Nha Trang shore excursion: Private city tour with lunch

You can see five major Nha Trang landmarks and eat lunch without leaving the port for more than a few hours.

A private shore excursion from Cam Ranh Port that tours Nha Trang City by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Cham Towers, Hon Chong rock, Dam Market and the National Oceanographic Museum. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and includes round-trip port transfers, a Vietnamese lunch and a bottle of water. Only your group participates, so the pace and stops are yours to shape. Entrance fees and tips are not included in any option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Long Son Pagoda1h
2. Hon Chong40m
3. Dam Market1h · entry included
4. National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam45m · entry included

Explore Nha Trang city highlights

• Visit Long Son Pagoda
• Tour Ponagar Cham Towers
• Enjoy Vietnamese lunch
• Explore Chong Rock views
• Shop at Dam Market
• Return to cruise port

The experience

The tour leaves Cam Ranh Port and heads into Nha Trang City by car, with your guide providing context on the history and culture as you travel. Long Son Pagoda sits at the foot of a mountain. You can climb the stairs to see the giant Buddha statue on a lotus flower, one of the city's most visited temples. From there you move to Ponagar Cham Towers on Cù Lao Mountain, a temple complex believed to date before 781 C.E. and dedicated to the goddess Yan Po Nagar Cham. After a lunch break and rest, the route takes you to Hon Chong, a rock formation offering views of the mountainous coastline and nearby islands, where your guide shares stories of the communities around it.

The afternoon includes Dam Market, where you can walk among the stalls and interact with locals selling produce, seafood and everyday goods. The National Oceanographic Museum of Nha Trang, established in 1923, covers 22,000 square meters and houses millions of specimens of fish, corals and rare marine animals. It functions as both a research facility and a tourist space for anyone interested in marine life and conservation. Your guide is with you throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle waits between stops. Once the tour finishes, you return to Cam Ranh Port in time to board your cruise.

What’s included

• An English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout.
• private air-conditioned transport for your group.
• round-trip pickup and drop-off at Cam Ranh Port.
• Vietnamese lunch with a rest break.
• one bottle of water per person.

Options for this experience

3 options

Only Private TransferGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 10:00Car and transport only: a private car with pickup and drop-off at Cam Ranh Port. Tour without an English-speaking guide, including lunch and tickets. Duration: 7 hours (6-7 hours). Pickup and drop-off at Cam Ranh Port are included. Car or van with air-conditioning. Please take the shuttle bus outside the port gate. Your driver will hold a pick-up sign with your name.

Guided tour in English14 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 13:00Without lunch and tickets: a private car with an English-speaking guide, with pickup and drop-off at Cam Ranh Port. Tour excludes lunch and tickets. Duration: 6 hours (6-7 hours). Pickup and drop-off at Cam Ranh Port are included. Car or van with air-conditioning.

Package tour optionGuide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:00Private tour with an English-speaking guide, including lunch and entrance fees. Duration: 7 hours (6-7 hours). Pickup and drop-off at Cam Ranh Port are included. Vietnamese food. Car or van with air-conditioning. Our guide and driver will hold a pick-up sign with your name. Please take the shuttle bus outside.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 13:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (7 to 80 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hiep Hoi An Travel

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if your ship's port call is long enough for a half-day excursion and you want to see multiple landmarks without arranging separate transport or guides. The private format means your group sets the pace at each stop, and the fixed itinerary fits inside the typical cruise schedule without cutting it close.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Long Son Pagoda like when you get there?

Long Son Pagoda is a Buddhist temple at the foot of a mountain where you can climb stairs to reach a giant Buddha statue sitting on a lotus flower. It's one of Nha Trang's most famous tourist destinations and a working temple.

Can I choose which attractions to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary includes Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Cham Towers, Hon Chong rock, Dam Market and the National Oceanographic Museum. Because it's a private tour, you can discuss adjustments with your guide, though the standard route covers all five stops.

Does the tour include entrance fees to the museums and temples?

Entrance fees are not included in any option. You pay them separately at each site. The tour price covers the guide, transport, lunch and water.

How long does the tour actually take from port to port?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours total, including all stops, lunch and the return journey to Cam Ranh Port. Your guide coordinates the timing so you're back in time to board your cruise.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Vietnamese lunch is included in the tour. A bottle of water is also provided. Tips and any additional drinks or meals are your own expense.

What does the National Oceanographic Museum actually show?

The museum, established in 1923, displays millions of specimens including various fish species, corals and rare marine animals across 22,000 square meters. It's both a research facility and a tourist attraction focused on marine biodiversity and conservation.