Hon Nhon is a small, pristine rocky islet within the Cham Islands cluster near Hội An, recognized as a prime spot for snorkeling and sea walking due to its vibrant coral reefs. Its crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life make it a favorite stopover for eco-tourists exploring the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about it.
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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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Better to Know about Hon Nhon Island as a Tourist
Hon Nhon Island is a small rocky island just 250 meters from the beach of Bai Lang Village, the main fishing village on Cham Island. Its name stems from the local Central Vietnamese dialect and geography. First, “nhờn” refers to “shrugging off” or deflecting. Sitting at the bay’s entrance, this resilient rock acts as a natural breakwater, absorbing the brunt of violent monsoon waves and letting them slip away, keeping the inner harbor safe for boats. Second, the name reflects the area’s rich marine life; the dense coral reefs and algae blankets create a slick, slippery (nhờn) underwater texture. Today, these calm, protected waters make it the island’s premier snorkeling spot.
Due to diverse marine life around Hon Nhon Island, this island becomes a popular spot for snorkeling, especially for those who visit Cham Islands without tour. From the beach in the end of Bai Lang Village, visitors can find a boat from local fishermen (like small basket-like bamboo boat) to reach it. If like, swimming there is also absolutely possible.
Hon Nhon Island is also a spot in Cham Islands underwater walking tour.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour to Cham Islands with sea walking.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-with-sea-walking-snorkeling/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
How to Get to Hon Nhon Island (Cham Islands)
Xep Beach (Bai Xep) is on the largest island of the Cham Islands, and close to the main fishing village (Bai Lang) on this island. To reach this island from the mainland Da Nang or Hoi An, visitors need to take a speed boat or ferry from Cua Dai Port. Read our guide How to Get to Cham Island for more information.
After reaching Cham Island (Hon Lao), visitors can swim or take boat to Hon Nhon Island from Bai Lang Beach. There are fishing boats on the nearby water, it’s needed to observe carefully if want to swim there. About the boat ride, the best way is getting on a small, round basket boat. People in the homestay can help.
From Bai Huong, visitors need to go to Bai Xep Beach first (3km from the village) and then swim to Hon Nhon Island. The best way is riding the motorbike or hiring a local rider for a pilion ride (just tell people in the homestay and remember to save their phone number to contact when need the return ride). Between Bai Huong and Bai Xep, don’t miss Hon Chong Beach.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour to Cham Islands with sea walking.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-with-sea-walking-snorkeling/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Cham Island Tour Itinerary with Underwater Walking
This is the itinerary of dailty Cham island tour with underwater walking in Hoi An:
7:30-8:00: Pick up at hotel in Hoi An and then go to Cua Dai Port.
8:00-9:00: Go to Cham Island by wooden boat.
9:00-11:00: Visit Hon Nhon Island, and then free to go swimming, snorkeling, sea walking.
11:00-14:00: Visit Hon Chong Beach, and then have lunch, relax, go swimming again.
14:00-15:00: Back to Cua Dai Port and then drop off in the hotel in Hoi An (return time depends on the weather of the day).
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour to Cham Islands with sea walking.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-with-sea-walking-snorkeling/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Photos, Videos about Hon Nhon Island (Cham Islands)
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