Con dao island has a colourful history, great morning markets and an amazing sea life, all of which can be explored with our local tour guide. Motorbikes and bicycles can travel on the superdong ferry, but not cars. For more information see the article con dao islands featured on. Con dao guest house hotel con dao islands deals, photos. The 10 best things to do in con dao islands 2020 with. Con son, the largest of this chain of 15 islands and islets, is ringed with lovely beaches. Con dao express con dao islands 2020 all you need to know.
Were hoping to go to con dao in early december and are considering staying at the poulo condor boutique resort. Those with vietnam travel plans should look closely at con dao even though it is remote or precisely because it is. Vietnam airlines is currently operating 6 daily flights from ho chi minh city to con dao. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Among those islands and beaches, con dao islands listed in the mustgo appealing place. Con dao is an archipelago of sixteen islands with a total area of 76. Photos of con dao islands, see photos of con dao islands, vietnam by travellers. Isolated from the mainland, con dao islands is 97 sea miles from ba ria vung tau province about 80km from ho chi minh city and is divided into 16 islands and islets, one of which is con son island, the largest of this chain. 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. Con dao airport vcs is located on main island con son. Saigon condao resort con dao islands 2020 updated deals.
Discover boutique hotels in con dao islands, vietnam. The wild beauty of the islands makes many people choose to travel to con dao in this march. Ana claudia antunes, the tao of physical and spiritual. Con dao was listed by the usbased travel and leisure magazine as one of 20 most mysterious islands in the world in 2011 and recognized as vietnams first sea ramsar site last year. Surprising for such a small island with relatively few. The 15 best things to do in con dao islands updated 2020. Aside from seafood, some vegetables and meat, everything is imported to con dao when it comes to eating, so the price of a good meal here reflects that. The ultimate guide to the con dao islands time out. Con dao consists of a total of 16 small islands, located about 230 kilometers and 45 minutes by plane from ho chi minh city. Sea travel in con dao islands expert tips on getting to con dao islands by sea sea transport in con dao islands lonely planet hi there, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Management board con dao relicsso luoc ve khu di tich lich su con dao va. Top things to do in con dao islands, ba riavung tau province.
But, for foreign travellers, maybe the relatively high airfare from saigon, or the cheap but long and arduous boat ride from vung tau the only. We pride ourselves on providing a unique diving and holiday experience for all visitors to con dao. Con dao islands information, con dao holiday information. Con dao resort, con dao eilanden boek dit hotel op voor lage tarieven, directe bevestiging, onafhankelijke recensies, hotelinformatie en fotos. 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. Food is more expensive than on the mainland, but there are some very tasty eats to be had. How to get to con dao islands con dao island by air. The first toprated resort in vietnams archipelago islands, it is contemporary in design, yet draws on the essence of a traditional. The ultimate guide to the con dao islands claire slobodian discovers sleepy island life and empty beaches on. 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. The coral reefs around the islands have a variety of shapes and colors, divers can expect here to see soft and hard corals, table corals, bubble corals, anemones, and sponges. With a bloody past as a penal colony, the secluded con dao islands have been a rather unknown area for travelers in vietnam.
Exploring vietnams remote con dao islands lonely planet. For many vietnamese, i would imagine it has something to do with con son island s dark past as a penal colony. Vietnam experiences what to do in vietnam six senses. The best con dao islands vacation packages 2020 tripadvisor. From water sports to historical tours, we offer something for every interest. The largest and only inhabited island is con son 51. Empty beaches and sleepy island life on vietnams untamed gem. Great for savvy travellers looking to escape bustling city life. On the lighter side, and one of the islands main draws, con dao also boasts some of the most spectactular beaches in the region. Mar 14, 2014 the sixteen pristine islands that make up the con dao archipelago lie off vietnams southern coast and the breathtakingly beautiful land and seascapes provide the perfect spot for watersports as well as cultural exploration. Hi there, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
Con daoarchipelagofishing boatsislandsvietnamwavestoursbookoutdoor. Popular dao books share book recommendations with your. I ve always thought it inexplicable why so few travellers visit the con dao islands. Ive included all the information i can, and categorized it in a way that makes it easy. The ferry from soc trang to con dao vietnam coracle. How much is the fare for flight between ho chi minh city and con dao. Direct flights from con dao island vcs flightconnections. The best time to go to con dao islands, including current weather conditions, temperatures and rainfall. Isolated from the mainland, the con dao islands are one of vietnams star attractions. Ive always thought it inexplicable why so few travellers visit the con dao islands.
Deluxe this is the first luxury accommodation to open on the island of con son and is a stand out property in the six senses portfolio having won awards for its unusual construction and design. Six senses con dao is a breathtaking vietnam luxury beach resort. It is kilometres from town, taking a leisurely 20 minutes to get to or from. Here, lush green mountains meet crystal clear waters, resulting in no shortage of land and sea activities. Con dao national park encompasses oceanic and coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests, coral reefs. Con dao, vung tau, archipelago, san francisco ferry, islands, vietnam, travel, island, viajes. The breakfast are excellent not european breakfast, but many times better vietnamese. The con dao archipelago is situated off the south eastern tip of vietnam, 230. A guide to the con dao islands in vietnam 2017 2018. Con son, the largest of this chain of 15 islands and islets, is. 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. Het aantal sterren voor een accommodatie dat getoond wordt op, wordt niet bepaald door. Being regarded as one of the most mysterious islands on the planet, con dao possesses the most untouched and beautiful beaches in vietnam and in the world.
Senses diving con dao is located on the beautiful archipelago of con dao, vietnam. Con dao beach attract tourists by its wild beauty and other interesting tourism services. Vasco, a subsidiary of vietnam airlines, is the only airline to service con dao. The location of resort in the city and the beach is the best. Below is my full guide to taking the ferry from soc trang to.
You can view route information for airlines that fly to con dao, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to con dao and book your flights by clicking the links below skyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights to con. Despite its rich historic past and unparalleled landscapes, con dao remains one of vietnams uncovered corners. The sixteen pristine islands that make up the con dao archipelago lie off vietnams southern coast and the breathtakingly beautiful land and seascapes provide the perfect spot for watersports as well as cultural exploration. You may want to steer clear of the island between june and september. The nearest airport that has flights to con dao iata. Con dao resort, con dao eilanden boek een aanbieding op. May 04, 2015 the ultimate guide to the con dao islands. Discover con dao islands adventures around con dao.
You can view route information for airlines that fly to con dao, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to con dao and book your flights by clicking the links below skyscanner allows you. Use the quicklinks below to jump to the desired section regarding transport in and around con dao islands. Discover a variety of vietnam experiences with six senses con dao. Meet the locals and discover a different side of the con dao island. Below is my full guide to taking the ferry from soc trang to con dao. Van son pagoda is 2,300 feet from the property, while con dao prisoner is 1. Were particularly interested in snorkeling and i know that it is a windier time of year.
And did you know that marco polo paid a visit to con dao and mentions both sondur and condur islands in his 1292 book the travels of marco polo. The con dao islands reefs are unquestionably the best in vietnam, with healthy soft and hard coral, and there are also a few wrecks to explore including a 65m thai freight ship. Apr, 2020 being regarded as one of the most mysterious islands on the planet, con dao possesses the most untouched and beautiful beaches in vietnam and in the world. The most beautiful beach in vietnam is con dao islands.
Animal lovers should visit between may and october, when female seaturtles take to the land to lay their eggs for the coming season. Your request for booking will be sent to rainbow divers con dao island directly. On the next page you make your request for booking and fill out your contact details. Con dao was recognized as a nature reserve in 1984 and a national park in 1993. The ultimate guide to the con dao islands claire slobodian discovers sleepy island life and empty beaches on one of vietnams few untamed gems. Today, the jungle drums bang a different beat that tells stories of a true nature paradise with postcardbeautiful beaches. Palawan is one of the top beach and island destinations for. Guests can enjoy meals at the onsite restaurant and free private parking on site. There are no river systems on the islands but rather really small streams. Enjoying a central location in con dao island, con dao camping is just steps to an hai beach and provides comfortable cabanastyle accommodations. However the history of the island is not the main reason for a visit because con dao is beautiful and this con dao travel guide will tell you more. After the frenetic streets of ho chi minh city, the first thing you notice on arriving at the sleepy con dao islands, only a 45minute flight from vietnams biggest city, is the.
A rare, titled private island for sale in coron, busuanga, palawan. Oct 31, 2015 con dao islands, situated 97 nautical miles off vung tau, attract tourists with their pristine beaches and historical landmarks. The isolated archipelago is comprised of 16 islands and islets. Dao island a private island for sale in palawan philippines. Great for savvy travellers looking to escape bustling city life, the main island. The total protected area of the park is 20,000ha, including 14,000ha of sea and 6,000ha of forest on 14 islands. Con dao islands, situated 97 nautical miles off vung tau, attract tourists with their pristine beaches and historical landmarks. Trek or cycle your way through the hills for panoramic views, take a fishing trip. Con dao is een leuke eilandengroep behorend tot vietnam. Plan your getaway and discover the natural beauty of the region from our fivestar resort. Vvcs, also known as co ong airport, is a small airport in vietnam with domestic flights only.
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. Late november through to july is the safest bet for calm, dry. Seaview bungalow in con dao islands for rent in con dao. Long the preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, they now turn heads thanks to their striking natural beauty. The boat from vung tau only leaves on certain days and information on dates of departure is hard to obtain although when last checked, ferries were running daily when the seas are generally calm march to july. Con dao are remote islands in the southeast part of vietnam that offer safe and unspoiled diving for divers of all levels. Con dao islands what to see and do on con dao island. Even bai an hai, the easiest public beach to reach here and the first youll likely dip your toes in if staying in one of the bungalows at con dao sea travel resort see where to stay, below feels wild and untamed. Con dao camping is located in the heart of tourism in con daodistrict. There is an overnight ferry from vung tau port which takes around 12 hours and leaves at 5pm. Vietnam luxury beach resorts luxury con dao resort. The flight is operated by vasco airlines, a subsidiary of vietnam airlines and there are up to 6 flights daily. You can expect to see a good variety of tropical marine life.
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