2 days in Nha Trang: an itinerary day by day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 4 of 8 free; 4 paid — see “Cost”
- Duration
- 2 days, 9:30 to 18:08 each day
- Start and finish
- Hon Chong Promontory → VinWonders Nha Trang
- On foot
- ≈ 35 min in total
- Transport
- 4 rides, ≈ 1 h 28 min
- Lunch
- around 12:56
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- January to August.
Day-by-day plan
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Day 1 · Nha Trang09:30–18:08 · 7 places · 8 h 40 min
Hon Chong Promontory
· 45 min · 30,000 VND, children free
- 19 min · transport or taxi
Po Nagar Cham Towers
· 1 h · 30,000 VND, children free
- 22 min · transport or taxi
Long Son Pagoda
· 1 h · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 17 min on foot
Nha Trang Cathedral
· 30 min · Free
- 18 min on foot
Dam Market
· 1 h · Free
- 20 min · transport or taxi
Tram Huong Tower
· 20 min · Free
- 27 min · transport or taxi
Institute of Oceanography
· 1 h · 40,000 VND
Day 2 · Nha Trang09:30–13:30 · 1 place · 4 h
VinWonders Nha Trang
· 4 h · 1,050,000 VND
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
4 of 8 are free; 4 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Hon Chong Promontory | 35 | 45 min | 30,000 VND, children free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Po Nagar Cham Towers | 37 | 1 h | 30,000 VND, children free |
| 3 | Long Son Pagoda | 41 | 1 h | Free |
| 4 | Nha Trang Cathedral | 44 | 30 min | Free |
| 5 | Dam Market | 42 | 1 h | Free |
| 6 | Tram Huong Tower | 45 | 20 min | Free |
| 7 | Institute of Oceanography | 34 | 1 h | 40,000 VND |
| 8 | VinWonders Nha Trang | 24 | 4 h | 1,050,000 VND |
| Total | 9 h 40 min | 4 of 8 free |
Tips for each stop
Day 1
- 1
Hon Chong Promontory. A 'rock garden' of huge granite boulders by the water. 30,000 VND; wear shoes with grip.
- 2
Po Nagar Cham Towers. Cham towers of the 8th–13th centuries on a hill by the river mouth, still a working shrine. 30,000 VND; cover-ups at the gate.
- 3
Long Son Pagoda. Nha Trang's main temple from 1886 and a 24 m white Buddha on the hill above. Free.
- 4
Nha Trang Cathedral. Christ the King Cathedral from 1928–1933 on a hill by the station. Free; the courtyard closes roughly 11:30–14:00.
- 5
Dam Market. The city's biggest market. The round 'lotus' building has been closed since 2021 — trade is in the new block next door; many stalls close after 15:00.
- 6
Tram Huong Tower. The 2008 lotus-bud tower on the square by Tran Phu beach, the modern symbol of the city. The square is always open.
- 7
Institute of Oceanography. The 1922 oceanography museum: aquariums with sharks and turtles, an 18 m whale skeleton. 40,000 VND.
Day 2
- 8
VinWonders Nha Trang. The park on Hon Tre island: rides, a water park, an aquarium. 1,050,000 VND with the cable car, a whole day.
Who this route is for
- Families with children
- A week by the sea with two days out
- No tours
- Snorkelling islands are a separate tour
- The water park in rainy season depends on the weather
January to August.
How the two days work
Day one is the one-day Nha Trang itinerary. Day two is a full day at the park: the cable car runs 8:30–22:00, so allow 6–8 hours.
Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate.
What the VinWonders ticket covers
The adult ticket is 1,050,000 VND: all-day entry and the return cable car. The aquarium is open until 19:00 and the park until 20:00. There is an evening show — stay until dark.
More to see
Monkey Island — a half day with the macaques. The Ba Ho waterfalls — swimming in forest pools.
How to do it right
- Get to VinWonders in the morning: queues build by lunchtime.
- Bring swimwear and a towel for the water park.
- Pagodas and temples want shoulders and knees covered; shoes come off at the door of the halls.
- Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.
- The last cable car back is at 22:00.
Questions
What to do with 2 days in Nha Trang?
Day one: Hon Chong, Po Nagar, Long Son, the cathedral, Dam Market and the oceanography museum. Day two: VinWonders.
How much is VinWonders Nha Trang?
1,050,000 VND with the return cable car.
How do you get to VinWonders?
By the cable car over the sea, included in the ticket.
How long do you need at VinWonders?
A full day — 6–8 hours.
Is 2 days in Nha Trang enough?
For the city and the island park, yes.
How much does it cost?
About 100,000 VND on day one and 1,050,000 on day two.
Is it good with kids?
Yes, especially day two.
Is VinWonders open in the rain?
Yes, though some rides and the water park may close.
When is the best time?
January to August.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- VinWonders Nha Trang official website
- Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism
