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Best of Nha Trang Small Group Tour - Shore Excursion
From Nha Trang Port
English-Speaking Guide
15 Passengers Maximum
This small group shore excursion from Nha Trang Port is an introduction to Vietnam’s picturesque coastal scenery. Nha Trang’s vibrant culture and diverse attractions are ideal for beach lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. Let the vibrant energy of this coastal gem invigorate your senses!
Highlights
Pick-up & Drop-off From Nha Trang Port
Marvel at the Iconic 24-Meter-Tall Buddha Statue
Learn About Long-Established Hat-Making Tradition
Cruise Along the Tranquil River
Delve Into Cham Culture at Po Nagar Temple
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Tour Details
Price
From $119 per person
Season
Year-round!
Duration
Our shore excursions are approximately 8 hours. At the end of the tour, we always make sure that you return on time to board the cruise ship.
Meeting point
Nha Trang Port (which is 20 minutes drive to the city centre).
Port Permit Service
Our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop-off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality.
Max Group Size
We limit the number of guests to 15 to ensure the best experience at every destination.
Included
- All Entrance Fees
- All Taxes
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Unlimited Bottles of Water
- English-Speaking Guide
- Port Permit Service
- Lunch (please note we can cater for any dietary requirements, just be sure to get in touch beforehand)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Booking Fees
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Insect Repellent
- Light Jacket
What to wear
Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered when you visit religious sites.
Itinerary
Experience Sacred Sites and Local Life
Your English-speaking guide will be waiting at Nha Trang Port and ready to accompany the group to the first destination of the day. Arriving at Long Son Pagoda, you will be immediately impressed by unique architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Climb 152 stone steps up, you will reach the mountaintop, where the giant White Buddha sits on a lotus throne and gazes peacefully over forested surroundings below.
Following this, you will visit a local family to know more about everyday life in this beautiful coastal city. In addition to fishing, the locals also earn a livelihood through weaving mats, and making conical hats, rice papers, and noodles.
Try Your Hands at Crafting Conical Hats
The countryside of Nha Trang is just as impressive as its coastal scenery. It is dotted with tropical foilage, forested hills, and quiet trails that wind through rice fields. A typical scene you will see here – farmers work with enthusiasm and dedication in the fields all day long.
Your next stop will be an ancient house where you can adore historical architecture and the friendliness of local people. Next, immerse yourself in the delicate art of conical hat-making. This is when you discover various steps involved in making a simple conical, from drying leaves and weaving bamboo into frames to sewing the final touches.
Cruise Along the River
For 30 minutes, you will cruise along the Cai River, also known as Phu Loc or Cu River. The river serves as a vital lifeline for agriculture, tourism, and many other activities of Khanh Hoa Province. In the place where sunlit beaches dominate the landscape, Cai River stands out with peaceful villages along the river banks.
Visitors who appreciate the beauty of natural and rural landscapes will find the journey along the Cai River truly enchanting. From the boat, you will see a panoramic view of the river surrounding the coastal city. This river cruise is definitely a peaceful escape into the heart of the countryside.
Explore the Historic Po Nagar Temple
Now, make our way to Po Nagar Temple, an ancient temple complex near the city centre. Ranked as a national historical and cultural monument, the temple has long been associated with the religion of the Cham people.
Built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during the peak of Hinduism’s influence and prosperity, the temple features unique three-tiered architecture. Crafted from clay bricks and adorned with intricate decorative patterns, the entire temple showcases exceptional craftsmanship.
After the last stop, our guide will take you back to the port in plenty of time for your departure. Don’t forget to say goodbye to your guide and ask for any final recommendations.
See What Our Guests are Saying
I now refer my friends, family and colleagues, as well as book all of my tours, accommodation and flights with Maika because I feel very lucky to have finally found an organisation in Asia that gives me the confidence to do so.
The tour was very well organized, and the guide spoke very good English. We got to see and experience so many things: Besides visiting a pagoda and Buddha statue, we also went on a boat ride (with a stop to enjoy a coconut drink) and visited local businesses producing rice paper, conical hats and mats. We had fresh fruit and tea for a snack and Pho soup for lunch which was delicious! We had such a good day and would highly recommend this tour!
We went on this tour, two families of four, with children aged 9-12 years old. We were really happy with it and highly recommend. Lin was our guide and she was fantastic, would really do a trip with her again. It was nice to do this privately and easy to adjust with Lin if needed. Maika helped us book the accommodation in Can Tho which we really appreciated. Would highly recommend and for sure do again.
You did a great job looking after all of our family of 7. The kids enjoyed all the tours and especially the Mekong cruise …as did we……because the kids were so happy we got to enjoy some time to ourselves too. I would recommend Maika Tours if your thinking of visiting Vietnam!
