1. Binh Ba
Binh Ba is a small island with an area of over 3 km² in Cam Binh commune, Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province. The island is located in Cam Ranh Bay, about 60 km south of Nha Trang city and 15 km east of Ba Ngoi port (Cam Ranh).
As the most famous island in the 'Four Binh' picture in Khanh Hoa, Binh Ba attracts many tourists with its reasonable cost and attractive services. Whether it's a hot sunny day or when autumn brings cool breezes, this place is still an interesting destination for all visitors. The island has a mysterious beauty, captivating every visitor, especially at sunrise at Bai Chuong, romantic sunset at Bai Nom, and absolute relaxation at Bai Nha Cu, all of which enchant the visitors.
Visiting Binh Ba Island means entering a strangely quiet place, where you can shed the worries and troubles of life, which is inherently noisy and bustling, and give yourself a new discovery journey that brings completely peaceful, rustic, and close-to-nature moments. Admiring the sunset, then welcoming the dawn on the island, enjoying seafood, going to the morning market... you will find that the days on 'Lobster Island' Binh Ba pass quickly and extremely interesting.
Some famous places in the green paradise Binh Ba Island:
- Lau grass hill: This is an ideal check-in spot because not many places have pink grass, and if you want style and uniqueness, the grass hill near the beach will be the top choice.
- Bai Nom: Bai Nom is located in the middle of the bay surrounded by 2 mountain ranges, creating an arch shape, so the waves are calm, the sea is calm, and the white sand is fine all year round. Located to the south of the island, standing at Bai Nom, you will not be able to see the sunrise or sunset. However, the charming beauty here attracts tourists with a peaceful and cool beach.
- Pig Cave Abyss: The standing rock wall, clear sea water, are what nature gives to the pig cave abyss. This place is quite dangerous, but you will not know that the pig cave abyss is a very beautiful sunrise viewing spot in Binh Ba.
- Turtle Island: It is a place with quite a lot of beautiful and colorful coral reefs. A fine white sand beach, crystal clear sea water to the bottom.
- Bai Chuong: Vibrant with market sessions when fishing boats return from the sea, and peaceful with the scene of hundreds of boats anchored every early morning, a dreamy awakening scene.
2. Hon Mun
Mun Island stands out as one of the most enchanting islands in Nha Trang's archipelago, covering a total area of 160 km2. It is located 14 km from the center of Nha Trang, and approximately 10 km from Cau Da port (about a 45-minute boat ride). Mun Island is distinguished by its shimmering black rocks and towering, rugged stone formations. The rocks, as black as ebony, resemble Mun wood, giving the island its name. The cliffs also serve as the nesting grounds for the Swallow, a distinctive bird species of the Nha Trang coastal area.
The island is renowned as one of Vietnam's unique marine conservation areas. Mun Island captivates visitors with its crystal-clear beaches, white sandy shores, and a diverse and captivating coral reef ecosystem. Tourists arriving on the island can participate in snorkeling at a depth of 10 meters, immersing themselves in the deep blue ocean and marveling at the countless species of fish, each displaying a variety of sizes and vibrant colors. You can also dive deeper to 18 meters, exploring the mysterious and unique underwater caves. However, for those new to diving, Mytour advises against diving too deep as it can be perilous.
The best time to visit Mun Island is typically from July to September each year. This period offers beautiful weather, clear seas, and refreshing water, creating ideal conditions for snorkeling. It can be said that this location is favored by nature with its blue sea, white sand, golden sunshine, and an incredibly rich marine ecosystem, truly deserving its title as one of the 'Green Paradises' in Khanh Hoa.
3. Bình Hưng
Island Bình Hưng is a small island located in Cam Binh commune, Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province, nearly a 2-hour drive from the center of Nha Trang. It hides under the foot of the pass along the Binh Tien - Vinh Hy coastal route. Also known as the Pearl of Khanh Hoa, Bình Hưng is famous for its blue sea, surrounded by the golden strip of Chuoi Beach, the massive rocks of Da Trung Beach, and the clear water of Cay Me Beach and Kinh Beach. Despite being tucked away under the pass of the Binh Tien - Vinh Hy coastal route, Bình Hưng still stands out, attracting tourists from near and far.
Moreover, the sea at Bình Hưng, although not vast, remains pristine, beautiful, and clean. Most of the houses here face the sea, and the inhabitants primarily make a living from fishing. Especially when visiting this place, tourists can savor the delicious and sweet meat of the local lobster, a seafood dish that is hard to match anywhere else.
The most scenic spots on Bình Hưng Island include:
- Binh Tien Beach: This place impresses visitors with its blue beach, lively waves day and night, and deep blue sky. You can walk along Binh Tien Beach, go fishing, or take pictures with friends, getting lost in the beautiful and natural scenery.
- Chuoi Beach: The largest beach on Bình Hưng Island and the deepest water. When you come to Chuoi Beach, you will be completely immersed in the cool seawater with colorful coral reefs, white sandy beaches melting with each step, and wildflowers growing among the rocky outcrops, creating an extremely romantic landscape.
- Lighthouse Chut: Over 100 years old and the beacon of Cam Ranh Bay. Standing on the lighthouse, you can observe the bustling life of the fishing boats in Cam Ranh port, extend your gaze to the vast sea, where small fishing boats dot the horizon, resembling toys from a distance.
- Me Beach: This is a pristine beach without people on Bình Hưng Island. The beach is quite small, and the water here is as clear as a swimming pool. In the middle of the beach, there is a rock that is perfect for photography.
- Freshwater Beach: One of the most beautiful beaches in Cam Ranh Bay with water as green as jade. The water depth is shallow (below adult hips) and extends for 15 - 20 meters. Behind the beach, there is a freshwater stream from the Nui Chua National Forest, creating a unique landscape.
4. Bình Lập
Bình Lập is located 80 km from the center of Nha Trang, known as the most pristine island in the famous 'Four Bays' system of Khanh Hoa, with a location that is quite separate from the outside world. With Bai Con, Bai Ngang, Bai Cau... these beautiful green paradises, the island is easy to conquer for anyone, right from the first visit. Clear water, deep blue sky, golden white sand under the sparkling sun, Bình Lập is simple but still exudes a unique and intense attraction.
If Diep Son is famous for its walking path on the sea, Bình Lập attracts tourists, especially young people, with hammocks hanging over the sea - an ideal check-in location for tourists. The island is located in the deep waters of Cam Ranh Bay, Khanh Hoa, in the South Central region, so the weather here is quite pleasant. The best time to visit Bình Lập is in June, July, August. This is when the weather is sunny, the sea is cool and refreshing, and the golden sand is shining, perfect for your 'relaxing and satisfying' photo album.
Some places you should visit when coming to Bình Lập:
- Bai Con: This beach is located in an isolated position, so it is quite difficult to access. Bai Con has a very long beach, fine white sand, but few large trees, so it can be quite sunny.
- Bai Ran: The most famous place here is the beautiful and colorful coral reefs.
- Bai Binh Chau: A beautiful and pristine beach that attracts many tourists for vacation. In addition, this place also has vibrant and colorful coral reefs suitable for diving enthusiasts.
- Bai Lao: Bai Lao stretches ten kilometers hidden from the wind, with gentle waves and not as turbulent as other beaches. At the end of Bai Lao, you will encounter a small fishing village. Here, you can explore the lives of the fishing village people - lively and close to the sea.
5. Diep Son
Diep Son is a cluster of 3 small islands: Hon Bip – Hon Giua – Hon Duoc located in the Vân Phong Bay, Van Gia town, Khanh Hoa province, about 60 km from Nha Trang by car. There is a dirt road about 800 meters long, 1 meter wide connecting these 3 small islands. The unique thing is that when the tide rises, this road is submerged under the sea by nearly half a meter. When the tide recedes, a path begins to appear clearly, and now, this is one of the most unique pedestrian paths on the sea in Vietnam.
With its uniqueness and distinctiveness, Diep Son quickly becomes an attractive destination for visitors from near and far. Diep Son captivates tourists with the pristine beauty of nature and romantic scenery: underfoot is a strip of golden sand, surrounded by the deep blue ocean, above is the sun and wind, and in front is a beautiful and enchanting island. Hon Qua, when viewed from above, looks like an image of Buddha lying down, so this place is also known as the Sleeping Buddha island.
Moreover, when wandering around the village in Diep Son, you will see how peaceful life is, as if you will only see it in movies. The small dirt roads winding through each house, especially the houses here are still very simple, and very few houses have gates. It must be said that if you have the opportunity to visit the coastal area of Khanh Hoa, Diep Son is a destination that you cannot miss because of the pristine and majestic beauty that Mother Nature has bestowed on this place.
6. Robinson Island
Robinson Island is a small island located in the Bich Dam strait, Vinh Nguyen ward, Nha Trang, about 10km from Cau Da port and a 15-minute canoe ride. Previously, the name Robinson was used to refer to the Four Binh island group (Binh Ba, Binh Hung, Binh Lap, Binh Tien). However, later, when people discovered the pristine beauty of this uninhabited island, the name Robinson Island Nha Trang was given to this deserted island and became popular with tourists as it is today.
True to its name, Robinson Island brings the pristine, rustic, and majestic beauty of nature. Although it is just a small island, without luxurious and expensive resorts, 5-star hotels, or top-notch services, Robinson Island still attracts tourists with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear water, beautiful and strangely colored seashells, and the peaceful feeling it brings, which is hard to find in any other island.
It's not an exaggeration to call this place a deserted island because of its geographical location: in front is the sea, behind is a pine forest, on both sides are cliffs and mountains, everything is completely separated from the outside world. This island is also just put into operation, so you can rest assured that you will be the first and completely peaceful visitors. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery at sunrise or sunset on Robinson Island.
7. Hon Tre
Hon Tre Island is the largest island in Nha Trang Bay. The island covers an area of over 32.5 km², 5 km east of Nha Trang city and 3.5 km from Cau Da port. The residents are mainly tourists and fishermen. Connected by a cable car system between Vung Me, Bai Tru, Dam Gia, and Bai Ran areas, Hon Tre is famous for Vinpearl Land, the top entertainment paradise in Khanh Hoa with plenty of sunshine and wind.
Hon Tre has its own unique characteristics, such as low wind, tropical climate, beautiful and clear beaches. Moreover, it has many luxurious resorts, villas, high-end golf courses, diverse ecological areas, and world-class cultural parks. When you come here, Hon Tre truly makes tourists feel like they've stepped into the Maldives, a paradise that many people always dream of visiting at least once. Especially, this place also attracts tourists with a colorful coral system in the Dam Bay ecological area, one of the most beloved check-in points for young people.
The best time to visit Hon Tre is around June - August. With a picturesque landscape featuring mountains, seas, gentle sandy shores, crystal-clear water, and the gentle sea breeze, Hon Tre has captivated the souls of many visitors, making them reluctant to leave. Mytour believes that this will be a destination worth visiting and exploring in the near future.