Con Dao
4 days 3 nights
Fishing, Snorkelling, Trekking
6/10
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Being ready to discover the wild beauty of Con Dao with this exciting 4-day tour! The tour takes you on trekking trails through the forest, admiring the diverse ecosystem and enjoying the fresh air. Having a memorable experience when witnessing sea turtles laying eggs and participating in releasing baby turtles into the sea - a meaningful activity to protect the environment. In addition, you can also enjoy fishing in the blue sea, enjoy fresh seafood, and visit historical sites such as Con Dao prison, Hang Duong cemetery, contributing to a deep feeling about the glorious past of this land.

This tour is the perfect combination of exploring nature, participating in ecological conservation and learning about the history of this beautiful destination.

Highlights

Trekking Con Dao National Park - Admiring the 400-year-old Nhoi tree

Watching sea turtles lay eggs & releasing baby turtles back to the sea

Swimming in the sea & snorkelling to see corals

Fishing with fishermen

Visiting famous relics of Con Dao

>> See the guide to explore Con Dao here

 

SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Con Dao

  • Duration: 4 days 3 nights

  • Destination: Con Dao

  • Activities: Fishing

  • Min : 10 people

  • Best time: Apr - Aug

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 6/10

ITINERARY
1st day: Con Dao welcomes you

Morning - Picking up guests at the airport or pier and taking them to the center. Checking in at the hotel, having rest and having lunch at a local restaurant.

14:00 - Getting on the bus to Con Dao National Park headquarters. Visiting the Environmental Education Center, learning about the ecosystem of Con Dao National Park through the system of sand tables, specimens, images...

15:30 - Walking into the forest to visit the ecosystem here. On this trekking trip, we will visit the 400-year-old Nhoi tree, which has been recognized as a Vietnam Heritage Tree.

17:00 - Getting on the bus to Tai Sinh Zone, a very interesting ecological education spot and also the most romantic sunset viewing spot in Con Dao. Admiring the sunset and having cold drinks here.

18:00 - Getting on the bus back to the hotel. Taking a shower and having dinner at a restaurant in the center.

After dinner, we will explore the night market. Staying overnight at the hotel.

* Meals included: lunch, dinner

 

2nd day: Exploring Dam Tre Bay & watching sea turtles lay eggs at Bai Cat Lon

07:00 - Having breakfast & drinking coffee.

08:00 - Getting on a canoe and taking about 30 minutes to arrive at the Dam Tre Bay.

08:45 - Walking into the forest, visiting the forest ecosystem. We can easily see Con Dao black squirrels, clouded monitor lizards... or ancient vines over 100m long winding in the forest.

10:15 - Snorkelling to watch giant clams and beautiful fish species in Dam Tre coral reef. Fishing at the coral reef with the fishermen here.

11:15 - Arriving at the ranger station. Taking a shower and changing clothes before having lunch at the ranger station.

15:30 - Moving to Bay Canh Island. Visiting the primeval mangrove forest; visiting the turtle egg incubation lake, listening to an introduction about the life cycle of sea turtles and the most successful sea turtle conservation work in Vietnam of Con Dao National Park.

18:00 - Having dinner at the ranger station

19:30 - Watching the tank crabs foraging in the mangrove forest & watching the sea turtles lay eggs at Cat Lon beach. Watching the mother turtles lay eggs directly under the guidance of the ranger. (No fixed time, the mother turtles come up with the high tide at night).

Staying overnight at the ranger station.

* Meals include: breakfast, lunch, dinner

 

3rd day: Explore the historical sites of Con Dao

06:30 - Waking up early to watch the sunrise. Having breakfast and drinking coffee at the Ranger Station.

07:30 - Releasing baby turtles into the sea (if any)

08:00 - Getting on the boat back to the mainland. Coming back to the hotel to change clothes and then get on the bus to visit famous historical and spiritual sites in Con Dao such as Con Dao Prison, Vo Thi Sau's Tomb, Island Lord's House, etc.

12:00 - Having lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time to relax and explore Con Dao town.

18:30 - Having dinner at a local restaurant

* Meals include: breakfast, lunch, dinner

 

4th day: Goodbye Con Dao

07:30 - Having breakfast at hotel. Checking out hotel.

The bus takes you to the pier or airport. End of the tour.

* Meals included: breakfast

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Car in Con Dao: airport & pier shuttle, island tour shuttle
  • 2 nights in the hotel at the centre location: 03-star hotel, standard: 2 people/room
  • 1 night at the ranger station
  • Sea turtle nesting tour
  • National Park walking tour
  • Tour guide & forest ranger
  • Meals as in the itinerary
  • Trekking & Snorkelling equipment
  • Drinks & snacks daily
  • Environmental protection and sightseeing fees, tickets
  • Travel insurance

     

Exclusion:

  • Airline or boat tickets to and from Con Dao

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic drink

  • Tips for guides and porters

     

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Camping table and chairs
  • Trekking pole
  • Gloves
  • Water bottle
  • 10L backpack
  • Flashlight
  • Disposable raincoat
  • First aid bag  

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • In addition to the suitcase, you need a 10L – 20L trekking backpack
  • Trekking shoes, walking shoes
  • Walking sandals (crocs, sandals)
  • Baseball cap or wide-brimmed hat
  • Swimwear
  • 1L water bottle
  • ID card or Passport

     

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Flashlight
  • Folding knife or multi-tool
  • Spare batteries
  • Phone, camera

     

TOUR EQUIPMENT