Five island tours under 8 million VND for April 30

The April 30 holiday marks the start of summer, with temperatures forecast to gradually rise in the North and continue to be hot in the South. Island destinations are a good choice for an early-season beach vacation.

With 5 days off, VnExpress suggests some itineraries. Tourists can visit destinations with beaches in three regions, with suitable weather. Costs depend on the destination and accompanying services, ranging from 5 to 8 million VND per person.

Quang Ninh - Co To Island

Beach on Co To Con Island. Photo: Trung Jones

Suitable itinerary: 3 days 2 nights (from Hanoi)

Due to the long travel time and the fatigue of those who get seasick, visitors should stay at least two nights on Co To Island. In recent years, Co To has become one of the most popular island destinations in the North. Co To has many clear blue beaches and is developing accommodation and entertainment areas.

Destinations in Co To include Hong Van beach (Big Co To island) or beaches on Small Co To island, love road, Co To Park, rock beach, My bridge, wave watching hill, lighthouse.

Cost for one person is about 4-5 million VND:

- Vehicle from Hanoi: 200,000 VND to 350,000 VND one way/person. For visitors from the South, additional travel costs will be calculated.
- Speedboat ticket to the island: 250,000 VND to 400,000 VND one way/person.
- Hotel: ranges from 200,000 VND to 600,000 VND per night/person
- Food: 1-2 million VND
- Other expenses: 1 million VND

>> See more: Co To travel guide

Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham Island

Bai Xep in Cu Lao Cham. Photo: Duy Tran

Suitable itinerary: 4 days 3 nights

Tourists should spend 1-2 days in Cu Lao Cham, go to the island to swim, dive to see coral, visit the century-old ancient pagoda, drink water from the ancient Cham well, enjoy seafood. Day tours to Cu Lao Cham usually end before 5pm while two-day tours end early the next afternoon.

Combined with the island tour, visitors can stroll around Hoi An ancient town, An Bang beach, Tra Que vegetable village, shop and eat at the central markets of Da Nang city, and visit Linh Ung pagoda on Son Tra peninsula.

Cost for one person is about 8 million VND:

- Round-trip airfare to Da Nang from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: about 4 million VND/person.
- Hotels and homestays in Hoi An from 500,000 VND per night
- Cu Lao Cham tour price from Hoi An: ranges from 500,000 VND to 1.2 million VND (1 or 2 days).
- Food and transportation costs outside the tour: 2 million VND

>> See more: Cu Lao Cham travel guide

Quang Ngai - Ly Son Island

Ly Son beach seen from Thoi Loi mountain. Photo: Che Van Hien

Suitable itinerary: 4 days 3 nights

Visitors should spend at least 2 nights on Ly Son Island, one night on the small island and 1-2 nights on the big island. The small island is deserted, the scenery is wild and not as crowded as the big island. Some famous attractions on the big island include Thoi Loi peak, garlic fields, Cau cave, To Vo gate, Hang pagoda, Duc pagoda, Am Linh pagoda. On the small island there are Mu Cu island, mural village and Ngang beach (also known as Vietnam's Maldives).

Visitors can choose to stay an extra night at My Khe beach (Quang Ngai), visit some historical sites in Quang Ngai or Quang Nam.

Cost for one person 7-8 million VND:

- Round-trip airfare to Chu Lai or Da Nang from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: about 4 million VND/person.
- Hotels, homestays in Ly Son or Quang Ngai: from 500,000 VND per night
- Speedboat to Ly Son from Sa Ky port: 150,000 to 200,000 VND one way/person
- Food expenses: 1.5 to 2 million VND

>> See more: Ly Son Island travel guide

Binh Dinh - Cu Lao Xanh Island

Cu Lao Xanh seen from above. Photo: Tien Hung

Suitable itinerary: 4 days 3 nights

The time to stay on Cu Lao Xanh Island is 2 days and 1 night. This place is also called Van Phi Island, located southeast of Quy Nhon city. From Quy Nhon to Cu Lao Xanh, there are two trips daily at 7:30 and 13:00, returning at 7:00 and 15:00. Places to visit on the island include the lighthouse, national flagpole, small beach, Dong beach, Thao Nguyen rock beach, wharf, breakwater.

Cu Lao Xanh is still quite wild, not as crowded as many other islands. This place has only accepted overnight guests in recent years, visitors should book a tour to ensure safety. Currently, most of the accommodation in Cu Lao Xanh is budget motels.

Cost for one person is about 7-8 million VND:

- Round-trip airfare to Quy Nhon from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: 3-4 million VND/person.
- Hotel or homestay in Quy Nhon: from 500,000 VND per night
- Quy Nhon - Cu Lao Xanh 2-day tour: 1.5 million VND
- Other food and travel expenses outside the tour:

>> See more: Cu Lao Xanh travel guide

Binh Thuan - Phu Quy Island

Lonely tree on Phu Quy island. Photo: Sang Dang

Suitable itinerary: 3 days 2 nights or 4 days 3 nights (from Ho Chi Minh City)

Tourists should spend at least 2 nights on Phu Quy Island, the rest of the time enjoying Mui Ne or neighboring areas. Destinations not to be missed include Trieu Duong Bay, Ganh Hang, Cao Cat Peak, wind farm, Lang Duong fish lake, Long Hai fish market, and lonely tree. Other activities include island tours and coral diving.

Combined with the island tour, visitors can stay in Mui Ne for an extra night, with experiences including visiting the fish sauce museum, eating hotpot, visiting Bau Trang and playing games on the sand. Note: the speedboat ride takes about 2 hours, people who get seasick should prepare their health.

Cost for one person from 5 million VND:

- Transportation: 1 million VND (from Ho Chi Minh City), visitors in the North pay additional cost.
- Hotel or homestay in Phu Quy: from 350,000 VND per night.
- Hotels in Mui Ne: from 500,000 VND per night.
- Speedboat to the island: from 250,000 VND to 400,000 VND per person/trip
- Food cost: 1-2 million VND per person.

According to vnexpress.net

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