Mun Islet is the first marine protected area located in Nha Trang Bay. It is home to thousands of coral species and rare ornamental fish from around the world, attracting many tourists to visit and explore.
Overview of Mun Islet
Mun Islet is located southeast of Bong Nguyen Island, 10km south of Cau Da Port in Nha Trang. Mun Islet is blessed with majestic and beautiful natural scenery and a vibrant ecosystem. Named Mun Islet because, in the Southeast of the Islet, there are high-rise cliffs with dangerous wattles forming caves and grottoes, especially its stones, which are as black as ebony and are rarely found in other areas. It is located 10 km from the centre of Nha Trang, not far from Tam Island, identified by the black rocks covering its shores, which is probably the most visited destination for divers.
Mun Islet in Nha Trang Bay
Islet Mun has been recognized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as the most biodiverse marine area in Vietnam and is the only marine protected area in Vietnam. The “aquarium” here is rich in approximately 2,000 coral species and 1,500 rare marine species.
What’s the best time to visit Mun Islet?
The ideal time to visit Hon Mun Island in Nha Trang is early July through September. This is the dry season, making it very suitable for safe sightseeing and underwater activities.
Avoid visiting the island from September to November as these are stormy months, making underwater activities unsuitable and potentially dangerous.
How to get there and fees?
The entrance fee to Mun Islet is 22,000 VND per person, and the cost, including swimming, is approximately 100,000 VND per person (excluding other services and recreational activities).
boat to Mun Islet
To get to Mun Islet, tourists have to come to Cau Da Port, located at the end of Tran Phu Street, where many boats and speedboats take visitors to the islands in Nha Trang Bay. You can easily find boat and speedboat services here.
Ticket prices:
- Boat: Approximately 250,000 VND/person.
- Canoe: Approximately 300,000 VND/person.
Travel time: Approximately 20-30 minutes. You will usually have to wait for enough people to join before the boat or canoe departs.
If you’re not traveling independently and want to experience all the services here, you should choose a Mun Islet tour package in Nha Trang, priced from 200,000 VND to 600,000 VND. These tours include meals, entrance fees, and the most popular snorkeling activities that you absolutely must try when you visit Mun Islet in Nha Trang.
Things to do in Mun Islet, Nha Trang
Explore the Marine Reserve in Mun Islet
According to global statistics, there are approximately 2,000 species of coral and marine life, and Hon Mun alone is home to 1,500 of them. At Mun Islet, coral reefs are found at a depth of 5 meters, but the most beautiful are at 8-10 meters, where many species of fish in vibrant colors are found.
There are also many mysterious caves to explore. Some caves are 10-15 meters deep, requiring flashlights to observe marine creatures that live in darkness, such as shrimp, squid, lobsters, and stingrays, etc.
diving in Mun Islet
Scuba diving is a popular activity for visitors. Visitors can enjoy a dazzling, vast underwater world with colorful coral reefs, brightly colored fish, jellyfish, and other marine life.
When scuba diving, visitors will be provided with specialized diving equipment, including clothing, fins, oxygen tanks, goggles, etc. All scuba diving tours at Mun Islet in Nha Trang include expert instructors who explain basic safety regulations before diving. The price for scuba diving here ranges from 350,000 to 600,000 VND per person.
Furthermore, you can participate in exciting water sports and activities, including kayaking, paragliding, jet skiing, and glass-bottom boat tours to admire the colorful coral reefs and the many marine creatures. However, to avoid being overcharged, you should ask for the price before using any service.
Enjoy specialities in Mun Islet
The specialties at Mun Islet that you can’t miss when you visit are the seafood. Lobster, king crab, and grilled oysters are famous specialties of the islet, loved by many tourists for their freshness and deliciousness. They are purchased directly from local fishermen aboard their fishing boats.
Or what could be better than organizing a warm BBQ party on the beach with family and friends? In the natural setting of the breezy sea, enjoying characteristic dishes with the ocean’s rich flavors is simply wonderful in Mun Islet.
Source: collected by An
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