[2025 Chau Thanh District Attraction] Travel Guide for Nam Du Island (Updated Aug)

REVIEW OF A 3-DAY, 2-NIGHT SOLO TRIP TO NAM DU (departing from Hanoi) -------------------------------- If you want to go to the beach, only Kien Giang in the Southwest of Vietnam is beautiful, so since I was in Ho Chi Minh City and had some business, I decided to go to Nam Du alone! 1️⃣ Nam Du archipelago is located in Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province, Vietnam. It is about 83 km southwest of Rach Gia city, near Ba Lua and Phu Quoc archipelagos. Nam Du archipelago consists of 21 large and small islands with a total area of ​​about 1,054 hectares. 2️⃣ Travel guide to Nam Du (2 stages from Saigon, 3 stages from the North) - Stage 1: From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, book a flight to Ho Chi Minh City during the day. If you have little time, take stage 2. If you have free time, stay here for 1-2 days to regain your strength and then continue with stage 2 - Stage 2: From Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia: Currently, there are no direct flights to Rach Gia. I took the Phuong Trang sleeper bus from Ho Chi Minh City (11pm) to Rach Gia port (5am) - Stage 3: From Rach Gia to Nam Du by Superdong speedboat, travel time is about 2 - 2.5 hours. If you get seasick, remember to take anti-seasickness pills After arriving at the island, you can rent a motorbike, boat or train to visit the small islands in the Nam Du archipelago. 3️⃣ Accommodation I had 3 days and 2 nights on the island because of the strong wind, I couldn't go on the 3-island tour, so I stayed at 2 places to experience. Huy Hoang Guesthouse costs 350k/night (2 beds), clean, airy room, no elevator, can accommodate 4 people Langchia Nam Du Resort 1.5 million/night (weekend) I think the room is normal but the view is worth the money, has a private beach, the most memorable feeling is lying and swinging like a toad watching the sea (so cool). So if you travel like a lazy vacationer like me, I highly recommend everyone to stay at Langchia for 1 night. 4️⃣ Places to play & eat on Nam Du Island - Bai Cay Men: The most beautiful beach in Nam Du, clear blue water, white sand, with poetic coconut trees. - Bai Ngu: Where King Gia Long once stopped, there is a well of fresh water that never runs dry. Nam Du Lighthouse: One of the tallest lighthouses in Vietnam, from here you can see the whole island. - 3-island tour: Hon Mau, Hon Ngang, Hon Hai Bo Dap (the day I went, the wind was so strong that the boat was not allowed to go on this tour) - In addition, you can experience other activities such as diving to see coral, night squid fishing, visiting fishing villages - Try specialties such as blue bone fish, sea urchin, grouper hotpot, rice noodles... 5️⃣ Budget 3N2D - 6,850,000 VND (because I went to heal alone and had little time, so the price was a bit high, if you go in a group, from HCM, for a longer period, staying at a motel, the price will be much more reasonable) 🥰Nam Du has friendly people, clear blue sea water but is a small island, spontaneous tourism, average price, few places to play, suitable for groups of friends who like to explore, go on vacation close to nature or lazy travel. If you have come to Nam Du, spend an extra day exploring Hon Son, 1 hour away (the boat to Rach Gia passes by) to make your trip more complete. #couplestrip

#summervacay The Nam Du Islands felt like a well-kept secret. South of Phu Quoc, they offer jaw-dropping beauty—clear water, coral reefs, and dramatic coastlines. I snorkeled with locals and explored the winding roads on a rented motorbike. In summer, the sea is calm and inviting. Bai Men Beach was my favorite—pure and postcard-worthy. There aren’t many tourists, so it felt authentic, peaceful, and special. Like stepping into another, slower world.

☀️☀️☀️Review Nam Du in detail 🌊🌊🌊 Nam Du is in the most beautiful season of the year, blue sea, beautiful sunshine. Anyone who is planning to go to Nam Du should not miss this article 😍 🌿1. Transportation: - From Saigon: there are many bus companies departing from Mien Tay Bus Station to Rach Gia. I chose Phuong Trang bus to Kien Giang bus station and will be transferred to Rach Gia high-speed boat station. The travel time in the evening is about 4 hours (I took the 11:30 bus and arrived at 4:00) - High-speed boat: there are a few boat companies from Rach Gia to Nam Du, only departing in the morning, I chose Superdong's 7:30 bus to Nam Du at 10:00 (the boat runs smoothly, no seasickness) - Transportation on the island: the only means of transportation is motorbike, you can ask the hotel to book for you. The road on the island is quite steep in some places but relatively easy to go 🌸2. Accommodation: - There are quite a few motels, hotels and resorts on the island. I chose Langchia Nam Du Resort for a super chill view 🍒3. Food and drink: - There are also quite a few restaurants on the island, mostly affordable, with reasonable prices. Super fresh seafood. - Tamarind ice and sweet tea are "specialty" drinks on the island, a glass in hot weather is great. 🌅4. Sightseeing: - On the big island, there are some hot check-in coordinates such as: Bai Cay Me, Bai Ngu, Cay Co Don, Mui Nam, Ben Tau,... just drive around for about 2-3 hours to fully visit - In addition, you can take a tour of the islands: Hon Hai Bo Dap, Hon Mau, Hon Ngang,... especially Hon Hai Bo Dap is a place that anyone coming to Nam Du should stop by to check in and swim. Currently, there are many group tours to the islands on the island, you can consult with local tour guides. 🌴5. Cost: - The cost of a 2-day, 1-night tour is relatively cheap, about 2.6 million VND per person (from Saigon) In addition to traveling on your own, you can buy combos (rooms, motorbikes, speedboat tickets, island tours) or package tours at very reasonable prices. The ideal time to go to Nam Du Island is from November to April. This is a great time, so everyone should take advantage of it. Wish everyone a great trip 😍 #VietNamOi

The best time to travel to Nam Du Island is from December to March. During this time, the sea is quite calm and clear. Therefore, those who suffer from seasickness will also reduce a lot of discomfort when traveling by boat. The sea areas of Kien Giang are not directly affected by storms, but the amount of rain caused by storms accounts for a large proportion. The rainy season here usually starts from April to November every year. If you do not want the rain to affect your trip, you can check the weather forecast before going. NAM DU ISLAND TOURIST DESTINATIONS Hon Lon When traveling to Nam Du Island, you should not miss Hon Lon, which is a beautiful bay with an area located in the Gulf of Thailand. This is considered the most beautiful beach in the Nam Du archipelago. The rows of green coconut trees lean over, some trees are up to 70 - 80 years old. Coming here, you can dive to catch squid or see colorful corals. Bai Cay Men is deserted, so you can freely play and swim. The sea water is clear and cool. In addition, you can also catch snails on the rocks along the beach. Bai Ngu Bai Ngu is located in the west of Cu Tron. Legend has it that on the way to Siam, King Gia Long stopped here, so this area is called Bai Ngu. In the dry season, this beach still has plenty of fresh water while other areas are severely lacking water. Here, there is still a well that is always full of water. Local people believe that the well was dug when the king arrived here, so it was named the King's Well. Bai Chet According to folklore, in the 16th century, on the way to Phu Quoc to trade, a fierce battle broke out between the Dutch and Chinese ships. A few days later, hundreds of Chinese corpses washed up on this beach, from then on, people called it Bai Chet. Nam Du Lighthouse Nam Du Lighthouse is located on the top of Hon Lon (Cu Tron) in An Son commune. This is considered the highest lighthouse in Vietnam because it is located on a hilltop more than 300 meters above sea level. Hon Dau Similar to Hon Lon, the beach is still blue and the coconut trees rustle along the shore. Hon Dau is relatively large compared to other islands, the primeval forest accounts for about 90% of the area. Near the shore there are many growing coral reefs, not as beautiful as other deep water areas but the sea water is clear and very clean. Some coconut trees lean gently towards the sea, you can lie down on them and take a nap in the cool breeze. Hon Nom Is one of 11 inhabited islands. The island was reclaimed and built by Mr. Vuong Van Kieu, father of Mr. Duong Van Sau, in 1960. The whole island has an area of about 10 hectares but only 3 hectares can be cultivated, the remaining area is completely rocky mountains. Hon Mau Hon Mau is about 200 hectares wide with more than 120 households located next to each other across the lowest part of the island. Most of the people on this island work in the sea. The island is small, so as soon as you set foot here, the islanders from the elderly to the children all know that you are someone else coming to this island. Among the 21 islands of this archipelago, nature seems to be biased when giving this small island beautiful beaches. There are up to five beaches on the island. Of which, there are two rare white sand beaches: Chuong beach and Nam beach; the rest are three rocky beaches: Bac beach, Da Den beach and Da Trang beach. Nam beach is the front of the island. This beach is almost quiet all year round, so ships coming to trade all stop at this side. Therefore, the population here is also more crowded. However, the beach is also very clean, with fine white sand. Bai Chuong The most interesting thing is to immerse yourself in the cool water of Bai Chuong. The beach is like a bay that looks like a giant lake surrounded by rows of coconut trees that are over a generation old. The sandy beach stretches long, the water is clear blue. You can still see the bottom dozens of meters away. Next to it are two impeccable rock beaches. Bai Da Den has many beautiful types of rocks. Most of them are shiny black, so the locals named them after that. The rocks on this beach are in a myriad of shapes and colors. When the sun shines down, the rocks under the sea sparkle in many eye-catching colors. There are very strange patterns. The rock veins are zigzag green and red like marble veins. From Bai Da Den, walk about 15 minutes to Bai Da Trang. The entire beach is only one color of white rock. Small rocks the size of a finger or a hand lie along the beach. This beach has almost no sand, only white rocks. Everyone who comes to the two rock beaches takes home a few rocks as a gift from the ocean. #travel#naturalwonders#trip

Nam Du is an archipelago located southeast of Phu Quoc island in the Gulf of Thailand and about 65 nautical miles from the coast of Rach Gia. Nam Du archipelago consists of 21 large and small islands located close together with a total area of 9.12km2, the largest island is Nam Du with a peak of 309m with 8000 residents living. Nam Du Island tourism is famous for its beautiful wild and natural landscape, so it immediately became a famous place for many tourists to visit. The best time to travel to Nam Du Island is from December to March, during this time the sea is quite calm and clear, so those who suffer from seasickness will also be less uncomfortable when traveling by boat. Kien Giang's sea areas are not directly affected by storms, but the amount of rain caused by storms accounts for a large proportion. The rainy season here usually starts from April to November every year. If you don't want the rain to affect your trip, you can check the weather situation in advance when you go. The weather at Nam Du Island is basically very pleasant and cool all year round. The dry season is from December to March of the following year. The rainy season is from April to November. In particular, from January to March is the time when Nam Du Island welcomes the most tourists because this is when the sea is calm, gentle, and the weather is extremely cool. Feel free to bathe and have fun without worrying about having to stay out of the rain. Travel to the islands in the Nam Du archipelago is mainly done by boat. On the island there are also a number of households providing this service. However, you can also go straight to the boat wharf or fishing village to ask the fishermen. If you can agree on the price, number of passengers, and destination, then get on the boat, quickly put on a life jacket, and go out. One piece of advice for you is to go in a group or join a group to divide the cost equally on each trip, saving a lot more.

#vietnam Nam Du Island, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is a breathtaking archipelago of 21 islands, islets, and rocky outcrops. It's a hidden gem off the coast of Vietnam, offering pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush green landscapes. Accommodation: Nam Du Island offers a range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences. You can find everything from basic guesthouses to luxurious beachfront resorts. Food: The island's cuisine is fresh and delicious, featuring seafood, local vegetables, and traditional Vietnamese dishes. Enjoy your meals at beachfront restaurants or small local eateries. Logistics: Getting to Nam Du Island requires a boat trip from Rach Gia or Ha Tien, both located on the mainland. The journey takes approximately 2-3 hours. Once on the island, you can explore by foot, motorbike, or bicycle.

Nam Du is a wonderful place with clear blue and pristine beaches. The people are extremely cute and friendly. #Nam du #island #vietnamtrip

Nam Du on a beautiful sunny day