Hon Tai is a small, pristine islet within the Cham Islands archipelago known for its rich marine biodiversity and vibrant coral reefs. It serves as a popular destination for snorkeling and diving, offering crystal-clear waters and a protected habitat for numerous tropical fish species. 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
Hon Tai Island on Map
Better to Know About Hon Tai Island Hoi An as a Tourist
– Location: near Bai Huong Village (the southernmost tip of Hon Lao Island), Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An Vietnam
– Name meaning: Hon means ‘island’ and Tai means ‘ear’ in Vietnamese (the island’s shape looks like an ear)
– Size: Hon Tai Island has an area of approximately 80 hectares
– Population: 0 (uninhabited)
– Nearest island: Hon Lao (the biggest island of Cham Islands)
– How to get there: boat
– Status: strictly-protected, especially the coral reefs around the southern coast of Hon Tai Island (other no-take zones are Hon Mo Island, Hon Kho Me Island, Hon Kho Con Island, Hon La Island, and Bai Bac Beach). It’s one of the hearts of the Cham Island Marine Park and the Cham Island UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
– Marine life:
+ Corals: Hon Tai Island has the highest coral reef density in Cham Islands Marine Park (together with Hon Dai Island and Hon Mo Island), particulary over 75%. This island also holds the richest level of coral species diversity (292 species). For that reason, it’s unpopular in tour itineraries, due to conservation purpose.
+ Sea grass: 4-5 species (Halophila major, Halodule pinifolia, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule uninervis). In Vietnam, there are 14 sea grass species found.
+ Seaweed: 33 species found at Hon Tai Island (among 101 species living in Cham Islands), making the 3rd most important seaweed colonies in the archipelago (after Hon Dai Island and Hon Lao Island).
+ Fishes: (updated soon)
– Other: There is a submerged reef called ‘Rạn Mành’ near Hon Tai Island that has a high marine biodiversity as well.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with Hon Tai Island, the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
How to Get to Hon Tai Island in Hoi An Vietnam
Hon Tai Island is situated in the southern part of the Cham Islands archipelago, approximately 15 kilometers off the coast of Hoi An in central Vietnam. It is positioned near the main island of Hon Lao, serving as one of the eight islets that make up this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
To get to Hon Tai Island, visitors can take boat from Cua Dai Port or from Hon Lao (the main island of Cham Islands). From Cua Dai Port, the only option is hiring a speed boat that reaches the island directly. Contact us by WhatsApp number +84968009827 if you need. Unless, it’s still needed to reach Hon Lao Island first and then take a boat from there.
There are a few local companies providing a tour by boat directly from Cua Dai Port to Hon Tai Island (and nearby beaches). Almost all speed boat tours won’t stop here for snorkeling/diving and stop at Hon Dai Island instead.
To go from Cua Dai Port to Hon Lao Island, take a boat (speed boat or ferry boat or local wooden fishing boat) for 20-30 minutes. After that, visitors are dropped off at Bai Lang Pier (or the Cham Island Harbour). From this place, it’s possible to find a private boat to Hon Tai Island (no speed boat available). If look for shorter boat ride (or maybe cheaper boat ride), go to Bai Huong Village (approximately 4km south of Bai Lang Village) by motorbike. You can rent a bike and then ride yourself, OR pay a local rider (just ask the homestay or restaurant). At Bai Huong Village, hire the boat from local fisherman to see Hon Tai Island.
The best way to reach Hon Tai Island (and go snorkeling/diving there) is still joining an organized tour. The operator has full equipment for a safe underwater experience. Tours often include one beach and lunch with seafood under the coconut trees.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with Hon Tai Island, the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Places to Visit in Cham Islands Besides Hon Tai Island
– 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 private/group tour with Hon Tai Island, the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please 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 private/group tour with Hon Tai Island, the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Guided Tours to Cham Islands Hoi An 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 private/group tour with Hon Tai Island, the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Photos, Videos about Hon Tai Island Hoi An Vietnam
Here are beautiful photos and videos about Hon Tai Island:
