Top Things to do in Con Dao Islands
Top 10 Things to do in Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province
Discover the best top things to do in Con Dao Islands, Vietnam including Bay Canh Island, Dam Trau Beach, Con Dao Musuem, Con Dao Prison, Van Son Pagoda, Hang Duong Cemetary, Bai Nhat Beach, Con Dao National Park, Phu Hai Prison, Con Dao Express.
Restaurants in Con Dao Islands
1. Bay Canh Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By tori0891 - Connecticut, United States
Bay Canh Island is incredibly beautiful and fairly quiet because the number of visitors is restricted to preserve the delicate ecosystem. I highly recommend taking a snorkeling or diving tour and staying on the island until evening when the turtles arrive to lay their eggs. The best time to visit for this experience is August to September. The coral and fish in the area are beautiful and diverse because their ecosystem has been protected. The beach is also a wonderful place to relax and see shells.
2. Dam Trau Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By SGN67 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I haven't been all the braches, but Dam Tram is the best one I visited in Con Dao. Long and nice beach, nearby is another hidden beach. More interesting you can watch the planes landing very closely, just a spectacular view!
3. Con Dao Musuem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By dravinash23
I would recommend to come here prior to visiting the prisons and other places. You can learn about the history of the island and the prisons first, so that when you go visit the prisons, you would already know about the history regarding them and their significance. Check the timings of opening and closing hours.
4. Con Dao Prison
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By JSTrip_77 - Hanoi, Vietnam
The largest and most visually striking of the Con Dao prisons Phu Hai contains the original tiger cages that, if you visit Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi (Hanoi "Hilton,") you'll see replicated. We did not take a guided tour but the minimal signage plus the physical structure of the prison itself was sufficient to tell the story . I'm not sure that this place is actually being left to rot like some reviewers say. This is a valuable, historical relic and a site for pilgrimage. If you're only going to visit one prison, this is probably the one you want to see.
5. Van Son Pagoda
6. Hang Duong Cemetary
7. Bai Nhat Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By SGN67 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Toward Ben Dam pier, after Shark Cape, you will see the beach stretching more than 1km. You can visit Bai Nhat anytime, morning, afternoon, but it's well known for sunset watching!
8. Con Dao National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By SGN67 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The National Park is worth a visit while you stay in Con Dao. With entrance ticket 60.000 vnd, you need at least 3 hours to do trekking there. The trails are easy to follow; the trees, the birds, the monkeys.. Very enjoyable. There are 3 beaches at the end when you go thru the park, so up to your time, you can choose Ong Dung beach, Bang beach or Dat Tham beach. I went to Bang beach, kind of remote and so quiet beach, great for photo shots.
9. Phu Hai Prison
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By JSTrip_77 - Hanoi, Vietnam
The largest and most visually striking of the Con Dao prisons Phu Hai contains the original tiger cages that, if you visit Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi (Hanoi "Hilton,") you'll see replicated. We did not take a guided tour but the minimal signage plus the physical structure of the prison itself was sufficient to tell the story . I'm not sure that this place is actually being left to rot like some reviewers say. This is a valuable, historical relic and a site for pilgrimage. If you're only going to visit one prison, this is probably the one you want to see.
10. Con Dao Express
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 7 reviews
Con Dao Express is a luxury transfer speed boat from Con Dao island to the maind lands in Vietnam. Routes : Vung Tau - Con Dao & Soc Trang ( Tran De port ) - Con Dao .
Reviewed By tonybO2802VX - Hanoi, Vietnam
It was a great trip to use the service of Speed Boat from Vung Tau to Con Dao. The boat is very clean and friendly staff. Specially, manager sales from ConDao Express , his name is Hung Thanh who is friendly and promt reply . I would like to recommend him to my friends, neighbour who wants to travel to Con Dao Island
