Staying overnight on Cham Island offers a rare chance to enjoy the serene atmosphere of Bai Huong or Bai Ong once the mainland tour groups have departed for the day. You can fall asleep to the sound of the tide in a local homestay and wake up early to watch the fishing boats return with their morning catch against a stunning sunrise. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company provide the best itinerary for those who stay overnight on Cham Island.
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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
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How Many Nights to Stay on Cham Island Vietnam?
To fully appreciate the island’s rhythm, staying for one to two nights is ideal, as it allows the environment to transform once the daily crowds depart. A single night grants you the quietude of a seaside evening and the chance to witness a spectacular sunrise before the first mainland boats arrive. Extending your stay to two nights provides the necessary time to venture beyond the main piers into secluded fishing hamlets and coastal trails. This duration ensures a balance between active marine exploration and genuine relaxation, turning a brief excursion into a meaningful immersion in local coastal life.
Read more information in: Guide to Staying Overnight on Cham Island Vietnam
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!
Cham Island Itinerary for 2 Days 1 Night
If plan to have one night on Cham Island, we recommend staying at homestay in Bai Lang Village. This village is convenient because of being close to the piers where the boat from the mainland arrives and returns.
DAY 1:
Morning:
– Go to Cua Dai Port in Hoi An. If have a motorbike, you can use the parking service near the port’s entrance. The fee is 10.000 VND per night. It’s easy to find breakfast or/and coffee here if don’t have it yet.
– Take the boat at 8:00 or 9:00 AM to reach Cham Island. After 20-30 minutes, the boat will arrive at Bai Lang Village. There is also one ferry boat departing at 13:30 if you like to go later. See ferry boat schedule
– Walk around Bai Lang Village to see its attractions like Hai Tang Pagoda, Cham Museum Marine Museum, Xom Cam Well, Tinh Xa Ngoc Tuyen Pagoda, Au Thuyen (typhoon shelter),…. Try local special sweet cake Banh it la gai (ramie leaf rice cake) or special herbal tea that is made by 20 kinds of forest leafs.
– Find a restaurant near your homestay to have lunch. Seafood is highly recommended because it’s very fresh on the island. There are many eateries along the seafront of Bai Lang Village. See famous seafood in Cham Island
– Check in your homestay at 14:00 (if possible, contact the family in advance to have an early check in if possible).
Afternoon:
– Go to Bai Xep Beach and Bai Chong Beach for swimming, sun bathing. relaxing, take photo,…. At Bai Xep Beach, visitors can go snorkeling on their own (no tour booking needed) but no food/drink for sale and fresh water for washing. At Bai Chong Beach, can find a bar/restaurant for food, drink and fresh water for shower. Don’t forget bringing swimsuit and sun cream!
– Visit Bai Huong Village with Ancestral Temple for Swallow Nest Gatherers, Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong,…
To reach these places, you need to hire a motorbike and then ride it by yourself OR rent a local rider. The quickest way for motorbike rental is asking the family at the homestay. Don’t forget getting the rider’s phone number to contact for the ride back. Paying by cash is always
If willing to go snorkeling at Cham Island, take a boat to Hon Tai Island or Hon Dai Island. In this case, you need to skip 1 or 2 beaches in the itienerary.
Evening:
– Have dinner at a restaurant on the seafront road of Bai Lang Village. If possible, eat with the family at your homestay. Again, seafood is what we recommend you.
– Walk around the village, enjoy the peacefullness and have a beer at local bar.
– Hire a fishing boat and go squid fishing if like (peak season: March to June).
– Come back to homestay and sleep.
DAY 2:
Morning:
– Wake up early and go to Eo Gio (view point) to watch the sunrise if like. On the way, can catch a good view to Bai Lang Village from above.
– Visit Tan Hiep Market to see fresh and living seafood.
– Find a restaurant near Tan Hiep Market to have breakfast or go back to your homestay if breakfast is included.
– Go to Bai Ong Beach for swimming, sun bathing. relaxing, take photo,…. It’s possible to participate some water sports here because this is the busiest beach (daily tours often take tourists to Bai Ong Beach). Fresh water is available for free here to wash.
– Go back to homestay for check out at 12:00 (and maybe take a shower again).
– Have lunch near the homestay and the pier.
– Take the boat back to Cua Dai Port at 13:00 (and then check in hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An or even Da Nang Airport). It’s needed to reserve a car in advance because this port is far from popular tourist places. Contact us by Whatsapp +84968009827.
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!
Cham Island Itinerary for 3 Days 2 Nights
DAY 1:
Morning:
– Go to Cua Dai Port in Hoi An. If have a motorbike, you can use the parking service near the port’s entrance. The fee is 10.000 VND per night. It’s easy to find breakfast or/and coffee here if don’t have it yet.
– Take the boat at 8:00 or 9:00 AM to reach Cham Island. After 20-30 minutes, the boat will arrive at Bai Lang Village. There is also one ferry boat departing at 13:30 if you like to go later. See ferry boat schedule
– Walk around Bai Lang Village to see its attractions like Hai Tang Pagoda, Cham Museum Marine Museum, Xom Cam Well, Tinh Xa Ngoc Cam Pagoda, Au Thuyen (typhoon shelter),…. Try local special sweet cake Banh it la gai (ramie leaf rice cake) or special herbal tea that is made by 20 kinds of forest leafs.
– Find a restaurant near your homestay to have lunch. Seafood is highly recommended because it’s very fresh on the island. There are many eateries along the seafront of Bai Lang Village. See famous seafood in Cham Island
– Check in your homestay at 14:00 (if possible, contact the family in advance to have an early check in if possible).
Afternoon:
– Walk to Bai Xep Beach (800m from Bai Lang Village). This is one of the best beaches for swimming, sun bathing, snorkeling,…. However, no fresh water here to wash.
In the end of the day, Bai Xep Beach is also a good place to watch sunset on Cham Island.
Evening:
– Have dinner at a restaurant on the seafront road of Bai Lang Village. If possible, eat with the family at your homestay. Again, seafood is what we recommend you.
– Walk around the village, enjoy the peacefullness and have a beer at local bar.
– Hire a fishing boat and go squid fishing if like (peak season: March to June).
– Come back to homestay and sleep.
DAY 2:
Morning:
– Wake up early and go to Eo Gio (view point) to watch the sunrise if like. On the way, can catch a good view to Bai Lang Village from above.
– Visit Tan Hiep Market to see fresh and living seafood.
– Find a restaurant near Tan Hiep Market to have breakfast or go back to your homestay if breakfast is included.
– Go to Bai Ong Beach for swimming, sun bathing. relaxing, take photo,…. It’s possible to participate some water sports here because this is the busiest beach (daily tours often take tourists to Bai Ong Beach). Fresh water is available for free here to wash.
– Take a boat to Hon Dai Island for snorkeling or/and scuba diving. Bai Ong is the nearest beach to this island (one of the bests for underwater activities).
– Have lunch at a restaurant on Bai Ong Beach. Most places serve a set menu with seafood and some island’s specialty dishes OR fresh seafood cooked by your own style (grill, steam,….).
Afternoon:
– Go back to your homestay to relax.
– Go to Bai Huong Village and visit the Ancestral Temple for Swallow Nest Gatherers, Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong,… From Bai Lang Village, need to reach this village by motorbike.
– Take a boat to Hon Tai Island for snorkeling or/and scuba diving. Bai Huong Village is the nearest place to this island (one of the bests for underwater activities).
– Go to Bai Chong Beach for swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, take photo,…. Free fresh water is available to wash here. There is one restaurant/bar serving good food and drinks.
In the end of the day, Bai Chong Beach is also a good place to watch sunset on Cham Island.
Evening:
– Have dinner at a restaurant on the seafront road of Bai Lang Village. If possible, eat with the family at your homestay. Again, seafood is what we recommend you.
– Walk around the village, enjoy the peacefullness and have a beer at local bar.
– Hire a fishing boat and go squid fishing if like (peak season: March to June).
– Come back to homestay and sleep.
DAY 3:
– Ride the motorbike along the beautiful coastline of Cham Island (approx 20km), especially the rugged eastern side. Make sure that fuel is enough for the full ride. If can’t drive, hire a local rider (from homestay) and pay then.
– Stop at an unpopular beach like Bai Bac Beach, which has white sand and crystal clear blue water by coconut forests. There is no tourists at all here, so perfect for those who like a private visit.
– Go back to homestay for check out at 12:00 (and maybe take a shower again).
– Have lunch near the homestay and the pier.
– Take the boat back to Cua Dai Port at 13:00 (and then check in hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An or even Da Nang Airport). It’s needed to reserve a car in advance because this port is far from popular tourist places. Contact us by Whatsapp +84968009827.
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!
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!
