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Nha Trang to Po Klong Garai Temple and Sand Dunes: Day trip

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8h 45m
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About your trip

Discover Cham civilization and desert landscapes near Vietnam's coastal paradise. Explore ancient Hindu temple towers featuring unique Cham architecture, then climb dramatic red sand dunes overlooking pine forests—historical heritage meets natural wonder in this diverse journey.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €89
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€268

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Nha Trang whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Your Daytrip driver manages routes from Nha Trang inland to Cham ruins and towering sand dunes, handling terrain while you explore archaeological sites and dramatic landscapes.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Po Klong Garai Temple and Nam Cuong Sand Dunes should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €89
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€268

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Nha Trang
You choose the pickup spot.
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Po Klong Garai Temple
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included
Po Klong Garai Temple
Po Klong Garai Temple
Po Klong Garai Temple
Po Klong Garai Temple
Visit this remarkably preserved 13th-century Cham temple complex featuring distinctive brick tower architecture dedicated to the Hindu king Po Klong Garai. Explore three main towers (kalan) built without mortar using interlocking bricks, showcasing Cham engineering sophistication. Marvel at intricate sandstone lintels carved with dancing figures, mythological scenes, and Sanskrit inscriptions reflecting Hindu-Buddhist syncretism. Inside the main tower stands a mukha-linga (phallic symbol with human face) representing Shiva, still receiving offerings from the local Cham community. Learn about the ancient Champa Kingdom (192-1832 AD), which controlled central Vietnam's coast and maintained extensive maritime trade networks across Southeast Asia. Annual festivals celebrated by the remaining Cham minority demonstrate living cultural continuity despite political conquest. The temple's hilltop position provides panoramic views across farmland, while the architectural sophistication rivals more famous Angkor temples. The site is open from 6:00 to 18:00 daily, with a small entry fee required on site.
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Nam Cuong Sand Dunes
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Nam Cuong Sand Dunes
Nam Cuong Sand Dunes
Climb these spectacular red and white sand dunes rising dramatically from coastal plains, creating a surreal desert landscape unusual in tropical Vietnam. Experience sandboarding down steep dune faces or ride ATVs across the sandy expanses while photographers capture dramatic landscapes changing with light conditions. The dunes' striking red color comes from mineral oxidation, creating vivid contrast with the surrounding green pine forests and blue sky. Visit during sunrise or sunset when oblique light creates spectacular shadows and color intensification, perfect for photography. Local children offer plastic sleds for sliding down dunes, creating fun family activities in a unique natural setting. The area's accessibility from Nha Trang makes this popular excursion combining adventure activities with natural beauty, while offering a complete contrast to beach environments. The surreal landscape and recreational opportunities create memorable experiences beyond typical coastal tourism.
Back to Nha Trang
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Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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