Cham Islands Sightseeing & Snorkelling Day Trip

Cu Lao Cham islands

A day trip by speedboat to the Cham Islands, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve about 18 km off the coast: walk the fishing village at Bai Lang, snorkel over the reef, have lunch and relax on the beach.

Photo: Lê Thy / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Duration8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FormatShared big-group tour
TransportCar + speedboat
MealsSet-menu lunch
GuideTour guide
From 700,000 VND per adult700,000 meeting at Cua Dai pier · 750,000 with Hoi An hotel pick-up · 800,000 with Da Nang pick-up. VAT not included.
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Highlights

  • Speedboat from Cua Dai pier to the islands
  • Bai Lang village: the Marine Protected Area, the ancient Champa well, Hai Tang Pagoda and the local market
  • Snorkelling at Bai Xep or Hon Dai
  • Lunch and free time to swim and relax on the beach

Itinerary

  1. 8:00 – 9:00 AMCar pick-up at your hotel in Hoi An city.
  2. 9:30 AMSpeedboat from Cua Dai pier to the Cham Islands.
  3. Arrive at Bai Lang. Your guide shows you around the Biosphere Reserve, the ancient Champa well, Hai Tang Pagoda and the local market, and tells you about island life and history.
  4. Transfer to Bai Xep or Hon Dai for snorkelling.
  5. Set-menu lunch at a restaurant, then rest, swim and relax on the beach.
  6. About 2:00 PMReturn to Hoi An and your hotel.

Route map

  1. Bai Lang village, Cham Islands
  2. Hai Tang Pagoda
  3. Bai Xep beach

Speedboat from Cua Dai pier to the Cham Islands, about 18 km offshore. The map shows the stops on the main island; snorkelling is at Bai Xep or Hon Dai.

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What’s included

Included

  • Tourist car and speedboat both ways
  • Tour guide
  • Snorkelling equipment (mask and tube)
  • Lunch on Cham Island
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottle of water

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Expenses not in the programme
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • VAT

Prices

Meeting at Cua Dai pier700,000 VND
With pick-up in Hoi An750,000 VND
With pick-up in Da Nang800,000 VND
Child 5 to 980% of the adult price
Child 1 to 450% of the adult price
Infant under 1Free

A private speedboat for your own group is available on request.

Good to know

  • Cham Island says no to plastic bags: please don’t bring single-use plastic.
  • Bring a towel and swimwear.
  • Vegetarian or special diets can be prepared: tell us in the special requests box.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Hoi An. Pick-up in Da Nang or outside Hoi An can be arranged for a surcharge.
  • A surcharge of 100,000 VND per person applies on 1 January, 30 April – 1 May and on the 2nd to 5th days of Tet.

Cancellation

  • Free cancellation until 9:00 PM on the day before the tour.
  • After 9:00 PM on the day before: 300,000 VND per person.
  • Private tours: 100% charge if cancelled within 72 hours of departure.
  • Please check the weather forecast before you book. Payments are not refunded for weather-related problems on the day, unless the tour is cancelled by the operator.