Cham Islands Snorkeling Tour: 2-Spot Hidden Reef

Skip the village and double your time underwater at a quieter reef.

A snorkeling tour from Da Nang to Cham Islands, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, with speedboat transfers, English-speaking guide and lunch included. You choose between one snorkel spot plus village sightseeing or two snorkel spots with a hidden reef and no village stops. Hotel pickup covers Da Nang and Hoi An city centre.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 29 to US$ 48 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Village visit plus 1 snorkel spot 07:30 Guide in English Culture and history: visit a local fishing village such as Hải Tạng Pagoda, The Ancient Well, or Tân Hiệp Seafood Market, with a local lunch on the island. Village visit and 1-spot snorkel: explore the local fishing village on the Cham Islands and enjoy one 45-minute snorkeling session at a coral reef. Pickup is included.

No village stop: 2 snorkel spots 07:30 Guide in English Two-spot snorkeling: skip the village sightseeing and enjoy 2 snorkeling stops at different reef areas (the quieter Hidden Reef), with a local lunch on the island. Built around the ocean, with longer snorkeling time and more coral to explore (45 minutes at each spot). Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Cham Islands tour with snorkeling options

• Hotel pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An
• Transfer to pier
• Speedboat ride to Cham Islands
• Choose between village visit or 2-spot snorkeling
• Visit fishing village and cultural sites (optional)
• Snorkel at one or two spots including hidden reef
• Enjoy local lunch by the beach
• Free time for swimming and relaxation
• Return by speedboat
• Hotel drop-off

What’s included

• Round-trip speedboat transfers from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Islands.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• snorkeling equipment.
• local lunch served by the beach.
• free swimming and relaxation time between snorkel stops.

Times

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• Every day 07:30

Information

Snorkel two hidden reefs in a UNESCO biosphere reserve off Da Nang with speedboat transfers, English guide and beach lunch included.

Group Up to 100 1 similar private tour ›

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Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 1,632 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Ages Adult (10 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, then a speedboat ride out to Cham Islands: a cluster of eight islands protected as a biosphere reserve for their marine life and ecosystem. Once you arrive, the route splits depending on which option you pick at checkout. The standard choice adds a village visit with stops at Hai Tang Pagoda and an ancient well before you enter the water. The upgrade skips the island sightseeing entirely and takes you straight to two snorkel spots instead, including a quieter hidden reef where fewer boats go.

The snorkeling itself uses provided equipment, and an English-speaking guide is with the group throughout. You get a local lunch served by the beach, plus free time to swim and relax between the water and the boat ride back. The whole outing runs about six to seven hours door-to-door, with the speedboat handling all the transport and your hotel drop-off included at the end.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 1,632 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The tour provides all snorkeling equipment and an English-speaking guide who leads the group. No prior experience is required, though the operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the activity and the boat ride.

What's the difference between the two snorkeling options?

The standard option includes one snorkel spot plus village sightseeing at Hai Tang Pagoda and an ancient well. The upgrade option skips the village visit and takes you to two snorkel spots instead, including a hidden reef, giving you more time in the water.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in standard conditions, but your operations team is available 24/7 to discuss any concerns about weather or sea conditions before your trip.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

A local lunch by the beach is included with the tour. Contact the 24/7 support team before booking to discuss any dietary needs.

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