Nha Trang - Phan Thiet

Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. This resort town is well known for its miles of beach and the friendliness of its people. The city is flanked by nearly ten kilometers of prime beach where the water is warm year round. The average temperature in Nha Trang is 26 C. Nha Trang also has the lowest level of humidity in Vietnam. Today, Nha Trang ranks among the top of all beaches in Vietnam. Nha Trang is 1,287 km south of Hanoi, 624 km south of Hue and 442 km from Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon). Nha Trang has several famous islands. Hon Tre, Hon Yen, Hon Rua and the Spratly are popular islands. The name Nha trang is a Vietnamese pronunciation of a Cham word Eatran or Yjatan. Ea or Yja means river, and tran means reed. According to the locals, there once were a lot of reeds along Ngoc Hoi river. The river winds its way through the town. Ngoc Hoi was later renamed Nha Trang river. Another theory of the origin of Nha Trang's name has a more amusing twist. Long ago, in this part of the country, all the houses were made out of the reeds and mud gathered from Ngoc Hoi river. The only house that was made out of bricks were the house belonging to Dr. Yersin, a French immunologist who made his home here. The house itself was painted prominently white and could be seen by vessels coming from far away. Once there was a foreign vessel passing by. The captain asked his translator where he was. The translator not knowing where they were blurted out white house in Vietnamese. The captain duly noted on his chart Nha Trang. Because most foreign languages do not make use of tones, the captain's name for this part of the country stuck. Located in Binh Thuan province, Phan Thiet is 200 km from Saigon and lies south of Cam Ranh bay on the southernmost stretch of Central Vietnam. Binh Thuan was once a part of the Cham kingdom. In 1692, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu captured the area and named it Binh Thuan Dinh. Binh Thuan is quite important in Vietnam's history, as it was because of this area that in 1306 King Tran Nhan Tong agreed to the marriage of princess Huyen Chan to King Jaya Sinhavarman III of the Cham Kingdom. During the revolution against the French, it was in this area that the two patriots Phan Chu Trinh and Tran Quy Cap had their start. Furthermore, according to local lore, the area around Phan Thiet is where Han Mac Tu, the disfigured poet, spent his time forlornly as he waited for Mong Cam, the lady of his dreams.

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Duration: 2 days/1 night

Tour Code: MVSB03

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Nha Trang - Phan Thiet

• Day 1 - Nha Trang - Phan Thiet

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Lunch - Dinner

  Drive 250km from Nha Trang to Phan thiet, Binh thuan province. It is an emerging destination for beach vacationers with stunning sandy beaches in the seaside areas of Mui ne – Ham tien (vietnam’s capital of resorts), Doi Duong – Thuong Chanh, Tan Thanh – Ham Thuan Nam – Cape Ke Ga and La Gi – Ham Tan. On the way, visit the white lakes where snow white sand dunes reflect themselves on the still water and colored Mui Ne sand dunes, a perfect place for photographers. The coast offers spectacular views at sunset along the Cape Ne beach drive. Lunch on the way. This afternoon, we'll spend the whole day relaxing on the beach and enjoy the resort facilities. Dinner at local restaurant and Stay overnight in Phan thiet.

  Day 2 - Phan Thiet - Nha Trang

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, you will have a half day tour around Cap Ne and Phan Thiet city before transfering back to Nha Trang. Phan Thiet offers a variety of activities for a short break, including beach sport, golfing at an 18 hole seaside course, photo safari at colorful sand dunes and white lakes, river cruise trip, mountain trip, etc. (on own account ). There are many restaurant along the Mui Ne beach offering a variety of cuisines and some interesting shops. Lunch stop on the way back.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 01 Night Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Visas

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note- The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring ?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start ?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).