Hon TreAbout Hon Tre
Hon Tre is the largest island in Nha Trang Bay, off the coast of Nha Trang in Khánh Hòa province, Vietnam. It is notable for substantial tourism development concentrated on one side of the island, including hotels, beaches, and entertainment facilities.
The island’s main draw for many visitors is the large resort and amusement complex located on the island, along with beaches and boat-based activities in the bay. Regular boat services and a dedicated over-water cable car connect the island with Nha Trang’s mainland, making it a frequent day-trip and resort destination.
- Access options: Most visitor access is by dedicated boats or by the long over-water cable car that links the island with Nha Trang city.
- Character: The island is the largest in Nha Trang Bay and combines natural beaches with significant tourism development concentrated around the resort area.
What to See#
- Vinpearl resort and amusement complex: A large integrated resort and amusement area developed on the island that includes hotels, theme-park attractions, and beach facilities, with transport links to the mainland.
Best Time to Visit Hon Tre
Best visited in the dry season (January-August) when seas are calmer and beach/water activities are most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Hon Tre
Hon Tre's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1110 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 19° - 25° | 22° | 33 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| February | Ideal | 19° - 26° | 23° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.6h |
| March | Ideal | 21° - 28° | 24° | 24 mm | some cloud | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Excellent | 22° - 29° | 26° | 45 mm | some cloud | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Excellent | 23° - 30° | 27° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Excellent | 23° - 30° | 26° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.7h |
| July | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.7h |
| August | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 147 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 260 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Good | 21° - 26° | 24° | 245 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
| December | Very Good | 20° - 25° | 22° | 118 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
How to Get to Hon Tre
Hon Tre Island sits just off Nha Trang and is most frequently reached by the Vinpearl cable car or by boats from Nha Trang’s Cau Da or city piers. The Vinpearl cable car runs from the Nha Trang coast (near Tran Phu) directly to Hon Tre (serving the Vinpearl resort/park), and public/private boats take about 10-30 minutes from Cau Da Port depending on vessel type. From Nha Trang city centre it’s a short drive (a few kilometres) to the cable car terminal or Cau Da piers.
Tips for Visiting Hon Tre
- Use the Nha Trang-Hon Tre cable car for the fastest, most scenic access to Vinpearl/ Hon Tre and arrive at opening to avoid long weekend lines for tickets and cable-car cabins.
- If you want quieter island spots, head beyond the resort zone to the island's eastern beaches and small fishing villages-many visitors stick to the resort and miss these areas.
- Check cable-car and boat schedules for return times, especially outside peak season when services can be reduced.