Vinh Hy Bay Snorkeling Tour: Waterfall & Cham Villages

Snorkel coral reefs and fish in crystal water, then swim in a hidden waterfall fed by jungle rock.

A 12-hour snorkeling trip from Mui Ne to Vinh Hy Bay with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a private glass-bottom boat. You'll swim at a hidden waterfall surrounded by rock pools, explore a Cham village's traditional pottery, visit a local grape garden, and spend the afternoon snorkeling and fishing in the bay's coral reefs. Lunch and all entrance fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mui Ne to Vinh Hy Bay adventure

• Pick up at hotel in Mui Ne
• Drive to Vinh Hy Bay via beach and rice fields
• Visit local grape garden and learn farming
• Explore Cham village pottery making
• Take coffee break and relax
• Discover and swim at hidden waterfall
• Snorkel and fish in Vinh Hy Bay
• Return to hotel in Mui Ne

The experience

The day starts at 7 AM with pickup from your Mui Ne or Phan Thiet hotel. The drive to Vinh Hy Bay covers 100 km of beach road and 50 km through rice fields. The route itself is part of the experience, moving through coastal and inland landscape. Before reaching the bay, you'll stop at a local grape garden to watch farmers at work, then move on to a Cham village where potters demonstrate the handmade techniques passed down through generations. After a coffee break, the guide takes you to a hidden waterfall where you can swim in natural rock pools carved into the jungle.

Once at Vinh Hy Bay, a private glass-bottom boat waits at the harbor to carry you to the snorkeling and fishing spots. The bay is known for its clarity and coral reefs. You'll spend the afternoon in the water with snorkeling gear, spotting fish and marine life. The glass-bottom boat lets you see what's below without getting wet if you prefer. Fishing is also available during this time. Lunch (local food tailored to any dietary needs you mention at booking) happens between the waterfall and the bay, keeping you fueled for the afternoon.

The return journey leaves time to reach your hotel by evening. An English-speaking guide is with you the whole day, handling logistics and explaining what you're seeing. All entrance fees to the pottery village, waterfall, and boat are built into the price, so there are no surprises at each stop.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mui Ne or Phan Thiet.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entrance to the Cham pottery village, hidden waterfall and Vinh Hy Bay.
• snorkeling and fishing activities.
• a private glass-bottom boat at the bay.
• lunch with local food and dietary accommodation.
• all entrance fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Authentic HALONG

Is this one for you?Join a small group or book privately: the guide adjusts the pace to your group's interests, whether you want to linger at the waterfall, spend extra time snorkeling, or move through the cultural stops more quickly. The glass-bottom boat means swimmers and non-swimmers can both enjoy the bay.

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Top questions

What's the water like for snorkeling at Vinh Hy Bay?

Vinh Hy Bay is known for crystal-clear water with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. You'll snorkel from a private glass-bottom boat that also lets you see underwater life without entering the water if you choose.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this trip?

The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guide is with you throughout, and the glass-bottom boat option means you can observe marine life without snorkeling if you prefer.

What happens at the hidden waterfall?

You'll swim in natural rock pools fed by the waterfall, surrounded by jungle. It's a stop between the Cham village and Vinh Hy Bay, giving you a freshwater swim before the afternoon snorkeling.

What will I see at the Cham village?

The Cham potters demonstrate traditional handmade pottery techniques. You'll watch them work and learn about the craft. Entrance to the village is included in the tour price.

Is lunch included, and can you handle dietary restrictions?

Yes, lunch with local food is included. The operator can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requirements. Just note them in the special requirements field when you book.

How long is the drive from Mui Ne to Vinh Hy Bay?

The route covers 100 km of beach road and 50 km through rice fields. Combined with stops at the grape garden, Cham village, waterfall and snorkeling, the full day is 12 hours from hotel pickup to return.