Soi Island Park

Welcome, distinguished travelers and curious minds, to this magnificent coastal reserve nestled along the breathtaking shores of central Vietnam. As an ecologist and your guide for today, I am absolutely thrilled to walk you…

We have now arrived at the bustling coastal gateway, known locally as Bai Kinh, which serves as the primary launching point for our island expedition. This vibrant stretch of shoreline represents a fascinating socio economic…

Welcome aboard the Vinh Thu floating raft house, a remarkable feat of vernacular marine engineering and a cornerstone of the local aquaculture industry. As you step from the fiberglass canoe onto the wide, wooden planks of the…

As we gather around these submerged enclosures, I invite you to peer down into the crystal clear, emerald tinted water. We are looking directly into the holding tanks of the raft, where an astonishing array of local marine life…

Let us now take our seats at the large, communal wooden tables set up in the central dining pavilion of the raft. Here, the true magic of the floating village is revealed through a spectacular ten course culinary presentation,…

Having thoroughly satisfied our appetites, we leave the gentle sway of the floating raft and step aboard a traditional wooden transit boat, which ferries us a short distance to the island proper. Upon disembarking onto the solid,…

We have successfully navigated the steep, winding pathway down from the overlook and now stand directly upon the extraordinary shoreline of Bai Da Trung, the Egg Rock Beach. The moment your footwear makes contact with the ground…

Leaving the rugged intensity of the egg rocks behind, our marine transport has brought us to the idyllic shores of Bai Cay Me, translated as Tamarind Tree Beach. The contrast is immediate and profoundly soothing. …

For our grand finale, we have traveled by canoe a short distance away from the shoreline to a protected marine sector renowned for its vibrant underwater ecosystems. The captain cuts the engine, and the sudden, profound silence…

As we carefully climb back aboard the canoe, pulling off our diving masks and drying the saltwater from our faces, the sun is beginning its slow, majestic descent toward the western horizon. The intense, blinding light of midday…