Coming to Nha Trang Khanh Hoa, in addition to the long, clear beaches, we also have many places to explore and admire. Specifically, the road where we can walk on the sea is located on Diep Son Island here.
Due to not being affected much by human hands, Diep Son Island Nha Trang still retains the wild beauty of the sea and island with clear blue water and cool air.
Diep Son Island Nha Trang "the jade" of Van Phong Bay
Diep Son Island belongs to Van Phong Bay, located in Van Thang Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province. Called Diep Son Island Nha Trang, but this island is about 60 km from the city center.
This place consists of 3 small islands: Hon Bip, Hon Giua, Hon Duoc. The most prominent feature of Diep Son is the nearly 1km long sand road in the middle of the sea, connecting the islands together.
Visitors can easily walk from island to island and take advantage of the opportunity to take more vivid photos in the middle of the immense blue sea.
See more: Nha Trang 3 Island Tour
What is the best month to travel to Diep Son Island?
For a smooth trip, visitors should go to Diep Son Island in the first 6 months of the year, from December to June. Spring and summer have pleasant weather, dry climate and little rain.
Calm seas help ships move to the island more quickly and comfortably, helping to reduce the risk of seasickness. Therefore, it is very suitable for you to have days of relaxation and fun.
However, for those who do not like crowds and noise, you can still go to this island cluster during the less crowded time, after the peak summer season in September to enjoy the peaceful, quiet atmosphere.
Instructions on how to go to Diep Son Island
To get to Diep Son, visitors can choose to fly, take a train, bus or personal vehicle to Tuy Hoa City (Phu Yen) or Cam Ranh City (Khanh Hoa).
Traveling by plane takes only one hour for the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Cam Ranh airport (Khanh Hoa) and about one and a half hours for the flight from Hanoi.
To get to the island, visitors travel on National Highway 1 to Van Gia town, Van Ninh district (Khanh Hoa province). The distance is about 60 km (if going from Tuy Hoa city (Phu Yen) or Nha Trang city (Khanh Hoa), then go to the town's wharf area to rent a canoe or fishing boat to the island with prices ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 VND (including round trip). The time to get to the island only takes about 15 minutes.
Choose to go to Diep Son island by yourself or go on a tour
This is a personal opinion. You should consider choosing the most suitable way to have a trip like that.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling to Diep Son island on your own
You should go on your own if you are young, traveling in a large group, and like to experience things.
Traveling by yourself will help you be proactive about your time and schedule, go to many places as you wish and take many beautiful pictures, and have the freedom to choose what to eat. If you go in a large group, you can negotiate with the boat owner to return early according to your desired time.
Some limitations are that if you do not carefully research the route and means of transportation, you will encounter many difficulties, easily get lost, easily get ripped off on some services (food, car rental, etc.) and it will take more time.
Advantages and disadvantages of going to Diep Son island by tour
You should go on a tour if this is your first time to Diep Son Island or you don't travel often, if you are a family with children/elderly people and like a sense of security. The price ranges around 650,000 VND/person.
All Diep Son tours are fully packaged, from transportation, meals, canoe tickets, motels to tour guides...
But the schedule is quite tight, not free to do what I like, go to places I want outside the program.
Discover what's interesting about Diep Son Island in Nha Trang
Viewing Van Phong Bay by canoe
For those who want to see the sea and islands from a different perspective, but do not know how to swim and are confident enough to take on the challenge of kayaking, choosing to see the sea of Van Phong Bay by canoe is also a good way. You can proactively hire some service providers to be transported safely.
Check in Diep Son Island with a white sand road in the middle of the sea longer than 1km
As soon as you get off the boat or canoe, you can start your journey on this road in the middle of the sea as if walking on water. If you miss the opportunity to explore the unique road in the middle of the sea in Vietnam, you will definitely regret it.
The road through 3 islands, only about 1 meter wide, with both sides of the immense blue sea will make every step you take both light and thrilling.
According to the lunar calendar, the first 15 days of the month the road will be flooded in the afternoon, the last 15 days of the month the tide will rise in the morning, please pay attention to the time to admire this hidden miracle.
Beach fun
Diep Son Island Nha Trang is endowed by nature with wild and pure beauty. Many tourists have been amazed when witnessing the crystal clear water that can see the bottom, reflecting the blue sky and clouds when coming to Diep Son Island.
Virtual life next to the Pearl wooden bridge
Diep Son Island is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Nha Trang. In Diep Son Island, there is not only a sandy road in the middle of the sea that can be used for "virtual living", but there is also a sturdy wooden bridge that extends out to the sea, allowing you to take great photos at any time.
This bridge is called Pearl Bridge, famous as the "love bridge" or the infinity bridge - because from the shore you cannot see the end of the bridge.
Kayaking
When you come to Diep Son Island Nha Trang, sign up for kayaking to go on the sea with your friends, exploring every corner of this beautiful island.
Kayaking is easy, not too strenuous so it is also suitable for groups of girls. The boat goes out in the middle of the meal, you will take extremely impressive pictures in the middle of the vast blue sea and sky.
Dining experience when going to Diep Son island
When traveling to Khanh Hoa, I guess you will immediately think of lobster? But in fact, cobia and snails are the most popular dishes.
The cobia here has sweet and firm meat. You can order grilled cobia or sour cobia.
In addition to this dish, the menu on Diep Son Island is also very rich with many delicious seafood such as lobster, squid, and snails.
Another travel tip for you if you travel to Diep Son is to bring sunscreen, and especially those who can't stand the sun must be careful.
Stop by Dam Mon to see the coastal road with beautiful sand dunes or Thien An Pagoda with many great virtual living angles.
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