Explore 2 enchanting islands in Binh Thuan

Looking to change the scenery when visiting Phan Thiet on the upcoming holiday? Why not try Phu Quy Island or Cau Island to immerse yourself in the pristine and captivating natural landscapes.

Explore 2 enchanting islands in Binh Thuan

Phu Quy Island

Phu Quy is a small island located about 120km from Phan Thiet city. Your first impression upon stepping foot here is the very rugged and almost untouched scenery, perhaps why Phu Quy is becoming increasingly hot among young travel enthusiasts.

Not only appealing to tourists with its numerous beaches like Trieu Duong Gulf, Doi Dua Beach, and Small-Nho Ganh Hang Beach, but Phu Quy also has many scenic spots for you to explore. As a small island with an area of only 16 km², there are many ancient temples and shrines with long-standing architecture on the island, such as Linh Quang Pagoda, Van An Thanh Pagoda in Tam Thanh commune; Thay Nai Tomb, Ba Chua Bang Tranh Shrine in Long Hai commune; the ancient Linh Son Pagoda on Cao Cat Mountain...

Seafood specialties in Phu Quy are fresh and delicious, yet affordable. In the early morning, you can visit the fish markets or take a boat to the fishing grounds to see the fishing boats come ashore, learn about the boats that catch sharks, or the traditional lobster diving profession, then return to the fishing villages for breakfast. While chatting with fishermen, you can also take the opportunity to buy a bunch of freshly caught seafood, have the locals prepare it according to your preferences, which is not only cheap but also incredibly fragrant and delicious.

How to Get to Phu Quy Island

 – There is only one way to get to the island, which is to go to the port of Phan Thiet city and catch a boat to Phu Quy. Previously, tourists had to spend 6 hours on either the Binh Thuan 16 or Binh Thuan 18 boats to get to the island. However, there are now high-speed boats like Hung Phat 26 and the SAVANNA Phu Quy – Khai Thinh KG, which shorten the distance from Phan Thiet to the island to just 3.5 hours for the high-speed boat and 2.5 hours for the express boat. It's important to note that not every day has boats running to the island, and the schedule depends on the weather. Therefore, before you go, you should contact the port to check the boat schedule.

Book your ferry tickets during office hours, including Sundays and holidays, directly contact:

– Phu Quy Port Authority (062) 3 506 374

 – Phan Thiet Port Authority (062) 3 506 358.

Cù Lao Câu Island

Cù Lao Câu, also known as Hon Câu, belongs to Phuoc The commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province, about 110 km from Phan Thiet city. This place is suitable for nature lovers, adventure travelers, and explorers.

Viewed from the mainland, Cù Lao Câu stands tall like a 'stone kingdom' with its peculiar shapes, attracting tourists with its crystal-clear water, allowing a glimpse of the bottom. Therefore, it is also considered a paradise for diving enthusiasts.

The island is under the management of the border guard, so if you want to stay overnight, you need to ask for permission from the border guard on the island. However, there are no accommodation services on the island, so if you want to stay, you need to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, or you can ask to sleep at the border guard station. The soldiers here are quite friendly and always helpful. Usually, groups only visit the island in the morning and play until the afternoon before returning to the mainland.

Cù Lao Câu is a small island so you can easily explore it in a day, with some landmarks such as Love Cave, Sung Suong Crevice, Fairy Beach, Swallow Cave, Ba Hon Cave, coral reef, Nam Hai deity shrine, Forever Fish Bay...

What could be better after a long journey by car, escaping from the heat, stuffiness, and noise of the city than immersing yourself in the clear, cool, and peaceful water of the deserted island? In the evening, lighting a campfire, grilling seafood on the beach, sleeping in a tent listening to the sound of waves. Or if you are a music lover, what could be better than listening to guitar melodies accompanied by clapping hands and the sound of waves?

How to Get to Cù Lao Câu Island

There are several ways to travel from the mainland to the island, departing from Phước Thể fishing port, Liên Hương town, Vĩnh Tân commune, Bình Thuận, or from Cà Ná (Ninh Thuận).

- Departing from Cà Ná fishing port to Cù Lao Câu Island takes about 1 hour. There is a large parking lot and the best service options at Cà Ná.

- Departing from the ferry terminal in Liên Hương town, take a boat from the Marine Conservation Center. It's advisable to call Mr. Lập in advance (0918335617) to book a boat, round-trip price is 250,000 VND/person, or Mr. Quang, owner of the Song Én boat (0915816131).

- From Phước Thể fishing port, you can take a wooden boat operated by fishermen to Cù Lao Câu Island (contact Mr. Vũ – 0976688075) or hitch a ride on a boat carrying fresh water and food to the island, taking about 30 minutes. Additionally, you can travel by canoe from the Cù Lao Câu Conservation Center. Canoes usually depart for the island in the morning and only accommodate a large number of passengers (boat owner: 0909816131).

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour