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Don't miss out on Yen Island, Nha Trang - a famous tourist destination offering a unique perspective of the Central Coast. Let's explore the ultimate travel tips for Yen Island, Nha Trang.
Visiting Nha Trang without experiencing Yen Island is a major oversight for hardcore beach travel enthusiasts. With a plethora of stunning backdrops, Yen Island has often caused a social media frenzy with its dreamy check-in photos.
Before making specific plans with family and friends, read through this entire article to discover what's fun, what to do, and what to eat when visiting Yen Island. Let Klook Vietnam provide you with the answers in the following article!
Where is Yen Island Nha Trang?
Yen Island Nha Trang, also known as Hon Noi, is located in Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa Province, about 25km northeast of the mainland. Nestled between the sea and a profoundly intriguing rugged landscape, it is the habitat of the small and extremely rare swiftlet birds. It is also the site of the largest swiftlet nest exploitation in Vietnam today.
Transportation Options to Yen Island, Nha Trang
If you're coming from distant places like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, taking a flight to the airport is recommended. From there, you can hop on a taxi to Yen Sao Port, or you can also rent a car and drive yourself. #teamKlook, don't forget that you can rent a motorbike in Nha Trang or hire a private car in Nha Trang with exclusive discounts at Klook!
There are two types of transportation available here for you to choose from: wooden tourist boats with a capacity of 45 - 50 seats or high-speed canoes with a capacity of 20 - 36 seats.
1. Taking a Wooden Boat
The wooden tourist boat takes a bit longer to travel (about 1 hour) and offers cheaper ticket prices to Yen Island, Nha Trang (490,000 VND/ticket). Therefore, this is a cost-effective transportation option, allowing you more time to enjoy the beautiful scenery at sea. Don't forget to charge your phone to capture those beautiful moments!
2. Taking a Canoe
If you're prone to seasickness or can't tolerate long travel times, the high-speed canoe is the perfect choice. It offers fast transportation, taking only about 30 - 45 minutes to reach the destination, departing at 8:30 AM, which is later than the wooden boat by about 1 hour.
Moreover, gliding on the sea surface with a canoe creates a very exhilarating feeling. The canoe ticket price is around 790,000 VND/ticket, but it will save you a considerable amount of time.
Best Time to Visit Yen Island, Nha Trang?
Yen Island is only open for tourism from March to October every year, with the peak season being from April to the end of August. Each day, only a maximum of 100 people are allowed to set foot on the island, and visits are limited to day trips only. Therefore, tickets often sell out very quickly, especially on weekends and during peak tourist seasons, so #teamKlook, take note!
What to Do on Yen Island, Nha Trang?
Dubbed as the Maldives of Vietnam, it's no coincidence that Yen Island has become such a popular tourist destination. Let's explore with Klook to see what makes this place so special!
1. Explore Swallow Nests - Watch Birds Flying
When visiting Yen Island, you will pass through wooden bridges around the cliffs to reach the swallow caves. Surely, you will be thrilled to see many cute little swallows perching on the cliffs, flying in the sky, and thousands of swallow nests densely clinging to the cliffs. During your exploration of the swallow caves, you can stop anywhere to capture the beautiful moments of Yen Island. It will undoubtedly be a memorable experience in your travel diary!
2. Discover Hon Sam - Observe Outer Islet
As the boat approaches Hon Sam, you will have a chance to rest and visit the houses of the swallows. This small island has many swallow breeding houses, and the guides will introduce you to the lifestyle, customs, and nest-building techniques of these lovely birds.
And not far from there is Hon Ngoai - where the largest natural swallow cave in Vietnam is located. However, you can only admire it from a distance because tourism is not allowed here. Only swallow caretakers and harvesters are permitted to enter.
3. Check-in on Cliff-side Bridges
To traverse from one cliff to another on Yen Island, you'll walk across wooden bridges equipped with handrails, wide enough for two people, winding around the cliffs. These bridges are sturdy, designed to ensure safety for tourists. While they may seem simple, they are the ultimate check-in spot!
4. Experience the Unique Double Beach
Nature has truly blessed Yen Island with an extraordinary landscape: the only double beach in Vietnam. From above, you'll see a white sandy road dividing the beach into two halves, one short and one long. Did you know that these two halves have separate water streams, one hot and one cold, with varying shades of blue? With crystal-clear water allowing you to see the bottom, walking on the sandy beach feels like strolling in paradise. All of this creates an incredibly impressive and visually stunning double beach likened to the Maldives.
5. Take a Glass-Bottom Boat to Admire Coral Reefs
Yen Island in Nha Trang is renowned for being nature's favorite, not only for storing the largest amount of island swallows in the country but also for its stunning double beach. Right at this beach, you'll get to admire beautiful coral reefs peeking out beneath the emerald-green water. If you know how to swim, snorkeling with a life jacket and goggles is a must-try experience! Additionally, #teamKlook can also try the glass-bottom boat to observe the coral reefs further.
6. Conquer Du Ha Mountain Peak
With a height of about 90m above sea level, Du Ha mountain peak is the place to capture the full beauty of Yen Island Nha Trang at your fingertips. Climbing 220 steps, you'll be rewarded with a view that even Photoshop can't match!
7. Kayaking Adventure
Kayaking is a familiar activity for sea island enthusiasts. When you come to Yen Island, kayaking allows you to experience the sway of the sea and indulge in the scenery. #teamKlook, don't miss out on this experience!
What to Eat on Yen Island Nha Trang?
Because independent travel to Yen Island isn't possible, bringing food can be tricky. But #teamKlook, don't worry! Breakfast and lunch menus are included in the tour package to Yen Island!
With familiar dishes like rice, squid, fish, vegetables, and soup, you won't go hungry! You can also bring some snacks along the way to satisfy your cravings.
What to Buy on Yen Island?
The specialty of Yen Island is undoubtedly swiftlet nests. You can buy various products made from natural swiftlet nests as gifts, such as whole swiftlet nests, refined swiftlet nests, premium Sanest swiftlet nest beverages, ginseng-infused swiftlet nest beverages, and more.
Where to Stay When Visiting Yen Island Nha Trang?
Since Yen Island is only open for day trips, #teamKlook won't be able to stay overnight on the island. Instead, you can consider hotels in the city of Nha Trang recommended by Klook! Book your Nha Trang hotel room on the Klook website/app to enjoy exclusive discounted rates.
1. Mojzo Inn Boutique
- Address: 65/7 Nguyen Thien Thuat, Loc Tho, Nha Trang
- Price: 412,000 VND/night
2. LeMore Hotel
- Address: 33A To Hien Thanh, Tan Lap, Nha Trang
- Price: 612,000 VND/night
3. Sata Hotel
- Address: 24E Nguyen Thien Thuat, Loc Tho, Nha Trang
- Price: 277,000 VND/night
4. Green World Hotel Nha Trang
- Address: 4 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Loc Tho, Nha Trang
- Price: 570,000 VND/night
5. CR Hotel
- Address: 132/9 Hung Vuong, Loc Tho, Nha Trang
- Price: 235,000 VND/night
6. Queen Ann Nha Trang
- Address: 100 Tran Phu, Loc Tho, Nha Trang
- Price: 898,000 VND/night
7. Xavia Hotel
- Address: 9 Hoang Dieu, Vinh Hoa, Nha Trang
- Price: 600,000 VND/night
8. Dendro Gold Hotel
- Address: 86/4 Tran Phu, Loc Tho, Nha Trang
- Price: 487,000 VND/night
9. Nha Trang Palace Hotel
- Address: 09 Yersin, Loc Tho, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa
- Price: 710,000 VND/night
10. V Nha Trang Hotel
- Address: 8 Hung Vuong, Loc Tho, Nha Trang
- Price: 457,000 VND/night
Explore Nha Trang independently! Besides the stunning Yen Island, there are plenty of other attractions and entertainment experiences such as Yangbay Waterfall, VinWonders Nha Trang, Van Phong Bay, Bai Tien Nha Trang, Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang Square, fishing villages, night markets, temples, Ponagar Cham Tower, stone churches, Ninh Van Bay, and more. Visit Klook Blog to stay updated on a wide range of exciting daily travel activities including Budget Hotels in Nha Trang, Delicious Nha Trang Culinary Delights, and Super Exciting Nha Trang Travel Destinations!
Yen Island Nha Trang is calling, what are you waiting for?
