Here is an independent Ngoc Vung island travel guide version 2021 by Hynam Travel to show you how to get there and around.,. the best time to travel, what to do and see, how to get around and more.
Ngoc Vung is a less-visited island among travellers with sunshine, emerald water, fresh air, friendly locals and more. Tourism isn’t developed on the island so there is no wifi, weak 3G signal, you’ll live like Robinson Crusoe on the wild island.
You will get everything you need to plan a trip to Ngoc Vung island, the remote island in Northern Vietnam locates in Bai Tu Long bay area. We ensure that you won’t find second article on the internet provide such detailed information like us. Most of them written by travel agents and not more than a destination guide.
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Ngoc Vung island belongs to Van Don Dist, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam about 45 square kilometers and 1000 inhabitants living in the island. There is a variety of topography such as river, sea, delta, includes both freshwater and saltwater, which helps local farmers grow both rice farming and seafood such as shrimp, fish, squid in the floating cage. There are lots of untouched beaches with crystal clear water, white sand and 3 kilometers long. On the other hand, you can also experience tranquil settings of rural life and landscape. It is considered as a beautiful village in the ocean.
This island is perfect for those who like travelling off the beaten path, love the locals and pristine natural beauty. Let’s come and experience as early as you can.
We recommended these activities for travelers who love nature. It is a wonderful place for those who like traveling off the beaten track
If you are a sea lover, summer is the best time to see the island in between May to August. September, October is rainy and typhoon season and winter time from November to February which isn’t a good time for travelling the island.
Check out the weather forecast in Ngoc Vung island here
There are actually 3 piers: Vung Duc (Cam Pha), Cai Rong (Van Don), Hon Gai (Halong city). The most common choice is Vung Duc(Cam Pha), there are more options for travelling by boat to the island. If you want to combine or depart from Halong city, Hon Gai pier is the best choice.
There are a few options for the type of vehicles from private car 7 seater, Dcar limousine 9 seaters or limousine bus 18 seaters.
Rate and schedule
For private 7 seaters car Sedona : 250,000VND for the first seat and 3 middle seats; 230,000VND for 02 back seats
For Dcar Limousine 9 seaters : 200,000VND for the first seat, 250,000VND for 04 middle seats and 220,000VND for 03 back seats
For 18 seaters limousine bus : For all type of seats
From Hanoi to Cam Pha : 5.00am; 6.00am ; 8.00am ; 10.00am ; 11.00am ; 13.00pm ; 15.00pm ; 18.00pm ; 20.00pm
From Cam Pha to Hanoi : 8.00am; 10.00am; 11.00am, 12.00pm; 13.00pm ; 14.00pm ; 15.00pm ; 16.00pm ; 17.00pm ; 18.00pm 19.00pm ; 20.00pm ; 21.00pm
Hotline : 1900.1085
There are 2 type of vehicles : 7 seaters car and Dcar Limousine 9 seaters
From Hanoi to Cam Pha : 10.00am, 11.00am, 13.00pm, 14.00pm, 16.00pm, 17.00pm
From Cam Pha to Hanoi : 3.00am and 3.30am
Hotline : 0898.25.38.38 – 0968 55 68 69
We recommmend a serveral companies below for transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Hon Gai
AB Travel limousine Van
Schedule : From Hanoi to Halong : 6.00am, 7.30am, 9.00am, 11.00am, 15.00pm, 17.00pm
From Halong to Hanoi : 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 14.30pm, 16.30pm, 18.30pm, 20.00pm
Ticket rate : $17 per person
Pick up in Hanoi Old Quarter from 7.30am to 8.00am
Pick up in Halong area : 11.30am to 12.00pm
Ticket rate : $29 for one way, $50 for round trip ticket
From Ben Duc (Cam Pha) to Ngoc Vung island , a wooden boat is leaving at 7.00am and 13.00pmticket rate is 50.000VND per person with 2 hours boat ride.
From Cai Rong to Ngoc Vung : a wooden boat departs at 7.00am and 13.00pm, ticket rate is 60.000VND per person
From Hon Gai to Ngoc Vung
Going to Long Tien pagoda and ask locals for a pier closed by
Thanh Hung travel
From Hon Gai to Ngoc Vung : 7.30am , 14.00pm
From Ngoc Vung to Hon Gai : 7.00am, 12.00pm
Ticket rate : 160.000VND per person
Hotline : Mr.Hung- 0913266252 ; Mr Dao – 0395366715
There are four types of transportation on the island: tuk-tuk, bicycle, motorbike, and electric car. Tuk Tuk might be banned one day. If you travel in a small group from 1 to 4 people, bicycle and motorbike is the best because its size is small.
From the pier to the hotel : 200.000VND per ride
Getting around the island : 200.000VND per ride
Maximum for 10 people
Contact number: 0915667442
300.000VND per right
Contact number: 0379129345
Bike for rent: $3 per bike per day
Check out top attractions in Ngoc Vung island which you should pay a visit in your trip.
He had visited the island in 1962 and visit the locals. In order to memorize the event, locals had planted a banyan tree where he made a speech with locals.
The natural condition is almost the same as in the mainland, there is a freshwater lake to supply warter for an agricultural system
In reality, there is a military zone which you need permission to visit. It is 100 meters high. From here , you could see Vietnamese national flag waving.
The citadel was built around 1839 under Nguyen dynasty. Unfortunately, due to effect from both nature and people, it doesn’t look like as it used to be. It was built by stone but during French war, locals had taken the stone as well as erosion of the weather, the citadel itself has been pathetic.
Located in Southern part of the island, known as a famous tourist attraction. It was named after Mr Truong Chinh who has been here in 1962 together with Uncle Ho.
It is 3 kilometers long, untouched beach with white sand, crystal clear water, only 15 minutes walk from the heart of the island.
Together with Hep pier, those two piers in the Northern of the island. Both of them used to be a bustling trading port from Ly dynasty to Nguyen Dynasty (11 to 19 century) but the most prosperous during Ly and Tran Dynasty (from 11 to 14 century)
A seafood paradise with a good supply from the ocean.
It isn’t a strange dish for inhabitants living in the island. But with a simple technique of cooking, it becomes a must try dish for travellers to the island. \
It is available in the late fall or early winter, people said that it’s the best time to get good quality of grouper with nutritious, plenty of food on the sea water. There is a bunch of rapids, islets, rock reef available on the island, which is a good place to the fish to grow up.
Locals use fishing rods to catch them along the reef rocks.
It is 6 times bigger than a common one and unique to the island, which lives under white sand beaches. You may grill, add into congree, hotpot, a bowl of soup
Raised in a floating cage. It is awesome to enjoy steamed squid and drink some beer.
BBQ prawn using a baking sheet and grilled on charcoal.
Well, there is a limited choice for accommodation in Ngoc Vung island. There is only a resort available for staying overnight here. Properly, this is the best choice for those who would like to stay in a comfortable condition. The only way to book accommodation here is to make a phone call to these numbers provided below but please ask a Vietnamese person or hotel staff to make a call because of the language barrier.
It is the best choice for those who want a comfortable stay in the island. It is a beachside resort located in the heart of the island. It is good for couples, family, group of friends hanging out, soaking up the sea and having fun. There are sea view bungalows, high season(May to September) rate: $45 per room, low season (October to April) $32 per room, set menu: 200.000VND per person, BBQ on the beach: 300.000VND per person
Hotline : 091 238 18 95
This is a budget hotel , locates in Ngoc Binh village. There is an onsite restaurant.
Hotline: 0836 952 875
Built in 2015, with a standard for a mini-budget hotel of 12 rooms with aircon, hot shower… This is properly the best choice on this island in term of quality and rate
Suggested menu: Deep fried clam meat, boiled stone snail, steamed squid, bbq sea clam with spring onion
Hotline : 096 232 79 85
There are only 4 rooms in the motel
Hotline: 0975020367 – 0912622682
Share public toilet, accommodates from 40 to 60 people
Rate : 70.000VND
He do have some private rooms, 400.000VND per room per night. The owner doesn’t really experience at cooking
Hotline: 0986287548
Hotline : 0989 936 589-01679 788 869
Day 1 : Hanoi – Halong – Ngoc Vung
10.00 : Take a bus from Hanoi to Halong
13.30 : Take a speed boat from Hon Gai to Ngoc Vung island
14.30 : Arrive at the hotel.
15.00 : Paying a visit to a few atractions: Uncle Ho’s memorial, Pine tree forest, Truong Chinh beach
After dinner, free at your leisure
Day 2 : Ngoc Vung – Halong – Hanoi
After breakfast, free and easy
12.00pm : Take a speed boat back to Halong. Have lunch in Halong city
14.00pm : Bus back to Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi around 5.00pm. Trip ends
-Fresh seafood : squid, sea prawn, clam…
-Rose myrtle
-Wild pineapple
If you are in search of off-the-beaten-track place and love adventure travel, Ngoc Vung island is the right choice for your upcoming trip to Northern Vietnam. Ngoc Vung is famous for its pristine natural beauty of untouched beaches, primitive forest, as well as amazing friendly locals, fresh and tasty seafood dish, especially, a very few tourists going there.
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