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Highlights
Highlights
- Group up to 6 people
- Duration 7 hours
- WITHOUT shops
- Author's trip to non-tourist Nha Trang
Pricing
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- Adults taller than 140 cm.$60
- Children height 100-140 cm$40
- Infants height below 100 cm$0
Inclusions
- Experienced guide (English)
- River cruise
- Transfer from your hotel in Nha Trang / Vinpearl Island
- All entrance tickets
- Fruits
- Water for the road
- A leisurely sightseeing tour of the main attractions
Exclusions
- Lunch (3-7 usd per dish)
Transfer and extras
- Pickup
Transfer from the hotel in Nha Trang / Vinpearl Island is included in the price
How booking works
- Instant confirmationThe system checks real availability before creating the order.
- Everything in your accountOrder status and pickup details are available in your account; notifications arrive automatically.
- Free bookingPrepayment is requested after booking only for tours whose terms require it.
Payment FAQ
- Is prepayment required?
- No, you can pay the guide or manager.
- How is booking confirmed?
- We contact you and confirm details.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes, just let us know in advance.
About the tour
Description
Hello friends! I'm Ivan, founder of The Vanya Adventure. Do you want to know the real Nha Trang, and not just the tourist façade? I invite you to an author's walk without crowds and fuss!
How is this excursion different from others?
Honest VIP format
- Cozy company up to 6 people in total.
- No shops! We do not waste time on partner outlets with inflated prices.
- You will see what is hidden from the eyes of ordinary tourists in large buses.
Expert guides and route
- Experienced guides are true history experts.
- Author's program: from ancient houses to a river cruise.
- Immersion in the authentic atmosphere of Vietnam.
What awaits you in Nha Trang?
We'll start by traveling back in time to 200 year old house with a garden where six generations of the family keep traditions. Let's touch the antiquity in the Cham Towers of Ponagar and visit the main shrines: the Catholic Cathedral and Long Son Pagoda.
But the main highlight is mini-cruise along the picturesque Kai River. You will enjoy the views of the emerald mountains, visit the mysterious island of spirits and Chicken Island. There you can try local exotic drinks. And you can complete the adventure (if desired) with a lunch of the freshest seafood at a restaurant on the shore. This is a real adventure that will make you fall in love with Vietnam!
Our principles
Honest travel since 2012
We run our business openly and want you to know exactly what you pay for.
🚫No tourist traps and no commissions.
🍽Order what you like from the menu.
🛡Safety first and sensible timing.
💰Full refund if you did not enjoy it.
Route
Program
Transfer from the hotel in Nha Trang / Vinpearl Island is included in the price
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"Catholic Cathedral"
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"Long Son Buddhist Temple"
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Before you go
Good to know
How much does a sightseeing tour with minicruise cost?
The cost for a group of up to 6 people with the best guide in the city is 60 usd per adult and 40 usd per child, everything in the program is included except food. Estimated departure time is 08.00 am and return time is 15.00
Do you pick up from hotels outside the country, for example in Cam Ranh?
Yes, we pick up from remote hotels, but an additional payment for transfer will be required:nn— Hotels near Cam Ranh Airportn40 usd for everyone round trip.nn— Amianan20 usd for all round tripsnn— Diamond Bay (out of town)n30 usd for all round tripsnn(!) We pick up free of charge from hotels in the center, south and north of Nha Trang.
Why is your excursion more expensive than on the street?
We work with small groups of 6 to 10 people. Our guides have between 5 and 12 years of experience in Vietnam. We do not visit tourist shops and include everything in the price except food. On excursions, we only stop at high-quality, proven cafes, where tourists themselves order from the menu what they like. These main features, along with many other details, make our excursions much more interesting and of higher quality than those offered by other companies. Customer reviews over 12 years confirm our high level.
What travellers say
Reviews
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Michael
Verified traveler
★★★★★
Loved the Sightseeing tour of Nha Trang with minicruise tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Everything was well organized and on time. Would recommend.
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Sofia & Grace
Verified traveler
★★★★★
Loved the Sightseeing tour of Nha Trang with minicruise tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Everything was well organized and on time. Would recommend.
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Leo
Verified traveler
★★★★★
Loved the Sightseeing tour of Nha Trang with minicruise tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Transport was clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
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Ethan
Verified traveler
★★★★★
Loved the Sightseeing tour of Nha Trang with minicruise tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful. Would recommend.
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Michael
Verified traveler
★★★★★
Loved the Sightseeing tour of Nha Trang with minicruise tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful. Would recommend.
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Lily
Verified traveler
★★★★★
Loved the Sightseeing tour of Nha Trang with minicruise tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful. Would recommend.
Ask before you go
Traveler questions
Total questions: 8
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София
Здравствуйте. Планируем быть в Нячанге с 26 июля на 10 дней. Хотели бы обзорную экскурсию, может, еще другие. Уже можно посмотреть график на эти дни?
Здравствуйте. Окно бронирования открыто на 45 дней вперед
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Анна
Добрый день! Ребёнок 13 лет идёт по какой стоимости? Спасибо.
Здравствуйте. Если выше 140 см, то как взрослый.
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Нина
Добрый день) мы будем жить на острове Винперл. На экскурсии нас будут забирать с материкового ресепшена? И будет ли доплата?
Здравствуйте. Да, верно, с материкового ресепшн будем забирать БЕЗ доплат.
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Plan your trip
Nha Trang city tour with a mini-cruise: a day in the city without the rush
This daytime tour, 08:00–15:00, covers Nha Trang's main sights — the cathedral, Long Son Pagoda with the White Buddha and the Po Nagar towers — and ends with a mini-cruise on the Cai River. It is not an evening dinner cruise but a calm introduction to the city in a small group.
- Format
- A daytime tour in a mini-group of up to 6, back around 15:00.
- Dress
- Shoulders and knees must be covered at the pagoda and the towers — bring a scarf or sarong.
- Meals
- Fruit and water are included, lunch is not.
- Walking
- The pace is easy, but there are steps to the White Buddha and at the Po Nagar towers.
Who is this tour for?
First-time visitors who want to understand the city, its history and temples in half a day without long transfers. It works with children; under 100 cm travel free.
Can the river route change?
Yes. Some stops on the water, such as the spirit house, depend on the water level and the weather; the guide adjusts the route on the spot.
FROM
$60
Online booking is available only for dates within the next 45 days.