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Dalat & the South-Central Coast: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for February: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
285 km
distance
13.1 h
driving
28
curated stops

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Day 1 Mui Ne → Dalat

4 curated stops
Transit
4h00
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
15.1°C–28.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.6h
09:00
Poshanu Cham Tower search map ↗
Explore the ancient Cham tower, still used for local festivals and gatherings.
50 min · Mui Ne
10:50
Red Sand Dunes search map ↗
Sank into the orange sands, feeling the wind whip across the dunes.
50 min · Mui Ne
11:55
Fish Sauce Plants search
Watch as massive jars of fish sauce age under the hot sun.
50 min · Mui Ne
12:45
Bo Ke Street facebook.com map ↗
Enjoy smoky BBQ seafood at local cafes, with scallops in onion and garlic sauce.
60 min · Mui Ne
open: 09:00–23:00
16:35
Crazy House crazyhouse.vn read more
Admire the whimsical, Gaudi-inspired architecture of this unique house.
50 min · Dalat · 80,000 dong
Overnight: Dalat
e.g. Villa Vista Dalat · Dalat Du Parc Heritage Boutique Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 2 Around Dalat

6 curated stops
Transit
1h00
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
15.1°C–28.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.6h
09:00
Dalat Train Station read more map ↗
You will hear the whistle of a steam train on a historic journey.
90 min · Dalat · 128,000 dong
10:45
Pongour Falls search
You will see a wide, roaring waterfall, especially majestic in the wet season.
50 min · Dalat · 10,000 dong per person. 5,000 dong per bike
11:50
Lak Lake search
You will taste the quiet beauty of highlands, coffee plantations, and rice fields.
90 min · Dalat
13:35
Langbiang Mountain search
You will see towering peaks covered in lush jungle, inviting adventurous hikes.
50 min · Dalat
open: Parking closes at 17:00
14:40
Prenn Falls search
You will see cascading waters, best enjoyed while hiking through the greenery.
50 min · Dalat
open: Daily until 17:00
15:45
Valley of Love search
You will see romantic landscapes perfect for canyoning and honeymooners alike.
50 min · Dalat · 250000vnd
open: Daily until 17:00
16:35
Dalat (Central) Market search map ↗
You will taste fresh fruits and vegetables, with excellent soups nearby.
60 min · Dalat
open: Open daily until early evening
Overnight here
e.g. Villa Vista Dalat · Dalat Du Parc Heritage Boutique Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 3 Nha Trang

5 curated stops
Transit
3h16
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
23.4°C–25.7°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.6h
11:25
Long Son Pagoda read more map ↗
Marvel at a towering white Buddha and soak in the serene pagoda atmosphere.
50 min · Nha Trang · Free
open: 08:00-17:00
12:25
Thap Ba Hot Springs and Mud baths tambunthapba.vn map ↗
Slippery mud and hot mineral pools under natural waterfalls.
90 min · Nha Trang · US mineral pool, US mudbath
14:10
Alexandre Yersin Museum read more map ↗
Discover the scientific legacy of Dr. Alexandre Yersin through his preserved work and equipment.
50 min · Nha Trang · 26,000 dong
open: M-F 07:30-11:30 and 14:00-17:00, Sa 07:30-11:30
15:15
I-Resort i-resort.vn map ↗
Unwind in cascading waterfalls and serene mineral pools.
90 min · Nha Trang
17:10
Impressions Museum search map ↗
Pose with interactive 3D art perfect for fun, memorable selfies with friends.
50 min · Nha Trang · 150,000 dong
open: 09:00-20:00
Overnight here
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 4 Around Nha Trang

5 curated stops
Transit
2h36
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
23.4°C–25.7°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.6h
09:00
Yang Bay tourist park search map ↗
Swim near waterfalls and wander zoo paths in a concrete-beached eco-park.
90 min · Nha Trang · adult 100 000 dong, child 70 000 dong
open: 07:30 - 17:00
11:30
Fairy Spring waterfalls search map ↗
Cool off in a refreshing stream and enjoy a short jungle walk to a swimming hole.
50 min · Nha Trang · 10,000 dong per person, 3,000 dong per motorbike
14:00
Khánh Hòa Museum search map ↗
View Cham statues, ethnic artifacts, and a room dedicated to Ho Chi Minh.
50 min · Nha Trang
open: M W F Su 08:00-11:00, 14:00–17:00
15:00
Po Nagar Cham Towers search map ↗
Explore ancient brick towers and feel the lingering incense of this sacred site.
50 min · Nha Trang · 30,000 dong
open: 07:30-17:00
16:15
National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam search map ↗
Encounter sharks, turtles, and vibrant coral reefs in an engaging aquarium.
50 min · Nha Trang · 40,000 dong
open: 07:00-17:30
Overnight here
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening → More on Klook →

Day 5 Around Nha Trang

6 curated stops
Transit
2h16
Finish
~17:50
Temperature
23.4°C–25.7°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.6h
09:00
Ba Ho Waterfalls search map ↗
Discover a series of forest waterfalls and enjoy the fast-flowing river nearby.
50 min · Nha Trang · Entrance fee 20 000 dong
10:25
Monkey Island search map ↗
Observe playful monkeys and enjoy a circus show on this lively island.
50 min · Nha Trang
12:05
Nha Trang Beach search map ↗
Walk along a pristine promenade beside calm waters and soft white sand.
90 min · Nha Trang
13:45
Nha Tho Nui Cathedral search map ↗
Take in city views from this hilltop cathedral, a landmark of French Catholic influence.
50 min · Nha Trang
15:15
Diên Khánh Citadel search map ↗
Walk through the ruins of a historic citadel surrounded by deep moats and tall walls.
50 min · Nha Trang
16:20
10 pin bowling search
Enjoy a strike-filled session on the 3rd floor of the Nha Trang Centre, surrounded by urban buzz.
90 min · Nha Trang

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