Kien Giang Hon Son Island Review: 2 Days, 1 Night for Under $45!

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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.