5 Days South Vietnam Tour, Travel from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne and Nha Trang

The Best Vietnam Tour for the First-time Travelers

This 5-day Vietnam tour takes you to two popular coast cities in the south: Mui Ne and Nha Trang.

Not only will you enjoy the incredible beach scenery, but also you will visit gorgeous cultural sites, magical sand dunes, and lively local markets, to experience an unforgettable trip in south Vietnam.

Travel Route: Ho Chi Minh City - Mui Ne - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City

Day: 5

Best for: First-timers

Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle

Highlights

Explore Wonders and Beach Scenery of Mui Ne

Visit the Big Sleeping Buddha, the Van Thuy Tu Temple, Poshanu Cham Towers, and impressive White Sand Dunes in Mui Ne, in addition to relaxing on the wonderful beach.

Discover the amazing charm of Nha Trang

Visit its fascinating culture sites like Ponagar Tower, Long Son Pagoda, Ancient House; enjoy the endless beaches of this coast city.

Get to Know Vietnam from its Largest City, Ho Chi Minh City

Have a city tour around Ho Chi Minh City to visit its landmarks including Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum etc.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take you to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne

In the morning, you will transfer directly from Ho Chi Mnh City to Mui Ne, a small fishing village located on the Mui Ne Peninsula in southeastern Vietnam. With a coastline stretching 50 km, this is a must-see beach resort in southern Vietnam.

In the afternoon, you will go to Ta Cu Mountain to visit the Big Sleeping Buddha, the largest sleeping Buddha in Vietnam, and then the Van Thuy Tu Temple, the place burying and preserving hundreds of whale's skeletons over hundreds of years.

After that, head to visit the Poshanu Cham Towers, a group of ruined temple remains of the ancient Kingdom of Champa.

Before the end of the day, you will go to visit the famous White Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, to appreciate the spectacular sunset view over the dunes. You can also have a chance to enjoy sand boarding here.

Stay overnight in Mui Ne.

White Sand Dunes, a dramatic dune system overlooking the sea.

Day 3: Mui Ne to Nha Trang

In the morning, you will spend your time exploring this coast paradise at your pace. You can relax on the beach, or wander around to visit the local sea food market, or go sand boarding or kite surfing.

In the afternoon, you will head northwards to Nha Trang, a famous beach city in Vietnam. Upon arrival, you can have a rest in your hotel, or freely explore the local beaches by yourself.

Stay overnight in Nha Trang.

Enjoy your free and relaxing time in beautiful Mui Ne beach.

Day 4: Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City by Train

In the morning, you will first visit the Ponagar Tower, an outstanding example of Cham architecture, situated on Mount Cu Lao which offers panoramic views of the surrounding. Then visit the Cu Lao Fish market, where all the fishermen gather in early morning to deliver sea food which will be distributed all over markets in Nha Trang City.

After that, move on to Long Son Pagoda, which is famous for the 31-meter-tall white statue of the sitting Buddha. This is a place of pilgrimage for many Buddhists and tourists far and wide.

You will also go to visit the Ancient House, to see the typical Vietnamese country houses that are well-preserved for more than 100 years.

After the sightseeing, you will have a rest before go to take the overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ponagar Tower, an outstanding example of Cham architecture.

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure

In the morning, you will head to Dong Khoi Area to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and wander up to the War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.

Your last sight for today is the Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to home or your next destination.

End of the tour.

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Service Included

Private English-speaking tour guide

Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary

All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary

Meals as specified in the itinerary

Hotel accommodation

Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International flight to and out of Vietnam

Vietnam visa

Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary

Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

Vietnam Travel Restriction

Since March 15, Vietnam has been fully open for inbound tourism. Self-isolation is no longer required for traveling to Vietnam. All you need is a valid Vietnam tourist visa and travel/medical insurance that includes COVID-19 cover.

Passport holders from the following 25 countries do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Vietnam.

Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Asia
Brunei & Myanmar - 14 days.
Japan & South Korea (ROK) - 15 days.
The Philippines - 21 days.
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, & Thailand - 30 days.

Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Europe
Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, & The United Kingdom - 15 days.

Notice:
Please contact our local travel consultant for the latest information on visa and vaccination policies before travel.