6. From Hoi An: Cham Islands 2-Day Tour with Homestay
Cham island , the legendary green island, which is about 18km east of the mainland and consits of 8 small islands including Lao, Dài, Mồ, Tai, Ông, Lá, Khô Mẹ và Khô Con. It has total natural area of 16,42km2 with population of 2,241, who are living in Lao Island.
Due to the influence of tropical monsoon climate and tectonic movement, the scenery is very beautiful, poetic and unique. The fauna am flora are abundant with lots of typical species, especially salangane and Macaca mulatta that are listed in the Vietnam Red Book.
Because of its historical and cultural depth and its outstanding universal value, Unesco’s Man and Biosphere Council recognized Cham Island, Hoi An as a World Biosphere Reserve on May 26th , 2009.
Transportation: Bus and speed boat
Departure time: 07:30am- 08:30am
Duration: 2-days-1-night
Min: 2 pax
Meal: Set menu
Tour Intinerary:
Day 1
08h00am-9h00am: Local guide pick up at your hotel in Hoi An city.
09h00am: Come to Cham Island by Hoi An Green Travel’s speed boat.
•Arrive at Cham Island pier, our tour guide will take you go around on “ Bãi Làng” to visit Cham Island Biosphere Reserve, Champa Ancient well, Hai Tang Pagoda, Local market. You will have a chance to know about Cham Island’s culture – history, people ‘s daily lives.
•After that you will be transferred to “ Bãi Xếp” or “ Hòn Tai” for Snorkelling to admire the natural picture under the colorful sea.
•Then, you will have a set menu lunch on Sunny Restaurant. If you are vegeterian or diet, please tell us, we will prepare delicious meal for you .
•After lunch, you will take a short rest and then check in to stay at a homestay and then discover Cham Island by yourself. Have a dinner and enjoy the beach at night.
Day 2:
•After awaking, let’s take a morning exercise, walk to visit morning market or go up on the hills to enjoy fresh air and beautiful landscape of Cham Island.
•Have a breakfast and local tea or coffee at homestay.
•Package your lugage and be ready, the guide will pick up your at homestay for second snorkeling around 10h00am.
•After snorkeling, you will have a set menu lunch at Sunny Island Restaurant.
•After lunch, you will take a short rest, swimming and relax on the beach.
14h00-14h30: Return to Hoi An and go back to your hotel.