Travel guide

Con Dao

Wild, pristine island of turtles

🗓️ Best time: March–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$90/day📍 Vietnam

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About Con Dao

A remote, forested archipelago off southern Vietnam — empty white beaches, coral reefs and nesting sea turtles, a poignant prison history, and a serene, upscale-yet-untouched feel.

⭐ Things to do in Con Dao

Dam Trau BeachSea turtle watching (season)Snorkel & diveCon Dao prison historyVan Son PagodaBay Canh turtle islandOng Dung Beach walkSo Ray plantation viewpoint

🍽️ What to eat in Con Dao

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh seafoodSea snailsCon Dao mangoVietnamese grills

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a scooter; short flight or ferry from the mainland.

💡 Local tip

In nesting season, join a ranger-led night tour to watch green turtles lay eggs.