After a week of saltwater and scooters, my skin craved greenery. I wanted a pool without a DJ, a lunch that didn’t come from a beach menu, and a patch of shade that smelled like earth, not sunscreen. That’s exactly what I found at KAHO Healing Village — a sprawling 15‑hectare eco‑park about half an hour from the coast. If you are already checking flights to Nha Trang and plotting a day away from the sand, this is your reset button. 🌿
🏊♂️ The Pool That Comes with the Ticket
Let’s start with the main event. The swimming pool at KAHO is large, clean, and — crucially — included in the entrance fee. Adults pay 120,000 VND, kids around 60,000 VND, and then you just find a sunbed and stay. No wristbands, no extra charges, no waiters circling with overpriced cocktails. I arrived at 9:30 AM and had the shallow end to myself for a good hour before local families started trickling in. The water was cool, the tiles were fresh, and the only soundtrack was a distant rooster and the rustle of banana leaves. 🍃
🍊 Fruit Orchards, Secret Trails, and a Petting Zoo
Once I’d had enough sun, I wandered. The park covers over 15 hectares, much of it planted with fruit trees — mango, pomelo, jackfruit — that offer genuine shade. Narrow paths weave between the orchards; some lead to small ponds, others to bamboo benches where you can sit and hear absolutely nothing. It’s not manicured like a resort garden — it’s a working orchard that happens to welcome guests.
For families, the petting zoo is a hit. Goats, rabbits, ducks — the kind of gentle animals that make small children squeal. I watched a local dad lift his daughter so she could feed a goat a handful of greens, and neither of them looked at a phone screen for ten minutes. That alone felt like a kind of healing. 🐐
🍲 Lunch for Four (Big Portions, Fair Prices)
The on‑site restaurant serves Vietnamese dishes in a breezy, open‑air pavilion. We ordered for four people — a spread of rice, grilled pork, stir‑fried vegetables, and soup — and paid 550,000 VND total. Not cheap by street‑food standards, but the portions were generous and we left full. If you’re visiting with a group, sharing plates is the move. There’s also a smaller café near the pool if you just need a coconut or an iced coffee between swims. 🍚
⚠️ A Name Change and What to Know Before You Go
Here’s the one thing that might trip you up: the park was formerly called Eco Park Nhan Tam and has rebranded to KAHO Healing Village. Some road signs still show the old name, and your Grab driver might recognise it faster as «Eco Park Nhan Tam.» Use your GPS and trust the location: Điền Lâm, Diên Khánh, Khánh Hòa — about a 30‑minute drive from central Nha Trang.
Other tips:
- Arrive before 10 AM. Sunbeds fill up after noon, especially on weekends.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen. You’ll want all three.
- Check opening hours. They’re open daily, but it’s worth a quick online check before you drive out.
- Cash is handy. The restaurant and ticket counter both take it without fuss.
🌏 What to Pair It With
KAHO sits in the Diên Khánh countryside, which means you’re already halfway to some of the quietest corners of the province. If you want to double down on nature, my guide to the Enchanted Forest with Mini Zoo adds another green stop to your route. And when hunger hits after all that fresh air, my quietest restaurants in Nha Trang list will keep the peaceful vibe going all the way through dinner. 🍃
If you decide you want to spend the night out here rather than race back to the coast, you can search for hotels in Nha Trang — the drive back is short enough that you can be poolside at KAHO in the morning and beachfront by sunset, with a quiet room in between.
💎 Verdict: Worth the Drive
KAHO Healing Village doesn’t try to thrill you. It doesn’t have slides or wave pools or neon lights. What it has — space, silence, fruit trees, and a pool that comes with the ticket — is rarer in Nha Trang than you’d think. Come for a morning swim, stay for a slow lunch under the trees, and leave feeling like you’ve been somewhere real. 🌿
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