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Nha Trang 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Nha Trang grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Po Nagar · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries

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Morning

Po Nagar
Temples & religious sites

Po Nagar is a cluster of Cham temple towers built on a hill at the mouth of the Cai River, north of downtown Nha Trang. Believed to predate the late 8th century, it was dedicated to the national goddess Yan Po Nagar, who was later identified with the Hindu goddesses Bhagavati and Hariti and is known in Vietnam as Thien Y Thanh Mau.
After lunch

Yersin Museum
Museums & galleries · 1.5 km from the previous stop

The Yersin Museum honors Alexandre Yersin, the French-Swiss bacteriologist who discovered the bubonic plague bacterium and settled in Nha Trang, where he spent decades on medical research and patient care. It displays the instruments, books, personal belongings, and photographs he actually used, making it less a flashy attraction than a quiet space for reflecting on one person's life and work.
Afternoon

Hòn Đỏ
Nature · 2.5 km from the previous stop

Hon Do is a small island off the northern coast of Nha Trang, just offshore from the Hon Chon rock formations, named for its reddish rock and soil. Rather than a place you land on by boat, it's part of the view you take in while walking among the granite boulders of Hon Chon and looking out to sea.
Evening

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nha Trang
Temples & religious sites · 3.5 km from the previous stop

The Diocese of Nha Trang is a Roman Catholic diocese covering Vietnam's Ninh Thuận and Khánh Hòa provinces, a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Huế. Established in its current form on November 24, 1960, it serves as the central body overseeing pastoral care and administration for local Catholics.

DAY 2

Around Christ the King Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Nature

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Morning

Christ the King Cathedral
Temples & religious sites

This cathedral is known for its reddish-gray granite façade and French Gothic spires, and serves as the seat of the Nha Trang Catholic Diocese. Set on a hill, it offers stained-glass-lit interiors along with sweeping views of the surrounding city.
After lunch

Long Sơn Pagoda
Temples & religious sites · 1 km from the previous stop

Long Sơn Pagoda is Nha Trang's leading Buddhist temple, ranked alongside Hai Duc Temple as one of the city's most important. A large white seated Buddha statue on the hill behind the pagoda is visible from around the city, and climbing the stairs up to it offers sweeping views over Nha Trang.
Afternoon

Cái Nha Trang River
Nature · 2 km from the previous stop

The Cai River flows through Khanh Hoa Province and the city of Nha Trang before reaching the sea, draining a basin of 1,904 square kilometers. As it cuts through the city center, its banks reveal everyday scenes of bridges, fishing boats, and riverside villages — a good spot for travelers looking to see a side of the city beyond its beaches.
Evening

Hòn Cut Chim
Nature · 5.4 km from the previous stop

DAY 3

Around Nha Trang Bay · Nature

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Morning

Nha Trang Bay
Nature

Nha Trang Bay is a broad bay wrapping around the city, with a long sandy beach stretching right up to downtown and numerous islands scattered across the water. Locals and travelers alike stroll the beach or swim, while others take boats out to the islands for water sports and island tours.
After lunch

Hòn Tre
Nature · 7.1 km from the previous stop

Hon Tre is the largest island in Nha Trang Bay, home to both large resort complexes and a forested interior with small, less-visited beaches. Resorts with cable car stations, amusement facilities, and water parks make it ideal for a family day out, while undeveloped areas still offer quiet coastlines and a fishing-village atmosphere.
Afternoon

Hòn Miễu
Nature · 6.1 km from the previous stop

A small island off the coast of Nha Trang, popular on island tour routes for its aquarium and beach. It's a great spot to take a boat over and spend the day.
Evening

Hòn Khu Ong
Nature · 4.6 km from the previous stop

Hòn Khu Ong is a quiet island reached by a long boat ride from downtown Nha Trang, with white sand and clear, calm waters. You can snorkel at the coral reef just off the coast or simply relax amid the peaceful, untouched nature.

DAY 4

Around Hòn Tầm · Nature

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Morning

Hòn Tầm
Nature

Hon Tam is an island off the coast of Nha Trang, a resort spot with fine white-sand beaches and mud-bath facilities. It's a great place to reach by boat and enjoy both the beach and the hot springs.
After lunch

Đầm Bay
Nature · 6.2 km from the previous stop

Đầm Bay is a calm bay off the southeast coast of Hon Tre Island near Nha Trang, where clear waters reveal colorful coral and fish. It's a great spot for snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding amid peaceful scenery.
Afternoon

Núi Cấu Hin
Nature · 15 km from the previous stop

Núi Cấu Hin is a mountain pass linking Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, where the winding coastal road offers striking views of mountains meeting the sea. It's a wonderful route for a scenic drive or ride with sweeping panoramas.
Evening

Bãi Tre
Nature · 17.9 km from the previous stop

This beach on Hon Tre Island off the coast of Nha Trang is only reachable by boat, giving it a quiet, secluded feel far from the crowds. Its clear, calm waters and fine sand make it a great spot to relax, swim, and snorkel.