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Hon Son Island Review: 2 Days, 1 Night for Under $45! - admin - 21-02-2025 Parking: $0.45 for 2 days, 1 night. I chose the Superdong high-speed ferry (6:35 am, 7:30 am, or 8:30 am departures); round-trip fare was $12. We stayed at the Rai Ca - Phuot Hon Son homestay (highly recommended!). The views are incredible for photos. * Location: The homestay is by the beach, about 1.5km from the pier and 4-5km from Bai Bang beach. * Prices: Very affordable, perfect for students. * The owner provides free guidance on island attractions. * Activities: They offer various activities, including squid fishing, fishing, snorkeling, shellfish gathering, and sea urchin hunting, for just $4.50-$6. * Food: Delicious Hon Son bun nghe (vermicelli noodles) for breakfast ($1.50). Lunch includes rice dishes with 4 side dishes ($3.50), hotpot ($11-$18), fried rice/noodles ($4.50-$9), and they'll prepare seafood to order at very reasonable prices. Drinks and beer are also available. Evenings are perfect for enjoying dinner and relaxing. * Staff: The staff are very friendly and welcoming (and there are some adorable dogs!). * Ambiance: The open-plan design of the homestay makes it very airy and spacious. * Environment: I was particularly impressed by the meaningful quotes about environmental protection displayed throughout. Beaches: You can freely take photos at the various beaches; there are no entrance fees or ticket purchases required. Food prices are also reasonable, around $1.35-$2.25 per dish. Other attractions on Hon Son Island include: * Ma Thien Lanh Peak * Ong Rong Peak * Giong Beach * Bac Beach * Island-crossing waterfall... and more. Hon Son isn't very large, and most incidental expenses are self-sufficient, so it's not very costly. You can hire a fishing boat to visit the fishing village for about $8.50-$13.50, depending on the location, and buy fresh seafood directly from them. You can also buy seafood and have the homestay prepare it for you cheaply—around $1.10-$1.35 per dish. The seafood here is amazing—fresh, delicious, and inexpensive (around $6.75 per person for a filling meal). Credit: Hiep Luc.