Con Dao Island
1 day, 1 night
AH-CD07
4/10
DESCRIBE

This short tour takes you to explore Con Dao National Park and Dam Tre Bay, where you will trek through the forest and enjoy activities on the sea.

The most memorable highlight of this tour is the chance to witness sea turtles laying eggs with your own eyes and take part in releasing baby turtles back into the ocean on Bay Canh Island—a meaningful activity that helps protect the beautiful natural environment of Con Dao.

Highlights

  • Watch sea turtles lay eggs and release hatchlings into the sea
  • See the Con Dao travel guide here
SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Con Dao

  • Duration: 1 day, 1 night

  • Destination: Con Dao Island

  • Activities: Sea Turtle Conservation Tour

  • Min : 5 people

  • Best time: Mar - Sep

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 4/10

ITINERARY
Day 1: Explore Dam Tre Bay & Watch Sea Turtles Nesting at Cat Lon Beach

14:45 Guests gather at 36 Ton Duc Thang Street. Board a speedboat for about 30 minutes to Dam Tre Bay.

15:00 The speedboat takes guests to the swimming area. You will be provided with life jackets, masks, and snorkels to admire the beautiful coral reefs and marine life.

16:30 Transfer to Bay Canh Island. Visit the primary mangrove forest, explore the turtle egg incubation area, and learn about the sea turtle life cycle as well as the successful sea turtle conservation program of Con Dao National Park, considered one of the most successful in Vietnam.

18:00 Dinner at the ranger station.

19:30 Watch tank crabs foraging in the mangrove forest and observe sea turtles laying eggs at Cat Lon Beach. You will witness the nesting process directly under the guidance of park rangers. (The exact time is not fixed, as the mother turtles come ashore with the high tide at night.)

Overnight at the ranger station.

* Meals included: dinner

Day 2: Return to the Main Island

06:30 Wake up early to watch the sunrise. Enjoy breakfast and coffee at the ranger station.

07:30 Release baby turtles into the sea (if available).

08:00 Board the boat back to the main island. End of the program.

* 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