The Quang Nam provincial People’s Committee has agreed to open an undersea walking tour at Cu Lao Cham. This is Vietnam’s second sea region allowing the service, after Nha Trang.

Each tour lasts about 20 minutes, in which participants first spend 2-3 minutes watching a guidance clip. Walking distance under the sea is about 15 meters. Participants have to wear a special helmet with oxygen supply and follow the tour guide.

The price of this service is VND950,000 per person, while the full package tour including travelling and eating services costs VND1.35 million per person.

Walking under the sea offers tourist the fascinating experience of watching the corals and other sea creatures.

Located 15 km east of Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An city, Cu Lao Cham was recognized as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 2009 due to its strictly-preserved seabed ecosystem./.

( Compiled by VNF )