what to do in the south

Hi, flying into HKMC 4th jan and have just under 4 weeks for vietnam and cambodia, Not sure whether it is worth travelling (flying most likely with vietnam airlines) to Nha Trang and the head south catching all the beaches on way back (beach scene being our interest) or just going to Mui Ne for the beach scene in vietnam, would like to do the night on the mekong so thinking we could do that on way to Mui Ne, basically would like to konow whether Nha Trang or surrounding area is worth the travel. Thank you. Reply to this

Hi Steve,

4 weeks for both Vietnam and Cambodia is not a long time for your holiday. I think if you plan to spend time in the south of Vietnam, there will be many choices to get your holiday exciting.
Departure from Sai Gon, you could take an overnight cruising trip along Beautiful Mekong river . For this trip, you will start a cruising trip through the countless canals that splinter near the end of the mighty Mekong river. You will have chance to explore the delta's bustling markets floating markets near Can Tho or Vinh Long. It is interesting to homestay on of island fruit orchards around Vinh Long too. You could also save your budget if you cruise to Phu Quoc after Mekong river. Spend a few days on sensational island which called " pearl island of Vietnam". This island is a splendid tropical getaway set with beautiful white-sand beaches and quaint fishing villages.

Back to Sai Gon, you could hire a car or take shuttle bus to Mui Ne which is about 30km from Phan Thiet. These 2 sites offer scenic and tranquil beaches. But more special, Mui Ne is an isolated stretch of beautiful white sand to one long row of resorts. While there’s still a fishing village at the east end of the beach. It is really the best palce for surfing if you are keen on.

From Mui Ne, you could head up to Nha Trang, of course still by car or shuttle bus. spend a few days would be a big fun for you. Nha Trang is the ideal places for you to take all beach activities : diving, snorkeling, cruising and even biking ... Nha Trang also has many beautiful islands with picturesque beaches would definitely make you enjoy.

If you still have time and desire to check out more beaches, Hoi An would be a perfect destination for you then. The peaceful and tranquil beach with private beach would make your beach parties more memorable. Day time at beach and night time at bars or cosy restaurants in the old town should be wonderful.
To end your beach highlight, transfer to Da Nang for the flight back Sai Gon and thus you check out and explore all the best beaches of Vietnam. Remember all the nicest beaches of Vietnam lies in the south. Thus, 2 weeks is perfect time for you.

Any further info, feel free to contact me.

Amiehanoi
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hi, i am planning to go to ho chi minh city on 19th May. i like the nature and trekking. does it worth going to dalat? or any other places i should go instead? does it have coach at the airport and i can go directly from there to dalat? Reply to this

i am only staying in Vietnam for five days and will arrive at ho chi minh. do you think i will be better off to fly straight to danang to spend my holiday there or visiting dalat and mui ne instead? Reply to this

i want trekking. is dalat very touristy? i heard someone say its packed with local tourists. Reply to this

We are in HCMC for 4 nights waiting for friends to show up, we are thinking of either renting a furnished apt for 7 days(will share 3 nights with them) or heading straight to a beach town and waiting there for 4 days..
Any thoughts on where we can find furnished apartments?
Any thoughts on quaint, quiet beaches near HCMC?

Thanks,
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