Nam Du Archipelago, around 40 kilometers away from
Phu Quoc Island, is becoming an attractive destination for backpackers heading
to the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.
Located in Kien Hai District, the archipelago has
21 islands, of which the Hon Lon (Big Isle) is the biggest.
How to get to Nam Du:
-You can take a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Rach
Gia (Kien Giang). A two-way ticket costs VND300,000-350,000. It takes around
5-6 hours to get to Rach Soi Bus Station in Kien Giang.
-From the Rach Soi Station, take a xe om
(motorbike taxi) for around VND60,000 per person to the Rach Gia ferry
wharf.
-Buy a speed-boat two-way ticket at the wharf to
Hon Lon (Big Isle) for VND440,000. Note that you do not need to book the ticket
in advance from Monday to Thursday, but you have to from Friday to
Sunday.
-The boat sets off at 8:15 a.m. It takes around two
hours and 45 minutes to get to Hon Lon. The boat will drop by Hon Tre and Hon
Son, two other isles in Nam Du, on the way.
-The boat’s return trip starts at 12:15 at noon.
Please note that there is only one return trip each day from Hon Lon to the
mainland.
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