Hoi An Cham island is one of the most beautiful coastal spot. With lush green forest, clear blue water, and peaceful village, it is worth for you to experience once. Follow us to discover about this island: what is it, way to get there, what to play and eat, as well as experience of traveling here.

Where is Cu Lao Cham?

 What is Cham Island? It is actually a cluster of eight small islands just eight miles off Hoi An’s coast. This place is an ideal for anyone who get away from city to find a peaceful feeling.

Cu Lao Cham is an island cluster located in Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city. Cu Lao Cham is situated in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, about 17 km from Cua Dai Beach. It includes 10 beautiful beaches and 8 small islands such as Hon Lao, Hon Dai, Hon Mo,…

How far is Cham island Hoi An from Danang City?

It is located in Hoi An city, so Cu Lao Cham is far from Danang city center is about 35 km.

How to get there?

Means of transport to transfer from Danang to Cu Lao Cham

• By motorbike: from Danang city center to Cua Dai pier you can rent a motorbike with the price of 150.000VND.
• By taxi: From Danang to Cua Dai port with the price of 450.000 VND / one way
• Grab: From Da Nang to Cua Dai pier for 350.000/ one way
• Buses to Cu Lao Cham: a bus route from Da Nang to Hoi An with prices 50.000/ one way, and from Hoi An you have to rent a car to go to Cua Dai pier
• By car: It will take you 45 mins to transfer from Danang to Cua Dai pier, then you have to 15 minutes’ canoe to move to Cham island. Try Kha Tran car rental service to have interesting experience. We own a fleet car from 4 – 45 seater with new, modern model to cater you. Especially, we also have Vip Dcar Limousine with expansive and spacious compartment foreign customers like best. Additionally, our drivers are experienced, courteous and good at speaking English. To be more convenient, we always support travel wheelchairs or baby seats if required. Do contact us via Hotline: Ms Katharine (+84) 916 510 201 or (+84) 34 797 6789.

Vehicles to move from Hoi An to Cham island

From Hoi An there are few ways to get to Cham Island:

• Taxi: From Hoi An to Cua Dai pier with the price of 70.000 – 100.000 VND / one way.
• Grab: From Hoi An to Cua Dai pier for 100.000 VND / one way.
• Rent a motorbike: From Hoi An to Cua Dai pier for VND 100,000 / day

❖ Boat  from Hoi An to Cham island: wooden boats, speed boat, and private boat. How long does it take to go to Cu Lao Cham? It takes 15 minutes to reach Cu Lao Cham island in Hoi An by boat.

Transportation at Hoi An Cham Island

• Motorbike: the rental price is from VND 150,000 – VND 200,000 / day.
• Fishing boat: take this boat if you wish to join a fishing tour, squid fishing or snorkeling to see coral reefs in Cu Lao Cham Hoi An.
• Floating rafts: a place for tourists to climb up when swimming

Admission ticket for Cham island Hoi An 2020

• By canoe: 450.000 VND/ round trip, and 550.000 VND if you return other day. (include ticket for sightseeing Cham island 70.000 VND / per and extra fee : 30,000VND / per)
• By wooden boat: for foreign visitor: 150.000 VND/per, for Vietnamese: 100.000 VND/per

Other expenses to visit in Cu Lao Cham Hoi An:

• Sea trekking: VND 950,000 / per
• Diving: 150,000 VND / per
• Snorkeling: 800,000 VND / per

When to go Cham island?

The best time to visit Cham Islands is from March to September, but, if you want to dive, come here between June and August is the best.

During this time the weather is dry, no rain is convenient for visiting and canoe shift. Avoid the rainy months (October to December) because of heavy rain, sudden storms and island becomes isolated.

What to expect at Hoi An Cham island?

• Cham’s people ancient Well: Existing more than 200 years. The well has a round tubular shape, the square of the well looks like a well round. It is associated with legendary story attracting visitors to visit with the mysterious and unique feature.

• Cham Island Marine Museum: Come here, you will discover and learn about the history of formation, culture and customs of locals here. Moreover, also admire the ancient sea products.

• Hai Tang pagoda: Built in 1758 with unique architecture, expansive space, it makes visitors feel peaceful and relaxed when setting foot on the sacred land. Because of  a place of worshiping Buddha and the gods,  many businessmen often come to pray for the blessing of business and peace for the family.

• Yen shrine: Located in Bai Huong, Hon Lao, built in the early 19th century. This is the place to worship the gods protecting Yen’s farming households on Cu Lao Cham island in Hoi An. If you go on the 10th of the 3rd lunar month, you can attend Yen festival and have a lot fun.

• Tan Hiep Market: It is one of the big and famous markets in Cham island Hoi An. Come here, you can choose and buy a variety of seafood such as shrimp, crabs, squid, crabs, … at a fair price.

What to do at Cham island?

• Sunbathe: Cham island is famous for many beautiful beaches, clear water like Lang Beach, Ong beach, Huong beach, … you can choose the beach that you like to bathe comfortably and have fun with family and friends!

• Hoi an cham island snorkeling and diving: Snorkeling and diving is one of the new and attractive services for tourists from all over the world. The coral here is very diverse and rich with more than 300 species of coral. You are fully equipped with life jackets, diving goggles and instructions for you to admire the colorful coral reef, you don’t know how to swim, though. In addition to watching coral on the surface, there is also a 10-meter coral viewing service or  taking sea trekking to see coral if you can walk and breathe.
• Beach camping on Cham island: You can camp on the beach overnight instead of staying in a homestay or hotel. Do light up campfires, especially watch the sparkling star on the sky with friends or member family on Cu Lao island. Surely, it will bring you wonderful feeling!
• Renting a boat for sightseeing islands: Try out taking a boat to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and snap beautiful photos. Admission fee: 600.000 VND / round.

What to eat at Cham island?

• Grilled One Sun Dried Squid: a specialty that any visitors want to buy as a gift to bring back home.
• Crab : This is one of the most delicious that everyone always want to enjoy when coming here. It is so fresh and rare, so it is difficult for you to find at other place.
• “Oc vu nang”: this is a kind of precious snail and it’s so difficult to catch it. They shelter in rocks, so fishermen have to soak many hours before the water to catch. It is worth eating them, their price are so expensive, though.
• “Banh it la gai”: is a typical cake of Cu Lao Cham when you come here you should try.
• Grilled oysters: this is also favorite dish of tourists when visiting here, especially grilled oysters with onion.

Where to stay?

Homestay is the type that guests choose the most when traveling to Cu Lao Cham. Some homestay for your reference:

• Ms Tam Hien Homestay

Address: Bai Ong, Cu Lao Cham, Quang Nam – (+84) 70 618 3516

• Ms Bich Van Homestay

Address: Bai Ong, Cu Lao Cham, Quang Nam – (+84) 39 500 7779

• Mr Huynh Van Tri Homestay

Address: Bai Ong, Cu Lao Cham, Quang Nam – (+84) 97 499 4189

• Ms Thu Trang Homestay

Address: Bai Ong, Cu Lao Cham, Quang Nam – (+84) 98 523 7941

Admission: 150.000 – 200.000 VND / per. Room rates include taxes and service charge is about 5 -10%. The Homestay in Cu Lao Cham, Hoi An, serves breakfast free.

Some experiences when traveling to Cham island Hoi An

Here are some experiences of traveling to Cu Lao Cham:

• Do not use plastic bags when going to the island
• Sickness, headache medicine, abdominal pain to prevent when needed.
• Personal items such as a shower, shampoo, and bathing suits
• Bring hats, sunglasses and especially ice cream sun protection
• Wear the sports shoes, soft sandals to easily move on the sand.
• If you intend to dive the coral reef remember to bring a waterproof camera bag or phone so you can take pictures while diving to watch the coral.
• Pages and valuables should be kept carefully.

Hopefully, the information that Kha Tran car rental has shared will help you have a trip to Hoi An Cham island completely. Do not forget to share the information with your friends and relatives.