How to buy island tour tickets in Nha Trang and what activities are available?

The northern islands (Monkey Island and Orchid Island) have a mini zoo with ostriches, deer, an elephant, and monkeys. Boats from Long Phu north pier run from 8:00 to 10:30 am, returning at 15:30; round-trip tickets are sold at the ticket counter.

With the combo ticket from the north pier, you first go to Orchid Island — walk around, swim, have lunch — then at 1:00 pm a boat departs for Monkey Island.

Some travelers deliberately avoid the northern islands due to aggressive monkeys (biting) and concerns about animal exploitation for tourist entertainment.

As an alternative to the northern islands, Fan Island (a 'paradise island') is mentioned — two beautiful bays, food, an alcohol bar, and boat rides.

If you want to skip Monkey Island, street agents near the north pier sell tickets to Orchid Island only — without the Monkey Island stop.

Monkey Island and Orchid Island depart in different directions from the north pier — they are two separate routes. A combo ticket covers both islands, but the order of visits (one first, then the other) should be confirmed on-site, as boat schedules may vary.

Jet skis are available on Hon Tam island, as well as on Orchid Island and Monkey Island.

ATV rides are available at Kong Forest, which has its own booking website.

Tickets for sledding and ziplines on the islands are hard to find on Trip.com — usually only entry tickets are listed there. It's better to buy activities on-site; also worth checking wait times for the cable car.

Tickets for the northern islands — Monkey Island and Orchid Island — are sold directly at the north pier in Nha Trang. You can buy a combo ticket for both or a single-island ticket.

To visit Hon Tam island, head to the pier near Vinpearl. Tickets are sold at counter #5 and include options with or without lunch.