Conference Venues

The conference proceedings will take place at the following locations:

TRAVEL GUIDE GETTING TO NHA TRANG

1. By Air to Cam Ranh Airport (CXR)

  • Countries with direct flights to CXR: China; South Korea; Malaysia; Thailand.
  • It is recommended to use Vietjet Air (SOVICO).
  • CXR is 35km from the center of Nha Trang.
  • Travel time from CXR to Nha Trang is approximately 40 to 45 minutes; 50–60 minutes during rush hour or peak tourist season.

2. From Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) to Nha Trang

Means Details Price Range
Taxi Taxi is a comfortable and fast option. Reputable companies include Mai Linh, Sun Group, Taxi Asia, Xanh SM. You should ask the driver to turn on the meter or negotiate the price beforehand. 12-14 USD/trip to the center.
Ride-hailing (Grab/Be/Xanh SM) Easily booked via app if your phone has stable Wi-Fi or 4G. Provides transparent pricing. 10 – 16 USD/trip for a 4-seater car.
Bus (Line 18) Line 18 serves directly from the airport to Nha Trang Bus Station. This is a cost-effective option, suitable for those with less luggage. Buses usually depart 30 minutes after the plane lands or when full. 2 – 2.4 USD /person/ride.
Private Transfer Pre-booked service, the driver will wait directly at the arrival hall. 14 USD (4-seater car) – 68 USD
(16-seater van/SUV).

UPO will arrange airport pick-up for delegates

3. By Train to Nha Trang Station

  • From Hanoi: Railway distance is about 1300km. Ticket prices range from 20 to 56 USD/person/ride, taking 24–28 hours.
  • From Ho Chi Minh City: Ticket prices range from 8 to 24 USD/person/ride.

4. By Coach

  • From Hanoi: You can contact Hoang Long coach company. Ticket price is around 28 USD/person/ride, taking 27–30 hours.
  • From Ho Chi Minh City: There are many options such as Phuong Trang, Lien Hung, Tra Lan Vien, etc..
  • The journey takes about 8–10 hours.

INNER-CITY TRAVEL IN NHA TRANG TO UPO

UPO address: 79 Mai Thi Dong street, West Nha Trang ward, Khanh Hoa province

Means Characteristics and Address Price Range
Taxi Reputable companies: Mai Linh, Vinasun, Nha Trang, Quoc Te, Tram Huong. Guests should negotiate the price beforehand. According to distance
Bus Cheap and economical. Reference lines: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06. 15,000 VND/ride
Rented Motorbike/Bicycle Optimal choice for city sightseeing. Can be rented at the hotel. 100,000 – 150,000đ/day.
Cable Car The 3320km long oversea line, connecting the city center to Vinpearl Land/Hon Tre. 650,000đ (adults), 550,000đ (children 0.95m-1.4m) for the Vinpearl Land package ticket.
Boat/Ship To visit islands like Hon Mun, Hon Tam, boats usually depart from Cau Da port.  

ACCOMMODATION

Area Near Conference Venues

Star Rating Hotel Name Address Room rate (room/night) Distance Link
5★ InterContinental Nha Trang 32–34 Tran Phu 120 – 180 USD ~150m Website
5★ Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa 26–28 Tran Phu 110 – 170 USD ~250m Website
5★ Havana Nha Trang Hotel 38 Tran Phu 40 – 80 USD ~200m Website
5★ Potique Hotel Nha Trang 22 Hung Vuong 80 – 120 USD ~120m Website
5★ Libra Hotel Nha Trang 14 Hung Vuong 60 – 110 USD ~350m Website
4★ Novotel Nha Trang 50 Tran Phu 60 – 120 USD ~400m Website
4★ ibis Styles Nha Trang 86 Hung Vuong 30 – 70 USD ~500m Website
4★ LeMore Hotel Nha Trang 33A To Hien Thanh 40 – 80 USD ~450m Website
4★ Green World Hotel 44 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai 30 – 60 USD ~300m Traveloka
4★ Gonsala Hotel Nha Trang 24 Hung Vuong 30 – 60 USD ~120m Traveloka
4★ V Hotel Nha Trang 8 Hung Vuong 30 – 60 USD ~150m Traveloka
3★ Tokia Hotel & Spa 92/2 Hung Vuong 15 – 30 USD ~200m Traveloka
3★ Yen Indochine Hotel 32 Hung Vuong 12 – 25 USD ~120m Traveloka
3★ Sun City Hotel 18 Ton Đan 15 – 35 USD ~250m Traveloka
3★ Harvey Hotel & Apartments 2A/7 Hung Vuong 20 – 40 USD ~200m Traveloka
3★ Bondi Backpackers Nha Trang 9/1C Nguyen Thien Thuat 10 – 25 USD ~200m Traveloka

Hyatt Regency Nha Trang (5★)

Special rates for ICLS 2026 delegates only.

Room Type Room rate (room/night)
1 King Bed/ 2 Twin Beds 4,170,000 VND (~ 158 USD)
1 King Bed/ 2 Twin Beds
Ocean View
5,070,000 VND (~ 192 USD)
1 King Bed/ 2 Twin Beds
Ocean View Deluxe
5,520,000 VND (~ 209 USD)
1 King Bed/ 2 Twin Beds Ocean View Club Access 5,970,000 VND (~ 227 USD)
Regency Suite Ocean View 7,090,000 VND (~ 269 USD)
Regency Deluxe Suite
Ocean View
8,000,000 VND (~ 304 USD)
Regency Executive Suite Ocean View 8,900,000 VND (~ 338 USD)
Nha Trang Bay Suite with
1 King Bed
10,710,000 VND (~ 406 USD)

Stay date: 10/07/2026 – 18/07/2026

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TUI BLUE Nha Trang Hotel (5★)

Special rates for ICLS 2026 delegates only.

Room Type Room rate (room/night)
Grand Deluxe Mountain view 2,100,000 VND (~ 80 USD)
Grand Deluxe Ocean view 2,450,000 VND (~ 93 USD)
Grand Deluxe Club Mountain view 2,780,000 VND (~ 106 USD)
Grand Deluxe Club Ocean view 3,090,000 VND (~ 117 USD)
02 bedroom Deluxe Suite Ocean 4,480,000 VND (~ 170 USD)
02 bedroom Deluxe Club Suite Mountain 5,250,000 VND (~ 199 USD)
02 bedroom Deluxe Club Suite Ocean 5,950,000 VND (~ 226 USD)

Stay date: 10/07/2026 – 20/07/2026

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L’alya Ninh Van Bay resort

Situated along charming and romantic Ninh Van bay, L’Alya is natural, pristine and surrounded by picturesque sceneries. At the place where time is forgotten, you will be pampered in the openness of tranquil woods, blue natural sea and spectacular settings under the sunset.

TuiBlue Nha Trang

Located in the heart of the bustling city, TUI BLUE Nha Trang presents famous attractions such as Nha Trang Beach, Tram Huong Tower, and Nha Trang Night Market just a few steps away. It is an ideal hotel for guests who love the sea and explore the diverse local culture.

Intercontinetial Hotel

One of the more recent additions to the Nha Trang resort scene, the InterContinental is a luxury resort located right in the beating heart of the region. Sitting right on the blue sea bay, the hotel possesses the perfect mixture of luxury hospitality and service whilst retaining an important air of traditional Vietnamese charm and culture.

Ana Mandara Cam Ranh

Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Vietnam’s South Central Coast, Ana Mandara Cam Ranh is nestled along the majestic coastline of Bai Dai Beach in Cam Ranh Bay. The resort is just a stone’s throw from Cam Ranh International Airport and a 30-minute drive from Nha Trang Center. With direct international flights to and from Asia’s major cities and within Vietnam, it is also easily accessible by road.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

The illusion is that you’re on a remote island. The reality is that Six Senses Ninh Van Bay beach resort in Vietnam sits on a dramatic bay looking out to the East Vietnam Sea so it can only be approached by water. Impressive rock formations, a white sand beach, and a backdrop of towering mountains add to the fantasy. You can’t be more intimately at one with nature.

Boma Resort, Nha Trang

Boma Resort, Nha Trang prides itself on its luxurious simplicity. The modern décor of the hotel combined with unrivalled comfort provides guests of all ages an unforgettable stay just ten minutes from the city centre. The hotel’s spacious rooms and pads include spectacular panoramic vistas of Nha Trang Bay and Hon Rua Island from spacious, private balconies.

Dining

Dish Suggested Address Price Range
Fish Noodle Soup / Jellyfish Noodle Soup Cay Bang Fish Noodles (06 Han Thuyen)
Co Ba Fish Noodles (123 Yersin / 105 Hoang Hoa Tham)
Ca Mi Fish Noodles (170 Bach Dang)
0.8 – 2.2 USD/ bowl
Grilled Fermented Pork Roll Dang Van Quyen Grilled Pork Roll (16A Lan Ong / 2–4 Phan Boi Chau)
Ngoc Tien Grilled Pork Roll (59 Le Thanh Phuong)
Vu Thanh An Grilled Pork Roll (15 Le Loi)
1.2 – 2.8/ portion
Mini Pancakes
Sizzling Pancakes 
Thap Ba Mini Pancakes (3A/7A Thap Ba)
Squid Mini Pancakes (227 Vo Thi Sau)
Banh xeo Chao (85 To Hien Thanh). Nha Trang sizzling pancakes usually include squid and minced pork.
Sizzling Pancakes: 1.4 USD/plate
Mini Pancakes: 0.4 – 0.8/serving
Seafood & Shellfish (Snails, Oysters, Clams, etc.) Bo Ke Seafood (52 Cu Huan)
Thanh Huong Seafood (21 Tran Phu)
Xuan Anh Snail Shop (9C Thap Ba)
Very diverse, from 0.8 – 11 USD
Grilled Beef / Shaking Beef  Lac Canh Grilled Beef (44 Nguyen Binh Khiem)
Ngoc Hong Shaking Beef (inside C2 Phan Boi Chau Apartment Block)
 

Nha Trang
pancakes

Dien Khanh steamed rice pancake

Rice paper rolls with grilled fish

Apricot fish salad

Jellyfish vermicelli

Ninh Hoa pork rolls

TRADITIONAL FOOD

SEA FOOD

ENTERTAINMENT/SIGHTSEEING ACTIVITIES

Location Name Description & Activities Price Range
VinWonders Nha Trang
(Vinpearl Land)
Vietnam’s leading theme park located on Hon Tre island. Includes thrilling rides, a water park, Aquarium, and Hill of Wonders (over 500 rare orchid species). Has a modern cable car system connecting to the mainland. Entrance & Two-way Cable Car Ticket: 35.5 USD/adult
Institute of Oceanography
(Viện Hải Dương Học)
Described as a “miniature ocean”, displaying over 20,000 specimens of marine and freshwater organisms. Features a display of an 18-meter long whale skeleton. Adults: 1.6 USD
Students: 0.8 USD
Pupils: 0.4 USD
Po Nagar Cham Towers
(Tháp Bà Ponagar)
The largest Cham Pa cultural heritage site in Khanh Hoa province. Reflects the image of the prosperous Cham Pa Kingdom, built with laterite and brick materials. Located on a hill at the mouth of the Cai River, it is the place of worship for Queen Po Ina Nagar.  
Hon Mun Island Stands out with rock formations that are “black like ebony wood”. This is the most beautiful destination for diving and coral viewing, with over 1,500 marine species and 2,000 coral species. Entrance fee: 0.88 USD.
Diving tour: around 24 USD
Stone Church
(Christ the King Cathedral)
A massive architectural block, featuring a “standard” European Gothic style, looking like a smoke-grey sword hilt pointing straight into the blue sky. Visitors can check-in for free.
Mud Bathing A wellness tourism experience that helps rejuvenate the skin and relieve bone and joint pain. Famous locations: I-resort Nha Trang, Thap Ba, and Hon Tam. Refer to Thap Ba or I Resort Nha Trang Mud Bath packages.
Hang Heo & Doc Let Hang Heo: Primitive beach, notable for giant rock formations, suitable for jet skiing and scuba diving. Doc Let: Fine white sand beach, 49km south of the center, near Ninh Thuy fishing village.  
Sunset Cruise & Dinner Tour Cruising on the Emperor Cruises yacht, enjoying cocktails and a sumptuous seafood dinner in Nha Trang Bay.  

Highlight

TOP THINGS TO DO IN NHA TRANG

WEATHER

Nha Trang’s climate is relatively mild

Dry Season:
Lasts from January to August.

  • The weather is gentle, dry, cool, and airy, suitable for tourism.
  • It is sunnier and hotter from April to June.

Rainy Season:
Starts from September (scattered rain) to December (more rain).

  • This season is suitable for tourists seeking a quiet retreat, but you should bring umbrellas or raincoats to cope with the weather.

LIST OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Nha Trang’s climate is relatively mild

You should prepare the following personal items before departure:

  • All documents: ID Card, Passport, Visa (view Vietnam E-Visa guidelines for ICLS 2026 attendees).
  • Chargers (phone, laptop, etc.) & Power adapter (if needed for Type C – 230V at 50Hz).
  • Medication (especially for those undergoing specific treatments).
  • Warm and comfortable clothing (as the weather can change throughout the day).
  • Raincoat or umbrella/parasol (especially if traveling during the rainy season, from September to December).
  • Swimwear, towels, and flip-flops (optional).