Introduction to Cu Lao Cau in Binh Thuan

Cu Lao Cau or Hon Cau is a small island in Binh Thuan. The island has a length of 1,500 m, the largest width is 800 m and the smallest is 300 m. Around are tens of thousands of limestone blocks of many shapes and colors that surround and link together to form interesting caves. The color of the stone always changes depending on the light every day.

The fresh water source here, besides rain water, is the only water source from Gieng Tien (Gia Long well). And especially, Cu Lao Cau island only uses electricity from solar energy. Therefore, Cu Lao Cau is suitable for those who love to "travel" who love nature, love adventure travel and love to explore.

Where is Cu Lao Cau?

Cu Lao Cau Island is a small island in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province. This place is about 110km from Phan Thiet city to the northeast. Google Maps

How to get to Cu Lao Cau island Binh Thuan

Boat to Cu Lao Cau island

To get to Cu Lao Cau, you need to move to Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan. Then, move to one of the following locations to reach the island such as: Phuoc The fishing port, Lien Huong town, Ca Na town, Vinh Tan commune...

Ca Na Fishing Port: From here, it takes you about 1 hour and 15 minutes to move to the island. At this port there is parking as well as good services.

Lien Huong town wharf: You can choose to go to the island by fishing boat or canoe of the marine conservation center and it takes about 45 minutes.

Phuoc The Fishing Port: You can take a fisherman's boat to the island or fortunately hitchhike a boat carrying food and water, it takes about 30 minutes.

However, because Cu Lao Cau island only has a military pier and is quite high. Therefore, ships or canoes have to be parked at a fairly long distance. Then you move by boat to the shore.

Phu Quoc Island

After going on Cu Lao Cau island, you can hire motorbike services to start the journey to Cu Lao Cau. Phu Quoc Island is also an extremely interesting experience. Discovering every corner of this beautiful island by yourself is often chosen by many couples or groups of young people.

The right time to travel to Cu Lao Cau

The most suitable time to go to Cu Lao Cau is from April to August of the lunar calendar, which is the calm season of the south wind. From the full moon of August to the third lunar month is the season of rough seas.

What to explore in Cu Lao Cau?

Hang Yen

As the residence of rare species of swiftlet, the cave is also a place to exploit eggs and nests of people on the island. Thanks to the strict management of the border guards, Yen cave still possesses a unique wild beauty.

When visiting Yen Cave, you must not have any destructive actions because it is under the protection of the border guards, so it is always in a guarded state.

What to explore in Cu Lao Cau?

Ba Hon Cave

Also considered a tourist destination on Cu Lao Cau which is loved by many domestic and foreign tourists, Ba Hon cave is formed by 3 large stones standing up, forming a strange and eye-catching shape.

Coral

Home to a lot of colorful and multi-formed coral species, Coral Beach on Cu Lao Cau Island is a place you should not miss. Not only are you satisfied with the coral reefs, you can also chrck-print impressive photos, breathe in the fresh sea, relax.

Temple of Nam Hai god

As a place where fishermen on the island used to worship Ong fish, Nam Hai temple is also a place where people come to pray for peace every time they go to the island. Every year on the full moon day of April, this place holds an interesting festival. If you are lucky on the right occasion, you will be able to witness and participate in the exciting atmosphere of the festival.

Remnants of the ancient Gia Long well

As mentioned above, except for rain water, Gia Long well is the only source of fresh water on the island. This well is more than a hundred years old, named Gia Long - the name of the king who gave birth to the Nguyen Dynasty, dug to find a source of water when fleeing the Tay Son invaders to the south.

Besides, if you have time to go to Cu Lao Cau, you can visit some other places such as: Ca Suot Beach, Love Cave, ... also many interesting things.

3 attractive experiences when traveling to Cu Lao Cau Binh Thuan

Camping on the beach

As one of the options for staying overnight on the island, camping by the beach is also an interesting experience in Cu Lao Cau. You can organize a small party, bbq by the beach, light a campfire, sing and watch the stars at night and the next day, wake up early to catch the sunrise on the island.

Camping islet fishing

Dive and see coral

Possessing a tropical marine ecosystem with coral reefs and seagrass beds, Cu Lao Cau is an interesting place to watch coral.

On the island, there are programs to protect rare animals, especially turtles. Bich Hanh's photo

What specialties do you enjoy coming to Cu Lao Cau?

Around the island, there are many types of seafood living, so enjoying seafood is definitely something you should not miss.

Her breast snail

Scallop firewood

Moon Crab

grilled seafood

On the island, there are 2 shops that are regularly open, which is Mr. Tu Huu's Song Bien restaurant that you can visit to enjoy.

What specialties do you enjoy coming to Cu Lao Cau?

Suggested tour of Cu Lao Cau 2 days 1 night

Cu Lao Cau Tour – Day 1

7:00: Gather at Lien Huong port, get on a boat to the island, it takes about 45 minutes.

Around 8:00am: The boat docks at Cu Lao Cau. Here you can start your sightseeing and fun journey