Nha Trang

Nha Trang is situated in Vietnam's southern Champa Kingdom along the Song Cai River. In ancient times, this southern region was once a peaceful Champa settlement. It was attacked by the Vietnamese at the end of the 15th century, though it remained under Champa control until the mid 17th century when the Nguyen Lords of Hue took possession. From the city of Nha Trang, several ancient Cham Towers can be visited, each revealing details of the unique culture of the Chams.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Nha Trang's Rural Life
Tour Code: NHA-004
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $79.00
Price: Free

Enjoy an in-depth look at rural life in Vietnam during this half-day visit to the farms, homes, schools and villages that dot the green countryside.

Depart the pier for the scenic drive about 9 miles from downtown Nha Trang to the green countryside marked by vast rice fields, fruit gardens and majestic mountains on the horizon. Upon arrival, you will see buffaloes eating grass, ducks feeding on rice grains and farmers toiling in the field.

A stop will be made at a local temple dedicated to the god believed to bestow good luck on the villagers. Many generations of local ancestors are worshipped here, and the altar is decorated with the candles and incense that symbolize the universe. You will then drive along a small village road to enjoy wonderful photo opportunities of the rice fields, mountains, buffaloes and more.

Next, you will visit a farmer's house to view how they live, raise domestic animals, cook food, get water from the well, plant fruit, and worship their ancestors. You will also see unusual tropical trees growing in the garden. From here, a visit to a local kindergarten will be made (weekdays only). After receiving a warm welcome, the children will sing for you, and you can offer them some candy for their efforts. A stop will also be made at a local market, if they are still open late. Inside the village, a visit will also be made to visit a local family weaving floor mats in sedge, or baskets in banana leaves. You will then stop at a local coffee shop to enjoy a coconut drink, and sample some locally-grown tropical fruit before continuing on to visit a local pagoda. The monks will welcome you, and show you how they live, worship Buddha and train themselves in Buddhist principles.

Your tour concludes with a visit to a local rice paper workshop, where locals also make rice cakes to sell to locals for their breakfast. Afterward, you will rejoin your coach for the return drive to the pier and ship.

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Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.