Con Dao Exotic Beaches 4 days

Tour Overview

The remote Con Dao group of islands is about 180km from Vung Tau, and has a local population of around 5,000. The main island, Con Son, was a much-feared former penal colony until 1975. Most of the archipelago is now a National Park with some good beaches, clear water with pristine coral, lush tropical forest with many flowers, coconut groves, and few visitors. Accommodation is limited, but a new air link is starting to generate interest in visiting this largely unspoilt area.

Highlight: Sai Gon – Long Hai – Vung Tau – Con Dao beach – Sai Gon

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sai Gon

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Pick up and transfer to a hotel. An afternoon tour round Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Sai Gon, visiting the History Museum, the Binh Tay Market in Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple and a lacquer workshop.
Overnight in Saigon

Day 2: Sai Gon – Con Dao

Transfer to Vung Tau Airport for a short helicopter flight to Con Dao (on Monday, Thursday and Saturday). On arrival at Co Ong Airport, pick up and transfer to a hotel. Con Dao, called Poulo Condore by Western sailors, housed a large and brutal prison for political convicts before 1975.
Overnight at Saigon Condao resort***

Day 3: Con Dao

A cluster of wild islets surrounded by emerald tranquil waters, Con Dao is home to a number of species of sea turtle and dugong. Escorted by a park ranger, take a full-day boat ride to Bay Canh Islet and Cau Islet, their natural habitat. Picnic lunch of seafood is arranged on board. Enjoy snorkelling and sunbathing on primitive beaches. Overnight at Saigon Condao resort***

Day 4: Con Dao – Sai Gon

The morning programme features historical sites in town such as the Con Dao Museum and Tiger Cages – the most notorious former prison . In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a helicopter flight. Pick up and transfer to a hotel in Sai Gon.

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Tour Cost

Tour cost: in USD and per person – US$395 per person

Option: transfer from Vung Tau to Sai Gon by hydrofoil.

Trip includes: accommodation, transportation, entrance fees, meals as indicated, English speaking guide.

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