June 2022

• Motorbiking, Travel Guides, Vietnam

Hon Son is another paradise island in Vietnam that’s worth a visit! Hon Son island has a different vibe to Nam Du which is why it’s worth experiencing both; aside from being larger and a bit more developed, the coastline is different to Nam Du. On Hon Son, you’ll find some white sand beaches, but also lots of rocky bays that are perfect for snorkelling.

How to get to Hon Son

There are a few daily ferries that run between Hon Son and Nam Du, but you cannot buy them online. Instead, head to the harbour in Nam Du and buy a ticket in person for only 70k ($3) per person. The ride only takes 45mins, so you’ll be ready to continue exploring when you arrive.

✍️ How to Visit Nam Du and Hon Son Islands

What to do in Hon Son

After taking the afternoon ferry from Nam Du, we checked into our homestay and rented a motorbike for the next 24 hours to explore Hon Son island.

Day 8 📍 For your full day in Hon Son, be sure to check out Coconut Beach (Bãi Cây Dừa) where there is a simple resort with a restaurant you can get lunch at. The beach lives up to its name, complete with coconut palm swings. There are some rustic local villages you can explore on the southern tip of the island, and a beautiful road that loops the island passing by many beaches where you can take a dip! In the evening, visit Bãi Dương Quán Võng, a quirky bar that’s perfect for sunset drinks. As in Nam Du, the harbour town of Hon Son has lots of fresh seafood for you to try!

Where to stay on Hon Son

We stayed at Nhà Nghỉ Gia An homestay which was clean and a short walk from the ferry port, with various food options nearby and motorbike rentals available. They aren’t on any booking platform, and we just found them on google and sent them a message on Zalo to book (when we visited there weren’t many options for booking online).

The other side of the island has a couple of beachside resorts, but you will need to book them via Zalo or phone call as they don’t have websites.

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Ben Tre 📍 Popular for weekend trips thanks to its proximity to Saigon, I haven’t carved out time to take a trip to Ben Tre yet. I’ve been told you can expect a slower pace of life, with lots of fresh coconuts and iconic boat rides among the floating forests.

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