Pirate Island,
also known as Ha Tien Islands in Kien Giang, is a strange destination. Pirate
Island is the name of an Archipelago of 16 islands. The biggest island is Hon
Tre Island (Hon Doc) in Tien Hai Commune of Ha Tien District. It is about 28km
from Ha Tien Beach, and 40km from Phu Quoc Island. With the special name,
travelers in Vietnam tours to Kien Giang can
somehow image about the past in this island. Due to situating from Ha Tien -
Rach Gia Gulf to the Gulf of Thailand, an important trading route from China to
Western countries, from centuries ago, the archipelago was an ideal place for
pirates to shelter and attack merchantman.
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Until early 20th
century, piracy remains rife here. It was not just an obsession of many ships,
but also was regarded as a place of a treasure. Some people think it is a
rumor, while other do not believe. It is said that in 80s of the last century,
there was an invasion in this island with the purpose of looking for the
treasure. There is a story about a 300-year-old map to look for the treasure
and a great volume of ancient coin, which makes Pirate Island more special and
attractive. Todays, apart from the curiosity by its name, travelers coming to
Ha Tien Islands, Vietnam tour packages from Ho
Chi Minh City, to explore a unique primitive beauty.
The best time to
travel Pirate Island Vietnam is in spring when
the sea is turquoise with gentle waves, which is suitable for those who often
get seasick. Beaches in Kien Giang are not directly affected much by storm, but
the rainfall volume is quite high. Before the trip to Ha Tien, it is necessary
to pay attention to follow the weather forecast. From Saigon, it is easy to
approach Ha Tien by mini bus, visit attractions in Ha Tien, and then travel to
Pirate Island. The only way to get to Pirate Island is by water. Travelers can
buy tickets at Ha Tien Wharf. There are two turns from Ha Tien to Pirate Island
and vice versa, at 9:00AM and 15:00PM. It is highly recommended to arrive the
wharf early to buy tickets. It costs about 50,000VND per turn. However,
according to the latest news, from May 7 to the end of May, there is only one
turn to Pirate Island per day, as one ship had to stop to maintain. The turn
from Ha Tien to Pirate Island departs at 14:00, and from the island to Ha Tien
at 9:00 AM of the next morning. Therefore travelers should arrange a suitable
timetable if having intention to visit the island during the time. It is
suggested that, you should call to ask for information in advance. It takes
about one hour and 30 minutes to travel from Ha Tien to Pirate Island.
How to get there
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| Pirate Island |
In this island,
you can ride a bike or a motorbike to get around without worrying about
gettingl lost. There is only one road in this island, one side is immense sea,
and another side is majestic mountains. In addition, you can get around the the
island by motor-taxi, about 50,000VND/pax. Local motor-taxi riders are very
friendly and hospitable. They are willing to act as a tour guide for all
travelers. Moreover, if you have more time, you can hire a small boat to travel
around the archipelago. The rate of hiring a boat for 10 person is about
300,000 - 400,000 VND/boat .
Where to stay
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| Ha Tien Islands |
Many travelers
coming to Pirate Island and shared that there were no services in this island,
which is the most attracting thing here. At present, there are no hotels in
Pirate Island. There are guesthouses only of local people. It costs about
50,000VND/night. In case, you are going on a picnic here, you can bring tent to
make a camp on the beach. However, the island still lacks fresh water and
electricity. Electricity in this island is provided by generator. Electricity
is available in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. After 9pm,
electricity will be cut off. You should prepare another battery in emergency.
Food and belongings of people on the island are transported from the mainland;
therefore, you should prepared some before going. If you want to experience the
local life, you can order to stay with local people - homestay.
What to do
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| Ha Tien Beach |
Pirate
Archipelago has 16 islands, including Hon Keo Ngua, Hon Kien Vang, Hon Tre Lon,
Hon Tre Vinh, Hon Gui, Hon U, Hon Giang, Hon Cho Ro, Hon Duoc Non, Hon Bo Dap,
and Hon Doi Mo... Among those, Hon Tre Lon Island is the center of Tien Hai
Island (Pirate Island). The island is portrayed by white smooth sandy beaches
and turquoise waters. Here, you can freely immerse in the cool water, or
participate in sea sport activities, explore colorful undersea world by scuba
diving. The next stopover that you should not to miss when visiting here is the
sovereignty milestone carved with 16 islands' names of Pirate Islands.
Most area of
this island is covered by forest. Some places adjacent to sea water are barren
and pristine cliffs. Here, apart from exploring and listening to stories about
origin of the island's name told by locals, you will have a chance to
experience natural landscapes with pristine and fresh atmosphere. One of
indispensable things to do in Vietnam holidays
in Pirate Island is squid fishing at night. If you are staying with local
people, you can ask them for going with them to find new experiences.
In this island,
there are many fresh and delicious seafood. Yet, at present, there are less
restaurants and food stalls serving tourists in this island. travelers come
here can make reservation in advance with locals then pay them money. Seafood
here is provided by local people. Otherwise, you can come to the fishing port
in the early morning to buy newly caught seafood.
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