Monkey Island (Hon Lao) near Nha Trang: opening hours, safety tips, and what to do if bitten?
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TL;DR
Monkey Island (Hon Lao) is 20 km north of Nha Trang city center, open 07:30–16:30. Visit in the morning to avoid crowds and heat. If bitten, go immediately to Pasteur Nha Trang Hospital at 8-10 Pasteur Street.
What the community said
Monkey Island (Hon Lao) is located in Nha Phu Bay, about 20 km north of central Nha Trang. It's open daily from 07:30 to 16:30. Morning visits are best — fewer crowds and cooler temperatures.
1 day ago Hon Lao / Monkey Island — Nha Phu Bay, 20 km north of center, 07:30–16:30
Monkeys on the island can carry serious diseases including rabies, hepatitis, and others. Rabies is fatal if untreated — any bite requires immediate medical attention and a full vaccination course.
1 day ago Health risks: rabies, hepatitis — seek medical care immediately after any bite
Safety rules around the monkeys: don't feed them, don't pet or hold them. Avoid showing teeth or making sudden movements — these are seen as aggression. Keep valuables and shiny objects out of sight, as monkeys may snatch them.
1 day ago Rules: no feeding, no petting, no teeth-showing, guard your belongings
If bitten, there is a first aid station on the island for initial wound treatment. Afterward, go to Pasteur Hospital in Nha Trang for rabies vaccination.
1 day ago First aid on island + Pasteur Hospital in Nha Trang
For medical care after a monkey bite, go to Pasteur Nha Trang General Hospital at 8-10 Pasteur Street, Nha Trang. Hours: Mon–Fri 06:30–17:00 (lunch break 11:00–13:30), Saturday 06:30–11:00, closed Sunday. GPS: 12.25228800, 109.19625600.
1 day ago Pasteur Nha Trang Hospital: 8-10 Pasteur St | Mon–Fri 06:30–17:00, Sat 06:30–11:00