1. What is there at Long Phu tourist wharf?
Long Phu tourist area, managed and exploited by Khanh Viet Corporation (Khatoco), is located on Nha Phu Bay and includes three attractive destinations: Hon Thi, Suoi Hoa Lan and Hon Lao.
Located on Da Chong Street and National Highway 1A in Vinh Luong commune, Nha Trang city, Long Phu tourist area attracts tourists by its beautiful boat wharf.
Hon Thi is a place where ostriches and deer are raised, giving visitors the opportunity to visit and experience ostrich riding. This place is also famous for its beautiful beaches, fine sand and gentle waves. Orchid Stream tourist area has a poetic stream and colorful Orchid Cave.
Hon Lao looks from afar like a javelin on the beach with thousands of tame monkeys, very friendly to tourists. There are daily animal circus performances including monkey, dog and goat circuses.
Long Phu Tourism is one of the famous places organizing island tours, domestic and international travel not only in Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa but also throughout the Central region.
2. Advantages of marine ecotourism
Marine ecotourism has many outstanding advantages. At the seminar on "Solutions to restore international tourism activities after the Covid-19 epidemic", many experts predicted that Vietnam will be one of the attractive destinations after the epidemic. However, tourists will tend to avoid crowded places and look for tourism products with wild beauty, associated with natural life, resorts and 5-star hotels in coastal areas. Monkey Island and Orchid Island tourist areas are two ideal destinations for tourists, because of their safety and attractiveness from scenery, experiences to cuisine.
Monkey Island is a famous eco-tourism area not to be missed by tourists, with the wild beauty of an island amidst the vast sea and sky and the kingdom of mischievous, hyperactive and adorable monkeys. In addition, visitors can also witness unique circus performances of smart and cunning monkeys. Orchid Island Resort is a charming, unique and natural landscape painting. This place has more than 100 species of orchids blooming all year round, a long beach with smooth white sand, a romantic conical hat road, a deer garden, an ostrich garden, a butterfly garden, bird circus performances, elephant circus and other performances. Sports games at sea. Rich and diverse activities make this place always the number 1 choice for companies and agencies organizing picnics and team building activities. Marine ecotourism is a new trend in Vietnam's tourism industry, creating many opportunities for the development of this industry in the future.
3. Ticket prices and train times of Long Phu tourist wharf
4. Entertainment services at Monkey Island
Hon Lao Monkey Island in Nha Trang is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam, especially for those who love animals and want to experience outdoor fun activities. Below are some activities you can participate in when coming to Hon Lao Monkey Island:
Watching monkey circus performances: This is the most prominent activity on the island, you will see monkeys performing very unique and humorous circus acts.
Motorcycle racing around the island: You can participate in motorcycle racing on the island to experience thrills and speed
Swimming and kayaking: Monkey Island has a beautiful beach and clear blue sea water, you can swim or rent a kayak to explore the island.
Visit snake farms and crocodile farms: You can visit snake farms and crocodile farms to learn about these animals.
Dining: Monkey Island has many specialty restaurants, you can enjoy delicious and unique dishes such as seafood, sole wine, fish cakes, banh can, grilled spring rolls, etc.
The above activities are just a small part of the experiences you can experience when coming to Hon Lao Monkey Island.
5. A few notes to know when going to Monkey Island, Long Phu tourist wharf
When coming to Monkey Island, you need to note the following:
Operating hours: Long Phu tourist wharf departs from 8:00 a.m. and ends at about 4:00 p.m. Therefore, you need to arrange your time to arrive at the pier before departure time.
Weather conditions: Monkey Island is located in the middle of the sea so the weather can change unexpectedly. You need to monitor weather information before going and bring a jacket, umbrella and other accessories suitable for the weather.
Safety: When visiting Monkey Island, you need to comply with the safety regulations of the pier and tourist center. During the tour, you should keep yourself and your loved ones safe, avoid risky activities and follow the tour guide's instructions.
Hygiene: You need to keep the tourist area clean and hygienic, ensuring not to harm the environment. You should bring plastic bags to contain trash and then throw it in the trash when you have the opportunity.
Food and drinks: Monkey Island offers a variety of food and drinks to tourists, however prices may be higher than other areas. If possible, you should prepare food and drinks to bring with you to avoid shortages or loss of money.
Price: Before going, you should find out the prices of activities and services on the island to have an appropriate budget plan. If you use the services of a dock, make sure you understand their prices and conditions to avoid financial troubles.
Fun and relaxation: Finally, enjoy your trip and enjoy exciting activities on Monkey Island.
A few important notes
In addition to the notes mentioned above, when arriving at Long Phu tourist wharf to go to Monkey Island, you need to note the following points:
Train departure and return times: Need to check train operating times to avoid missing your trip.
Book tickets in advance: You should book tickets in advance to avoid running out of seats or having to wait too long.
Wear a swimsuit and bring spare clothes: When going to Monkey Island, you should wear comfortable clothes and bring a swimsuit for swimming. Besides, you should bring spare items such as coats, slippers, towels, drinking water, sunscreen, etc. to ensure safety and convenience for sightseeing.
Maintain hygiene: When going to the island, you need to maintain hygiene and contribute to environmental protection.
Do not catch, hunt, or trade wild animals: It is necessary to respect and protect wild animals on the island by not catching, hunting, or trading them.
Comply with the tour guide's regulations and instructions: It is necessary to comply with the tour guide's regulations and instructions to ensure safety and avoid unnecessary risks.
Enjoy and relax: Finally, enjoy and relax with wonderful experiences on the island, such as swimming, watching a monkey circus, walking on white sand beaches, etc.
