Hon Mun Marine Protected Area / Four Islands Tour

Hòn Mun

Vietnam's first marine protected area and the core snorkelling and diving waters of Nha Trang. The classic 'Four Islands Tour' visits coral reefs, seafood and an onboard party.

Hon Mun (Hòn Mun) lies about 10 km south of Pearl Island, at the southern end of Nha Trang Bay. In 2001 it was designated Vietnam's first marine protected area. Its waters host about 350 species of coral and thousands of marine species, making it the main site for snorkelling, diving and diver certification in Nha Trang. The island itself is uninhabited, made of black rock, and visitors can only enjoy it from the boat. The Four Islands Tour, familiar to many Chinese travellers, usually runs as follows. In the morning, take a boat from Cầu Đá pier to Hon Mun for about an hour of snorkelling; masks and life jackets are provided on board, and a glass-bottom boat or underwater walk costs extra. Next, head to the 'aquarium island' Hòn Một near Hòn Tằm (Silkworm Island), or to the Trí Nguyên aquarium on Hòn Miễu. At midday there is a seafood lunch on board and a musical performance by the crew. In the afternoon, relax at the 'floating bar' at sea or on Hòn Tằm beach, and return around 16:00. The tour costs about 350,000–600,000 VND, including lunch; island entrance fees and water activities are extra. More professional options include a two-dive diving experience for about 1.5–2 million VND, and a snorkelling-only tour for about 500,000–700,000 VND. Getting there: city tour agencies include hotel transfers, and the pier is at the southern end of Trần Phú Street. Notes: many companies run the Four Islands Tour, so choose one with good reviews that has lifeguards and insurance on board. While snorkelling, do not step on the coral or feed the fish. Take seasickness medication in advance if you are prone to motion sickness. Low-cost tours without lunch often charge extra on the islands.

Hon Mun Marine Protected Area / Four Islands Tour

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