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Nam Du Island is a magically beautiful destination that will leave an everlasting memory after just one visit. Traveling to Nam Du from Hanoi involves 3 legs of the journey, while from Ho Chi Minh City, you'll only need to go through 2 legs.
Leg 1: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City
If you're in Ho Chi Minh City, you can skip this leg. Traveling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City can be done by train, car, or plane. Nowadays, to save time, most people opt for air travel as it takes only about 2 hours to reach your destination.
The price of Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City plane tickets varies depending on the booking time. If you book well in advance, you may get cheaper tickets. Additionally, there are 'golden days' and 'golden hours' that may push the plane ticket prices higher. On average, you'll spend around 1.5 – 2 million VND for a round-trip plane ticket.
Leg 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Rach Gia
To reach Rach Gia, it will take you approximately 6-7 hours. Therefore, it's best to travel at night, from 10 – 11 PM, to save time on your trip. You need to go to Mien Tay Bus Station to catch a bus. Some options you can choose from include:
– Sleeper bus by Phuong Trang: Hotline – 1900 6067 (Price 170,000 VND)
– Sleeper bus by Kumho Samco: 08.3752.7878 – 08.39.225.112 – 08.39.225.113 (Price 150,000 VND)
– Sleeper bus by Tuyet Hon : 08.3864.129 – 0913.885.507 – 077.377.7666 (Price 150,000 VND)
– 16-seater bus by Dieu : 0913.993.119 (Price 130,000 VND)
Thus, the ticket price for leg 2 falls between 150,000 and 170,000 VND.
Leg 3: Rach Gia – Nam Du Island
From Rach Gia to Nam Du, you'll need to take a high-speed boat, which takes about 2 hours.
Ngoc Thanh 1 Boat: 077.386.3019 – 0918914188 (Departure from 8:15 AM to the island at 10:15 AM. Price 210,000 VND)
– Song Hong High-Speed Boat: 077.381.4646 (Departure from 8:15 AM to the island at 10:15 AM. Price 210,000 VND)
Choosing a boat is quite straightforward, you just need to pay attention to the departure times. Usually, people arrive in Rach Gia in the early morning, buy tickets, then board the boat around 8 AM.
So, the ticket price for leg 2 falls around 210,000 VND.
Transportation Expenses on the Island
To explore the nearby islets around the main island and visit some beautiful spots of Nam Du, you should rent a fishing boat. Each boat will cost around 1 million – 2 million VND, divided among 10 – 20 people, the cost will be around 100 – 150,000 VND/person. You'll get to explore the entire archipelago. Before renting, you should check the quality of the boat, opt for a large one, and negotiate the price beforehand.
Apart from boats, you can also travel around Nam Du by motorbike, with rental prices around 150-200,000 VND/day.
Thus, the total transportation cost on the island is around 300,000 VND.
If you're in Hanoi, the total transportation cost for visiting Nam Du is: 2,000,000 + 170,000 x 2 + 210,000 x 2 + 300,000 = 3,060,000 VND
If you're in Ho Chi Minh City, the total transportation cost for visiting Nam Du is 170,000 x 2 + 210,000 x 2 + 300,000 = 1,060,000 VND.
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