Nha Trang Private Shore Excursion: Five Historical Sites & Lunch

Five centuries of temples, towers and a 79-foot Buddha statue in one day

A private full-day shore excursion from Cam Ranh port explores Nha Trang's main historical and cultural sites: Long Son Pagoda with its white Buddha statue, Po Nagar Cham Towers built between the 7th and 12th centuries, the Stone Church, Hon Chong's dramatic rock formations, and XQ Historical Village where artisans hand-embroider traditional Vietnamese designs. The tour includes Vietnamese lunch, an English-speaking guide and driver, and runs 6 to 8 hours with flexible routing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hon Chong15m · entry included
2. Po Nagar Cham Towers45m · entry included
3. Long Son Pagoda45m · entry included
4. XQ Historical Village45m · entry included
5. Stone Church30m · entry included

Explore Nha Trang city highlights

• Meet guide and transfer from port
• Visit Chong Rocks at Hon Chong
• Explore Po Nagar Cham Towers
• Tour Long Son Pagoda
• See XQ Hand Embroidery Factory
• Visit Stone Church in city center

The experience

The tour starts with a 20-minute shuttle from Cam Ranh port to the meeting point in Nha Trang city, where your private guide and driver collect you by name. From there the day moves through the city's layered history: Hon Chong's Chong Rocks, a pair of massive rock clusters that rise from the beach in a majestic scatter; Po Nagar Cham Towers, where Buddhists still light incense in structures built to honor Yang I Nu Ponagar between the 7th and 12th centuries; and Long Son Pagoda, the largest in Nha Trang, where a 79-foot white Buddha statue called Kim Than Phat To dominates the hilltop view.

The itinerary also includes the Stone Church, a French colonial structure built 12 meters high in the city center and known locally as Mountain Church or Nga Sau Church, and a stop at XQ Historical Village to watch skilled artisans at work on hand-embroidered pieces you can buy as souvenirs. Vietnamese lunch is included, and the guide handles all entry fees and taxes. Because the tour is private, the route and pacing stay flexible: your guide adjusts timing and order to match your interests and the port's shuttle schedule.

What’s included

• Private professional guide and driver speaking English.
• Vietnamese traditional lunch.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• cruise port pickup and drop-off with free shuttle from Cam Ranh.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Maximus Travel Vietnam

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you set the pace at each site and the guide adjusts the route to match your interests and port schedule: ideal if you want to linger at one temple or move quickly through others without waiting for a group.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How do I get from Cam Ranh port to the tour meeting point?

A free shuttle bus takes you from Cam Ranh port to the meeting point in Nha Trang city, a drive of about 20 minutes each way. Your guide meets you there with your name on hand and returns you to the port at the end of the day.

What is the 79-foot Buddha statue at Long Son Pagoda?

The statue is called Kim Than Phat To and sits atop Long Son Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Nha Trang. The pagoda was founded in the late 19th century, renovated in 1940, and sits on Trai Thuy hill. Tens of thousands of visitors come each year to see the statue and the pagoda's architectural details.

Can I buy souvenirs at XQ Historical Village?

Yes. XQ Historical Village is a working hand-embroidery factory where you can watch skilled artisans create traditional Vietnamese embroidered pictures and purchase pieces as souvenirs.

What does the tour include for meals?

Vietnamese traditional lunch is included in the tour price. All entry fees, taxes and the services of a private professional guide and driver are also covered.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on your pace and interests at each site. Because it is private, your guide can adjust the schedule to fit your preferences and your port departure time.