Cham Island is a prominent ecological highlight on Vietnam’s central tourist map, situated approximately 15 kilometers off the historic coast of Hoi An. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is celebrated for its exceptional marine biodiversity and serves as a premier destination for travelers seeking pristine coral reefs and tranquil island landscapes. Now, HoiAn Day Trip Company will let you know how to get to Cham Island from Hanoi.
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Must Knows about Cham Islands Vietnam
– Location: Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam, Vietnam
– Name of islands: Hon Lao (‘beach sheoak island’), Hon Dai (‘long island’), Hon Mo (‘tomb island’), Hon La (‘leaf island’), Hon Kho Me (‘dry island the mother’ or ‘big dry island’), Hon Kho Con (‘dry island the baby’ or ‘small dry island’), Hon Tai (‘ear island’), Hon Ong (‘uncle island’)
– Other name(s): Hoi An Islands,
– Name’s meaning: ‘islands of Cham people’ (Cham people lived here before 14th century)
– Area: 16,16 km2
– Population: 2,300 people
– Ticket price: 70,000 VND/adult & children above 1,3m, 35,000 VND/children from 1 to 1,3m, free for smaller kids
– Extra fee: ecological fee (20,000 VND/person), boat transfers, tour, food & drink, shopping
– Reason(s) to visit: beautiful beaches, one of the best snorkeling/diving place in Vietnam
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-islands-travel-guide
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national marine park (2003), Unesco world biosphere reserve (2009)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
Cham Islands Vietnam on Map
Hanoi City Vietnam on Map
How to Get to Cham Island from Hanoi
Distance
To reach the Cham Islands, visitors need to take boat from Cua Dai Port in Hoi An for 20-30 minutes. So, the distance from Hanoi to Cham Island is exactly the distance to Cua Dai Port. It’s around 800km.
Hanoi to Cham Island by Flight
There is no airport on Cham Islands today. It has a couple of heliports that are used for military and residents (tourists can not come to the islands by air directly).
The closest airport to Cham Islands is the Da Nang International Airport (DAD). From Hanoi, visitors can find many direct flights in the day to go to Da Nang from major local airlines like Vietnam Airline, Vietjet, Bamboo Airways,… The flight duration is 1 to 1,5 hours.
In Hanoi, the distrance to the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) from Hanoi Old Quarters (the most popular area to stay for tourists) is roughly 25km. Visitors can get there by private car/taxi, public bus or sharing shuttle bus. The driver is from 45 to 60 minutes. Because the flight from Hanoi to Da Nang is within Vietnam (domestic flight), it’s needed to come to Terminal 1 of Noi Bai Airport (recommend at least 2 hours in advance).
After landing at the Da Nang Airport (Terminal 1), the quickest way to reach Cham Island is by private vehicle. The distance from the airport to Cua Dai Port is some 30km. So, it takes visitors 45-60 mins.
If combine the flight and the boat, total travel time from Hanoi to Cham Islands is 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
Hanoi to Cham Island by Train
From Hanoi, visitors can take train at Hanoi Railway Station to Da Nang Railway Station. After that, take a car to Cua Dai Port and then boat to Cham Islands.
From Da Nang Railway Station, the distance to Cua Dai Port in Hoi An is around 30km. Travel time is 45-60 minutes depending on traffic and weather, and generally, it’s smooth due to good city planning.
The last boats go to Cham Island is at 13:30. It means that visitor have to be in Da Nang 12:15 latest (it’s needed to be in Cua Dai Port at least 15 minutes). Other boats depart at 8:00 and 9:00.
Currently, from Hanoi, there are 2 overnight trains to Da Nang that arrives before 12:15: SE3 and SE19.
+ SE3: leave Hanoi at around 7 pm, arrive Da Nang at around 10:30 am on next day. If this train is on time, you have 2 hour, and if like, on the way to the port, visit Marble Mountains and have some nacks or light lunch. It takes 1-1,5 hours to hike Marble Mountains. Unless, check things to do near Da Nang Train Station if you don’t like a tight itinerary.
+ SE19: leave Hanoi at around 7:45 pm, arrive Da Nang at around 11:45 am on next day. If take this train, you can come to the port in time for the last boat. However, due to long distance train journey, the train might stop at Da Nang later than scheduled.
For that reason, SE3 has more advantages than SE19.
Hanoi to Cham Island by Bus
Visitors often choose a sleeper bus to go from Hanoi to Da Nang. It leaves Hanoi in the evening and then arrive Da Nang after a night (early morning) at the Da Nang Central Bus Station. This station is further than the airport and the train station. If take a private car/taxi, it takes 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. So it’s possible to catch the first boat to Cham Island 8:00 am. If want a slower traveling pace, choose 9:00 am boat.
After reaching the Cham Island, for sure it’s needed to go to the homestay first for dropping the luggage. You can hire a motorbike there first and then visit a beach, have lunch before check in at 2 pm. In the afternoon, take a rest at homestay and when it’s cooler (after 3 pm), see another beach.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours to Cham Islands with boat, snorkeling and beach.
Details of the tour from Da Nang: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-da-nang/
Details of the tour from Hoi An: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-hoi-an/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Things to Do in Cham Islands Vietnam
– Beaches: Bai Ong Beach, Bai Chong Beach, Bai Xep Beach, Bai Lang Beach, Bai Bac Beach, Bai Bim Beach.
– Islands: Hon Lao Island, Hon Dai Island, Hon Mo Island, Hon Tai Island, Hon La Island, Hon Kho Me Island, Hon Kho Con Island, Hon Nhon Island, Hon Ong Island.
– View points: Eo Gio
– Others:
+ Bai Lang (fishing village): Hai Tang Pagoda, Tan Hiep Market, Xom Cam Well, Tinh Xa Ngoc Tuyen (Buddhist temple), Au Thuyen (typhoon shelter),…
+ Bai Huong (fishing village): Mieu To Nghe Yen (Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers), Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong (Buddhist temple),…
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours to Cham Islands with boat, snorkeling and beach.
Details of the tour from Da Nang: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-da-nang/
Details of the tour from Hoi An: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-hoi-an/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Cham Island Self-Guided Itinerary for First Timers
Here are recommended itineraries in Cham Islands for first time visitor:
– Cham Island 1-day itinerary: Cua Dai Port (8:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30) – Bai Xep Beach or Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling) – Bai Lang Village (13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day. See details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-without-tour/
– Cham Island itinerary for 2 days 1 night:
+ Day 1: Cua Dai Port (8:00/9:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30/9:30) – Bai Xep Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Chong Beach and Bai Huong Village if have time. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 2: Eo Gio (watching sunrise) – Tan Hiep Market – Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling) – Bai Lang Village (13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day.
– Cham Island itinerary for 3 days 2 nights:
+ Day 1: Cua Dai Port (8:00/9:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30/9:30) – Bai Xep Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Lang. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 2: Eo Gio (watching sunrise if like) – Tan Hiep Market – Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling if like) – Lunch at Bai Ong or Bai Lang – Bai Chong Beach and Bai Huong Village – Hon Tai Island (snorkeling/diving if like) – Bai Lang. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 3: Go around Cham Island by motorbike – Bai Bac Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Lang Village (lunch, check out, take boat back at 13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day.
See full itineray for 2 days and 3 days in this blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-itinerary/
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours to Cham Islands with boat, snorkeling and beach.
Details of the tour from Da Nang: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-da-nang/
Details of the tour from Hoi An: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-hoi-an/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Guided Tours to Cham Islands Vietnam
Here are the best tours to Cham Islands in Hoi An:
– Cham Island Day Tour from Da Nang with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Day Tour from Hoi An with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Diving Tour by Wooden Boat
– Cham Island Tour from Da Nang Port (Tien Sa Port)
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Coconut Village
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Ancient Town
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
