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Things to do in Con Dao: Tours, Things to Do & Travel Guide
Once an isolated French and wartime penal island—now revered by Vietnamese pilgrims at Hang Duong Cemetery and historic prison museums—over 80% of the 16-island Con Dao Archipelago is protected within Con Dao National Park, Vietnam’s most important green sea turtle nesting sanctuary (May–September).
Recommended activities & tours in Con Dao
Top attractions in Con Dao
All attractions →Swim on completely undeveloped golden-sand beaches at Dam Trau, Bai Nhat, and Dat Doc
Witness green sea turtles nesting and hatchlings released on Bay Canh Island (June–September)
Walk the quiet tree-lined avenues and preserved heritage prisons of Con Son Town
Things to do in Con Dao
Filter by indoor/rain/family →Swim on completely undeveloped golden-sand beaches at Dam Trau, Bai Nhat, and Dat Doc
Witness green sea turtles nesting and hatchlings released on Bay Canh Island (June–September)
Walk the quiet tree-lined avenues and preserved heritage prisons of Con Son Town
Con Dao travel guide
Practical planning advice for visiting Con Dao.
Best time to visit
March – September
How many days
3–4 Days
How to get there
Con Dao Airport (VCS) on Con Son Island & Ben Dam Ferry Port
Typical daily budget
~$110 / day
How to get there
Fly 50 minutes directly from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN to VCS), or take the high-speed ferry from Soc Trang / Vung Tau.
Where to stay in Con Dao
Dat Doc & Dam Trau Bays$180–$950/night
Secluded eco-luxury beach villas framed by headlands
Con Son Heritage Town$45–$130/night
Charming boutique hotels along quiet banyan-shaded streets
Typical costs in Con Dao
Backpacker Daily Budget$35–$55/day
Mid-Range Boutique Daily Budget$85–$175/day
Luxury Resort / Private Guide Daily Budget$350–$950/day
Food to try in Con Dao
Oc Vu Nang Nuong (Grilled Moon-Snail Shells)
Authentic local specialty in Con Dao (Ho Chi Minh City Municipality).
Ca Mu Do (Steamed Red Grouper)
Authentic local specialty in Con Dao (Ho Chi Minh City Municipality).
Kem Dua Con Dao (Fresh Island Coconut Ice Cream)
Authentic local specialty in Con Dao (Ho Chi Minh City Municipality).
Local safety tips for Con Dao
Book sea turtle night rangers through official Con Dao National Park headquarters in advance, as daily island permits are strictly capped.
Frequently asked questions about Con Dao
When is sea turtle nesting season in Con Dao?
Green sea turtles nest on Bay Canh and Hon Cau islands from May through October, with peak nesting and hatchling releases in July and August.
Itineraries & seasonal festivals featuring Con Dao
12-Day Itinerary
Romantic Vietnam Honeymoon (12 Days): Boutique Cruises, Lantern Towns & Private Island Coves
Hanoi French Quarter (2N) → Pu Luong Terrace Retreat (2N) → Lan Ha Bay Balcony Suite Cruise (2N) → Hoi An Boutique Villa (3N) → Con Dao or Phu Quoc Beach Villa (3N)
Lunar Festival • Late January or Mid-FebruaryTet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese Lunar New Year)
Vietnam’s most sacred family holiday celebrating the arrival of spring with kumquat trees, peach blossoms, temple visits, and New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Lunar Festival • September or Early October (15th day of 8th Lunar Month)Tet Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Children’s & Mooncake Festival)
Lion-dance drum troupes, star-shaped cellophane lanterns on Hang Ma Street, and artisan baked and snow-skin mooncakes.
Lunar Festival • Late January – February (Tet & 15th of 1st Lunar Month)Saigon Nguyen Hue Tet Flower Street & Cholon Lantern Week
District 1’s Nguyen Hue Boulevard transforms into a kilometer-long floral promenade, followed by the First Full Moon parades in District 5 Cholon.