Con Dao
A tiny archipelago off the southern coast, only a small number of travellers wind up in Con Dao. Though the trip requires extra effort, those who commit to the journey are rewarded with some of the country's most blissful beaches and best snorkelling. Much of…
Calm seas and clear skies suit diving, and turtles come ashore to nest from May to September.
Warm all year, with rougher seas and rain from October to December.
Short flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, or an overnight ferry from Tran De.
Top things to do in Con Dao
Go beach-hunting
Con Dao travellers are spoiled for choice when it comes to secluded beaches. Take a hike to Bai Ong Dung, a stony coastal spot where you can snorkel close to shore, or head to Dam Trau Beach or Dat Doc Beach for sunbathing.
Sign up for a day trip
Snorkelling and diving excursions on Con Dao reveal some of Vietnam's best underwater sightseeing. On land, hikers can arrange a guide through the national park office or set off on their own with a national park map.
Visit the Con Dao Museum
Con Dao is home to one of the most infamous former prisons in Vietnam, which was an incarceration facility for the French as well as the Americans. You can get a solid background on the island's history at the newly built Con Dao Museum.
Have a wellness retreat
There are few places in Vietnam that are more peaceful and relaxing than Con Dao. The Six Senses Con Dao is a stunning, sustainable resort in a private bay, complete with nourishing meals, yoga sessions, and an award-winning spa.
Get on two wheels
The coastal roads of Con Dao are a dream for cyclists and motorists alike. Within the town you can ride under ancient trees and past colonial buildings, and just outside are windy beaches, rocky coastline and jungled-covered slopes.
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