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Lý Sơn Island

Volcanic island · garlic fields · diving — everything you need to know before you go.

IslandDivingVolcanic
Best time
Apr – Aug
Stay from
$13
Articles
8
Coordinates
15.38°N
109.13°E
Explore the beautiful coastal landscape of Ly Son Island with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
↑ Explore the beautiful coastal landscape of Ly Son Island with lush greenery and clear blue waters.Photo · AN Nhol · Pexels
01Overview02When to go03What to do04Where to eat05Getting there
01.

Overview — what Lý Sơn Island is, in one screen.

Lý Sơn Island is one of central vietnam's most off-beat destinations. Known for volcanic island · garlic fields · diving, it draws travelers looking for island and diving experiences.

Best visited between Apr – Aug when the weather is most favorable and crowds are manageable. Accommodation starts from $13/night for guesthouses and homestays.

This guide collects 8 independent articles — destinations within Lý Sơn Island, where locals eat, transport options, and tested itineraries you can follow.

Quick facts
Region
Central Vietnam
Best time
Apr – Aug
Stay from
$13
Travel style
Island, Diving, Volcanic
Articles
8 guides
Coordinates
15.38°N · 109.13°E
02.

Best time to visit — month by month.

Jan
★★★
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
★★★
Oct
★★★★
Nov
★★★★
Dec
★★★★
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03.

What to do in Lý Sơn Island — top experiences.

All Lý Sơn Island guides →
Explore the beautiful coastal landscape of Ly Son Island with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
01 · Destinations

Hang Cau, Quang Ngai: A Traveler's Guide to Ly Son Island's Wild Coast

6 minRead guide →
Discover the rocky shores of Thành phố Tuy Hòa with unique basalt formations and serene sea views.
02 · Destinations

Ganh Yen, Quang Ngai: A Traveler's Guide to Central Vietnam's Basalt Coastline

6 minRead guide →
Explore the beautiful coastal landscape of Ly Son Island with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
03 · Destinations

Cong To Vo: A Traveler's Guide to Ly Son Island's Volcanic Arch

6 minRead guide →
05.

Getting to Lý Sơn Island — your options.

Option 01

Bus / overnight sleeper

From
Đà Nẵng
Travel time
6–10 hr
Cost
200–400k VND
Option 02

Motorbike rental

From
Đà Nẵng
Travel time
8–12 hr
Cost
120k/day + fuel
Option 03

Private car + driver

From
Đà Nẵng
Travel time
6–8 hr
Cost
2.5–4M VND
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Read more about Lý Sơn Island — independent guides.

All 3 →
Explore the beautiful coastal landscape of Ly Son Island with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
01 · Destinations

Hang Cau, Quang Ngai: A Traveler's Guide to Ly Son Island's Wild Coast

Hang Cau is a volcanic cliff cove on Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai province — raw basalt walls, clear water, and almost no tourist infrastructure. Here's how to visit.

Discover the rocky shores of Thành phố Tuy Hòa with unique basalt formations and serene sea views.
02 · Destinations

Ganh Yen, Quang Ngai: A Traveler's Guide to Central Vietnam's Basalt Coastline

Ganh Yen is a volcanic rock formation on Quang Ngai's coast where hexagonal basalt columns meet the sea. Here's what you need to know before visiting.

Explore the beautiful coastal landscape of Ly Son Island with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
03 · Destinations

Cong To Vo: A Traveler's Guide to Ly Son Island's Volcanic Arch

Cong To Vo is a natural basalt arch on Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai — here's what to know before visiting, from transport to timing to nearby garlic fields.

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