Hon Tre

Hon Tre Island has much to love, among which the most noticeable are flawless beaches with crystal-clear water and sun-kissed white sand. To make the most of Hon Tre Nha Trang, here is some essential information and suggested to-do list for those visiting this beautiful island for the first time.

On Hon Tre Island, visitors will be offered an enjoyable trifecta: the sublime beauty of Mother Nature, world-class amenities and original Nha Trang cuisine that makes it a favorite destination for travel connoisseurs. Besides, there are a myriad of fascinating activities to spice up your vacation or extremely stunning backgrounds for memorable photos.

If you are looking for a place to soothe your soul, Hon Tre Vietnam is surely for you. The very name means the island of bamboo in Vietnamese. That’s why it is not surprising that you can find the natural habitats of bamboo on this island.

Located 5 kilometers east of Nha Trang’s city center, Hon Tre boasts a long swath of soft white sand, invitingly calm turquoise waters and luscious forests. The star of this wonderful island is definitely the mesmerizing beaches dotted with rustling palms. They are sheltered from the ocean storm and wind by the mountained fringes. Thus, the waves there are pretty gentle. 

There are two seasons on Hon Tre. One is the rainy season which lasts from September to December and the other is the dry season from January to August. It is ideal for tourists to visit this natural wonder during the dry season when the resonance of temperate climate and captivating beauty of nature is at its finest.

Arriving in Hon Tre Nha Trang, you will be in awe of the biodiversity of the island’s fauna and flora. In the shallows, you will find an abundance of colorful coral reefs. After months of shutting-in and social distance, now you can free yourself in an enchanted land of dazzling light, lush vegetation and beautiful sea, not to mention hospitable and welcoming locals.

Moving from Nha Trang city to Hon Tre is no big deal since tourists have three means of transport to select depending on their personal preferences, as follows:

By speedboat: The speedboats to Hon Tre Vietnam depart about every 30 minutes daily. With such a reasonable ticket price, tourists  will arrive in Hon Tre Island Nha Trang within 12 – 15 minutes.

By cable car: A cross-sea 3,320-meter cable will take you to Hon Tre within 10-12 minutes. This service makes it easy for you to get glimpses of the diverse scenery of Nha Trang Bay from a 54-meter height. The cable car ticket costs 750,000 VND for one adult and 560,000 for one child or one elderly person which is inclusive of the entrance ticket to VinWonders Nha Trang.

By ferry: The ferry service is available between 8 am and 10 pm. For those planning for a longer travel itinerary on Hon Tre, transporting by ferry makes the most sense. It takes only 7-10 minutes to reach the island, which will save you some time to explore more attractions.