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 the island is covered by the Con Dao National Park. Its dense jungle will give you ample chance to uncover a paradise of your own.
Con Dao Island
6 interesting places to visit on a trip to Con Dao
Before setting foot on a land, visitors need to refer to information about the tourist attractions there in advance so as not to miss any interesting places. In the article below, Viet Travel will suggest some must-see places on your Con Dao tour. Let’s follow along!
Hon Ba
Hon Ba is the 3rd largest island in 16 different small and large islands in the Con Dao archipelago. Here, visitors can easily find beautiful beaches, along with diverse forest and mangrove ecosystems with many rare species of flora and fauna. Love Peak and the coral resources around Hon Ba will be notable attractions for those who love the beauty of nature. If you go in the rainy season, after swimming in the sea, visitors can also enjoy bathing in the cool stream right at the edge of the forest near the beach.
Hon Ba – Con Dao
Nhat Beach
Nhat Beach is one of the top 6 most beautiful pristine beaches in Asia (News page). Nhat Beach often scares many tourists and makes them regretfully disappointed because it only appears for a few hours, when the tide recedes. Like a mermaid, Nhat Beach becomes smooth and extremely poetic when it slowly emerges from the ocean water, revealing a white area of sand that flows like a long hair. On that hair, Nhat Beach looks like it is wearing a hairpin on its head, which are the undulating rocks, beautiful and mysterious creatures. Standing on Shark Cape, visitors can see Nhat Beach wriggling in the deep blue of the waves. This promises to be a beautiful tourist destination in Con Dao that will make visitors admire.
Dam Trau Beach
Dam Trau is one of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in Con Dao. This place is associated with the local folk tale of Cau and Trau, with a tragic love story that transformed into the creation, trees, landscape, mountains, and water here.
Dam Trau Beach has many mysterious and wild features
Dam Trau Beach has many mysterious and wild features
Perhaps because of that integrity and purity, the sand strips here are extremely smooth and tanned like the healthy skin of a young girl, the water is as clear as ivory, the coral is as brilliant as a ball night… with the rocks erected horizontally, upside down, and in clusters, looking very eye-catching and mysterious.
Shark Cape
Shark Cape is considered a paradise for those who love to find the moment of dawn. Located 8km from the center of Con Dao town, Shark Cape has been recognized by many famous travel magazines as one of the 20 islands in the world containing many interesting mysteries. On one side is a steep cliff facing the majestic ocean and on the other side is the vast ocean with a soft sandy beach and the endless blue waves. Shark Cape has created its own specialties in space and time and has become an extremely famous tourist destination in Con Dao.
Shark Cape
Ong Dung Beach
Ong Dung Beach is a place that many people praise for the lavishness of the natural scenery here! Ong Dung Beach is a place where a diverse and interesting population of creatures with a vibrant marine flora converge. Coming here, visitors can rent a canoe and travel to Hon Tre Lon, Hon Tre Nho, … to visit and admire the harmony and radiance of nature here. When coming to Ong Dung Beach on a Con Dao tour, you must definitely try the grilled or steamed dishes made from crabs and snails. If they are not delicious and nutritious, it is not Ong Dung Beach, you will be addicted to everything!
Dam Tre Bay
Dam Tre Bay is a rather wild destination in Con Dao because there is nothing, no resorts, no restaurants, no hotels, no trading points, no shops, only the soldiers’ barracks. Therefore, in return you will have everything: clear sky, light wind, clean sea, wild forest, and who knows, you will be crowned king of the Bay in a moment of happiness because of the natural scenery here! Surely you will be immersed in the majesty of the flocks of swallows and the “mystery” of the “bamboo” citadel is also a strange pleasure when coming to Dam Tre Bay.
If you are planning to join a tour to Con Dao, I am sure that the above article will be useful information for you. I hope you will have wonderful experiences in this beautiful land!
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.
Con Dao Weather
Con Dao’s coolest weather arrives between September and January while its hottest months are June, July and August. Given the island’s location, Con Dao is also prone to strong winds in December and January. Turtle-hatching season takes place from mid-August to early December.
Con Dao Transport
Flights depart daily from Ho Chi Minh City and land at the island’s modest airport. Your other option from Ho Chi Minh City is to take a bus to Soc Trang and take the two-hour Superdong Ferry to the island. The main town of Con Son is flat and small, making it easy to explore by foot or bicycle. Major sights just outside of town are also accessible by bicycle, including the prison museum and Van Son Pagoda. The rest of the island is best seen by motorbike. Small boats are also available for snorkelling trips.
The best time to explore Con Dao is from November to April. This period is characterized by beautiful Con Dao’s weather with cool temperatures and fresh air. Moreover, the low rainfall will not disrupt your sightseeing activities
Da Nang is widely regarded as a safe destination for travellers. With its friendly locals and low crime rate, you can feel at ease while exploring this coastal city
With a huge array of beaches, 15 uninhabited islands and a national park boasting a wealth of animals native to the island, Con Dao is a nature-lover’s paradise and should really be enjoyed over the course of at least three days
Con Dao is home to a collection of stunning beaches that will leave you in awe. Some must-visits include: Dam Trau Beach, known for its pristine beauty. An Hai Beach, offering a picturesque setting near Con Son Town
Flights depart daily from Ho Chi Minh City and land at the island’s modest airport. Your other option from Ho Chi Minh City is to take a bus to Soc Trang and take the two-hour Superdong Ferry to the island. The main town of Con Son is flat and small, making it easy to explore by foot or bicycle.
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