Con Dao Island
1 day
AH-CD05
6/10
$59 USD
DESCRIBE

Dam Tre Bay is a fairly sheltered bay because it is surrounded by the ocean and mountains and forests. Thanks to that, the natural landscape here is as poetic and mysterious as any other place in Con Dao. The ecosystem of Dam Tre Bay Con Dao is extremely diverse and rich, suitable for you to visit, learn and bring back a lot of useful knowledge about the natural world here.

Highlights

  • Swimming and snorkeling to see the ecosystem in the coral reef
  • Trekking through the forest
  • Learning about sea turtles

 

SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Con Dao

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Con Dao Island

  • Activities: Conserving

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Apr - Aug

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 6/10

ITINERARY
Hotel - Co Ong - Dam Tre - Hotel

08:00  Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (central area of ​​Con Dao), then take a car to Co Ong area.

08:30 Starting the walking journey, crossing Bai Vong with a distance of about 2km.

09:00 Continue moving into the forest, exploring the diverse ecosystem at Dam Tre. You will have the opportunity to admire Con Dao black squirrels, clouded monitor lizards and ancient vines longer than 100m, creating a fascinating natural landscape.

10:15 Leaving the forest, you will arrive at Dam Tre Bay - an area located in the Northeast of Con Dao, leading to a deserted sea, and is also a place to preserve the rare giant clam species of Con Dao National Park.

10:30 You will have time to swim with goggles and snorkel, admire the coral ecosystem and giant clam species at Dam Tre.

11:15 Taking a shower with clean water to relax.

11:45 Having lunch at the ranger station.

14:00 Departing back, ending of the tour.

* Meal included: lunch

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Shuttle car
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Picnic lunch
  • Snorkelling goggles and life jacket 
  • Drinking water 
  • Sightseeing fees
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

  • Airline or boat tickets to and from Con Dao
  • Personal expenses
  • Beers & soft drinks
  • Tips 

     

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Snorkelling goggles
  • Life jacket
  • First aid kit 

 

 

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Daypack
  • Walking shoes
  • Cap or wide-rimmed hat
  • Swimwear
  • 1L water bottle
  • ID card or Passport

     

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Sunscreen
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Phone, camera

     

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Notes on tour activities

  • The activities on the tour are of moderate intensity and do not require great physical strength. Children from 10 years old can participate.

2. Food & Beverages

  • Picnic lunch on the tour includes rice, meat, vegetables and fruit for dessert. If you are allergic to any food, please let us know when registering for the tour.

3. Protecting the environment together

  • We supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
  • In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, we encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
  • On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

4. Medical assistance

  • If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 
  • The tour guide will carry a basic first aid kit. If you have any medical problems that require medication, you should bring your own medication.