While there are a range of beautiful beaches in Vietnam, each with its own unique charms, Yen Island Nha Trang (Swallow Island) still shines as one of the most attractive summer destinations, alluring visitors with spectacular scenery and various exciting activities. This guide will provide you with the most essential information about the best time of the year to come and what to do here.
1. Where is Yen Island? The best time to visit this place
Yen Island is located in Nha Trang Bay, around 25 kilometers from Khanh Hoa port. This island in Nha Trang has managed to retain its natural, untouched beauty. It is also the natural habitat of many rare species of swallows. It has many marvelous beaches, which will give visitors a truly exotic and spectacular sight to behold.
The ideal time of the year to visit Yen Island is from April to August. At this time, the island welcomes tourists to enjoy its amazing beauty under the clear blue sky and summer breeze.
2. TOP 5 experiences in Yen Island that you should try on your trip
Not only is Yen Island considered one of the most attractive natural destinations of Vietnam, the place also offers a wide range of exciting activities for visitors. Take a look below and learn more about the wild beauty of Swallow Island.
See the swallows and their nests
Birdwatching is a must-try activity on this island. Flocks of swallows can be seen gliding in the sky above Yen Island all day long. To reach the swallows’ caves, you will need to walk around a cliff and cross a wooden bridge. On your way towards the caves, don’t forget to take photos of the swallows, which are usually sitting atop the rocky ledges or residing in the many nests scattered inside the caves.
Explore Hon Sam and Hon Ngoai
Before reaching Yen Island, visitors have a chance to visit Hon Sam. This beautiful island is where many swallows nesting houses are built. The local guides here will tell you about the fascinating behavior and habits of the swallows.
A bit farther away is Hon Ngoai – the island with the largest swallows’ cave in Vietnam. To preserve the natural quality of this island, entry is extremely restricted. However, from afar, visitors can still admire the pristine beauty of the island.
Take photos at the unique double beach
The double beach is the island’s distinctive feature. From a bird’s eye view, a stretch of soft white sand can be seen separating the two sides of the water. What is special about this double beach is that the water temperatures differ in the two sides, with a warm current flowing through one side and a cool current flowing through the other. The colors of the waters also differ, which creates the impressive and stunning double beach.
Admire the strikingly colorful coral reefs
Lying below the rocky caves and cliffs and the beautiful beaches of Yen Island is a diverse underwater world. Here, there are magnificent coral reefs of striking colors, waiting to be discovered and admired. Hence, snorkeling and scuba diving should be on top of the list of to-do activities at Swallow Island
Visit the Temple of the Nest Craftsman
On the other side of the double beach lies the solemn Temple of the Nest Craftsman, situated in between the palm trees. Visitors can take a short walk to the temple and learn more about the interesting history and development of Yen Island in Nha Trang as well as Khanh Hoa’s nest-farming industry.
