Quynhon Tour: Ky Co Island & Eo Gio Cape with Snorkeling

Sand dunes, island swimming, coral reef snorkeling, and a 30-meter Buddha statue in one day

A guided tour of Quynhon's beaches and islands with canoe rides to Ky Co island and snorkeling at Bai Dua, where you swim among colorful coral and tropical fish. The day includes photos at Phuong Mai Sand Dunes, a fresh seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant, and a stop at Eo Gio Cape to see the Twin Buddha statue at Ngoc Hoa Monastery. Pickup is included; the guide speaks English. In bad weather (typically October to March), the canoe portion switches to a car ride and snorkeling is skipped.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ky Co Island and Eo Gio Cape

• Visit Phuong Mai Sand Dunes for photos
• Take canoe to Ky Co Island
• Swim and take photos at Ky Co Island
• Snorkel at Bai Dua coral reef
• Have lunch and rest at restaurant
• Watch sunrise at scenic viewpoint
• Visit Ngoc Hoa Monastery and Twin Buddha statue

The Experience

The tour runs 5 to 9 hours depending on tides and conditions. You start at Phuong Mai Sand Dunes for photos, then head to Nhon Ly to board a canoe for the ride out to Ky Co island—the stretch most travelers come for. You get an hour and a half to swim and photograph the beach itself, then canoe again to Bai Dua for snorkeling over a coral reef where you'll see schools of colored fish. The water and the reef are what make this stop different from a standard beach tour; it's not a guided dive, just time in the water with the reef below you.

After snorkeling, you return to a restaurant to rinse off and eat lunch with fresh local seafood dishes, then rest there before the afternoon leg. The final stop is Eo Gio Cape, considered the best sunrise viewpoint in Vietnam, and next to it sits Ngoc Hoa Monastery. The Twin Buddha statue there stands over 30 meters tall—it's the landmark most first-time visitors to the area don't expect to see. The guide handles the route and timing; you bring a moderate level of fitness for the canoe rides and swimming.

Weather matters here. From October through March, rough seas mean the canoe cannot launch, so the tour switches to a car ride to Ky Co island instead and skips the snorkeling entirely. The operator includes a conical hat, bottled water, and travel insurance. Wear flip-flops or water shoes for the beach and canoe sections. Children from age 5 are welcome; infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• canoe rides to Ky Co island and Bai Dua.
• snorkeling time over the coral reef (weather permitting).
• fresh seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant.
• conical hat.
• bottled water.
• travel insurance.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Quy Nhon Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine beach swimming with snorkeling and island exploration in one day—the canoe rides and coral reef are what set it apart from a standard beach visit. If you're traveling October to March when seas are rough, expect the canoe portion to become a car ride and snorkeling to be canceled; the sand dunes, lunch, and Eo Gio Cape stop remain part of the day.

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Top questions

What happens if the weather is bad when I book this tour?

In bad weather, typically from October to March, the canoe rides are replaced with a car transfer to Ky Co island, and the snorkeling at Bai Dua is canceled. The rest of the tour—sand dunes, lunch, and Eo Gio Cape—continues as planned.

How much time do I actually spend swimming and snorkeling?

You get an hour and a half to swim at Ky Co island beach itself, then additional time snorkeling at Bai Dua over the coral reef, though the exact duration depends on the day's tide and schedule.

Is the guide included, and what language do they speak?

Yes, a live English-speaking guide is included and leads the entire tour, handling the canoe navigation, timing at each stop, and commentary about the sites.

What's included in the lunch, and where do we eat?

Lunch is fresh local seafood served at a beachside restaurant where you also rinse off after snorkeling and rest before the afternoon portion of the tour.

Can children go on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 5. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the canoe rides and at the restaurant.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear flip-flops or water shoes for the beach and canoe sections. The tour provides a conical hat, bottled water, and travel insurance; bring sunscreen and a towel. The operator notes that flip-flops are recommended for comfort on the boat and sand.