Con dao Tourism

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Con Dao discovery tour – 3 days 2 nights

Follow the footsteps of history through the storied prison system of Con Dao, pay tribute at the sacred Hang Duong Cemetery, and immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of turquoise seas and ancient forests within the National Park. This 3D2N journey offers a complete blend of culture, spirituality, and eco-adventure, revealing the most iconic values of Con Dao.
Con Dao discovery tour – 3 days 2 nights

DAY 1 – Arrival in Con Dao

Morning: Travel to Con Dao

Guests can reach Con Dao via air or high-speed ferry:

By Air

  • Ho Chi Minh City ⇄ Con Dao: VASCO, Vietjet Air

  • Hanoi ⇄ Con Dao: Vietjet Air

  • Can Tho ⇄ Con Dao: VASCO

By High-Speed Ferry

  • Ho Chi Minh City ⇄ Con Dao: Phu Quy Express

  • Soc Trang ⇄ Con Dao: Superdong

  • Vung Tau ⇄ Con Dao: Phu Quoc Express

con daoArrive at the hotel, check in, enjoy lunch, and rest.

Afternoon: Explore the ‘Hell on Earth’ of Con Dao

Once known as one of the most brutal prison systems in the region, Con Dao became a harsh training ground for Vietnamese revolutionaries resisting French colonialism and the former Saigon regime.
A visit to these sites is considered a spiritual journey—an act of remembrance and deep gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
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Historical Sites to Explore

🏛 Con Dao Museum: Preserves artifacts from the wars against France and the U.S., honoring the resilience of revolutionary soldiers and the nation’s struggle for independence.

🏠 Governor’s Palace (Dinh Chúa Đảo): Former residence and workplace of island governors, displaying objects, images, and documents tracing Con Dao’s formation from the French era to modern times.

🏚 Phu Son & Phu Hai Prisons: Where thousands of political prisoners were confined; home to infamous places such as the Rice–Grinding Tunnel and the Dark Room.

🔗 French-Style Tiger Cages: A labyrinth built to disorient and torture prisoners, hidden behind multiple gates and courtyards.

🔗 American-Style Tiger Cages: Constructed in 1971 with cramped, damp cells designed to break the prisoners’ spirit and physical strength.

🐄 Cow Shed Isolation Area: Originally livestock barns, later converted into a women’s prison and then into solitary confinement cells for disabled or resistant political prisoners.

🌺 Hang Duong Cemetery: Final resting place of tens of thousands of revolutionaries and patriots imprisoned from 1862 to 1975.
Evening

Free time to explore Con Dao at night.

DAY 2 – Immerse Yourself in Nature

Morning: Bay Canh & Cau Island – A Day of Unique Ecological Experiences

  • Explore two of Con Dao’s most beautiful islands

  • “Chill” photo spots on pristine beaches

  • Discover mangrove forest ecosystems

  • Learn about sea turtle conservation; from June to October, visitors may witness hatchlings released into the sea

  • Visit the solitary confinement ruins of former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong

  • Snorkel and admire vibrant coral reefs
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Afternoon: Explore the North or South of the Island

Option 1: Explore the North (Bắc Đảo)

Enjoy magnificent views of Mui Lo Voi, Mui Chim Chim, Bay Canh Island, and Cau Island along winding coastal roads.

Points of Interest

  • Hang Keo Memorial: Pay tribute to fallen revolutionaries

  • Lo Voi Beach: Clear waters and untouched scenery

  • Prince Cai Shrine: Dedicated to the son of Lady Phi Yen, linked to the historical flight of Lord Nguyen Anh

  • Dam Trau Beach: Famous for its legend of Cau & Trau and its stunning swimming waters

  • Plane spotting at Dam Trau Beach
     

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Option 2: Explore the South (Nam Đảo)

A 15 km journey toward Ben Dam Bay, offering views of Hon Tai Lon, Hon Tai Nho, Shark Cape, and Love Peak.

Points of Interest

  • Nui Mot Pagoda (Van Son Tu): The island’s only pagoda, perched on a mountain overlooking An Hai Lake and Con Son Bay

  • Con Dao Pearl Farm: Learn pearl cultivation methods and admire exquisite local pearls

  • Shark Cape Viewpoint: Capture panoramic shots of Hon Tai, Hon Trac, Bai Nhat, Love Peak, and the vast ocean

  • Bai Nhat Beach: A hidden sandbank that appears only during low tide

  • Ngu Hanh Shrine: Worshipping five goddesses representing Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth

  • Ben Dam Port: Experience local fishing life amid the beautiful coastal–mountain landscape

  • Northwest Road: The most spectacular sunset road in Con Dao, overlooking offshore islands such as Hon Kho, Hon Troc, and Hon Tre Lon
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Evening

Return to the hotel or enjoy free time exploring Con Dao by night.

DAY 3 – Farewell Con Dao

  • Enjoy sunrise and morning coffee at Sunrise Con Dao Café, one of the island’s best sunrise spots

  • Free time for souvenir shopping at the local market
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→ End of the Con Dao Discovery Tour

 

Author: HHN

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