The Most Pristine Islands in Vietnam

Vietnam has more than 4,000 islands, each with its own unique features and beauty. If you are tired of crowded and noisy islands, experience the feeling of being an island lord on these beautiful pristine islands!

Ngoc Vung Island (Quang Ninh)

Natural Scenery

Ngoc Vung Island is not only famous for its beautiful landscapes but also attracts tourists by its wild and peaceful beauty. This place still retains its natural beauty, with long white sand beaches, untouched by economic development. The life of the islanders is very simple and rustic, creating an ideal space for those who love to explore and learn about local culture.

Fun Activities

At Ngoc Vung, you can enjoy swimming, cycling, walking and learning about the lives of the locals. Don't forget to wake up early to welcome the beautiful sunrise, when the first rays of sunlight shine on the clear blue sea. Accommodation services on the island are not yet strongly developed, but you can find a few homestays with reasonable prices of about 350,000-700,000 VND/night for 4 people. If you prefer a closer experience with nature, you can also bring tents and tarps to camp.

In particular, the seafood here is very fresh and affordable, sure to satisfy food lovers. Enjoy the fresh air and peaceful moments on Ngoc Vung Island, where you can immerse yourself in nature and explore the wild beauty of this land.

Ky Co Island (Quy Nhon)

Majestic Scenery

Located more than 20 km southeast of Quy Nhon city center, Ky Co island stands out with its wild beauty, white sand beaches and steep cliffs. This is an ideal destination for those who love to travel by motorbike. Although you can travel by car, traveling by motorbike will bring more convenience for exploring and visiting the beautiful scenery here.

Unique Experience

Quy Nhon has a temperate climate, so you can come here at any time of the year. However, the most ideal time to visit is from February to August, when the weather is cool and there is little rain, convenient for traveling and sightseeing.

When you set foot on Ky Co Island, you will be overwhelmed by the wild beauty with long white sand beaches under towering rocky mountains. The rocks with many different shapes and sizes stretch endlessly, along with the steep cliffs jutting straight out to the sea, creating a majestic and poetic scene.

The highlight that cannot be missed is the natural swimming pools between the rocks. When the tide rises, water rushes between the rocks, creating clear, cool pools with a clear bottom. Each pool can accommodate 5-7 people, very suitable for family trips and safe for children.

In addition, visitors can also rent a boat to explore the sea, fish or participate in seafood catching activities with fishermen. This is a great opportunity for you to experience the life of local people and enjoy interesting moments at sea.

Hon Nua (Phu Yen)

Peaceful Scenery

Not only famous for its green hills like in the movie "I see yellow flowers on green grass", Phu Yen also owns Hon Nua, a precious gem in the heart of nature. Hon Nua is famous for its long white sand banks and crystal clear water. When you set foot here, you will be immersed in a peaceful scene, where the pure white sand banks curve next to the clear blue water that reflects the bottom. The gradually higher rocky cliffs connect to the sand banks, creating a beautiful natural picture.

When climbing these rapids, you will discover something interesting: a beautiful freshwater lake located between majestic cliffs. This is the unique highlight of Hon Nua, where you can relax and enjoy the wild beauty of nature.

Explore Nature

Hon Nua is also known for its “giant footprints”, natural rock formations shaped by millions of years of waves. These rocks, after a long period of erosion, have formed giant feet scattered everywhere, making visitors feel like they are lost in a world of giants.

In addition, nature has generously bestowed Hon Nua with a colorful coral world, attracting scuba diving enthusiasts. With its wild beauty and the wonders that await, Hon Nua is definitely a destination not to be missed for those who love to explore and experience.

Robinson Island (Khanh Hoa)

Separate Space

As the name suggests, Robinson Island offers a feeling of complete isolation from the outside world. When you set foot on this island, you will feel like you are lost on a deserted island, surrounded by the sea, pine forests, cliffs and mountains, creating a quiet and peaceful space. Here, you can slowly enjoy the wonderful beauty of nature, especially the beautiful sunrise and sunset moments.

In the early morning, the clear, blue sea water, along with the stretch of fine white sand stretching from one end of the island to the other, makes Robinson an ideal place to catch the first rays of the day. When the afternoon falls, you can bring some food to the pier, turn on some soft music and watch the sun slowly set into the sea, while the "stars" twinkle from the fishing boats of fishermen coming ashore when the lights come on. These are truly peaceful, quiet and beautiful moments that you can hardly find in crowded, bustling places.

Fun Activities

Although called a "desert island", Robinson still offers you many interesting activities to participate in. You can dive to explore the underwater world and enjoy fresh seafood right on the floating houses in the middle of the sea. Near Binh Ba, Robinson is also known as a "holy land" of famous lobsters, firm and sweet. Just request, the fishermen around the island will be ready to catch and serve right on the spot at a very reasonable price.

In addition, you can enjoy seafood dishes such as clams, oysters, snails, and mussels without worrying about shortages. In particular, seafood banh can is one of the famous dishes on the island. In the morning, just a plate of hot mixed seafood banh can is enough to recharge your energy for an exciting day of discovery.

Phu Quy Island (Binh Thuan)

Wild Beauty

Phu Quy Island, a beautiful small island in Binh Thuan province, is also known by other names such as Cu Lao Khoai Xu or Cu Lao Thu. If you have the opportunity to visit Binh Thuan, it would be a big mistake if you missed this famous destination. With an area of only 16 km², Phu Quy still retains its wild and simple beauty, giving visitors the feeling of being lost in a world that has not been exploited for tourism.

This island is not only famous for its peaceful landscape but also has many interesting places to explore. You can visit Bai Nho, Ganh Hang, Van An Thach - a place to worship Nam Hai, Linh Quang Pagoda, Trieu Duong Bay, Linh Son Pagoda, along with the lighthouse and many other attractive destinations.

Ideal Time

Phu Quy is beautiful all year round, each season brings unique and different experiences. However, the ideal time to travel to the island is from December to June. At this time, the weather here is quite stable, the sea is calm, the sky is clear and cool, creating favorable conditions for a memorable trip with family and friends. Come and explore the wild beauty of Phu Quy, where nature and people blend into a beautiful picture!

Pirate Island (Kien Giang)

Wild Scenery

Pirate Islands, located about 28 km from the mainland, stand out for its wild beauty and the simple life of fishermen in the fishing village. Although not as famous as Phu Quoc or Nam Du, and tourism is still underdeveloped, without electricity or internet, this island attracts visitors with its wild natural scenery and authentic experiences of fishing village life.

The name Hai Tac originates from the history of this place as a stopover for pirates. Around the late 17th and early 18th centuries, this area became a haven for pirates, who often attacked merchant ships of Southeast Asian countries. Therefore, the name Hai Tac was given to this archipelago, carrying with it thrilling stories from the past.

Unique Experience

When arriving on the island, you will have the opportunity to visit the sovereignty stele of the Pirate Islands, a symbol of the history here. You can also rent a boat with the locals to go out to sea to dive to see coral, fish or catch sea urchins. In particular, you will enjoy the results right on the boat, bringing an interesting experience that few places have.

Come and explore Hai Tac, where you can not only immerse yourself in wild nature but also have the opportunity to experience the simple and genuine life of the people here!

Ba Lua Archipelago (Kien Giang)

Wild Beauty

Ba Lua archipelago, known as the “miniature Ha Long Bay of the South”, possesses a wild and open beauty. If the North has Tam Coc Bich Dong, which is considered the “second Ha Long Bay”, Ba Lua carries the title of “miniature Ha Long Bay” of the South. This archipelago includes many large and small islands, located about 7 km from Hon Chong, in Kien Luong district, Kien Giang province.

The special thing here is that you can easily move between islands thanks to the low tide phenomenon, creating favorable conditions for exploration.

Fun Activities

Camping overnight on the beach and experiencing the hospitality of the local people are activities not to be missed. The wild and open beauty of Ba Lua will amaze you when conquering this mysterious land. New journeys will bring you unforgettable memories.

The sea here is not too deep, only up to the chest (called low tide), making it easy to move from one island to another. Moreover, there are many types of coral and pebbles with unique shapes and bright colors, making the beach sparkle under the afternoon sun.

When coming to Ba Lua archipelago, you can bring a tent to camp overnight, wander on the beach at night and listen to the sound of the waves mixed with the rustling of the coconut trees in the wind, promising many interesting things. You can also contact the locals to stay overnight. Another great thing is that the people here are very enthusiastic and hospitable, making you want to come back many more times.

The ideal time to travel to Ba Lua Island is from September to March of the lunar calendar. Walking with friends and relatives on this wild but poetic beach will definitely be an unforgettable experience!

Hon Mong Tay (Kien Giang)

Natural Beauty

Hon Mong Tay, located between Ba Lua and Hai Tac archipelagos, stands out for its wild natural beauty and little human impact. Located off the coast of Kien Giang province, south of Phu Quoc island, this island does not belong to any archipelago, but is hidden in the passages with few ships passing by, creating a quiet and peaceful space.

Known as one of the most beautiful small islands in the region, Hon Mong Tay attracts tourists with its pristine beauty and tranquility. The name "Mong Tay" comes from the presence of nail trees, also known as szechuan cypress trees, which used to grow abundantly on the island, however, the number of these trees has now decreased significantly.

Ideal Time

The ideal time to visit Hon Mong Tay is from September to March of the lunar calendar, especially from November to January, when the weather is favorable for exploration. During this period, there is little rain, the sea is calm, very suitable for boat and canoe trips to the island. You can also visit in April or October, when the rainfall is less and the scenery is still very beautiful, and the number of tourists is also less.

Come to Hon Mong Tay to enjoy the natural beauty and experience peaceful moments in the heart of the ocean!