope in places | Another ≈ 300 m: steep rock, a near-vertical drop | | What to do | Swim, see the main cascade | Swim, jump off ledges | Quiet and a view down the valley | | With kids | Yes | Teenagers only | No | | Crowds | Busiest | Fewer | Few | 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. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Trainers or strapped sandals — not flip-flops - [ ] Swimwear, towel and a dry bag for the phone - [ ] Cash in dong for the ticket, buggy and lunch - [ ] Water and sunscreen - [ ] Driver will wait or come back at a set time - [ ] No heavy rain in today's forecast - [ ] Early start to be out before afternoon storms ## Nha Trang by the water: compare and choose Places by the water in Nha Trang rated by YesGo. - [Institute of Oceanography](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-oceanographic-institute) — YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 40,000 VND - [VinWonders Nha Trang](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/vinwonders-nha-trang) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · 1,050,000 VND - [Ba Ho Waterfalls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/ba-ho-waterfalls) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 135,000–185,000 VND - [Monkey Island](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-monkey-island) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 online ## 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 Waterfalls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/ba-ho-waterfalls) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 135,000–185,000 VND 2. [Monkey Island](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-monkey-island) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 online 3. [Hon Chong Promontory](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/hon-chong) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 30,000 VND, children free 4. [Po Nagar Cham Towers](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/po-nagar) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 30,000 VND, children free ## Good to know You'll also see it written Suoi Ba Ho (suối means “stream”) or Ba Ho Falls. It is not Yang Bay waterfall west of Nha Trang, nor the Da Lat falls such as Datanla and Pongour. ## Tips - 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. ## How we checked Ba 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. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.