Is Monkey Island near Nha Trang safe? How to avoid monkey bites and rabies risk

According to a late-August 2026 review, the monkeys on the island vary: some are aggressive, some are calm. A caretaker on site warns visitors that the large monkeys can bite and shoos them away a little. The travelers themselves enjoyed the trip.

A traveler who visited the island with an infant said in July 2026 that they deliberately did not feed the monkeys, to minimize jumping and attempts to snatch food with scratches. The basic rules, she said, are repeated all the time: do not tease the monkeys, do not reach toward their babies and do not step on their tails. She also reminded parents to keep children's vaccinations on schedule and to be vaccinated themselves.

In July 2026 one participant called the island dangerous: monkeys, they said, carry many diseases, and if you are scratched you will definitely need rabies shots — through insurance, with part of the course done locally and the rest back home. Discuss medical questions with your doctor and insurer before the trip.

In July 2026 a guide who visits the island a couple of times a week answered parents of a ten-year-old who is scared even of stray dogs: it all depends on behavior. If the child screams and reacts sharply to the monkeys, that, in the guide's words, is a direct path to a bite and rabies shots. Before going, honestly assess whether you can follow the safety rules.