Nha Phu Bay
Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa
The white sands of Nha Phu Bay make this an ideal destination for a relaxing beach vacation, while island-hopping between the many islands in the bay offers a bit more activity. Wildlife, animal parks, and orchid gardens can all be found around the bay, as well as beautiful beaches, water sports, and delicious seafood.
The basics
Just north of the popular beach resort city of Nha Trang, Nha Phu Bay is a more laid back alternative. Island-hopping tours are a favorite activity here: Thi Islet, Monkey Island, and Orchid Stream Island are favorites. Thousands of monkeys live on Monkey Island, while a variety of other animals can be seen at a safari park on Orchid Stream Island, such as ostriches, deer, and elephants. Numerous varieties of orchid can also be seen on Orchid Stream Island. Freshly caught and grilled seafood is a specialty here. While the beaches of mainland Nha Phu Bay can be reached easily by independent travelers, getting to the off-shore islands is more convenient on a tour.
Things to know before you go
- Allow for a full day to explore the attractions of Nha Phu Bay.
- Water sports activities are available at An Binh Beach, which is also one of the best swimming beaches at Nha Phu Bay.
- Snorkeling and diving are also available around the bay.
How to get there
Nha Phu Bay is located on the coast of southern Vietnam. It’s 9 miles (15 kilometers) north of Nha Trang city and can easily be reached from there by private transfer or on a tour.
When to get there
Southern Vietnam is warm year-round, but the conditions for spending time at the beach are generally best between December and February. Temperatures are a bit cooler but there’s less rain and humidity than at other times of year.
Cable Car to Hon Tre Island
Another fun activity in the Nha Trang area is to take the Vinpearl Cable Car over to Hon Tre Island. The 11,000-foot (3,200-meter) long cable is held up on seven support pillars, and is one of the longest cable cars over the sea in the world. The sea views are impressive and this is an easy way to get to Hon Tre Island, a large island just offshore from Nha Trang.
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