Con Dao
1 day, 1 night
Hiking, Snorkelling, Watching turtles
Easy
$42 USD
DESCRIBE

This short tour takes you to explore the National Park and Dam Tre Bay where you can walk in the forest and enjoy the sea. The highlight of the tour is the memorable experience of witnessing sea turtles laying eggs and participating in releasing baby turtles into the sea at Bay Canh Island , a meaningful activity contributing to protecting the beautiful environment of Con Dao.

Highlight

Walking in Con Dao National Park

Watching sea turtles lay eggs & releasing baby turtles into the sea

Swimming & snorkeling to see coral

>> See the guide to explore Con Dao here

 

SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Con Dao

  • Duration: 1 day, 1 night

  • Destination: Con Dao

  • Activities: Hiking

  • Min : 5 people

  • Best time: Mar - Sep

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: Easy

ITINERARY
1st 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 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 longer than 100m winding in the forest.

10:15 - Snorkelling to see 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 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 sea turtles lay eggs at Cat Lon beach. Watching the mother turtles lay eggs directly under the guidance of the rangers. (No fixed time, the mother turtles rise with the high tide at night).

Staying overnight at the ranger station.

* Meals include: breakfast, lunch, dinner

 

 

2nd day: Exploring 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. Car takes you back to the hotel. End of the tour.

* Meals include: breakfast

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Shuttle car
  • 1 night at ranger station 
  • Boat trip to Dam Tre Bay for snorkeling and swimming.
  • Watching sea turtle nesting activity
  • Tour guide & forest ranger
  • Meals as in 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:

  • Snorkelling gears
  • Headlamp
  • First aid kit (to be brought by tour guide)

     

      

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • 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