Monkey Island Nha Trang: An adventure to the wildlife kingdom

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Monkey Island Nha Trang is situated in the heart of Nha Phu Bay, near Orchid Island (Source: Collected)

Along with a great number of intriguing shows performed by lovely animals, Monkey Island Nha Trang is also well-known for its year-round calm water, majestic ocean view and a large variety of succulent seafood. Put this destination in your bucket list to Nha Trang right away and be ready to explore everything in this island in your upcoming excursion.

1. A brief history of Monkey Island Vietnam Nha Trang

In 1975, the Soviet Union experts brought a group of monkeys to this island in Nha Trang and bred them for scientific purposes. After that, these monkeys naturally reproduced and the island is now home to more than 1,200 individuals living in herds. Therefore, in addition to being known by its official name of Hon Lao, which means the island of casuarinas, this island is also known as Monkey Island.

In Monkey Island Nha Trang, monkeys are raised naturally in primeval forests rather than being confined in small cages. There are numerous species of monkeys, including long-tailed, short and red-faced as well as grey and yellow-haired ones. Coming to this island, visitors will be entertained by the monkeys due to their cleverness, agility, and, most importantly, friendliness.

With an area of 25 hectares, this Nha Trang destination not only is a haven for monkeys but also has a number of stunning natural sites and exciting recreational options that you can enjoy while being there. Especially, families with children should visit this attraction because the kids will have a chance to directly interact with these friendly and smart monkeys.

Monkey Island Nha Trang is likened to the kingdom of many species of monkeys (Source: @monkeyliya)

2. Awesome things to do on Monkey Island Nha Trang

Monkey Island Nha Trang has countless things for tourists of all ages to explore. A variety of delightful monkey-related activities have been devised to provide tourists with amazing experiences in the trip to this island.

2.1. Explore the mecca of wild monkeys

Monkey Island in Nha Trang is currently being preserved for the purpose of tourism development. It is the best place for tourists to learn about the monkeys’ daily behaviors, such as how they share lice or how they eat and drink. Interestingly, you can easily find several mother monkeys scurrying around in the area looking for food while holding their young.

Besides, coming to this island also gives you a chance to see infant monkeys clutching their moms. It is so adorable that many tourists will want to take photos to capture the best moments in their trips. Additionally, it is acceptable to purchase food outside to feed the monkeys, then watch how they enjoy it. They will let you come nearer to them once you feed them.

You can see a mother monkey holding and feeding its baby in Monkey Island Nha Trang (Source: @nozzefigaro)

Notes: 

• Be careful with your jewelry or food because hyperactive monkeys can jump onto you or take it from your hands
• When feeding monkeys, touch them gently, avoid patting their heads or hurting them
• Do not startle the monkeys because they may get angry and chase after you

2.2. See the monkey circus

Visitors to Monkey Island Nha Trang, especially families with young children, should put the monkey circus at the top of the list of must-try activities. The monkeys here have been carefully selected and trained to develop exceptional skills for performance. They are able to use swinging poles, bicycles, and other equipment as directed by instructors. Certainly, you will be astounded by the monkeys’ intelligence when watching them perform.

Apart from monkeys, if some animals in the island pique your attention, you can see them again at the circus. Here, there are also some eye-catching shows which are performed by the talented bears, dogs, elephants and even seals. Monkey Island offers three fixed shows every day, beginning at 9:30 a.m, 10:30 a.m and 3:15 p.m respectively. Therefore, you should plan your itinerary in advance to explore the island and enjoy the shows with ease.

Many impressive monkey shows can be found in Monkey Island Nha Trang (Source: Collected)

2.3. Play the exciting outdoor sports

It is advised, for visitors to Monkey Island Nha Trang, to participate in some fantastic sports in addition to playing with the monkeys and admiring the animal shows. There is a large selection of activities for you to choose from, regardless of whether you favor thrilling or spooky games. For instance, you can try Prokat racing, ostrich riding, cliff climbing, rope swinging, bridge balancing, and so many other interesting games.

Additionally, if you are traveling with your buddies, you should not miss out on engaging activities like paintball shooting, which can energize the group and strengthen the bonds. Likewise, scuba diving is the top-rated activity in Monkey Island in Nha Trang. It would be a waste to leave the island without diving here as the view of the sea beneath is definitely worth it.

A large number of exciting activities await you to try in Monkey Island (Source: Collected)

2.4. Admire the beauty of Hon Lao Nha Trang

Monkey Island Nha Trang is well-known for its intriguing services, the year-round tranquil sea and picturesque ocean surroundings. If you have a chance to set foot on this island, you should spend time immersing yourself in the crystal-clear blue sea, walking around the soft white sand beaches, and bathing under the golden sunshine at this place.

Furthermore, for those who enjoy taking photos, there is another location for fantastic selfies aside from the gorgeous coastal view. It is the path that connects the floating park’s two sides where you can see a magnificent, vibrant bridge that crosses the mountain. When standing on the bridge, you can see the entire panoramic view of Nha Phu Lagoon.

Walking on the waves in Hon Lao will bring peace to your soul (Source: Collected)

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2.5. Try delicious seafood on Monkey Island

A must-try when visiting Monkey Island Nha Trang is the local seafood. Here, early fishing is done by fishermen so that market vendors can sell fresh seafood for tourists. Therefore, in your Nha Trang travel to this island, you can find it easy to buy your preferred seafood at any open market that is close to your accommodation.

Numerous seafood, including lobsters, squids, sea urchins and others, are offered at extremely competitive prices. You can purchase and prepare them yourself, or order them from nearby restaurants. Otherwise, just go to one of the neighborhood eateries in Monkey Island Vietnam Nha Trang and place an order, they will prepare seafood dishes according to your preferences such as steamed food, grilled food, salad, etc.

There are many ways to process Nha Trang seafood into mouth-watering dishes (Source: Collected)

3. Essential guides for visitors to Monkey Island Nha Trang

To have a complete trip to Monkey Island Nha Trang in term of time and expense, you should note the following useful information:

3.1. How to get to Monkey Island Nha Trang – Hon Lao Island, Nha Phu Bay

Monkey Island Nha Trang is located in the heart of Nha Phu Bay, adjacent to Orchid Island, about 17 kilometers away from the center of Nha Trang City to the North. First, you need to go to Long Phu Harbor to board a boat that will take you to Monkey Island. You can either ride a motorcycle or hire a taxi from Nha Trang to the harbor. The taxi fare is around VND200,000 – 300,000 (US$8,55 – 12,82).

After getting to the harbor, you can either rent a canoe for your group or purchase a ticket on a standard boat with other passengers. The fare of an 11-seater canoe costs around VND600,000 (US$25,64), while that of a 30-seater canoe costs VND900,000 (US$38,45), though prices can change depending on the peak and off-peak tourist seasons.

From Long Phu Harbor, you need to take a canoe to reach Monkey Island (Source: Collected)

3.2. Opening hours and entrance tickets of Monkey Island

Monkey Island Nha Trang opens at 7:30 a.m and closes at 4:30 p.m from Monday to Sunday and even on public holidays. You should note its opening hours to adjust your plan in the best way when coming to Nha Trang with your family or friends.

All additional services, including 2-way train tickets, tent service, freshwater bathing service, animal circus performances and outdoor activities, are included in the entrance ticket to Hon Lao Island in Nha Trang. Despite covering a variety of activities, the ticket is still reasonably priced, specifically as follows:

• Children under 100 centimeters tall: Free admission
• Children who are 100 to 140 centimeters tall: VND400,000 (US$17,09) per person per visit
• Adults: VND 600,000 (US$25,64) per person per visit

The entrance ticket varies in accordance with the three categorized groups of tourists (Source: @ngocnhan2003)

3.3. Best time to visit Monkey Island Nha Trang

Choosing the most suitable time to visit Nha Trang Monkey Island will help you explore its beauty to the fullest. In fact, thanks to the perfect weather of the coastal city, you can visit this island at any time of the year. Yet, the ideal time to travel is summer (from April to June) or autumn (from August to November).

In summer, it is sunny and dry with little rainfall and no storms. Meanwhile, autumn gives this island an extremely pleasant atmosphere with light wind. In particular, on Children’s Day (June 1st) or Mid-Autumn Holidays, Monkey Island draws tourists with a variety of entertaining children’s games and circus performances. Bring your kids here at that time so they can participate in every enjoyable activity!

You should know the best time to visit Monkey Island Nha Trang to have an unforgettable trip (Source: @oliviatravel_kr)

3.4. Other travel destinations for your Nha Trang island-hopping

From Monkey Island, tourists can visit other nearby islands with many attractions such as VinWonders Nha Trang, Orchid Stream, Hon Heo Island, Nha Phu Bay, etc. Among them, VinWonders Nha Trang, located on Hon Tre Island, stands out as the park of records which will surely bring you tons of entertainment activities and give you countless unforgettable moments in your getaway.

Along with Monkey Island, VinWonders Nha Trang is also a not-to-be-missed destination

VinWonders Nha Trang has an area of ​​more than 50 hectares with 6 wonderful subdivisions and over 100 different fantastic activities. This large-scale park features architectural wonders, cool water slides, exhilarating rides, bustling shops, and a wide range of eateries, restaurants. Therefore, your entertainment demands will undoubtedly be satisfied at this place.

In particular, the million-dollar blockbuster Tata Show performed by the leading creative team in Vietnam will be the best highlight that should not be missed in VinWonders Nha Trang. With a combination of 3D mapping, lighting system, top-notch LED lights and hundreds of domestic and international actors, the show will bring you a spectacular performance.

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One of the best places to go for those who are looking for various experiences is Monkey Island Nha Trang. Coming there, you will have an opportunity to engage in exciting activities like scuba diving, ostrich riding, paintball shooting, and more, in addition to exploring wildlife and natural beauty. Remember to note it at the top of your list of preferred locations and be well-prepared for your trip with the above guide.

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