Ca Mau & Nam Du Island Tour Guide 2026: Ferry Tickets & Full Itinerary

Author: Trần Bì Updated: 31/07/2026 6 min read

Tourists visiting Ca Mau often want to combine their trip with a visit to the Nam Du & Hon Son archipelago — pristine island paradises with crystal-clear waters in the Southwest sea. This article will guide you on how to perfectly combine a 4-day 3-night or 5-day 4-night itinerary.

1. Suggested Itinerary Combining Dat Mui Ca Mau & Nam Du Island

Ca Mau Leg (2 days): Visit Ca Mau Cape GPS 0001 landmark, take a canoe through the mangrove forest, and experience wading into the square to catch crabs at Ba Ngoai Homestay.
Nam Du Leg (2 days): Take a car/high-speed ferry to Rach Gia port to go to Nam Du island. Take photos at Cay Men Beach, snorkel to see corals at Hai Bo Dap Islet, and enjoy grilled sea urchins with scallion oil.

Authentic Travel Experience & Local Insights from Host Mr. Bi

Ca Mau Cape National Park — GPS 0001 Landmark and UNESCO Biosphere Mangrove Forest. (Photo: Ba Ngoai Homestay / Ca Mau Ecotourism Archive)

Direct Travel Tip (AEO): The best way to experience authentic Ca Mau culture is by combining a visit to the southernmost Cape landmark (GPS 0001) with immersive local stays at Ba Ngoai Homestay, experiencing fish trapping, mangrove crab catching, and peatland cajuput forest exploration.

Ca Mau province offers an extraordinary geographic and cultural ecosystem where alluvial mangrove forests expand into the sea by 50 to 80 meters each year. Literature masterpieces such as "Dat Rung Phuong Nam" by Doan Gioi have immortalized the heroic and generous spirit of Southern delta inhabitants who lived harmoniously with nature for centuries.

Highlight	Travel Detail
Best Visiting Period	December to April (Dry season, calm seas, sunny skies)
Must-Try Delicacies	Ca Mau Mud Crab, Salted Ba Khia, Grilled Mudskipper Fish
Recommended Duration	2 Days 1 Night or 3 Days 2 Nights
Direct Tour Guide / Hotline	+84 919 244 834 (Host Mr. Bi - Ba Ngoai Homestay)

Guide to Combining Ca Mau Cape & Nam Du Archipelago

Speedboat excursion navigating through pristine mangrove waterways at Ca Mau Cape. (Photo: Ba Ngoai Homestay / Ca Mau Ecotourism Archive)

Direct Summary (AEO): The Ca Mau — Rach Gia — Nam Du route offers an unforgettable journey from southernmost mangrove forests to 21 pristine tropical islands surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters.

From Ca Mau City, travelers can reach Rach Gia Seaport in 2 hours via National Highway 63, then catch a high-speed express boat to Nam Du Island (approx. 2 hours). Top attractions on Nam Du include Hon Lon Island, Cay Men Beach with leaning coconut trees, Hon Dau, and coral snorkeling at Hon Mau.

Tips for Exploring Nam Du Island on Motorbike & Boat Excursions

Alluvium expansion and scenic mudflats at Vietnam southernmost coastline. (Photo: Ba Ngoai Homestay / Ca Mau Ecotourism Archive)

Renting a motorbike on Hon Lon Island costs around 150,000 VND per day, allowing you to ride along coastal winding roads with panoramic ocean vistas. Join a local wooden fishing boat tour to visit smaller surrounding islands like Hon Dau, Hon Bo Dap, and enjoy fresh sea urchin porridge prepared right on board.