VietNamNet Bridge – Nam Du is an archipelago of 21 islands in Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province, about 83 km from the mainland by sea. Every day there are about two high-speed boat trips between the mainland and the island.

Nam Du is seen as Halong Bay of southern Vietnam. The first destination is Cu Tron, one of the biggest islets of Nam Du, which has the biggest population in Nam Du and hostels for guests to stay overnight.   

After lunch, tourists should visit Hai Bo Dap Islet to swim, dive and catch sea urchins and snails. The next destination is Mau Islet where fresh and delicious crab and fish can be found. This is a good place to swim thanks to crystal-clear water or soft sand beach. It takes tourists around four hours to get back to the first destination of Cu Tron Islet.

Sunset on the island is worth seeing as it is beautiful. Tourists are recommended to join local fishermen in an exciting squid fishing trip or enjoy fresh seafood at Hien Hau or Ven Dong eatery.

Tourists can rent a car or a motorbike for VND120,000 per person to have a nice tour around the island. The beach is the most beautiful place on Nam Du with lines of coconut trees, clear water, and no waves.

Tourists can catch a night bus at Mien Tay Coach Station at 11 p.m. to get to Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province at 5:30 a.m. the next morning. They are advised to take a sleeper bus at the fare of VND150,000 per person.

After getting off the bus, they should take another car drive to Ngoc Thanh motorboat pier where they can book a boat ride for VND205,000 per person to Nam Du Island. The boat with a seat capacity of 100 passengers departs at 8:05 a.m. and arrives at the island at 10:30 a.m. Many visitors find it comfortable to travel in an air-conditioned boat trip.

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Pha Le