Practical Travel Guide to Cam Ranh

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Arrival at Cam Ranh Airport > Transfer to the city using InDrive > Hotel check-in or leave luggage and have lunch (Mok Restaurant) > Explore the city near the hotel (currency exchange or Dam Market) > Watch the sunset at Po Nagar Temple and Hon Chong > Return to the city for dinner (Pizza Poppies) > Visit the night market and Sailing Club, then rest. Day 2: Wake up early and head to VinWonders pier > Enter VinWonders > Reserve the zipline first, located right in front of the Alpine Coaster area, then queue for the Alpine Coaster and ride it before heading to the zipline to save time. (I didn’t know this and reserved the zipline after riding the Alpine Coaster, which resulted in a 2-hour gap. I spent this time at the Adventure Zone riding attractions, but it was very hot, so reducing movement by reserving the zipline first is recommended.) > Zoo (highly recommended) > Water Park > Tata Show > Return to accommodation. Day 3: Take a short nap and meet the Phan Rang tour driver at 3 AM in front of the hotel > Sleep during the ride > Arrive at Phan Rang Desert > Enjoy a jeep tour with sunrise views and take memorable photos > Visit the sheep ranch > Return via the coastal road > Rest and refresh at the hotel > Dinner > Skylight > Rest. Day 4: To recover from the packed itinerary before returning to Korea, move to Amiana Resort > Relax using resort facilities (snorkeling, happy hour, pool, etc.) Day 5: Check out, leave luggage, enjoy snorkeling and leisure activities > Use public shower and changing rooms to freshen up > Move to the city > Buy souvenirs (recommended: Viewmory store) > Get a massage (Sand Spa) > Head to the airport > Explore duty-free shops > Return home. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations If you like a cozy, wooden vibe: Sheraton For a clean and refreshing atmosphere: InterContinental For a resort experience: I stayed only at Amiana, but you can save costs by using other resorts nearby and accessing private beaches separately. Adamas Hotel is a 5-star option with good value for money. 🍴 Restaurant Recommendations Top Picks: Mok Restaurant, Pizza Poppies (surprisingly great Western cuisine in Vietnam), Sum Moi Garden (for those who can’t eat local food or are sensitive to spices), Quan Hai San Tan Suong (recommended by locals for affordable seafood), Bun Ca Hai Ca. Average: InterContinental breakfast. Not recommended: 📌 Useful Tips For currency exchange, bringing Korean 50,000 won bills is convenient (while $100 bills have slightly better rates, 50,000 won bills are more practical for avoiding leftover money or unexpected needs). Visit three street exchange shops and choose the one offering the best rate; the difference isn’t significant. (Some places are considered the best, but spending time finding them during your trip might not be worth it.) Vietnam seems like a city for early risers. Many shops close early, and facilities operate mainly during early hours, so waking up early and sleeping early is recommended.