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Bình Ba remains a relatively untouched island, its natural charm preserved, yet to be marred by human interference.Recently, with an increasing number of visitors flocking to Bình Ba, here are some tips for budget-friendly travel to the island.
Transportation
By Airplane
You have two airline options to reach Cam Ranh airport:
• vietjetair (www.vietjetair.com: ticket prices range from 480,000đ – 1,200,000đ/way)
• vietnamairlines (www.vietnamairline.com: ticket prices range from 1,500,000đ – 1,700,000đ/way).
Bình Ba - Untouched Beauty
Train
From Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, you can take a train to Nha Trang station, then catch a bus to Cam Ranh bus station. From there, you can take a taxi or motorbike taxi to Ba Ngòi port (approximately 3 km).
Route to Bình Ba
Travel to the Island
The only means of transportation from Ba Ngòi port to Bình Ba island is by boat, taking approximately 1 – 1.5 hours for 15km, with departures at: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 12 PM.
Note: Make sure to be aware of the boat schedule to avoid missing it and to minimize waiting time.
Breathtaking scenery at Bình Ba Island
Getting around the island
Due to its small size, you can either walk or rent a motorbike for 100k/day to explore. If you prefer guided tours, electric bikes are available for island tours at 250,000 VND/10 people.
Accommodation
There are numerous guesthouses, homestays, and hotels on Binh Ba, most of which offer full amenities. Prices typically range from 100k/person on weekdays (weekends may be 1.5 to 2 times more expensive). For a more budget-friendly option without many amenities, consider homestays, which are half the price of guesthouses. Additionally, in the Bai Nom area, entire houses are available for rent, suitable for large groups.
Homestays on the island
Cluster of Beaches in Binh Ba
Nom Beach
This is the famous beach of the island, featuring a crescent-shaped azure water, pristine white sand, and cleanliness preferred by locals and tourists for frequent swims. The beach gets very crowded on weekends. During the day, you can swim here, and in the evening, enjoy singing and bonfire gatherings.
Crystal Clear Seawater
Chuong Beach
This is the only beach on the island where you can admire the sunrise. During this season, the surface of Chuong Beach is as calm as a mirror. Fishing boats and coracles scattered across the sea with lights make Chuong Beach livelier than ever, especially at night.
Take Instagram-worthy photos on the island
Old House Beach
The sea here is quite clean and calm, making it perfect for swimming. Just diving down 2 meters, you can admire coral reefs and colorful fish swimming gracefully in the clear, cool water. Not far from the shore, there are aquaculture rafts where you can buy lobsters directly at very affordable prices.
Traveling with your group of friends
Bo De Beach
This beach is called Bo De simply because there is a Bodhi tree on the beach. Bo De Beach features crystal clear, waveless water and a smooth white sandbank where you can sunbathe. With its pristine clear water, Bo De Beach is a perfect spot for tourists to bask in the sun on the sand.
Beautiful White Sandy Beach
Cuisine
Specialties and Seafood of Binh Ba
• Lobsters here are cheaper by 30-60% compared to prices in restaurants. Prices for boiled lobsters range from 400,000 VND to 600,000 VND/kg, while live lobsters range from 1,400,000 VND to 1,800,000 VND/kg.
• Lady's Breast Snails: 70,000 VND/kg
• Lunch prices vary: 30-50,000 VND/person.
Locals in Khanh Hoa province have a saying: “Swallows from Hon Noi, ducks from Ninh Hoa, lobsters from Binh Ba, dried deer from Dien Khanh” to highlight the province's renowned specialties. One cannot overlook the Lobsters here. Lobsters can be prepared in various delicious dishes such as porridge, grilled, steamed, etc.
Under the skillful hands of chefs, who are often boat owners, you will enjoy exquisite dishes made from lobsters. Binh Ba lobster is a must-try specialty when visiting here. Besides lobsters, Binh Ba Island also offers a variety of fresh seafood: flatfish, anchovies, squid, sea cucumbers, various types of snails, etc. Grilled Lady's Breast Snails with a salt and pepper lime dip is simply delightful.
Lady's Breast Snails
Street Food at Binh Ba Market
In addition to seafood, here you can easily find many delicious local dishes such as banh canh (thick noodle soup), grilled or steamed fish cake noodles, shrimp and squid pancake, quail egg cake, grilled meat vermicelli, noodles, rice noodles, smoothie, grilled rice paper, noodle soup, snails, fermented shrimp paste rice paper rolls, spring rolls, vermicelli, herbal jelly... all available at Binh Ba Market.
Binh Ba Seafood
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