Cham Islands is a peaceful archipelago in Hoi An Vietnam. It has beautiful white sandy beaches, spectacular cliffs, dense forests, and especially, a wealth of marine life that is great to go diving and snorkeling. During the summertime, this is one of the most favorite attractions for locals and tourists. Furthermore, if want to have more time here, instead of a day trip, staying overnight is possible. So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you how to get to Cham Islands.
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Must Knows about Cham Islands (Cu Lao Cham)
– 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 on Map
How to Get to Cham Island from Hoi An
To get to Cham Island from Hoi An, visitors need to have a transfer to Cua Dai Port (within Hoi An) and then take a boat or ferry to the island. The port is in the end of Au Co Road (by the estuary of Thu Bon River). Here are ways to go to it from different parts of Hoi An:
– From Cua Dai ward: Cua Dai Port is located in this area, so visitors can walk, ride the bicycle or motorbike, or take a taxi (depending on the distance and the availability). From some hotels (such as Renaissance Hoi An Resort), the port is very close.
– From Hoi An city center (Minh An ward, Son Phong ward, Cam Pho ward, the Old town, An Hoi island, Cam Chau ward): The distance to Cua Dai Port is around 8,5 kilometers. Visitors can take a taxi/car/van/bus or ride the motorbike to go to this place. It takes 15-20 minutes if go by car, and 20-30 minutes if go by motorbike. Bike parking is near the port’s entrance, requiring a fee of 5,000-10,000 VND. The quickest way for motorbike is finding the shortest direction to Cua Dai Road or Hai Ba Trung Road. After that, follow it (towards the sea) until seeing the crossroad with Lac Long Quan Road. Turn right, keep going and the port lies in the end of Au Co Road.
If book a day trip to Cham Islands from Hoi An (private or group tour), the bus will pick up at the hotel within Hoi An city center.
– From Cam An ward (An Bang Beach area, Tan Thanh Beach area): The distance to Cua Dai Port is from 5 to 7 kilometers, so visitors can ride the bicycle or motorbike, or take a taxi (depending on distance, availability and budget).
– From Cam Thanh area: The distance to Cua Dai Port is from 5 to 8 kilometers, so visitors can ride the motorbike, or take a taxi (depending on distance, availability and budget).
– From hotels/resorts in South Hoi An area (to the south of Cua Dai Bridge, including Hoiana Resort, Vinpearl Nam Hoi An Resort, Bliss Hoi An Resort,…): The distance to Cua Dai Port is from 10 to 20 kilometers, so visitors have to take a private car.
– From hotels/resorts in Ha My Beach area (or Dien Duong area, including Four Seasons Hoi An Resort, Radisson Blue Resort, Wyndham Hoi An Resort, Mercure Hoi An Resort, Citadines Pearl Hoi An Resort,…): The distance to Cua Dai Port is from 10 to 15 kilometers, so visitors have to take a private car.
At Cua Dai Port, visitors will see local tour companies arranging day trips and speedboat tickets. The price is around 100,000 VND/person/way if want to go by boat ferry, and it’s more expensive if go by speed boat. It excludes the entry fee to Cham Islands (70,000 VND/person) and the ecological fee (20,000 VND/person) (because the islands is a protection area). Paying by cash (VND) is needed, therefore should prepare in advance.
Tour packages always includes a roundtrip transport by speedboat (not boat ferry) to Cham Islands, the entry fee, the ecological fee, lunch, snorkeling, guide, water,… See Cham Island day tour from Hoi An
If don’t want a tour or stay overnight on the island, make sure that you buy boat tickets for 2 ways. Boats going from the port to the island are available before the noon, and the boats returning to the mainland are available in the noon onwards. Save phone number of the provider to contact when needed.
As a foreigner, please take a photo of your passport (the page shows your personal information). Tour companies will require to announce local authorities. The reason is that Cham Islands has been managed by the army.
Boats will drop you off in Bai Lang Wharf (the main wharf) if just buy a boat ticket. From here, it’s easy to walk to historical sites, beaches, the market, and hotels/homestays (such as Hai Tang Pagoda, Bai Ong Beach,…). If book a hotel/homestay in Bai Huong Village (5km from Bai Lang), please hire a local motorbike ride to take you there. To go back, please come to Bai Lang Wharf at least 20 minutes before departure.
In Cua Dai Port, it’s possible to find stores and vendors selling swimsuit/swimwear, sun glasses, phone cover to take photos under the sea, sun cream,… as well as foods and beverages (cold soft drinks, coconut, coffee, snacks,…).
The public ferry from Hoi An to Cham Island is shut down. Both locals and tourists need to buy a boat ticket in Cua Dai Port to reach the island.
To go back to Hoi An city center from Cua Dai Port, visitors need to take a taxi or book a private car in advance.
Please do not bring plastic bags to Cham Islands.
Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsap) to buy speedboat tickets and tours to Cham Islands. Thank you very much!
How to Get to Cham Island from Da Nang
To get to Cham Island from Da Nang, visitors need to have a transfer to Cua Dai Port (within Hoi An) and then take a boat or ferry to the island. The port is in the end of Au Co Road (by the estuary of Thu Bon River). Here are ways to go to it from different parts of Da Nang:
– From Son Tra district + Ngu Hanh Son district: The distance to Cua Dai Port is from 15 to 30 kilometers, so visitors can take a taxi/car/van/bus or ride the motorbike (depending on distance, availability and budget). It takes 45 to 60 minutes if go by car, and longer a bit if go by motorbike. Bike parking is near the port’s entrance, requiring a fee of 5,000-10,000 VND. The quickest way for motorbike is finding the shortest direction to Vo Nguyen Giap Road (or Hoang Sa Road, Truong Sa Road). After that, follow it (towards the south) and the port lies in the end of the coastal road.
– From Hai Chau district (downtown) + Lien Chieu district + Cam Le district: The distance to Cua Dai Port is around 30 kilometers, so visitors can take a taxi/car/van/bus or ride the motorbike (depending on distance, availability and budget). It takes 45 to 60 minutes if go by car, and longer a bit if go by motorbike. Bike parking is near the port’s entrance, requiring a fee of 5,000-10,000 VND. The quickest way for motorbike is finding the shortest direction to Vo Nguyen Giap Road (or Hoang Sa Road, Truong Sa Road). After that, follow it (towards the south) and the port lies in the end of the coastal road.
If book a day trip to Cham Islands from Da Nang (private or group tour), the bus will pick up at the hotel within Da Nang city center (such as Hai Chau district, My Khe Beach area, My An Beach area, Non Nuoc Beach area).
At Cua Dai Port, visitors will see local tour companies arranging day trips and speedboat tickets. The price is around 100,000 VND/person/way if want to go by boat ferry, and it’s more expensive if go by speed boat. It excludes the entry fee to Cham Islands (70,000 VND/person) and the ecological fee (20,000 VND/person) (because the islands is a protection area). Paying by cash (VND) is needed, therefore should prepare in advance.
Tour packages always includes a roundtrip transport by speedboat (not boat ferry) to Cham Islands, the entry fee, the ecological fee, lunch, snorkeling, guide, water,… See Cham Island day tour from Da Nang
If don’t want a tour or stay overnight on the island, make sure that you buy boat tickets for 2 ways. Boats going from the port to the island are available before the noon, and the boats returning to the mainland are available in the noon onwards. Save phone number of the provider to contact when needed.
As a foreigner, please take a photo of your passport (the page shows your personal information). Tour companies will require to announce local authorities. The reason is that Cham Islands has been managed by the army.
Boats will drop you off in Bai Lang Wharf (the main wharf) if just buy a boat ticket. From here, it’s easy to walk to historical sites, beaches, the market, and hotels/homestays (such as Hai Tang Pagoda, Bai Ong Beach,…). If book a hotel/homestay in Bai Huong Village (5km from Bai Lang), please hire a local motorbike ride to take you there. To go back, please come to Bai Lang Wharf at least 20 minutes before departure.
In Cua Dai Port, it’s possible to find stores and vendors selling swimsuit/swimwear, sun glasses, phone cover to take photos under the sea, sun cream,… as well as foods and beverages (cold soft drinks, coconut, coffee, snacks,…).
The boat from Da Nang Port to Cham Island is shut down. Both locals and tourists need to buy a boat ticket in Cua Dai Port to reach the island.
To go back to Hoi An city center from Cua Dai Port, visitors need to take a taxi or book a private car in advance.
Please do not bring plastic bags to Cham Islands.
Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsap) to buy speedboat tickets and tours to Cham Islands. Thank you very much!
Tours to Cham Islands Hoi An
Here are the best tours to Cham Islands in Hoi An:
– Cham Island Day Tour from Hoi An with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Day Tour from Da Nang with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Private Tour with Snorkeling & Speed Boat
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
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