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Monkey Island, Nha Trang

Flag-lined jetty on the Monkey Island beach, tour boats moored and the green hills of the Nha Phu lagoon behind
Photo: calflier001, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Ticket at the pier
220,000 VND; children 1–1.4 m 130,000 VND
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Hours
Daily 7:30–16:00
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
3 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Ticket online
185,000 VND; children 1–1.4 m 110,000 VND (operator's website)
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Under 1 m
Free
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Included
Return boat, entry, shows, loungers, freshwater shower, insurance
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Boats
Out 7:30–14:30; back 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
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Shows
Monkeys & Friends 10:00, 14:00, 15:15; races and swim 10:30, 14:30; feeding 13:30
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Pier
Bến tàu du lịch Long Phú, Đá Chồng — 18–20 km north of the centre
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Paying
Cash in VND at the pier; online booking is by Vietnamese bank transfer
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Operator hotline
0941 267 267
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Coordinates
12.36007, 109.21551YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

1,200+macaques live free on the island
2 sourcesLong Phu Tourist (operator)Green SM (VinWonders says about 1,500)
18–20 kmnorth of central Nha Trang to Long Phu pier
2 sourcesLong Phu Touristlocalvietnam.com
All-inthe ticket covers the return boat, entry and shows
2 sourcesLong Phu TouristGreen SM
Nha Phu lagoonthe islet of Hòn Lao sits in the lagoon north of the city
2 sourcesKhanh Hoa provincial tourism portalLong Phu Tourist
Long Phu Touristruns Monkey Island and neighbouring Orchid Island
2 sourcesLong Phu TouristKhanh Hoa tourism portal (nhatrang-travel.com)
Soviet-eramonkeys were bred here for research linked to the USSR; the troop stayed
2 sourcesVTC Newslocalvietnam.com (dates differ)
Under 1 mchildren go free; 1–1.4 m pay the child fare
2 sourcesLong Phu TouristVinWonders
3 showsa day: Monkeys & Friends, motorbike races and swim, feeding
2 sourcesLong Phu TouristGreen SM
No foodoutside food, drinks and single-use plastic are not allowed
2 sourcesLong Phu TouristKhanh Hoa tourism portal

Monkey Island tickets and prices

An adult ticket at the Long Phu pier costs 220,000 VND; children 1–1.4 m pay 130,000 VND and under-1 m go free. Anyone from 1.4 m pays the adult fare. The ticket includes the return boat, island entry, all shows, beach loungers, a freshwater shower and travel insurance.

Booking on Long Phu Tourist's official website brings it down to 185,000 VND (children 110,000 VND), but payment is by Vietnamese bank transfer or at their office. For most foreign visitors the simplest option is cash in VND at the pier counter — card acceptance there is patchy. Grab can be paid in cash or with a linked foreign card.

The island's Huong Su restaurant has a buffet lunch for 220,000 VND per adult; a ticket-plus-buffet combo is 385,000 VND, sold for two or more people.

How to get to Monkey Island from Nha Trang

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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  1. From the Tram Huong Tower on Tran Phu beach front, take a Grab or taxi to Long Phu pier — search “Bến tàu du lịch Long Phú”, “Đảo Khỉ” or “Long Phu Tourist” in the app. It is 18–20 km north, 30–40 minutes; Grab shows the fare before you book.
  2. The route heads north across the Cai River — about 18 km via Highway 1A or about 22 km along the coast. By scooter it's the same; parking at the pier costs around 10,000 VND (unofficial).
  3. Buy your ticket at the pier counter in cash — 220,000 VND per adult — or show your booking from the operator's website.
  4. The boat to the island takes about 15–20 minutes. Departures run 7:30–14:30, leaving as they fill up.
  5. Boats back leave at 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and a last one at 16:00. Miss it and the only way off is a private boat.
  6. Book your Grab back while you're still on the boat: few cars wait at the pier and bike taxis are rare.

Monkey Island opening hours and show times

The island is open daily, 7:30–16:00, with no closing day. Boats out run 7:30–14:30; boats back leave at 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00. The operator says the schedule can change in bad weather, so it's worth calling the hotline if the sky looks grim.

Monkeys & Friends runs at 10:00, 14:00 and 15:15; the monkey motorbike race and swimming contest at 10:30 and 14:30; the feeding session with the “monkey prince” photo op at 13:30. Be at the pier by 9:00 to catch the morning show without rushing.

Is Monkey Island worth visiting?

Yes, if you're travelling with kids or want an easy half day out: there are monkeys everywhere, up close, and a beach to swim from. No, if you want wildlife in the wild. This is an amusement park, not a sanctuary, and the shows are circus acts with trained animals.

The YesGo take: it works best paired with Orchid Island or the Ba Ho waterfalls. Don't cross town just for the show — see the monkeys in the morning, swim, and leave before the midday heat. If animal acts aren't for you, skip the arena; the free-roaming macaques and the beach are the better part anyway.

How long do you need on Monkey Island?

1.5–2.5 hours covers the monkeys, a show and a swim; with go-karting and the beach, about three. Add 30–40 minutes each way by car plus the boat, and it's a comfortable half day — morning is best, as boats out stop at 14:30.

Monkey Island and Orchid Island in one day

Easy — both islands have the same operator and the same pier. The two-island ticket is 420,000 VND online (children 255,000 VND) and covers the boat, entry to both and the shows. It saves money over two tickets, but takes a full day.

Orchid Island (Đảo Hoa Lan) has a different feel: mangroves, an orchid garden, a beach, a petting zoo with deer, ostriches and peacocks, plus jet skis. On its own it's 235,000 VND online or 280,000 VND at the pier. Boats there run only 7:30–10:30, with returns at 13:00 and 15:00, so do it first.

The operator also sells a Nha Phu day tour with pick-up in Nha Trang, a guide, speedboat and buffet lunch for 670,000 VND — handy if you'd rather not deal with taxis.

What to see on Monkey Island

  • Free-roaming macaques by the jetty, along the paths and up in the trees — the 13:30 feeding brings them closest.
  • The Monkeys & Friends show, monkey motorbike races and the swimming contest in the central arena.
  • The beach with loungers, shade tents and freshwater showers — all included in the ticket.
  • The colourful rock garden, the heart garden and bougainvillea arches — made for photos.
  • Prokart go-karts and buggy rides around the island, paid separately.
  • Views from the jetty over the green hills of the Nha Phu lagoon.

What Monkey Island is

In Vietnamese it's Đảo Khỉ, “Monkey Island”; on maps it's the islet of Hòn Lao in the Nha Phu lagoon, which opens onto the South China Sea. The pier is at Da Chong on Nha Trang's northern edge.

Monkeys were bred here for scientific research linked to the Soviet Union. When that ended, the troop stayed and grew; sources disagree on the dates, citing both the 1960s and 1975. Today the island is a leisure park, not a reserve: the macaques roam freely, but alongside visitors and their snacks.

Monkey Island vs Orchid Island

Monkey Islandyou are hereFree-roaming macaques, monkey shows220,000 VND185,000 VND7:30–14:3016:00Monkey circus, races, swim
Orchid IslandMangroves, orchid garden, petting zoo280,000 VND235,000 VND7:30–10:3015:00Birds, goose races, pigs and goats
Both islandsEverything—420,000 VNDMorningPer operator scheduleAll shows on both islands

Prices and boat times are official Long Phu Tourist figures. Kids who love animals will enjoy both; with one free morning and a beach in mind, Monkey Island is enough.

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Nha Trang by the water: compare and choose

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Institute of Oceanography341 h40,000 VND17.0 km
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Monkey Islandyou are here193 h220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 online—
Ba Ho Waterfalls193 h135,000–185,000 VND9.3 km

Northern Nha Trang in a day

Monkeys and a swim in the morning, then the Ba Ho waterfalls, and the Po Nagar towers and Hon Chong rocks on the way back. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Monkey Islandyou are here3 h · 220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 online
  2. 161 min walk from the previous stopBa Ho Waterfalls3 h · 135,000–185,000 VND
  3. 254 min walk from the previous stopPo Nagar Cham Towers1 h · 30,000 VND, children free
  4. 25 min walk from the previous stopHon Chong Promontory45 min · 30,000 VND, children free

4 places · about 15 h 5 min with walks · 440 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Arrive by 9:00: the monkeys are livelier before the heat and you'll make the 10:00 show easily.
  • Leave feeding to the official 13:30 session — park staff show you how to do it safely.
  • Pack a swimsuit — the beach, loungers and showers are included in the ticket.
  • Doing both islands? Start with Orchid Island: boats there stop at 10:30.
  • Book your Grab back from the boat — cars are scarce at the pier.
  • Combine the island with the Ba Ho waterfalls and the Po Nagar towers on the same side of town.

Questions

How much is the Monkey Island ticket in Nha Trang?

220,000 VND at the pier, 130,000 VND for children 1–1.4 m, free under 1 m. Online on the operator's website it's 185,000 and 110,000 VND. The return boat and shows are included.

How do I get to Monkey Island from Nha Trang?

Grab or taxi 30–40 minutes to Long Phu pier (Bến tàu du lịch Long Phú), 18–20 km north of the centre, then a 15–20 minute boat. Boats out run 7:30–14:30.

What are Monkey Island's opening hours?

Daily, 7:30–16:00. The last boat back to the pier leaves at 16:00.

Is Monkey Island in Nha Trang worth it?

For families and an easy half day, yes. If you want real wildlife or dislike animal shows, it's a leisure park with circus acts — skip it or pair it with Orchid Island and Ba Ho.

How long should I spend on Monkey Island?

1.5–2.5 hours on the island, about three with go-karts and the beach. Half a day including the trip from town.

Can I visit Monkey Island and Orchid Island in one day?

Yes — the two-island ticket is 420,000 VND online. Start with Orchid Island, as boats there only run until 10:30.

What time are the monkey shows?

Monkeys & Friends at 10:00, 14:00 and 15:15; motorbike races and swim at 10:30 and 14:30; feeding at 13:30.

Do I need a tour to visit Monkey Island?

No — getting there on your own is easy and cheaper. A tour helps if you want Orchid Island and Ba Ho too, with transport and lunch sorted.

Is Monkey Island safe for kids?

Yes, with care: keep food and loose items away, don't let children carry snacks, and stay calm if a monkey approaches.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Long Phu Tourist (operator of Monkey Island and Orchid Island): fares, hours, boat and show schedules, rules, 06.11.2026
  • Khanh Hoa provincial tourism portal: Monkey Island (Hon Lao) in the Nha Phu lagoon, advice on monkeys; Long Phu Tourist listing
  • VinWonders, Green SM, localvietnam.com — island guides (distance, boat time, number of monkeys)
  • VTC News, localvietnam.com — history of the monkey breeding station
  • Wikidata Q31909823
  • YesGo general facts for Vietnam — cards, cash and Grab
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 06.11.2026 ·
How we checkedFares, hours, boat and show schedules come from the operator Long Phu Tourist's official website and booking page, checked 06.11.2026: 220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 VND online. Guides quoting 180,000 VND are out of date. Guides give hours of 7:30–16:30; the operator says 7:30–16:00, which we show. Number of monkeys: the operator and Green SM say over 1,200, VinWonders about 1,500; we use the operator's figure. The island's area differs between sources (25 and 35 ha), so we leave it out. Boat time: guides say 10–20 minutes, the operator 20–35; we give 15–20. Several sources confirm the research-station history, but with different dates (1960s and 1975), so we give none. City bus numbers to the pier differ between sources and none is confirmed, so we don't recommend the bus. The parking fee is unofficial.

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