Koh Tonsay Island is also known as Rabbit Island. This place is known for its wild but also poetic beauty. If you want to get away from the noisy city and find peace, come here. The island with pure nature, blue sea, and white sand will bring you a memorable vacation. Let’s find out with Ha Tien Vegas what this island has that is so famous to so many tourists!
Some information about Koh Tonsay island
In addition to the name Rabbit Island, Koh Tonsay is also known as Koh Tunsay or Kaoh Tunsay. The island is located in Kep province, southern Cambodia. This island is located about 30 km from the Ha Tien border and 5 km from Keo. Because it is less affected by humans, Koh Tonsay island almost retains its pristine features.
For those who like the feeling of being in harmony with nature, Koh Rong island is truly an ideal paradise. The air here is almost always cool because it is surrounded by the sea. And the sunshine on the island is always gentle, not bright or too harsh. The white sand beaches and green coconut trees seem to make the space here more ideal.
However, this place is only suitable for those who really like adventure and experience. Because there is absolutely no wifi on the island, electricity is not provided all day. And there are no resorts or luxury resorts either. But thanks to that, you will have the opportunity to stay away from technological devices and let go of worries. At these times, just a book is enough to get you through the day.
Coming to Koh Tonsay island, you will feel the full value of your time. Every hour, every minute, every second seems to pass slowly so you can enjoy the whole day. If you need to get “vitamin sea”, if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, come here now!
The ideal time to explore Koh Tonsay island
To have the most complete experience, you should choose the right time to travel. This will help your trip have a better experience. The best time for you to come to Koh Tonsay island is from December to April next year. At this time, the weather is beautiful, sunny and warm, with little rain and storms, very suitable for exploration activities.
Or if you like, you can also come here at other times of the year. However, you should avoid going from August to October because that is the rainy season. At this period, almost all boats are not allowed to go to the island. And some related tourism activities will also be banned because they are very dangerous.
How to get to Koh Tonsay island
It is not difficult to get to Koh Tonsay island, because the island is quite close to Xa Xia border gate (Ha Tien), so it is very convenient for you to move. Of course, if you are from Vietnam, you will have to go through immigration procedures to Cambodia. After that, you can catch a car or taxi to get to Kep pier. This journey will take about 30 minutes. Then from there, you will buy a train ticket to Koh Tonsay island.
If you miss your train, you can try the wooden train experience. This travel time will take about 20 minutes and costs $15. So if you calculate the total travel time from Xa Xia border gate, it will take you about 2 hours. If you like comfort, you can choose a 7-seat private boat for about $30.
If you want to spend the night on Koh Tonsay island, you can negotiate with the boat owner. Or there are also tours to Rabbit Island for only $25 including meals. If needed, you can learn more to choose reputable units for yourself.
If you choose a departure point from Phnom Penh, you can catch a bus or taxi to get to Kep city. In there:
- Taxis will be suitable for groups of 4 – 5 people. If you take a bus from Phsar Deum Kor, the price will range from 26 to 32 $/trip.
- Bus. You can choose Sorya Bus Company at the central bus station. Or choose bus route 168 or catch a bus from Highway 2 for $40/way. This travel process will take about 5 hours to reach Kep city.
The wild beauty of Koh Tonsay island
Koh Tonsay Island has an area of 2 square kilometers and is shaped like a rabbit. The peaceful scenery has made this place considered a precious gem of Cambodia. Even though it is wild, you can rest assured that basic amenities are not lacking. For example, restaurants, motels… serve tourists. And there are still scattered residents living on the island.
Not only does it have the sea, but the island also has rows of dense, green trees. Along the coast are strong coconut trees reaching high into the sky. This has made the scenery here more peaceful and quiet. The blue sea is clear and quite shallow, so it is very suitable for swimming.
Because Koh Tonsay island has not yet been opened for tourism, there will be no water sports games. There are also no entertainment activities like other coastal areas. Therefore, this island is only suitable for those who like light leisure activities.
Interesting activities on Koh Tonsay island
Although not too bustling and modern compared to other places, Koh Tonsay island is not boring. Surely this place will have many interesting fun activities for you to experience!
Swimming in the sea
The beaches on the island possess pristine beauty with cool water and white sand. The sea is shallow with a gentle slope so it is very safe for swimming and swimming. For that reason, most tourists coming here want to immerse themselves in this cool water.
When you come here, you can organize interesting games by the beach with your friends. For example, playing volleyball, fishing, sunbathing… The feeling of lying on the sand and looking at the endless sky is truly wonderful. Welcoming sunrise and sunset at sea is also a very popular activity among tourists.
Diving to see coral
One special thing you cannot ignore is that Koh Tonsay island possesses a very diverse marine ecosystem. The hidden world under the sea has many extremely beautiful coral species with many rich marine creatures. Therefore, scuba diving to see coral is also loved by most tourists.
However, if you want to experience scuba diving to see coral, you should choose to go on a tour. Most tours to explore Koh Tonsay island include scuba diving and tour guides. This will definitely be an exciting activity for those who love to explore the ocean!
Experience a relaxing massage
One quite interesting activity on Koh Tonsay island that you can try is a relaxing massage. You can choose to have a massage at the leaf huts located on the beach. Each hut has a soft mattress and is served by local people. This activity has a very reasonable price, and the subtle scent of coconut oil will help you relax easily.
Other activities
In addition to the activities mentioned above, there are still a number of other activities on Koh Tonsay island that you can try. If you want to exercise, you can go trekking through the forest to explore the island’s ecosystem. It will definitely be a journey filled with countless interesting things!
Or you can also row a boat on the sea and see Koh Tonsay island from a different perspective. Some tourists coming here will hire fishermen to take them to neighboring islands. Who knows, you might find a path around the island that leads to a fishing village or other beautiful sights!
Where can I stay on Koh Tonsay island?
Most visitors will explore Koh Tonsay island during the day. But if you want to stay overnight, there are still bungalows for you to choose from. Tourism services on the island are not too developed, so there are only about 20 bungalows along the beach. Each apartment will have a price ranging from 10 – 15 $/night.
However, you need to note that the bungalows here are quite old. And importantly, there is not always electricity, electricity here is only available from 6am to 9pm. Each apartment can accommodate 3 to 4 people with basic blankets and pillows.
At first glance, they look similar to thatched houses in Vietnam. They are set up in the middle of the sand, next to the coconut trees and facing the sea. So no need for fans or air conditioning, it’s still very cool. This sea view design is also ideal for sightseeing and virtual living.
What to eat on Koh Tonsay island?
Your journey to explore Koh Tonsay island will definitely not be complete without eating. Rest assured that there are also several restaurants on the island for you to visit. Most of the restaurants here have quite simple and rustic designs. This place specializes in serving fresh seafood and delicious local specialties.
The dishes on the island are deliciously prepared at affordable prices. In addition, Koh Tonsay island also sells some tropical fruits and other snacks. You will have the opportunity to eat and drink until you are full without having to worry about spending too much money.
Some things to keep in mind when exploring Koh Tonsay
There are a few things you need to keep in mind if you want to explore the island of Koh Tonsay. These things will help you have a more complete and enjoyable journey. Below are a few small notes for you on this trip.
- Don’t forget to bring a spare phone charger, swimwear and some other personal items. Because tourism services on the island are not too developed, it will be difficult if you want to buy something here.
- Surely, it is impossible to lack sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, insect repellent… on this trip.
- There aren’t too many bungalows on the island, so if you want to stay, you should book in advance!
- Prices for food and accommodation on the island are considered affordable and reasonable. However, before buying or using, you should still ask the price first!
With the above sharing, you must have grasped a few things about Koh Tonsay island. It would be a pity if you missed this interesting destination on your journey to the land of Temples and Towers. Because the island is still quite wild, please be fully prepared when coming here!
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