Experience World-Class Golf in Nha Trang: A Complete Guide
Golf in Nha Trang offers three distinct rounds: the dune shaped Links course at KN Golf Links in Cam Ranh, the two nine-hole loops at Diamond Bay on the mainland, and Vinpearl Golf on Hon Tre Island. Trip options below span three, four and six days, from an island stay to a three-course holiday. Cam Ranh International Airport serves the destination, while the island round needs an additional water or cable-car transfer.
This guide compares the courses on playing character and cost, then helps you choose a season, route and realistic budget. It also explains how to add Nha Trang Bay, cultural sites and a rest day without crowding the golf schedule.
Nha Trang gives golfers three contrasting coastal settings, access through Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), and a seaside destination with worthwhile time between rounds. Choose the hotel base and course order together because the three venues sit on separate routes.
KN Golf Links pairs dune terrain with exposed wind in Cam Ranh. Diamond Bay offers two nine-hole loops shaped by water and bunkers, while Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang climbs across Hon Tre Island above the bay. Their different terrain and shot decisions give a multi-round trip variety.
CXR is the practical arrival airport for this golf area. KN Golf Links is near the airport, Diamond Bay is a separate mainland drive, and Vinpearl requires a mainland terminal and an island crossing. A Cam Ranh resort works well around KN Golf Links; a Nha Trang city base suits dining and the Hon Tre departure point. Plan actual pickup and tee times before choosing either.
Beach time, seafood dining and cultural stops give the group useful options after golf. Non-golfers can spend a day in the city or choose an island activity while golfers play. Leave enough time between the round and evening plans so transfers do not dictate the day.
Choose KN Golf Links for exposed dunes and wind, Diamond Bay for a longer mainland test among bunkers and marshland, and Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang for a hill and bay setting on Hon Tre Island. KN is in Cam Ranh, Diamond Bay is south of Nha Trang, and Vinpearl requires island access. The comparison pairs verified playing prices with each course format.
| Course | Format and Length | Design and Best Fit | 18-hole Visitor Playing Fee | Address and Access from Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) |
| KN Golf Links | 27 holes / Links 18 / Par 72 / 7,165 yd | Greg Norman; dine and wind strategy | VND 3,325,000 to 4,082,000 ($126 – $155) | Long Beach, Bac Cam Ranh Ward, Khanh Hoa, about 20 minutes from Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) |
| Diamond Bay Golf Villas | 18 holes / Par 72 / 7,244 yd | Andy Dye III; bunkers and long approaches | VND 3,390,000 ($129) | Phuoc Ha Hamlet, Phuoc Dong area, Khanh Hoa, about 30 – 40 minutes from Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) |
| Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang | 17 holes / par 71 / 6,787 yd | IMG Worldwide; island slopes and bay views | VND 2,600,000 to 3,250,000 ($99 – $124) | Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa; 45 to 60 minutes to mainland pier; then boat and island transfer |
Located on a beautiful peninsula in Cam Ranh City, KN Golf Links is a 27-hole masterpiece designed by Greg Norman. The course is honored as one of the top 10 best golf courses in Vietnam, including 2 separate courses according to international link course standards. If the first course, The Links, is located along the coast and is designed with winding greens and dangerous sand traps, The Oasis course is inspired by landscaped garden golf courses.
In addition, the course also has a system of luxury hotels, villas, and surrounding commercial areas ready to serve and bring worthy experiences to golfers. With a combination of creativity in design, poetic natural landscapes, and classy amenities, KN Golf Links Cam Ranh will be a destination that brings golfers relaxation and interesting experiences.
KN Golf Links
Located in a tourism-sports-resort complex, Diamond Bay Golf Villas is a golf resort paradise for golfers. The 18-hole golf course was designed by leading designer Gary Player, making the most of the surrounding landscape to bring different challenges to players. Coming here, you will experience golfing on bush terrain, with green fairways, white sand pits, and majestic natural scenery overlooking Nha Trang Bay.
In addition, the course is only 20 minutes from the airport and about 10 minutes from the city center, making it easy for you to access and reduce travel time. The course also owns a 5-star standard clubhouse, luxury villas, and international standard restaurants.
Diamond Bay Golf & Villas
Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, located on Hon Tre Island, is one of the most beautiful coastal golf courses in Vietnam. With stunning natural scenery, classy design, and professional service, this golf course is a favorite destination for many domestic and international golfers. The course includes many sand traps and water hazards that are delicately designed, as well as golf holes arranged along the coast that require golfers to have good skills and tactics.
In addition to the golf course, you can also experience the VinWonders entertainment area, one of the largest amusement parks in Vietnam, or relax at the island resorts with private beaches. With its own facilities and exceptional course quality, Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang is a perfect choice for your golf trip.
Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang
January to August usually offers the more reliable outdoor window in Nha Trang. February to April is especially comfortable for golfers who want to avoid the strongest summer heat. May to August is sunnier but hotter, so early tee times matter. Rain risk increases from September to December, with October and November requiring the most schedule flexibility.
The seasonal pattern is drawn from Vietnam Tourism’s Nha Trang climate guidance, which places the sunnier period in January to August and the cloudier, wetter period in September to December. Its annual station summary puts Nha Trang’s mean temperature near 26°C, with the warmest monthly mean in August at 29.3°C and the lowest in February at 23.9°C. While these climate averages help guide your planning, always check 7-day local wind and rain forecasts prior to departure.
Choose three days for an island stay with two Vinpearl rounds if your arrival is early enough to play on day one. Four days gives you two different courses, Diamond Bay and Vinpearl, at a steadier pace. Six days covers all three courses and leaves a separate day for Nha Trang sightseeing.
Day 1: Arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) early, transfer to Hon Tre Island and play the first 18-hole round at Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang.
Day 2: Play a second Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang round, then use the afternoon for the beach or resort facilities.
Day 3: Return to the mainland and transfer to the airport after breakfast.
This compact option depends on an early arrival and a confirmed day-one tee time. If your flight lands late, add a night rather than assume the first round is possible.
>>> Review the day-by-day plan and request available tee times for the three-day Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang stay and play package.
Day 1: Land at Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), transfer to a Nha Trang hotel and keep the evening free.
Day 2: Play 18 holes at Diamond Bay Golf, then return to the city.
Day 3: Travel to Hon Tre for 18 holes at Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, with time for the island crossing.
Day 4: Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.
>>> See the route, including transfers and booking options in the four-day Nha Trang golf package with Diamond Bay and Vinpearl.
Day 1: Arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) and transfer to the Nha Trang hotel.
Day 2: Play Diamond Bay Golf Villas.
Day 3: Tour city sights, including Po Nagar or Long Son Pagoda.
Day 4: Cross to Hon Tre and play Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang.
Day 5: Travel toward Cam Ranh for a round at KN Golf Links.
Day 6: Return to Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) after breakfast.
>>> Compare the detailed daily plan and inclusions in the six-day Nha Trang golf package covering all three courses.
For one 18-hole round, one twin-share hotel night and transport shared by two golfers, allow about VND 4,225,000 to 9,000,000 ($161 – $342) per golfer. This planning range includes the playing bundle, room share, course car, one airport-to-city taxi share, meals, and a modest personal spending allowance. The table separates each cost so you can replace estimates with written quotes for your dates and route.
| Cost component | Charging unit | Working price | Basis or inclusion |
| 18-hole golf | Per golfer, per round | VND 2,600,000 to 4,500,000 ($99 – $171) | Visitor bundles: green fee, caddie, shared cart |
| Hotel | Per room, per night | VND 1,600,000 to 5,100,000 ($61 – $194) | Room range; split per occupant if sharing |
| Airport to city transfer | Per four-seat car, one way | Around VND 300,000 ($11) | Airport operator example, confirm bags fit |
| Course car allowance | Per car, round trip | VND 175,000 to 600,000 ($7 – $23) | Editorial planning allowance; get a route-specific quote |
| Food and drink | Per person, per day | VND (300,000 to 700,000 ($11 -$27) | Editorial allowance; seafood or resort dining can cost more |
| Optional Hon Tram mud bath | Per adult ticket | VND 1,320,000 ($50) | Official listed experience; confirm boat transfer terms |
Not only famous for its beautiful beaches, Nha Trang also has many famous landmarks, providing a deeper insight into local culture and traditions.
Famous tourist destinations in Nha Trang
Nha Trang is considered one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Vietnam, so coming here without swimming in the sea is a huge mistake. The beaches here have very clear blue water and white and yellow sand, with coconut trees stretching along the coastline creating a cool and relaxing scene. Some beaches that are loved by many tourists include Nha Trang Beach in the city center, Bai Dai Beach and Hon Chong Beach. In addition, many resorts and hotels also have many private beaches, providing additional sunbathing and spa beaches to help visitors have the most comfortable experience.
Nha Trang is famous for its beautiful and pristine beaches
> > > After exploring Nha Trang’s top attractions, cultural sites, and thrilling water activities, why not take your adventure further? Nha Trang tours offer a seamless way to discover the city’s hidden gems, breathtaking islands, and unique local experiences with expert guides.
Mineral mud bath is a very popular activity in Nha Trang and is a unique experience you should try. Soaking in mud containing many good minerals helps you feel relaxed, reduces bone pain and increases blood circulation. This activity is especially loved by families and wellness tourists, combining exploration and health care. You can experience this at 3 famous bathing spots in Nha Trang with large-scale, modern facilities and professional services. One point is in the central area of Thap Ba, two is the Hundred Eggs Tourist Area or finally at I-Resort.
Mineral mud bath is a very popular and unique activity in this city
If you are an adventurous person and like underwater activities, there are some very unique games for you. Some popular underwater activities are scuba diving to see corals and marine life, jet skiing or parasailing to see Nha Trang Bay from above. Especially, the games that are loved by tourists are scuba diving to see corals, parasailing, fly-boarding, jet skiing… Each game will bring you different feelings. The price of each game is different. Depending on your physical strength and spending, you can choose the sport that suits you.
As a coastal tourist city, Nha Trang offers a wide variety of water activities
Located in Central Vietnam, Nha Trang cuisine converges the quintessence of many neighboring areas such as Da Nang, Hue, Quang Ngai, and Ninh Thuan… not only has diverse seafood but the city also has many specialties with unique flavors such as fish noodle soup, grilled spring rolls, fried pancakes, ….
In particular, mentioning a coastal city like Nha Trang, it is impossible not to mention the rich seafood that many tourists love such as lobster, crab, squid, octopus and many types of fish. Seafood dishes are processed by the people here in a sophisticated way while still retaining the natural, rich flavor. Some seafood restaurants you can try include Bo Ke Seafood Street, Lac Canh Restaurant and Sailing Club Nha Trang.
Some must-try food in Nha Trang
Golf planning in Nha Trang should cover tee-time booking, playing conditions, course access and transfers. Each course has different requirements, from straightforward road access at KN Golf Links and Diamond Bay to an additional island connection for Vinpearl Golf, so confirm all arrangements before booking your itinerary.
Before paying, request the course name, routing, visitor category, tee time, cancellation terms and written inclusions. Match the hotel and vehicle to the actual course route, especially when travelling with several golf bags or adding Hon Tre.
Arriving through Cam Ranh International Airport
When choosing a car, tell the driver how many people, golf bags and suitcases are traveling. A four-seat taxi may be too small for a full group with travel covers. Vietnam Airlines estimates the airport to city drive at 45 to 60 minutes; the airport operator lists a four-seat taxi example of VND 300,000 (approx. US$11) one way, before any extra arrangements.
Mainland rounds at KN and Diamond Bay
For KN Golf Links, a Cam Ranh resort base may reduce road time. Especially, if you schedule your round close to your arrival or departure, it takes just 15 minutes to travel between the course and the airport. For Diamond Bay and city dining, a Nha Trang hotel can be more convenient.
Hon Tre Island access for Vinpearl Golf
Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang is on Hon Tre Island. Allow time at Vinpearl Port for check-in, the crossing and the onward island transfer before your tee time. Ain to reach the mainland terminal at least 75 minutes early as a planning allowance, and follow any different arrival instruction confirmed with your golf booking.
A strong Nha Trang trip combines one or two mainland rounds with Vinpearl’s island course, then leaves enough time for the airport route and a relaxed evening by the bay. Start with the course character you prefer, choose the season and hotel base, and budget each golf day using the actual playing category and transfer route.
GolfLux can help arrange tee times, accommodation, airport and course transfers, and a sightseeing day that fits your dates. Share your group size, preferred courses and flight times through the Nha Trang custom golf holiday request to receive a route and written quote tailored to your trip.
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Plan on somewhere between $500 and $1,500+ a head. It mostly comes down to where you crash, how many rounds you squeeze in, and how you get around town. Bundling your rounds and hotel into a package usually keeps prices down compared to booking piece-by-piece.
KN Golf Links in Cam Ranh usually wins this debate. Greg Norman laid out a genuine coastal links track over the dunes, and it consistently ranks among the best setups in the country.
Four or five days is the sweet spot. You can comfortably play all three courses and still have time for cold beers on the beach, local seafood, or a quick boat ride around the bay, all without living out of a suitcase.
They’re spread out along the coast:
KN Golf Links: Just about 20 from the airport exit.
Diamond Bay: About 30 to 45 minutes up the coast heading toward the city.
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This guide is super helpful. I’ve been looking for a destination in Vietnam that combines both golf and a beach holiday, and this sounds perfect. Do you know if any of the courses here offer club rentals? I’d love to pack light but still play a few rounds.
Hi Maya,
We’re so glad you found the guide helpful! If you’re looking for a destination that blends beautiful beaches with top-tier golf, Nha Trang is an excellent choice. The coastal views are stunning, and the golf courses there offer a great balance of challenge and relaxation. Yes, most of the main golf courses in Nha Trang do offer club rentals for both right- and left-handed players. They typically have premium brands available, so you can definitely travel light and still enjoy a quality game.
Let us know if you’d like help arranging tee times, rental gear, or even building a custom golf + beach package—we’d be happy to assist!
Best regards,
GolfLux Team
Such a useful post. Is it easy to get from the city center to the main courses by taxi or Grab?
Dear Jade,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, getting from Nha Trang city center to the main golf courses is quite convenient. Taxis and Grab are both readily available and reliable options. For example, it usually takes about 30–40 minutes to reach Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang by car, including the short cable car or boat transfer if you're staying on the mainland.
If you’d like a more seamless experience, we can also arrange private transfers with flexible pick-up times from your hotel. Feel free to reach out if you’d like help organizing tee times or transport, we’d be happy to assist!
Best regards,
GolfLux Team
I’m heading to Nha Trang for a golf trip. Are there any courses worth checking out? And are there any deals or discounts for tourists?
In Nha Trang, the Vinpearl Golf Club is the standout course, located on its own island with stunning views of the ocean. It’s an 18-hole championship course that offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience. As for deals, many golf courses offer discounts for tourists, especially during off-peak times or when booking a package deal with hotel stays. It’s worth checking the official websites or contacting the courses directly to inquire about the latest offers or special promotions.
Can golfers book stay and play packages that include beach resorts?
Yes, golfers can absolutely book stay & play packages in Nha Trang. Many tour operators and resorts offer combined deals that include beachfront accommodation along with rounds at courses such as Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang or Diamond Bay. These packages are popular for travelers who want to enjoy both world class golf and a relaxing beach vacation in one trip.
Between mainland and island golf in Nha Trang, which one feels more special?
Island golf at Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang feels unique because you need a boat or cable car transfer, which already makes it exciting. Mainland options like KN Golf Links Cam Ranh offer more dramatic coastal dunes style layouts. Both are memorable in different ways.