Hon Nua Island & Vung Ro Bay Tour
Hon Nua / Vung Ro Bay / seafood raft / snorkeling / Phu Yen / pristine
Tuy Hoa – Mui Dien – Bai Mon – Vung Ro Bay – Hon Nua Island
Overview
Hon Nua Island & Vung Ro Bay is a southern Phu Yen island tour, suitable for travelers who want to explore a more pristine area compared to the Ganh Da Dia – Bai Xep route. The tour combines Vung Ro Bay, local seafood rafts, Hon Nua Island, and can add Mui Dien – Bai Mon if guests want a full-day itinerary.
Hon Nua Island & Vung Ro Bay is a southern Phu Yen island tour, suitable for travelers who want to explore a more pristine area compared to the Ganh Da Dia – Bai Xep route. The tour combines Vung Ro Bay, local seafood rafts, Hon Nua Island, and can add Mui Dien – Bai Mon if guests want a full-day itinerary.
Hon Nua is a small island at the foot of Deo Ca Pass, on the border between Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa. The island stands out for its clear water, white sand beaches, rocky shores, cliffs, and a still quite pristine atmosphere. It is a suitable spot for swimming, light snorkeling, photography, and day relaxation.
Vung Ro Bay has a different character: a sheltered bay surrounded by mountains, with seafood raft villages and a historical story about the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea – the "No Number Ships." Therefore, this product is not just a beach tour but also includes elements of local life, seafood, and light history.
This tour should be sold as weather-dependent, as the quality of the experience depends heavily on calm seas, clear water, wind, tides, and boat/canoe schedules. Do not guarantee good snorkeling or clear water without checking the sea conditions on the day.
Highlights
Explore Vung Ro Bay – a prominent bay in southern Phu Yen
Take a boat/canoe to Hon Nua Island
Swim, light snorkel, and take photos at the island if sea conditions are suitable
Enjoy seafood lunch on a floating raft or at a local restaurant in Vung Ro
Can combine with Mui Dien – Bai Mon – Dai Lanh Lighthouse
Suitable for travelers wanting an island tour but less crowded than Ky Co/Hon Kho
Can be sold as a half-day from Tuy Hoa or full-day from Tuy Hoa/Quy Nhon/Nha Trang
Easily combined in a Phu Yen 2D1N package or Quy Nhon – Phu Yen coastal route
Best season
The ideal time recommended by many travel sources is from March to August, when Central Vietnam is in the dry season, the sea is calmer, and it is suitable for swimming, snorkeling, picnicking, or light camping.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Depending on the package, the price may include:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tuy Hoa or Quy Nhon (depending on package)
- Vietnamese or English-speaking guide (depending on package)
- Round-trip boat/canoe Vung Ro – Hon Nua (if selected package includes it)
- Life jacket and basic safety equipment
- Basic snorkeling equipment (if provided by supplier)
- Swimming, beach time, and light snorkeling at Hon Nua
- Seafood lunch/local lunch as per program
- Entrance fees/sightseeing points (if included in package)
- Basic bottled water on vehicle
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Entrance fees (if not included in selected package)
- Airport pickup/drop-off at Tuy Hoa or Phu Cat (unless specified)
- Pickup/drop-off at resorts far from center or off-route points
- Extra seafood ordered beyond the menu
- Drinks not included in the program
- SUP, kayak, jetski, flycam, photographer (unless selected in package)
- Shower/locker/chair/tent (if charged separately by local services)
- Surcharge for weekends, holidays, Tet, peak season
- Surcharge for Korean/Chinese/Japanese guide (if requested)
- Tips for guide, driver, boat crew, seafood raft (if guests wish)
- Personal travel insurance