How to get to the ferry port for Monkey Island in Nha Trang by public transport?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
You can reach the Monkey Island ferry port by local bus or minibus. For the return trip, take a taxi (150,000–300,000 VND) as buses may not stop to pick you up.
What the community said
From the stop by the Galina Hotel, take bus 12/12-1 toward Doc Let. Tell the conductor or driver “Monkey Island” and ask in advance to stop at the North Port, Bến tàu du lịch Long Phú, as the bus may otherwise pass it. The ride takes about 35 minutes; a reported fare was 22,000 VND per person.
5 days ago Bus 12/12-1; North Port — Bến tàu du lịch Long Phú; 22,000 VND
Bus 12 may not stop automatically at the stop, so flag the driver clearly and follow the route on a map. Timetables can be unreliable, with buses arriving earlier or later than scheduled.
5 days ago Bus 12
Minibuses heading toward Doc Let are also offered; before boarding, ask to be dropped at the port or Monkey Island. A reported minibus fare was 40,000 VND.
63 days ago Doc Let-bound minibus — 40,000 VND
The ferry port for Monkey Island is accessible by local bus or minibus. On the way back, it's safer to take a taxi (150,000–300,000 VND) since buses may not stop at the port.
4 days ago Taxi: 150,000–300,000 VND
The ferry ticket covers both the outbound and return journey to Monkey Island. Be aware that a monkey bite will require a course of rabies injections.
4 days ago Ferry ticket: round trip included
If staying near the Galina Hotel area, check locally for the correct bus numbers to the port, as online information can be inconsistent and outdated.
4 days ago Galina Hotel, Nha Trang