9 popular questions before travel to Binh Ba Island (Nha Trang)

9 popular questions before travel to Binh Ba Island (Nha Trang)

The problem of moving, eating, staying, visiting places, ... are frequently asked questions for travelers first trip to Binh Ba Island.

What is the best time to travel to Binh Ba Island?

You can travel to Binh Ba Island any time you want, but ideally from March to September. Also, you should try to come to Binh Ba on weekdays, It's hard to enjoy all the beauty of the island.

A wild corner of Binh Ba Island. Photo: Vietnamplaces.info

How to travel to Binh Ba Island?

Travelers can easily travel to Binh Ba by 3 means: Aircraft, train, car and motorbike.

Air: From Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, many flights to Nha Trang daily, landing at Cam Ranh airport is 17km from Ba Ngoi port (pier to Binh Ba), you can take a taxi here.Car: Currently, at the bus station Eastern - HCM City, many car companies running Ho Chi Minh - Cam Ranh. The prestigious car is Phuong Trang, Phuong Nam, Mai Linh, Hoa Thuan Anh, Huynh Gia, Cuc Tung ... One way ticket price ranges from 170,000 to 200,000 VND.

Train: From Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, you can take a train to Nha Trang train station, take bus to Cam Ranh bus station. From here, take a taxi or xe om to Ba Ngoi port (about 3km).

From Hanoi to Nha Trang train station for 27 hours, the fare price is 660,000 - 2 million. From Ho Chi Minh City, it takes 9 hours to Nha Trang train station, fare is 200,000 - 400,000 VND.

Motorcycles: Because of the distance, you should carefully consider your own health, the weather, the status of "fighting" to not happen unfortunately on the way. From Ho Chi Minh City, drive along Highway 1A (northbound). On the way will pass through Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan), Phan Rang - Thap Cham (Ninh Thuan) ...

Panoramic view of beautiful Binh Ba Island from above. Picture: dulichbitour

What to bring to the island?

Guests are advised to bring sunscreen, hats, motion sickness, swimwear ... And there is no shortage of cameras to record the wonderful moments on the island.

Boat schedule from Ba Ngoi port to Binh Ba?

From Ba Ngoi port, the only means to get to Binh Ba Island is by boat.Train time:- Ba Ngoi - Binh Ba: 7am, 10am, 1h30 pm, 4pm.- Binh Ba - Ba Ngoi: 5am, 9am, 12:30 pm, 4:30 pm. Guests need to pay attention to train times as this may vary according to the number of guests. Ticket price of Cam Ranh - Binh Ba is 30,000 VND per person while cano is 100,000 VND. The train takes 45-60 minutes, cano is only about 20 minutes to the island.

 

Beautiful sunrise on the beach. Photo: Ngo Quan / Flickr.com

Where to stay on the island of Binh Ba?

There are many homestay, hotel on Binh Ba, room rates range from 50,000 to 400,000 VND per night. Those who are used to luxury hotels will find it difficult to satisfy the service here. In addition, the beachfront experience is also an interesting choice for groups of travelers.

 

Camping and sleeping on the beach is a wonderful experience in Binh Ba. Photo: dzswba.com

Transportation on the island?

On the island, visitors can choose the electric car for about 250,000 VND per turn around the island (maximum 10 people) or rent motorcycles from 100,000 to 150,000 per day. In addition, for those who are physically fit, walking is also a way to explore Binh Ba slowly and safely.

Walking around the island on a motorcycle is a very enjoyable experience. Picture: Vinh Vo

What are the famous Binh Ba attractions?

Binh Ba has countless stops for tourists to discover such as Dai Quan, Diocese, Ngoc Gia Huong, Nam Hai Tomb ... Some famous beaches on Bai Chay Island, Bai Chan Old. You should book a diving tour with sea bathing. Tour price is quite popular, about 100,000-150,000 VND per person.

 

Hon Rua romantic. Picture: Thethaovanhoa.vn

Does Binh Ba have any specialties?

Binh Ba is famous for lobster island and fresh seafood, so you definitely can not ignore this specialty. You can hire a boat to go out to the beach and eat on the raft. The price of lobster and seafood here sells on a seasonal basis, but it is certainly cheaper than anywhere from 30% to 50%. In addition, Binh Ba also has many delicious snacks such as soup cakes, squid shrimp paste, eggs, snails, rice paper rolls, spring rolls, prices range from 3,000 to 20,000 VND.

 

Fresh lobster is baked in place to serve visitors. Photo: News.zing.vn

What is the fun in Binh Ba?

The first fun activity you should try is craving. The uninhabited beaches around Binh Ba Island have a lot of cuffs, so you can take the black pin and take the cuffs in the evening very happy. Especially you can enjoy fried french fries afterwards. In addition, another interesting game that is related to the rafters to go fishing shrimp, squid. Some tour companies also hold this activity, or you keep asking people on the island, it is not difficult to find the right place.