How do you get to Ba Ho Waterfall from Nha Trang?

Ba Ho is 25km north of the city, reached by motorbike in 45 minutes on the coast road. Entry fee is ₫20,000 ($0.80). The hike to the upper falls and natural swimming pools is 2-3 hours round trip. Go early on weekdays to avoid crowds.

Can you do a day trip from Nha Trang to Da Lat?

It is feasible but rushed - Da Lat is 130km by mountain road (3 hours each way). The drive through the Ngoang Pass is one of the best motorbike routes in southern Vietnam. Tourist buses run regularly at ₫100,000-180,000 ($4-7.20), but Da Lat really warrants an overnight stay.

What is Yang Bay Waterfalls?

A waterfall park 45km west of Nha Trang with multiple falls, a crocodile farm, and hot springs. Entry is ₫100,000 ($4). Organised day trips from Nha Trang cost ₫200,000-350,000 ($8-14).

Is Ninh Van Bay worth a day trip from Nha Trang?

Ninh Van Bay is a secluded bay 15km north, accessible only by a 20-minute boat ride. It has good snorkelling on fringing coral and a quiet beach away from the city. Chartered boat return transport costs ₫300,000-600,000 ($12-24).

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Nha Trang is primarily a water-based destination, and the best day trips extend the coastal and aquatic experience rather than heading inland. That said, the highlands route to Da Lat is an excellent full-day road trip.

Ba Ho Waterfall (25km north)

Three tiered waterfalls and natural swimming pools in the forest 25km north of the city. The hike through the jungle to the upper falls is 2–3 hours round trip with moderate difficulty. The pools are clean and cool - swimming is possible.

Getting there: Motorbike (45 minutes). Follow the coast road north. Entry fee nominal (₫20,000 / $0.80). Weekend crowds are significant - go early on weekdays.

Yang Bay Waterfalls (45km west)

A waterfall park and eco-tourism area in the Khanh Vinh district. Multiple falls accessible via a well-developed path. Less wild than Ba Ho but easier and with more facilities. Crocodile farm and hot springs on site. ₫100,000 ($4) entry. Organised day trips from Nha Trang: ₫200,000–350,000 ($8–14). Browse Nha Trang day tours on GetYourGuide.

Da Lat (130km by mountain road)

The mountain city at 1,500m elevation is 130km from Nha Trang via a spectacular mountain road (the Ngoang Pass section is outstanding for motorbike riders). As a day trip it’s rushed - Da Lat warrants at least one overnight. But the drive alone (130km, 3 hours each way) through the mountain rubber plantations and coastal highlands is one of the best motorbike routes in southern Vietnam.

Nha Trang to Da Lat by bus: Regularly operated tourist bus, 3–4 hours, ₫100,000–180,000 ($4–7.20). Most travellers do Nha Trang as a leg on the Hoi An → Da Lat → HCMC route rather than as a day trip.

Ninh Van Bay

A secluded bay 15km north of the city, accessible only by boat (20 minutes from the Canh Buon pier). The bay has several luxury eco-lodges and a quiet beach with good snorkelling on the bay fringing coral. Day trips by chartered boat: ₫300,000–600,000 ($12–24) return transport. The bay is primarily a resort destination but worth a day visit if you want quiet water and beach away from the city.

Which day trip for which traveller

For hikers: Ba Ho Waterfall is the best option - natural swimming pools, jungle trail, no ticket system, and genuinely scenic. The 25km motorbike ride north along the coast road is itself scenic.

For families with children: Yang Bay Waterfalls is the easiest option - well-developed paths, facilities, and the crocodile farm interests younger visitors. The organised day trip format removes the logistics pressure.

For road trip riders: The Da Lat mountain road is the standout experience. The Ngoang Pass section (approximately 100km from Nha Trang) offers the most dramatic scenery. Allow 3.5–4 hours one way including fuel and photo stops.

For quiet beach and water: Ninh Van Bay offers clear water and coral with very few people. The boat to the bay (20 minutes from Canh Buon pier) puts distance between you and the crowded Nha Trang city beach.

Practical notes

Nha Trang guesthouses organise most standard day trips. Self-organised motorbike access gives more flexibility for Ba Ho and Yang Bay. The Da Lat road is suitable for competent motorbike riders.

Motorbike hire: ₫150,000–250,000 ($6–10) per day for a semi-automatic scooter in Nha Trang as of 2026. Manual motorbikes available for experienced riders. Carry a paper map or download offline maps - mobile signal is intermittent on mountain roads west of the city.

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