Instructions for going to Cu Lao Cham Island from Da Nang, Hoi An easily

Compared to before, going to Cu Lao Cham is now much more convenient. Whether you depart from Hoi An or Da Nang , it is quite easy because the road is not too far. However, if you are not a local, you need to refer to specific instructions.

Cu Lao Cham - Attractive tourist destination of Da Nang, Hoi An

Cu Lao Cham is a famous and attractive tourist island that almost any visitor to Da Nang and Hoi An cannot miss.

Location of Cu Lao Cham Island

Cu Lao Cham Island consists of 8 large and small islands scattered over an area of about 15 square kilometers, located in Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam. Although not too large, this place is recognized as a world biosphere reserve with a vibrant marine ecosystem.

Cu Lao Cham is an island of Hoi An, located about 15km from the mainland.

Because it is always included in the Da Nang tour itinerary, many people mistakenly think that Cu Lao Cham belongs to Da Nang. In fact, this island belongs to Hoi An, but tourists can still call Cu Lao Cham Da Nang.

Geographical distance from Da Nang, Hoi An

If determined on the tourist map, Cu Lao Cham Island is located about 15km from the mainland, about 23km from Hoi An ancient town and about 45km from Da Nang city center (including road and waterway).

With this distance, the travel time is about 30 - 35 minutes (from Hoi An) and 45 - 50 minutes (from Da Nang). Of course, it can vary depending on the departure location as well as the means of transportation.

Detailed and easy guide to Cu Lao Cham

To get to Cu Lao Cham Island, visitors must travel 2 stages: From Da Nang/Hoi An to Cua Dai port and from Cua Dai port to the island.

Move to Cua Dai port

After arriving in Da Nang/Hoi An by means of transport, visitors can choose one of the following means of transport to get to Cua Dai port.

+ Take a taxi: Taxis are very popular in these two cities, tourists can easily catch a taxi anywhere. This means of transport is suitable for groups of 4-6 people who are not familiar with the roads and want to be comfortable. The fare is calculated by km, ranging from 12,000 - 15,000 VND/km.

+ Car rental: Similar to taking a taxi, however, renting a car will give tourists more initiative. The rental price will be calculated by day, around 550,000 - 600,000 VND.

Visitors need to travel to Cua Dai port before going to Cu Lao Cham.

+ Motorbike: In Da Nang and Hoi An, there are motorbike rental services with prices ranging from 100,000 - 150,000 VND/day. Riding a motorbike is quite comfortable, proactive and also economical. If you do not know the way, visitors can follow the map's instructions.

In addition, visitors from Da Nang can also travel by bus to Hoi An bus station. Then take another stop to reach Cua Dai pier.

Move to Cu Lao Cham Island

From Cua Dai, visitors can choose a wooden boat or canoe to Cu Lao Cham. Each type of vehicle has different advantages and disadvantages.

+ Travel by wooden boat (market boat): Departs from Bach Dang wharf (Hoi An) at 7:30 and arrives at Cua Dai port at 8:30. This means of transport has the advantage of being cheap, only 100,000 VND/Vietnamese and 150,000 VND/foreigner. However, the travel time is slow, taking about 2 hours to get there, so it is not suitable for those who suffer from seasickness.

To go to Cu Lao Cham, visitors should travel by canoe to save time.

+ Traveling by speedboat: This is the ideal option for tourists who want to be safe and save time. Instead of traveling for 2 hours, it only takes 15-20 minutes to get there by speedboat, and you can quickly experience the feeling of floating with the waves. The ticket price for 1 person is 350,000 VND/round trip. Tourists can also rent a private speedboat for their group if traveling in large numbers.

Guide to Cu Lao Cham by tour with pick up at your place

Above is a guide to Cu Lao Cham for independent travelers, but what about tourists traveling on a tour?

Going on a tour means that tourists will follow a pre-arranged schedule from the travel agency, with a shuttle bus to the meeting point, and a private canoe. In addition, services such as meals at the restaurant, snorkeling tickets, mineral water, etc. are also included in the tour.

If you register for a cheap Cu Lao Cham tour , visitors just need to contact Son Tra Travel Company at 0961.650.450 to book a seat. On the departure date, a car will come to pick you up and take you to Cu Lao Cham.

If you go on a tour, exploring Cu Lao Cham island is easier.

The tour schedule to Cu Lao Cham usually starts in the morning and ends in the afternoon.

Morning: Car and tour guide pick up tourists at the meeting point in Da Nang or Hoi An to go to Cua Dai port. Upon arrival, they will board a canoe to the island and start visiting the following places: marine reserve, ancient Cham well, Hai Tang pagoda, Tan Hiep market... Then, the canoe will take tourists to Xep beach or Hon Dai to participate in coral diving.

Noon: Return to Chong beach or go to Ong beach for lunch at the restaurant. Free time to relax and swim.

Lunch menu in Cu Lao Cham tour of Son Tra Travel.

Afternoon: Visitors can swim, participate in fun activities under the sea, take "virtual life" photos. Then return to the mainland, get on the car to move to the original pick-up point. The remaining time in the afternoon and evening, visitors can take advantage of the time to explore more of the ancient town of Hoi An.

With the price of Cu Lao Cham tour from only 480,000 VND/adult, 390,000 VND /child 5-9 years old and 240,000 VND /child 1-4 years old of Son Tra Travel company . Tourists will fully experience the interesting things on the beautiful island of Cu Lao Cham without having to prepare anything. Payment is only made at the end of the tour, so you can rest assured.

Guide to go to Cu Lao Cham at the right time

The best time to travel to Cu Lao Cham is also something that tourists need to consider if they want to have a complete experience. Due to the characteristics of being an island and far from the mainland, the dry season is always considered the most ideal.

The dry season here starts from March and lasts until the end of September with the characteristics of sunny, dry weather, calm sea, and quiet waves. The sea water is clear so moving in and out of the island or visiting around the island is also convenient.

Underwater experiences such as swimming, diving to see corals, playing in inflatable houses, etc. are also easier and more interesting. If you want to combine exploring Hoi An ancient town, visitors can consider going on the full moon day of every month to admire the sparkling, brilliant beauty of the lantern street.

Above is a guide to Cu Lao Cham for self-sufficient and tour travel. Tourists should refer to and choose the appropriate form when traveling and exploring the "rough gem" of Hoi An.

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