This archipelago contains 16 islands with the total size of 76 square kilometers, and the largest among them is con lon island. Several flights run daily tofrom ho chi minh city, with consistent pricing. Start cycling from saigon, ho chi minh through mekong delta. Top things to do in con dao island con dao top attractions.
Con dao airport vcs is located on main island con son. It does however provide some important background to the islands barbaric past. The islands are mostly rugged and still have a lot of original forest cover and associated flora and fauna. By dint of this, con dao weather is relatively cool and pleasant all year round. Getting to con dao involves a connection in ho chi minh city. Great for savvy travellers looking to escape bustling city life, the main island also boasts miles of coastal roads, hiking trails and a wide range of outdoor activities. Here, martin and i had a short stopover of three hours before we did this final part of the journey by plane to con son the largest of the con dao islands. May 04, 2015 the ultimate guide to the con dao islands. Flight takes an hour and they are often full, sold out a week in advance. Con dao served as a prison island for political prisoners during the french colonial era, when it was known as poulo condore, and in later years the saigon regime imprisoned opponents of the regime in the infamous cells known as the tiger cages.
Con dao islands what to see and do on con dao island. Best time to travel to con dao island con dao resorts. Situated in the ba riavung tau province, it is 230 kilometres from ho chi. Jul 26, 2011 for travellers, con dao islands is the place for hideaway, slow life and startling beaches. Smaller hotels and guesthouses use a shared minibus service 50,000d oneway, book ahead via your accommodation. Located off the southern coast of vietnam, the remote and utterly beautiful con dao islands offer visitors a rare experience not found anywhere else in the country. The island can be reached by boat or plane and is located 234km south of. Enjoy the bliss yes bliss of becoming older and ensure you dont just live to 100. Big hotels provide free transport both to and from the airport. How to book a flight from ho chi minh city to con dao. The hotels will provide a minibus to and from the airport which generally costs 50,000 dong.
History aside, con dao is blessed with stunning beaches and rich coral reefs that represent the best diving in vietnam, the islands have been declared a national park, and there are rewarding rain forest hikes to remote bays. Con dao island, the setting for six senses con dao, is 140 miles 230 kilometers from ho chi minh city. Wellplaced in the beaches area of con dao islands city, con dao camping hotel provides a most conducive spot for you to take a break from your busy days. Getting around vietnam by air, rail, and bus by dana filekgibson, author of moon hanoi. The con dao islands are only a short flight from saigon. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Locals come here in the mornings to fish and tourists come here in the evenings to watch the sunset. Six senses con dao is a unique ecofriendly luxury resort that lies along 1. There are no river systems on the islands but rather really small streams. Dec 24, 2016 con dao consists of a total of 16 small islands, located about 230 kilometers and 45 minutes by plane from ho chi minh city. Con dao archipelago counts 16 islands and hosts a national park. Just fortyfive minutes after taking off from the dust and bustle of the city, the propeller aircraft glides between a few tiny green dots in the east sea, heading towards the short runway squeezed in at the eastern point of con son island. However, in my opinion, theres no point in coming to con son island unless.
The 15 best things to do in con dao islands updated 2020. After a 60minute plane ride from the hectic streets of ho. What to do at con dao travel guide i tour vietnam blogs. Starting from cat lo port vung tau, the boat ride can take 12 hours to check in ben dam port con dao. Internal flights are available from ho chi minh city or ha noi, although these are subject to weather conditions, and it is advisable to book your flights at the same time as you book your room.
Con dao islands forum, travel discussion for con dao islands. Finding a more serene vietnam on con dao island the new. Con dao express con dao islands 2020 all you need to know. Those with vietnam travel plans should look closely at con dao even though it is remote or precisely because it is. Con dao camping hotel guesthousebed and breakfast con. Island phu quoc and beach town nha trang definitely have competition. Con son is also connected to can tho in the mekong delta via vascovietnam airlines. Several of these jails are now deeply moving, harrowing sights to visit. Four remote paradises in southeast asia you need to visit. Composed in china between the late sixth and the late fourth centuries b. A haven of rest and relaxation, the hotel will offer total renewal just steps away from the citys numerous attractions such as cau tau du lich port, an hai. Situated in the ba riavung tau province, it is 230 kilometres from ho chi minh city and 180 kilometers off the south east coast of vietnam, con dao covers 75. The chain of 16 islands that make up the con dao archipelago are paradise.
Let me introduce you to the remote islands of vietnam. If there s one characteristic that unites vietnamese food, its freshness. Con dao islands are one of the star attractions in vietnam. Con dao islands is there any cheap and good massage spa in con dao.
Until 2017 getting to con dao involved buying a pricey air ticket or a long journey at sea. The group of islands was first mentioned by marco polo in the description of his voyage from china to india in 1292. The islands have been declared a national park, and there are. You can reach con dao by two means, via boat service and via plane. Specifically, con dao is not a single island but an archipelago of 16 smaller islands and islets. Con dao islands forum, travel discussion for con dao. Check out tripadvisor members 649 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in con dao islands. Six senses is on the island of con dao, which is a 45minute flight southeast of saigon. Hence, it is a perfect paradise for marine explorations and activities.
Con dao island the hidden paradise of vietnam attractions. Jan 17, 2016 con dao island is one of the top vietnam destinations that should not be missed during your vietnam tour to escape from the tourist trap. Boasting azure waters, soft sand, coral reefs, lush mangroves and. Con dao is an archipelago of sixteen islands with a total area of 76. Van took us to three of the islands eleven prisons and told us about their history. A recent online search found roundtrip flights in june from new york to ho chi minh city, all with layovers, starting at. The con dao archipelago consists of 15 rugged, mostly forested islands in the east sea.
An hai lake is located close to the nui mot pagoda at the edge of con son ton. Con daos food options have something for everyone and at all budgets, however since most goods are are imported to the island, things on con dao are a little bit more expensive. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. Long the devils island of indochina, the preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, this place is now turning heads thanks to its striking natural beauty. In april, the sea is calm with temperature of seawater at 28. From the park headquarters 29 vo thi sau street there are trails through the wild jungle waiting to be conquered by all levels of hikers. It is likely to change as more and more people find out about it so why not be among the next visitors. The ultimate guide to the con dao islands time out. Vasco, a subsidiary of vietnam airlines, is the only. The con dao con son airport is on the far north end of the island and a long way to anywhere else. The hotel, spa and wellness club will preserve the classic detailing of the former art deco whiteleys department store while adding a wellness twist. The boat ride wills take 12 hours while the aero plane will take 40 to 50 minutes.
Vasco vietnam airlines operates atr72500 turboprop service on this route so overhead bin space is. This is an islands that isolated from the mainland. The 10 best hotels in con dao islands for travel after. This is a list of some of the cheaper places to stay. Boasting azure waters, soft sand, coral reefs, lush mangroves and tropical jungle, the mysterious islands are famed for. But a new fast boat link means the islands are now far more accessible. May 23, 2010 getting to con dao involves a connection in ho chi minh city. It takes 45minute domestic flight from tan son nhat. More and more tourists are researching how to get to con dao from the vietnamese. History aside, con dao is blessed with stunning beaches and rich coral reefs that represent the best diving in vietnam. Isolated from the mainland, the con dao islands are one of vietnams star attractions.
Vietnams newest island destination, con dao, is just a 45 minute flight from ho chi minh city. Phu quoc express and superdong speed ferry operate daily ferry services connecting the main. Con dao islands, also known as con dao national park, are an archipelago of 16 mostly uninhabited islets just off the southern coast of vietnam, each of which offering expansive beaches shaded with evergreen trees. Situated about 185 km from the coast of ba riavung tau province in southeastern vietnam, con dao archipelago includes 16 mountainous islands and islets with a local population of only 5,000. It is kilometres from town, taking a leisurely 20 minutes to get to or from. Con dao islands photos featured pictures of con dao.
Book early to avoid disappointment especially if travelling on a. Con dao is the biggest archipelago in ba ria vung tau province, and is also the most famous one in term of tourism. With a bloody past as a penal colony, the secluded con dao islands have been a rather unknown area for travelers in vietnam. There are 16 islands including various islets in the con o archipelago of which the largest island is known as con son. Long the preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, they now turn heads thanks to their striking natural beauty. The most famous indigenous animal is the dugong or sea cow although it is rarely seen. Con dao is part of a maritime and national park and is made up of 16 or so islands. Protected from overexposure, due to them being far away from the coast, these islands have plenty of pristine beaches, untouched jungles and reefs, and an overall serene atmosphere. Con son, the largest of this chain of 15 islands and islets, is ringed with lovely beaches, coral reefs and scenic bays, and remains. On monday, we hired truong ai van, an englishspeaking guide, for a motorbike tour of con son.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Today, the jungle drums bang a different beat that tells stories of a true nature paradise with postcardbeautiful beaches. Con dao islands travel forum plan the perfect trip to con dao islands. Con dao island is one of the top vietnam destinations that should not be missed during your vietnam tour to escape from the tourist trap. An hai lake, also known as lotus lake or lily pad lake, is the largest fresh water lake on con son island at 31,000 hectares. An excellent budget option to get tofrom con dao airport is to have your hotelguesthouse book you onto the shuttle bus. Like most vietnamese museums, con dao s is neither slick nor particularly enlightening especially for english speakers.
Sep 12, 2017 the chain of 16 islands that make up the con dao archipelago are paradise. Once youve stepped ashore on any of the con dao islands youd be hard pushed to imagine that this stunning, secluded island paradise could have once been hell on earth. Considered the nations most pristine island ecosystem with dense tropical forests, luminous green paddies, prominent mountain peaks and deep valleys. In most major cities there is a bus station serving both nearby and longdistance destinations. Con dao island is located in the asian monsoon climate and influenced by ocean climate. Getting around vietnam by air, rail, and bus hachette.
A few hops from hyde park, six senses london will open in bayswater. Con dao served as a prison island for political prisoners during the french colonial era, when it was known as poulo condore, and in later years the saigon regime imprisoned opponents of the regime in. For decades the main settlement of con son was used by the french and americans as an island prison for antiregime activists and criminals. Mar, 2017 march is an ideal month to visit con dao as there is no rain, warm at night and suitble sea water temperature for diving, snorkelling, and surfing. The island can be reached by boat or plane and is located 234km south of ho chi minh international airport. There are so many insightful tours, amazing dishes and fun activities in vietnam, youll never run out of interesting things to do. Fly into con daos con son airport 9km from the resort. Arranging a transfer ahead of time with your hotel can be cheaper.
Exploring vietnams remote con dao islands lonely planet. The con dao islands also known as poulo condore are an archipelago of 15 islands with a total of 200km of stunning coastline and amazing coral reefs. The tiny con dao airport is 14km from the town centre. Vietnam cycling tours a compamy organises and customize bicycle tours to con dao island. Dec 11, 2019 the con dao islands also known as poulo condore are an archipelago of 15 islands with a total of 200km of stunning coastline and amazing coral reefs. Luxury resorts, five star hotels, luxury spa resorts six senses.
Please consult government travel advisories before booking. The 10 best con dao islands hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. The main island a con son on which the resort is situated, is mostly famous for its political prison built during the french colonial era that has become a museum. Con dao island the used to be hell on earth becoming. Use the quicklinks below to jump to the desired section regarding transport in and around con dao islands. Six senses con dao is perfectly in line with the six senses philosophy to open luxurious resorts in remote areas of outstanding beauty. The vasco booking office in con dao is at 40 ton duc thang st. Vasco, a subsidiary of vietnam airlines, is the only airline to service con dao. A guide to the con dao islands in vietnam 2017 2018. For travellers, con dao islands is the place for hideaway, slow life and startling beaches. Book the best con dao islands hotels on tripadvisor.
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