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Nam Du travel – an island often dubbed as the Halong Bay of the southern region, is garnering attention from both domestic and international travelers. Hence, there are various ways to discover this island, depending on your preferences. Tourists often opt for the Nam Du tour, which could be a 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour, a 3-day, 2-night tour, or if you prefer exploration, you can venture out on your own. Vntrip.vn will walk you through the itinerary if you choose to take the tour or go solo.
Nam Du Island – Vietnam's seaside paradise (Photo: ST)
- Gather at Mien Tay Bus Station at 9:00 PM.
- Departure begins at 10:00 PM.
A picture-perfect moment awaits (Photo: ST)
Day 1 Itinerary:
- By 6:00 AM, you'll have arrived in Rach Gia for breakfast, coffee, and preparation for the 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour.
- At 7:30 AM, make sure to collect your tickets. Even if you've booked in advance, it's advisable to arrive early to secure your seat.
- Departure via high-speed boat to Nam Du begins at 8:10 AM.
- Arrival at Nam Du Island by 10:10 AM. To make the most of your time, it's recommended to have lunch upon arrival.
- Board the boat at 11:00 AM for a tour around Nam Du Island. With the 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour, negotiate with the boat owner for food provisions which you can purchase and have them cook for you.
- During your boat trip, you can visit Hon Mau for photo opportunities, camp at Hon Hai Bo Dap, swim in the sea, and enjoy seafood.
- Return to Nam Du at 4:30 PM to store swimming gear, freshen up, and change clothes in preparation for the 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour at night.
- Dinner at 5:30 PM. Vntrip.vn advises that guesthouses on the island often provide dinner service for travelers. For convenience, you can pre-order with the guesthouse chef.
- At 7:00 PM, resume the night exploration segment of the 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour, enjoy drinks with friends, admire the night sea, and engage in various activities.
Day 2 Itinerary:
- Rise and shine at 6:30 AM. For an enhanced Nam Du experience, consider waking up earlier. You can ask your hostel owner to arrange a motorbike taxi to take you to the lighthouse for sunrise watching and capturing breathtaking sea views. This will make your 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour even more memorable.
- Have breakfast together at 7:00 AM. In Nam Du, indulge in local delicacies such as squid porridge, fish noodle soup, fish cake noodle soup, fish soup cake, and fish sauce noodle soup.
- Embark on a visit to the artificial freshwater lake at 8:00 AM.
- After breakfast, begin your journey to explore the pristine beauty of the island that no 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour participant should miss, including visits to Bai Ngự, Bai Cay Men, Bai Dat Do, Doc An Tinh, and more. You can also stop by markets and shops to buy souvenirs for your loved ones.
- Check out by 10:30 AM and head to the pier (During peak tourist seasons, if you haven't booked/purchased tickets in advance, it's advisable to arrive earlier to secure your tickets).
- The boat departs Nam Du for Rach Gia at 12:15 PM.
- Arrive at Rach Gia by 3:00 PM and board a bus back to Ho Chi Minh City. During peak tourist seasons like holidays, it's recommended to purchase round-trip tickets (departure and return) to avoid ticket shortages. However, if traveling on normal days, don't worry too much as there are plenty of tickets and vacant seats at the bus station.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City by 9:00 PM, concluding your exploration of the 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour.
Crystal clear seawater is a gift from nature in Nam Du (Photo: ST)
- Booking a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia:
Inform the company of your departure date and time (10:00 PM is ideal).
– Phuong Trang Sleeper Bus: Hotline – 1900 6067 (Price: 170k)
– Kumho Samco Sleeper Bus: 08.3752.7878 – 08.39.225.112 – 08.39.225.113 (Price: 150k)
– Tuyet Hon Sleeper Bus : 08.3864.129 – 0913.885.507 – 077.377.7666 (Price: 150k)
– Dieu 16-seat Bus : 0913.993.119 (Price: 130k)
Exploring Nam Du for 2 days and 2 nights will be an amazing experience (Photo: ST)
- Booking high-speed boat tickets from Rach Gia to Nam Du:
If following our itinerary, it's best to inquire and book tickets for both departure and return during office hours.
– Ngoc Thanh 1 Boat: 077.386.3019 – 0918914188 (Departs at 8:15 AM, arrives at the island at 10:15 AM. Price: 210k)
– Song Hong High-speed Boat: 077.381.4646 (Departs at 8:15 AM, arrives at the island at 10:15 AM. Price: 210k)
- Booking guesthouses on Nam Du Island:
It's advisable to book guesthouses in advance and negotiate prices. If traveling during off-peak days, feel free to negotiate on the spot. Guesthouse prices fluctuate frequently, so for tour organizers, give them a call.
– Huynh Hua Guesthouse: 0919 115543 – 077 3830709 (Air-conditioned, prices range from 200k – 350k)
– Kim Yen Guesthouse: 0939486262 (Fan-cooled, prices range from 100k – 120k)
– Thuy Kiep Guesthouse: 077.3830.853 (Fan-cooled, 100k)
– Kim Ngan Guesthouse: 077.3830527 (Fan-cooled, 150k)
– Hong Dao Guesthouse: 077.3830597 (Fan-cooled, 110k)
With these Nam Du travel experiences, the 2-day, 2-night Nam Du tour, and the choice of independent travel, we hope you have a joyful and fulfilling trip.
