Things to Do in Nha Trang
Discover 18 activities and experiences in Nha Trang, Vietnam — from outdoor adventures to cultural events. Curated from real traveler recommendations.
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Swimming pools
Obviously people come here to swim in the sea, but there are also a number of swimming pools. Louisiane Brewhouse has a good one that is free to use. Hiring a soft chaise longue costs 40,000 dong. The Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel coffee shop in Yersin St has a small shady pool for free use. A number of mid-range hotels also have pools, some of which can be used by non-guests. Sea and Sun Hotel has a nice rooftop pool and costs 70,000 dong for non-guests. There is also an little-used Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool in Nha Trang. Some scuba diving companies use it for training purposes. It costs only 15,000 dong. It's a fair distance away from the main tourist area on the south side of the city. Ask someone who works in a scuba shop for directions. This is now closed the public (I was told it is for clubs only use). There is another large public pool at Yersin st, opposite the hospital, for 30,000 dong. Another option is Central Park on Tran Phu, near Louisiane Brewhouse. Buy a deckchair for 60,000 or 120,000 and swim for free. Has a small diving board for kids, a lazy river, and a pool bar.
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Gyms
There is a large gym in town called '''Nha Trang Body Building Club''', part of a leisure complex that includes badminton and tennis courts, basketball area and football pitch. Daily pass 20,000 dong; monthly pass, 200,000 dong. Besides, Novotel Hotel also has gym memberships for non-guests, which provide access to the swimming pool, sauna and relaxation room. A daily pass costs 200,000 dong, one-month pass 1,400,000 dong, 3-month pass 2,700,000 dong. Monthly passes include one free massage; ask about this when purchasing. The Sheraton Hotel probably has the best gym in town with excellent views, but costs USD100 for one month, and this doesn't include use of the swimming pool.
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- 12 Thi Sach St
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Thap Ba Hot Springs and Mud baths
Costs 50,000 dong for the hot swimming pool and waterfall, 100,000 dong for shared mud bath (if you are 5-8 people you will probably get put in the same tub), shower, hot/cold water jets, hot Jacuzzi, and the hot waterfalls and swimming pool. A massage by trained masseuses and entrance to the hot swimming pool costs 150,000 dong. There is also a package for 500,000 which included a massage among other extras. A VIP spa package will cost you USD100 or more. If you carry on a further 500 m past the mud baths you arrive at a railway bridge across the river that connects to a tunnel. It's a very scenic spot that's popular for wedding photo shoots.
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- USD4 mineral pool, USD12.50 mudbath
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Vinpearl Amusement Park
From the harbour you can take the cable car over to the island where Vinpearl Resort and Vinpearl Land are located. They have a small tivoli and some restaurants, attractions here include Underwater World (aquarium), water park with water slides and wave pool, amusement park with roller coaster, pirate ship, bumper cars, cinema, arcade machines and a laser show at night time, usually 19:00. All included in the one price.
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- 600,000 dong for Adult, 450,000 dong for children under 1.4 meters tall, 430,000 dong for elderly above 60, free for children under 1 m
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Cinema
There are two multiplex cinemas. One on the 3rd floor of the Nha Trang Center shopping and entertainment complex has three movie theatres with an estimated 120 seats each. US films are in English with local subtitles. The second cinema is the [http://lottecinemavn.com/en-us/theaters/nha-trang.aspx Lotte Cinema], on the 5th floor of the Maximart Supermarket, near the train station.
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- 70,000 dong
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Octopus Diving
PADI Five Star Dive Center offering a full range of PADI courses. Fun dives, nitrox, snorkelling and Discover Scuba Diving trips to Hon Mun Marine Protected Area everyday. International team of instructors and divemasters. Very small groups, maximum of 2 students on a course and only 2 divers with a divemaster, personal service.
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- 29 Tran Phu
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Yang Bay tourist park
At the Yang Bay waterfalls the Vietnamese have built up a concrete beach, as well as sort of eco park with a zoo. It used to be a lot nicer before they built it, but it is still a very nice place to visit. You can swim there, and walk around in the area. Just to mention, tourist park receives a lot of negative reviews.
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- 7:30 - 17:00
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- 100 000 dongs adult, 70 000 - child
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Jeremy Stein's Rainbow Divers
European-owned operation with partially expat staff. A two-dive boat trip costs USD75 (including water and fruit, but not lunch), about double the best deals available in town. The operation is well-organised and very professional, catering to divers who aren't comfortable with the more low-key local shops.
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Water Puppet Theater
Water puppetry is a Vietnamese original folk art that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.
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Waterland Thach Lam Stream Amusement Park
Offers simple rafting, grass sliding. A fair amount of people are dissatisfied with the park, claiming it isn't worth the money, and that the canoe rides are too easy.
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- 14 Cuu Long Street, Phuoc Hoa Ward
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- 130 000 dong
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Aloha Mark Scott's Diving Vietnam
USD60 for two dives (with certification) and USD70 for two introductory dives. The boat has plenty of room for lounging and never rushed. American English spoken.
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- 24/4 Hung Vuong
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- 06:30-21:00
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10 pin bowling
On the 3rd floor of the new Nha Trang Centre shopping and entertainment complex. Half-price games after 22:00 on Friday and Saturday nights only (happy hour).
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Biking and Rafting Tour
Combination fast 30 km downhill biking passing through an ethnic village and meeting Raglai people. Then a 12 km rafting trip down the Cai River.
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- 1/12 Tran Quang Khai St
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- USD45+
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Sailing Club Divers
PADI five star dive centres offering a full range of PADI courses. Besides, you can get a group together and rent out a captain for about USD40.
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- 72-74 Tran Phu
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100 Egg Mud Bath
Amuzement park featuring mud baths, pools, hydrotherapy showers, jacuzzi and a big garden.
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- Nguyen Tat Thanh Blvd.
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Angel Dive
Expat-run, by a long time resident of Nha Trang. PADI, SSI, SDI and TDI Certified.
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- 1/33 Tran Quang Khai
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I-Resort
Offers mud and mineral baths, waterfalls and a lot of pools.
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- To 19 - Xuan Ngoc - Vinh Ngoc
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Exploring Nha Trang: A Traveler's Guide to Activities
Nha Trang rewards curious travelers with an exceptional range of experiences. Whether you have a weekend or several weeks, the city's 18 documented activities cover the full spectrum — architectural landmarks and world-class museums at one end, local neighborhood festivals and underground cultural scenes at the other. The activities listed on this page come from Wikivoyage contributors who have personally explored Nha Trang and written detailed, practical descriptions to help you plan your visit.
The most rewarding way to experience Nha Trang's activities is with company. Solo travelers who arrive without plans often find that meeting a fellow traveler at a hostel, cafe, or through the Nomax app opens up entirely new itineraries — a museum visit becomes a half-day exploration, a street food crawl turns into an evening of discovery, a day trip to a nearby site becomes an adventure. Nha Trang has an active traveler community, and the city is designed to reward those who explore it with open curiosity.
When planning what to do in Nha Trang, consider mixing well-known attractions with neighborhood-level experiences. The city's most photographed sights are popular for good reason, but Nha Trang's character lives in its quieter corners too — the local markets, the parks where residents spend their weekends, the small performance venues where the next generation of artists and musicians are finding their voice. The 18 activities on this page include both categories, ordered by the richness of their traveler-written descriptions.
How to Get the Most from Nha Trang's Activities
Timing matters in Nha Trang. Many of the city's best attractions have shorter queues and better atmospheres on weekday mornings. Major cultural sites — museums, galleries, historic monuments — often run free admission windows on certain days or evenings; check before booking. Outdoor activities and walking tours are best enjoyed in the morning before the city heats up or fills with tour groups.
Budget-conscious travelers will find that Nha Trang has a strong free-to-access layer. Public parks, open-air markets, architectural walking routes, and many community events cost nothing. The price information included with activities on this page (where available) helps you plan a realistic daily budget. A mix of free and paid activities across a week in Nha Trang is entirely feasible for most traveler budgets.
For travelers who want to do more than just sightseeing, Nha Trang offers organized activities through local guides, tour companies, and traveler apps like Nomax. Group activities — cooking classes, cycling tours, kayaking excursions, photography walks — are a natural way to meet people while experiencing the city. Many travelers who use Nomax in Nha Trang coordinate these types of group experiences together, splitting costs and building memories that last beyond the trip itself.
Activities for Different Travel Styles
Not every traveler wants the same experience. History enthusiasts will gravitate toward Nha Trang's museums, heritage sites, and guided historical walks that reveal the layers of the city's past. Outdoor and adventure travelers will focus on the parks, cycling routes, climbing areas, and day trips to surrounding natural areas. Food travelers will treat Nha Trang's markets, restaurants, and food tours as the primary activities of each day. Culture seekers will fill evenings with concerts, theater, gallery openings, and street performances.
The 18 activities documented on this page span all these categories. Use the numbered list above to browse in order of description quality — longer descriptions generally mean more detailed, firsthand traveler knowledge. For each activity, the address and opening hours (where available) give you everything you need to plan your visit without needing to search elsewhere.
Connecting with Travelers in Nha Trang
One of the best things about traveling to Nha Trang is the community of international travelers already there. Backpackers, digital nomads, long-term expats, and short-trip tourists all share the same city at any given moment. Nomax makes it easy to find who is in Nha Trang right now, see what activities they are joining, and coordinate plans. Whether you want a hiking companion, someone to split museum entry with, or a group for an evening out — the app connects you to people with the same itinerary in minutes.
Download Nomax before your trip to Nha Trang to set your travel dates and start discovering who else will be there at the same time. The app is free, requires no subscription, and works across all the major traveler destinations worldwide — meaning the community you build in Nha Trang often extends to your next destination too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in Nha Trang?
Nha Trang offers 18+ activities and experiences for travelers. Top highlights include Swimming pools, Gyms, Thap Ba Hot Springs and Mud baths, and much more. This page lists every documented activity in order of description quality, so you can find both the major attractions and the hidden gems.
Are there free things to do in Nha Trang?
Yes — Nha Trang has a strong selection of free activities. Public parks, open-air markets, walking routes through historic neighborhoods, and many cultural institutions offer free admission on specific days. Scroll through the list above and look for activities marked with free or no price information — these are often the city's most authentic experiences.
How do I meet other travelers while exploring Nha Trang?
Download Nomax — a free travel companion app that shows you other solo travelers currently in Nha Trang. You can join group activities, chat with travelers at the same spots, and plan outings together. Many travelers in Nha Trang use Nomax to find companions for day trips, museum visits, and evening activities.
What activities can I do with travel companions I meet in Nha Trang?
Nha Trang has activities for every interest — guided tours, food experiences, outdoor adventures, cultural events, and nightlife. Use Nomax to coordinate with other travelers: join a group for a walking tour, split a day-trip cost, or simply explore the city together. The app makes spontaneous plans easy.
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