Monkey Island (Hon Lao)
Đảo Khỉ (Hòn Lao)
A small island in Nha Phu Lagoon with more than a thousand free-roaming macaques. A 15-minute ferry ride takes you there, where you can feed the monkeys up close and watch animal shows.
Monkey Island (Hon Lao) lies in Nha Phu Lagoon, about 20 km north of Nha Trang. More than a thousand macaques live on the island, descended from a research station set up by Soviet scientists in the 1970s. Visitors take a ferry for about 15 minutes to reach the island, where they can get close to the monkey troops. The park also features circus shows, bear performances and other acts. Animal performances may be a concern for some visitors, who can skip them. The monkeys will grab food, glasses, phones and hats, so secure your belongings and don't provoke them. Admission including the boat ride is about VND 150,000–200,000. It is often combined with nearby Suoi Hoa Lan (Orchid Stream) as a day trip. A taxi from the city to Long Phu pier takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30-16:30
Nearby sights
- Ninh Van Bay
- Hon Chong Promontory
- Ba Ho Waterfalls
- Po Nagar Cham Towers
- Xom Bong Bridge
- Thap Ba Hot Spring Center
- I-Resort Mud Bath
- Dam Market