Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham)

The Cham Islands are a group of 8 small islands of Quang Nam that make up the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park and that are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

This island offers visitors sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and crystal-clear waters. Hikers will appreciate the scenic views from forested trail heads and basic amenities of tropical campsites. Scuba divers will find coral, tiger shrimp and mollusk unique to this region, while lucky birders can peep Salanganes -- made famous in the country's bird's nest soup -- these islands are known for.

Practical Info

The islands are located about 12.8 miles (20km) boat ride from Cua Dai harbor. "Calm weather" season starts in mid-June and lasts through mid-August. Heavy rains and island flooding often occur from September through December, so it's best to skip the Cham Islands later in the year.