Where is Monkey Island Vietnam. Monkey Island in Nha Trang — Photo review by independent travelers

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I often remember the excursion to the monkey island in Hainan. This trip left me with mixed feelings. I can’t even say what I remember more: the joy of meeting with macaques or the “terrible” funicular ride. I'm afraid of heights, so the cable car was a real challenge for me.

Opening hours and cost of visiting

Nanwan Monkey Island Sanctuary is open daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

You can get to the island by cable car or on a boat. One-way cable car fare 4 euros (30 yuan), round trip 8 euros (60 yuan).

Usually, during an excursion as part of a group, they are taken to the island by cable car, and back by boat. I have not seen “private” boats offering transportation services from the island, so if you go on your own, you need to take a ticket for the funicular in both directions.

The entrance ticket costs 8.5 euros (63 yuan).

Children under 1.20 cm - free of charge, from 1.20 cm to 1.40 cm - 4 euros (30 yuan).

There is a complex ticket, it costs 22.5 euros (163 yuan). The price includes: round-trip ride on the cable car, visit to the monkey sanctuary, and transfer from Lingshui railway station to the cable car.

Children up to 1.20 cm free, children from 1.20 cm to 1.40 cm - 11.5 euros (83 yuan). Students and pensioners over 60 years old - 15.5 euros (113 yuan).

How to get there

The road to the island (in fact, it is a peninsula, it is called an island to lure more tourists there) can be divided into two parts: first you need to get to the village of Xintsun, and from it you can already get by cable car to the Nanwan Island Reserve.

Road to Xincun

I chose the tour as part of a group. Firstly, the reserve is located quite far, about 60 km from the city of Sanya, secondly, it seemed to me that it was difficult to get to the monkey island on my own, and thirdly, I was on it without my husband and was afraid to get lost alone.

At the tour operator, the tour costs about 48 euros (350 yuan). I bought it on the street in Dadonghai cheaper, for 35.5 euros (260 yuan).

Prepare in advance for the fact that on the way you will certainly be taken somewhere: to a shark or snake farm, a pearl factory, a medical center or another similar place. Here you will persistently begin to tell how all this is vital for you, and if you do not buy something, then you will never forgive yourself for this. That is, you will spend more time on the tour than you originally planned.

If you decide to go yourself, try this. First you need to get to the railway station in Sanya, it is located in the northern part of the city.

The easiest way to get to it is by taxi (about 3 euros or 20-30 yuan), but you can also take bus number 4, 22, 29. The bus fare will cost 1 euro (5 or 7 yuan, depending on the distance).

From Sanya Railway Station, take a train to Lingshui City. The ticket is sold only with a passport! It costs about 3 euros (18-20 yuan), travel time 25 minutes.

From Lingshui Railway Station to Xintsun Village, the Y2 bus runs on schedule and costs about 1 euro or 10 yuan. But the schedule is completely in Chinese! Therefore, it is not so easy to find out the time of departure of the bus. Here on help will come a map in which you can simply "poke your finger" and show you the place you need. Then the good Chinese will do their best to help you and show or write in numbers the time of the bus departure.

To be honest, I didn’t like this option at all, why bother so much on vacation ?!

You can take a taxi yourself: the first 3 km - 1 euro (8 yuan), then every kilometer 2 yuan. The driver will take you directly to the cable car. Taxi pay by meter.

Funicular ride

The cable car connecting land to Monkey Island is China's longest waterway. Its length is 2138 meters.

The funicular cabins are open, because it is more convenient for tourists to admire the landscapes that open from a bird's eye view.

From the wind, the cabin sometimes shakes a lot. The funicular rides either slowly, approaching the support tower, or quickly, going down from it.

The views around, of course, are simply amazing: mountains, the sea, a fishing village on the water, rice fields, pearl plantations. When else will you be able to look at all this from such a height?!

We rode the funicular for 10-15 minutes and, finally, got into the reserve itself with monkeys.

Nianwang Island Reserve

Monkey Island is a nature reserve with an area of about 1000 hectares. More than 2,000 monkeys live here in their natural environment. Scientists observe their behavior, study animals, monitor the population of the species. It is impossible to walk throughout the territory, much is closed to tourists. To look at the animals, you can only walk along special paths, and there are not so many of them here.

Macaques roam freely wherever they want, splashing in a pool specially equipped for them, jumping on trees, hiding from people in thickets. In a word, they are masters here. Monkeys are not at all afraid of people and come very close in the hope of a treat. For a small fee (no more than 1 euro) you can buy food for animals and feed them.

At the entrance you will be greeted by monkeys holding flags different countries. I felt sorry for them: they sat on a leash, while their relatives run everywhere.

The tour begins with the fact that a guide in a smart suit is attached to each group, who tells about the rules of behavior in the territory of the “monkeys”. Be sure to follow these requirements! In my presence, a monkey bit a woman who wanted to pet a macaque cub (apparently, the female mother protected her child in this way). No matter how cute they may seem, they are still animals. Then you can walk with a guide or walk around the reserve on your own.

It was really interesting to watch the animals. Caring females scratch the skin of males, look for fleas. Macaque mothers carry their cubs on their backs or on their stomachs, protecting them in every possible way.

Someone swims in the pool, and in different styles! Some residents of the island sunbathe in the sun, sitting on a stone or near the pool, others lie in hammocks.

For me, for example, it was a discovery that a monkey peels a banana before eating it, knows how to open a bottle of water. And I also saw an example of how animals obey the leader. A bunch of monkeys ran around people, begging for food, and then suddenly a large male appeared, made some kind of terrible sound, and all the monkeys retreated and fled.

By the way, guilty monkeys are put in a "prison". This is such a large cage where the beast is kept until it is corrected.

Trained monkeys will show tourists a free show. There are two of them: one looks like a circus, and the second looks like a theater. Both performances take place at different times, there is a sign with a schedule and a pointer on how to get to the show. In addition, you can check the route and time with the guide accompanying you, he is always ready to answer any questions. Seats in the "auditorium", which is simply a stage under open sky and benches around it, it is advisable to take it in advance, otherwise you can simply not see anything.

AT circus show animals perform different tricks: they walk on a tightrope, ride a bicycle, a pony, a goat, etc.

For 1.5 euros (10 yuan) they take a photo with your camera. Cashier parrots fly around the "hall" and collect money. If you raise your hand with a bill, the bird will fly up to you and take the money shown with its beak.

As soon as you paid for the photo, the monkeys, at the command of the trainer, take certain places next to you: one jumps on your shoulder, the second kneels, and the third sits in front of you on the floor - now everything is ready for a successful photo!

Theatrical show is more difficult. Its essence is that monkeys mock their trainer. But to make it fun, you need to understand what is at stake, and the trainer speaks only in Chinese. So only the Chinese laughed here.

I also noticed that trained animals are sometimes treated cruelly. Monkeys in collars and on a chain, and they are very much scolded for their faults. Training is built on the complete subordination of the animal to man.

There are no special cafes where you can have a bite to eat on the island. But I don’t advise you to take food with you either: at the entrance they will take it away from you, because they will think that this is food for monkeys. You can eat on the way back, in a fish village on the water.

way back

If you went on an excursion as part of a group, then you will be taken back from the island by boat, and not by funicular.
We drove through a settlement on the water.

This is a whole village of boat-houses in which people live. The guide said that many live like this all their lives! Marrying these boats, working, raising children and so on, and some have never even set foot on land! Those who live on such a boat do not have to pay an expensive land tax, because their house is on the water. Naturally, their whole life and work are connected with catching fish and seafood.

On the way, we were taken to a local "restaurant" located somewhere between these huts. In it, for a low fee, you can choose the fish you like, which will be caught from a special cell and cooked in a few minutes as you want: boiled, fried, steamed. A whole grilled fish (similar in size to a medium mackerel) only costs 3 euros (20 yuan)!

True, the smell here is unbearable: it smells very strongly of fish, mud, stagnant water, etc. I, at least, have completely lost the desire to eat or even drink anything.

An excursion to the island of monkeys is a fun walk, there is nothing informative and interesting in it, so if you come to relax for a few days, then you can exclude it from the list of mandatory events.
Do not get to the island by funicular with a small child: the cabin is open, it is still dangerous! Ask to take you to the reserve on a boat on the water, this is included in the price of the tour. (Just make sure to discuss this with your guide before heading to the island so they have time to organize everything).
Do not take food for the monkeys, it will be taken away at the entrance. Treats for animals can be bought in the reserve itself.
Remove bright and flashy jewelry before going to the island, macaques really like everything bright and shiny, they can take it off you.
Follow the rules of conduct in the reserve, the guide will tell you about them.

Monkey Island Hon Lao (Nha Trang, Vietnam) - detailed description, location, reviews, photos and videos.

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Just 20 km from Nha Trang is located amazing island- a heavenly haven of our distant ancestors, monkeys. In honor of its cheerful inhabitants, it became known as Monkey Island, or, in Vietnamese, Khon Lao.

By the way, our country is directly related to the development and establishment of this place. At times Soviet Union there was a scientific laboratory in which scientists used primates for experiments and research. After the collapse of the Union, the laboratory was closed, some of the animals were taken out, and the rest fled into the forests. A few years later, the monkeys adapted perfectly and became the full owners of the island, and not so long ago a monkey reserve was organized on it.

Now more than 1,500 monkeys live on the island, they live in natural natural conditions, so they feel great and make great contact with a person. True, sometimes animals show excessive friendliness, and then you need to keep your eyes open. A second - and a cute monkey, who has just been kind to you, is hiding in the jungle, taking your bag or camera.

Just 20 km from Nha Trang, there is an amazing island - a paradise haven for our distant ancestors, monkeys. In honor of its cheerful inhabitants, it became known as Monkey Island.

What else is on the island

If you are tired of wandering aimlessly through the jungle, looking for nimble monkeys, go to the local circus. The repertoire includes performances with the participation of trained macaques, elephants, bears, as well as dog racing and acrobatic numbers.

A visit to the circus is included in the ticket price to the island.

Enterprising Vietnamese took care not only about the availability of entertainment, but also about the comfort of tourists. The island has a well-developed infrastructure and provides for almost all the wishes of the guests. The organizers opened several restaurants where you can order both traditional Vietnamese dishes and more familiar European food, laid out shady gardens for relaxation, and built mini-hotels with rooms. But that's not all. The island has an amusement park and a small well-groomed beach, where several water equipment rentals are open. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit and sunscreen.

Journey to the island

Like the other islands of Nha Trang, you can get to Monkey Island on your own or with a group. To those who chose independent travel, first of all you need to get to the North Pier, it is located 20 km from the center of Nha Trang (by car, it's faster to get on QL1, the road along the coast is longer). A ferry runs from the pier with breaks of 30 minutes to the island, it operates from 9:30 to 16:00, the cost is 120,000-140,000 VND, the trip takes about 20 minutes. Prices on the page are for September 2018.

Organized excursions to Monkey Island are most often carried out according to the standard program: in the morning you are picked up from the hotel, taken to the island (by boat from Nha Trang or by bus to the pier with a transfer to the ferry), you spend the whole day at the place of rest, and in the evening you return to hotel.

Monkey Island Hon Lao

It is convenient to move around the island on a rented moped, those who wish can take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, a regular walk is no less interesting.

Feeding monkeys is allowed only within the park, this is done so that the animals do not go beyond the territory of the reserve to the rest of the island.

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The northern islands near Nha Trang are suitable for those who love variety. There is no gorgeous beaches and rich underwater world, but there are other entertainments.

Among the islands in Nha Phu Bay, the most famous are:

Monkey Island;
Orchid Island.

How to get to the northern islands of Nha Trang?

Each tourist can book an excursion at any of the agencies, or can get there on their own, since the northern islands are only 16 kilometers from the center of Nha Trang.

If you decide to travel on your own, then there are several options:

bus number 3 to the North Port (cost ~ VND 20,000);
(cost from 100,000 dong per day);
(VND 200,000-250,000).

Bus number 3 to Zoklet beach

If there are two of you and you like to travel with the breeze, then the option of renting a bike is the most suitable. Still, there is some romance in it!

As for the taxi, everything is not so clear. You can get there for 200,000 dong or 400,000. It all depends on the impudence of the driver and your knowledge of prices and ability to negotiate.

Taxi in Nha Trang is inexpensive, from 4500 per km.

According to the meter, it will definitely be more expensive, so immediately discuss a fixed price with the taxi driver. Usually up to northern port the cost of the trip is 200,000 VND.

The cost of travel

Middle row - Monkey Island, right - Orchid Island

Boats depart from the port every hour to take you to the islands. Boat number 3 sails to Monkey Island, boat number 2 - to Orchid Island.

It is possible to get on both at once: first you will be taken to Monkey Island, and after you walk up, you can board any of the boats that go to Orchid Island.

Prices for the Northern Islands for 2017.

monkey island

Monkey Island is located about 2 km from the North Port (20-30 minutes)

Monkey Island ( Monkey Island, or đảo khỉ) located approximately two kilometers from the coast of Nha Trang. The name comes from the huge number of monkeys living here.

Before, there were nurseries on the island where various breeds of monkeys were bred, which were supplied to the USSR. In the post-war period, supplies stopped, and monkeys filled the entire territory.

On the this moment there are more than a thousand of them. For tourists, daily shows are organized with the participation of these animals.

In fact, tourists will be able to see only a small part of the Monkey Island in Nha Trang, because the rest is occupied by the jungle.

However, in this small area of the island there are all conditions for have a great holiday. There are cafes and shops, there is a beach, gardens and a park. For an overnight stay, you can rent a house with all amenities.

On the beach, if you wish, you can rent a sun lounger, kayak, jet ski. In addition, for those who love leisure, there is a karting track here.

Representation for tourists

It is important to remember that monkeys are everywhere on the island and they are used to being fed and treated to various delicacies. After noticing how you reached into your bag or backpack, the monkeys will keep a close eye on you until you give them something to eat.

Monkey Island will not leave anyone indifferent, because it combines various types of recreation.

Important! Try not to tease the monkeys. They may bite you or your child. And no one can guarantee that these animals do not suffer from some kind of rabies.

orchid island

Huts right on the water

On the way to Orchid Island you will see a "floating village". Its inhabitants are engaged in fishing, they work and live in their huts, located right on the water. Who knows, maybe this is just a temporary shelter and every evening they return to the city, to their usual Vietnamese homes.

View from the pier

Orchid Island (Suoi Hoa Lan) is often called the island of elephants. From the names you can guess that here you will see elephants and orchids. Although, in fact, an elephant, and to be precise, an elephant, there is only one.

When tourists get to the island, before them opens beautiful beach where you can swim and sunbathe. For these purposes, sun loungers and gazebos are installed. The water is warm and calm throughout the year, so you can come here in any season. Here you can also ride a water scooter, slide down an inflatable slide.

You should definitely take a walk inland. Among the huge amount of greenery, many streams flow, over which beautiful bridges are installed. Along the way, there are stone stairs, various climbs, fountains, stone and wooden sculptures. And, of course, a lot of orchids.

The whole island is covered with lots of greenery and flowers.

Their petals have bizarre shapes and all kinds of shades. Orchid varieties are selected in such a way that, arriving at any time of the year, you can see their bloom. This spectacle will not leave anyone indifferent. Photo with a hawk - 20,000 VND

Ostriches roam the island

Ostriches roam the island calmly, they can be fed with grains bought from zoo workers. But it must be remembered that these are arrogant birds. If you treat them once, they may start chasing you to take away food.

Deer enclosure

There is an enclosure with deer where you can spend the whole day feeding and watching them. These animals are very friendly and cute, so both adults and children will be interested in communicating with them.

In addition, there is a restaurant on the island, where customers are offered European and Vietnamese cuisine. Tourists can buy souvenirs in the shops.

findings

The Northern Islands of Nha Trang is one of the must-see places. After all, each of these islands is attractive and truly unique in its own way. This trip will be remembered by any traveler for a long time.

The territory of the Hainan Monkey Sanctuary is well-groomed and clean. Everywhere there are direction signs in different languages, and Russian is one of them, so despite the huge area, it is unlikely to get lost here. In addition, in the reserve you will often meet personnel who are clearly visible, as they are dressed in bright uniforms.

At the entrance to the reserve, tourists must be instructed, according to which macaques must not be scared, teased and fed. Even attempts to touch them can lead to unpredictable consequences. Monkeys are not cats, they don't like to be stroked and can bite for it. Tourists are also advised to hide all their belongings in pockets and bags, otherwise macaques can steal something. The rules for staying in the reserve can also be read on a special board at the entrance.

The Guanxi macaques themselves, living on the island of monkeys, are not at all afraid of people, and small individuals show special curiosity and can easily climb on you. The animals have a specially equipped pool where they splash on hot days, enjoying its coolness. Walking along the paths, where these wonderful animals frolic at arm's length, is very interesting and unusual.

However, not all monkeys living on Monkey Island are in the wild. The reserve has its own theater and circus with trained individuals performing complex tricks and tricks, which are very entertaining to see. These monkeys are kept separate from the rest.

Walking in the park, you will also have the opportunity to unusual photos with trained macaques who will pose for you. The animals jump on their knees, shoulders, head, catching food thrown by the zoo employee from there. At this time, another employee will take a few photos with your camera. For a photo session with trained monkeys, you need to pay a small amount - about 10 yuan.

After a fascinating walk through the monkey zoo, you can relax in a cozy restaurant "on the water", tasting various sea delicacies.

How to get to Monkey Island in Hainan

Nanwanhoudao is located on a small peninsula, located at a distance of 60 kilometers from Sanya. This island is separated from the village of Xingcun by a strait. You can get from Hainan Island to the reserve by funicular - the longest cable car in the country, located above the water. The length of the path is 2138 meters. A ride on a funicular with an unglazed cabin is interesting and exciting. From a height, a picturesque panorama of the fishing village on the water and the Monkey Island itself opens.

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Excursion program

Time spending 7:30-16:30
Feeding ostriches, elephant and spotted deer on Orchid Island;
Visiting a show with an elephant and bears on Orchid Island;
Elephant and ostrich riding;
Walk in the protected area of the Orchid Park (optional climb to the waterfall);
Swimming and relaxing on the calm and picturesque beach of Orchid Island;
Visit the monkey show and the dog race. Betting on the run;
Communication with monkeys on Monkey Island;
Test drive behind the wheel of a kart in the heart of the island;

What's included

Experienced Russian and professional guide;
Transfer by comfortable minibus from the hotel to the pier and back;
All water transportation;
Life jacket and ring;
Entrance fees to two islands;
Visit to the orchid park
Animal circus show on two islands;
Bottle of mineral water;
Beach chair;
Drinks (juice or coconut);

Additional charge

Lunch at a restaurant (VND 130,000);
Elephant riding (VND 300,000) and ostriches (VND 50,000);
Personal expenses and tips;
Karting (VND 80’000);
Bets on dog racing (VND 30,000);

Video excursions to the northern islands

The price of excursions to the northern islands

35 usd adult and 18 usd per child

Detailed description of the excursion to the northern islands

Nha Phu Bay, in which the Northern Islands of Nha Trang are located, is one of the most visited attractions in Nha Trang.

Most famous islands are Monkey Island and Orchid Island or Hoa Lan. You can visit them both independently and in an organized way.

Monkey Island - Dao Khi

Once on this island there was a nursery in which monkeys were bred for testing vaccines.

For economic reasons, the nursery fell into decay, and for reasons of humanity, it was decided to leave the monkeys for tropical island to the delight of tourists.

Now everyone is happy: the animals are given almost complete freedom, and tourists can watch the monkeys in their natural habitat and feed them from their hands.

In addition to communicating with primates, there are other entertainments here: those who wish can try out the karting track, bet on the original dog races (you can’t do without monkeys either) and the monkey swim, take a walk in the park with intricate sculptures and watch a circus performance.

Monkeys roam freely throughout the island.

Orchid Island - Hoa Lan

This island has another name - Elephant Island. It is easy to guess that there are orchids and elephants here.

There are also trained dogs and bears on the island, a park with flower figures, charming and modest spotted deer, funny ostriches, and along a winding forest path you can reach a waterfall.

You can feed almost all animals directly from your hand, they are very well-mannered and grateful.

The island's beach is equipped with cozy gazebos and sunbeds. The water here is calm and warm all year round. There are also water activities here - scooters, parasailing behind a boat and inflatable slides on the water.

In the restaurant on the shore you can taste fresh seafood, which will be prepared especially for you. Freshly squeezed natural juice or other soft drinks will be brought directly to the sunbed.

How to get to the islands on your own

Boats leave for Monkey Island and Orchid Island from the northern port, which is located 20 km from Nha Trang city center. You can get here in several ways:

rent a motorbike; we talk about how to do this in Nha Trang, how much it costs, about the safety of movement on a motorbike, we talk in a separate one;
by taxi - for a one-way trip you will spend about 20 USD;
by city bus number 3; more about routes and schedules in the article.

When you get to the port, go to the right from the entrance to the windows in the form of dragons. Choose which island or islands you want to visit, pay for your tickets and wait in line for the water transfer.

The cost of an independent trip by sea there and back:

Monkey Island - 8 usd adult and 4 usd child;
Orchid Island - 10 usd per adult and 6 usd per child;
Both islands with lunch included - 24 usd adult and 17 usd child.

On the islands themselves, you can buy soft drinks, food for yourself and food for animals. Entertainment like karting and shooting range, water attractions also at an additional cost.

Organized excursions to the northern islands in large groups

The most economical way to see Monkey Island and Orchid Island would be with a large group (25-40 people) with a Vietnamese/Russian accompanying guide.

Such a trip costs about 28 USD for each tourist. For this money, they will pick you up from the hotel and bring you back, feed you lunch, ride around the islands on a diesel launch, show elephants, monkeys and dogs.

The main disadvantages of this option are large group(will have to make room), constant rush, little time for swimming and communication with animals.

Excursion to the northern islands of Nha Trang with the company "Uncle Vanya"

Another option is to go to the northern islands with Uncle Vanya. You will depart from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus.

There are no more than 14 people in a group. You will be accompanied by a Russian guide who will tell you all the most interesting and will be happy to answer your questions about Vietnam and Nha Trang.

The tour is organized in such a way that you have time to see the performances on each of the islands. You will have time for leisurely walks, relaxation on the beach and photo shoots.

The Nya Phu Islands will definitely delight you. Communication with funny monkeys, charming Lena the elephant, Ken the bear cub and other inhabitants northern islands, will give a charge of positive emotions.