Nha Trang Beach

What To Expect: Nha Trang is Vietnam's beach resort town. A major face-lift and the opening of two upscale hotels in 1996 vaulted Nha Trang onto the playing field with places like Phuket, Thailand, and Cancun, Mexico. Perhaps more than any other city in Vietnam, Nha Trang has done a great job of reinvesting tourism dollars into infrastructure. The results are evident not only along the waterfront pedestrian path, but also in parks, bridges and streets throughout the city. Today, it's a popular destination for both foreign and domestic tourists. In addition to sun bathing, popular attractions include boat trips to nearby islands and tours of Nha Trang's historic sites. If you like typical beach resort towns, then Nha Trang is for you. Nha Trang is on the central coast, about 450 km north of Saigon and 1,200 km south of Hanoi. The main strip is Tran Phu Street, which runs north-south along the sea for about 6 kilometers. It is a wide boulevard, bisected by a grassy median with street lamps. Numerous restaurants and bars line the beach side of Tran Phu, while hotels and more restaurants line the other. A pleasant pedestrian path and wide swath of trees separate the beach from the road. Not surprisingly, life in Nha Trang centers on the beach. In the early mornings and late afternoons, especially on weekends, you'll find the beach packed with locals. In addition to swimming, football (soccer) is a popular pastime, and you'll find numerous games in progress. During the heat of the day, the locals surrender the beach to mostly foreign sun-worshippers. In the evenings the beach is all but deserted. When you tire of the beach, visit the nearby islands. Day trips are offered by just about every hotel and cafe. A typical itinerary includes visiting 2 or 3 islands, snorkeling and lunch, all for about US$8 per person. For serious snorkelers and divers who want to spend more time in the water, local dive operators offer day trips from January to October. There are even a couple of island resorts, the exclusive Evason Hideaway and the rather bizarre Vin Pearl. (We highly recommend the former and suggest steering clear of the latter!) Back on the mainland, there are a few worthwhile attractions in or near town. The towering white Buddha that can be seen from many parts of Nha Trang is part of the Long Son Pagoda and can be reached by climbing a steep (and long!) set of stairs. North of town, across the Nha Trang River, lies the Po Nagar Cham site. The ancient Cham towers sit high atop a hill; the views overlooking the river and town are breathtaking. A little beyond Po Nagar lies Hon Chong, a scenic beach that is reputed to have the best seafood in the area. South of town, check out Emperor Bao Dai's former holiday retreat, now a hotel. Every road leads to Nha Trang; well, actually there's only one road, National Highway 1, but you can also fly or take the train from just about anywhere in Vietnam. Some promoters boast that there is only one month of bad weather in Nha Trang, which is true if you don't mind rain and wind. Otherwise, plan to visit between January and August. Getting There: Plane Vietnam Airlines offers daily service to Hanoi, Saigon and Danang. The two-room airport is actually in Cam Ranh about 40 KM (25 miles) from town. The ride takes about 45 minutes. It will set you back about $15 for a taxi. Some hotels offer complimentary airport transfers for their guests, so inquire when booking your room. The Vietnam Airlines ticketing office is downtown at 91 Nguyen Thien Thuat. Train The train station is at 17 Thai Nguyen Street. A taxi ride downtown is about US$1. Train tickets in Nha Trang must be purchased one day in advance for all destinations except Hanoi and Saigon. In addition to three daily Reunification Express trains in each direction, there are local trains to Saigon and Hue. Ticket office hours are limited. Car/Bus/Motorcycle Nha Trang is a full day's drive from Saigon, Danang and Dalat. It is a popular stop on any north-south itinerary. If you are going by motorcycle, it's best to start in Saigon, where you are more likely to find a decent bike. A car and driver can be hired in any of the above cities. Remember, friends don't let friends take buses in Vietnam! While useful as mile markers when they're broken down along the highway, buses are not a good form of transportation here. A better alternative is minibus. Numerous companies offer daily service between Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City, Danang and Dalat. Around Town: Nha Trang's beach side pedestrian path and wide, main boulevard makes walking and bicycling popular ways to get around town. Motorbikes are readily available for around US$6 per day. Taxis are also plentiful. At around 6,000 VND (40 cents US) per kilometer, you can go just about anywhere in town for under US$2. Private boats can be hired to visit the islands. Prices vary depending on your bargaining skills!
35 USD Code VF 74: Nha Trang city Tour ( Full day ) 23 USD Code VF 73: Triagle Religious Trip (Half Day) 60 USD Code VF 66: City Tour Nha Trang & Relaxing at Orchid Spa (One day) 45 USD Code VF 68: Countryside Biking Safaris ( one day) 55 USD Code VF 69: Islands And Snorkeling Tour ( One day) 30 USD Code VF 67: Half Day Spring Bathing Tour 45 USD Code VF 70: Relaxing Tour with Indian Auyverdic Herbal Spa (half day) 50 USD Code VF 72: Cai River Trip In The Countryside ( One day) 35 USD Code VF 64: Monkey Island (Half day) 45 USD Code VF 65: Monkey Island and Doc Lech Beach 40 USD Code VF 71: Salanganes Island ( One day) 45 USD Code VF 75: The Island Tour

WELCOME VIET FUN TRAVEL: Vietnam Package Tour

WELCOME VIET FUN TRAVEL: Vietnam Package Tour: "Vietnam Fun Travel is a pioneer in custom-made travel package for traveling Vietnam, we are the local tour operator, and this means you are ..."

Vietnam Package Tour

Vietnam Fun Travel is a pioneer in custom-made travel package for traveling Vietnam, we are the local tour operator, and this means you are not dealing through a broker or travel agents, you will get exactly what you want at a very affordable price for your unique and fun experience.

1. When is the best time to travel?
2. Is it safe to travel? Are there places to avoid?
3. What are the visa requirements and custom formalities?
4. Do's and don't's?
5. What money should I take?
6. What language will they understand?
7. How about my health?
8. What food will I find?
9. How is the shopping and what do I tip?

1. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL? Vietnam stretches over 1,800km up the eastern coast of the Indochina peninsula and has various climates at the same time in different parts of the country. Winter season lasts from November to April in the north with temperatures averaging 16 degree centigrade. The rest of the year is considered summer time with heavy rainfalls and occasional storms. The rainy season lasts from May to October in the south. However, it o­nly rarely rains the whole day long. It gets dry after rainfall as quickly as it comes. The dry season is generally from November to April. The central parts of Vietnam are affected by the South West monsoon from Laos during May – June which causes a muggy heat and sometimes produces typhoons and tropical storms during November – December, with long lasting rains. Despite of this fact, the months of November and December are constantly considered the peak period of incoming tourists. January and February are still cloudy and rainy occasionally. The best time for a long tour from North to South Vietnam would be from January till April and for those who wish beach holidays can come to enjoy warm water and sunshine in the central coast during summer time, from May to October.
	2. IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL? ARE THERE PLACES TO AVOID? No part of Vietnam is considered unsafe for tourists, even for those who individually discover the country o­n their own, without pre-arranged services. This is a popular question of American tourists but the o­nly answer they have got so far is it is completely safe in Vietnam and they are most welcome.
	3. WHAT ARE THE VISA REQUIREMENTS AND CUSTOM FORMALITIES? Visa is requested to all visitors entering Vietnam except Philippine and Thai nationalities. Visas are usually issued by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok or in the passengers’ home country (against the visa’s approval number), which require the original passport and two photos for two full working days in order to issue a visa stamp. Visas can also be issued upon arrival at international airports in Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City in which case a separate “stamp fee” is charged. We also ask for passport details in advance for pre-application and provide you with a copy of the approval document which will be presented at airlines check-in counters to get o­n board and at immigration desks to obtain visa o­n arrival in Vietnam. Tourists travelling to Phnom Penh from Vietnam by road through Moc Bai or by boat via Chau Doc border gates must obtain Cambodian visa beforehand because visa o­n arrival is not applicable at these two gates. All luggage entering and leaving Vietnam must be x-rayed. Gold and currency must be declared o­n arrival. Please keep the arrival & departure card (green form) as well as the customs card (yellow form) until your leaving.
	4. DO'S AND DON'T'S? Eating out is no problem at all in major cities where you can easily find good restaurants. It is advisable to eat in hotels in remote areas unless you have a reliable advice from your guide. You should avoid uncooked, partially cooked or reheated meat, fish and raw vegetable, especially when they have been left out exposed to dust and flies. Filtered and bottled water is usually available and safe. Cameras, precious jewelleries, cash, passport should be deposited at hotel or taken care carefully while you are travelling by train or walking in the streets. Local trains have been renovated and service o­n trains has been improved in the past few years. However, the standard is still below international qualification and therefore travel by train is not reccommendable to elderly people.
	5. WHAT MONEY SHOULD I TAKE? Most major currencies can be changed in at banks and moneychangers. Traveller’s cheques are accepted at some international hotels o­nly and cashed in at banks with your presence and the signing to be witnessed by the bank officers. When cashing Traveller’s Cheques, it is necessary to take proof of purchase and passport to the bank. Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities. You should exchange some cash into local currency for daily transactions.
	6. WHAT LANGUAGE WILL THEY UNDERSTAND? English is spoken at hotels, restaurants, shops, airlines offices, and service offices. Guides that speak English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese are available in big cities.
	7. HOW ABOUT MY HEALTH? No vaccination is required. Malaria prophylaxis is no longer recommended but visitors are advised to check with their doctor o­n travel immunization clinic regarding the advisability of inoculation against diphtheria, polio, typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A & B.
	8. WHAT FOOD WILL I FIND? Besides rice, which is a staple of every meal, Vietnam has abundant food supplies and an elaborate cuisine. Some Vietnamese dishes have achieved international fame, including such traditional dishes as beef or chicken noodle (pho), pork sausage (gio lua), spring rolls (nem ran) and fish balls (cha ca).
	9. HOW IS THE SHOPPING AND WHAT DO I TIP? Handicrafts made of rattan, gold, silver and stone and traditionally woven fabrics are good buys. Lacquerware is plentiful and cheap. Small lacquer trinkets such as boxes and trays are portable and make nice presents. Antiques and authentic reproductions are available in most tourist centers, the later often at reasonable prices. However, export of antiques is banned and requires a license from the custom department. Tourists could find sophisticated stone-made sculptures at Marble Mountain Danang or silk suits and various handicrafts in Hoi An. Tipping is rare but appreciated. Perhaps leave the small change unless the service is really charming or helpful in which case VND 5000 to VND 10000 will be ample.