Major city · Vietnam
Ca NaCà Ná
Skip Ca Na unless you need a quiet beach stop between Nha Trang and Mui Ne: half a day to swim, then move on.
Ca Na is a fishing village on the southern edge of Ninh Thuan Province, known for fish sauce and salt. The beach is quiet, the town is walkable, and there is little else to do. Most travellers use it as a lunch-and-swim break on the Nha Trang–Mui Ne bus route.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Jan–Aug
- avoid Oct–Dec (rainy season, rough sea)
- Airport
- CXR
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ca Na113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ca Na, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyQuiet and safe; the main risk is traffic on Hwy 1A.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCXR Cam Ranh International (Nha Trang) (About 1.5 h north by bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundWalkable; the beach and the few hotels are within 1 km (0.6 mi).Walkable; the beach and the few hotels are within 0.6 mi (1 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of beer (bia)₫10,000–20,000 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₫200,000 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₫300,000 (≈ US$12)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room₫500,000 (≈ US$20)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫300,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₫600,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₫1,200,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CXR Cam Ranh International (Nha Trang) (About 1.5 h north by bus or taxi)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Jan–Aug. Avoid: Oct–Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Oct (13 rain days), driest Feb (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ca Na: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable; the beach and the few hotels are within 1 km.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus or taxi north on Hwy 1A, about 30 min
Cham towers and Po Klong Garai; half-day trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus south on Hwy 1A, about 1.5 h
Sand dunes and fishing harbour; a full day.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus north on Hwy 1A, about 1.5 h
Beaches, islands and the Po Nagar Cham towers; a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hwy 1A strip
Hotels and guesthouses along the highway, a few metres from the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫300,000–500,000 (≈ US$12–20) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫500,000–1,000,000 (≈ US$20–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₫1,000,000 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₫300,000 | ₫300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₫600,000 | ₫1,200,000 |
| Bus Nha Trang–Ca Na (one way)2 × ₫50,000 · check | ₫100,000 |
| Bus Mui Ne–Ca Na (one way)2 × ₫60,000 · check | ₫120,000 |
| Scuba dive (non-certified)2 × ₫1,500,000 · check | ₫3,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫472,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫2,596,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫5,192,000≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in VND; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of phở or bún | ₫30,000–50,000 (≈ US$2) |
| Seafood dish at a local restaurant | ₫60,000–150,000 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Bottle of beer (bia) | ₫10,000–20,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₫5,000–10,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Guesthouse double room | ₫200,000–500,000 (≈ US$8–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses on Hwy 1A run frequently but do not stop on request; flag them down at the hotel area.
- The beach has coral shells and sometimes debris; water shoes help.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash from Phan Rang or Nha Trang.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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My bed tonight
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Đến địa chỉ nàyTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Ho Chi Minh City; embassies in Hanoi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Nha Trang → Ca Na: about ₫50,000 (≈ US$2), about 1.5 h (check)
- Bus Mui Ne → Ca Na: about ₫60,000 (≈ US$3), about 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi from Ca Na to Phan Rang: about ₫300,000–400,000 (≈ US$12–16)
Say or show
- Xin chào — Hello (sin chow)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (kam un)
- Bao nhiêu? — How much? (bow nyew)
- Ngon — Delicious (ngon)
- Tính tiền — The bill, please (ting tee-en)
Cash only in Ca Na; no ATMs.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ca Na. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–Aug · avoid Oct–Dec (rainy season, rough sea) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified beach conditions and bus stop locations.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the Hwy 1A bus stop.
Sources
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