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Côn Đảo

Pristine beaches · turtle nesting · history — everything you need to know before you go.

BeachIslandNature
Best time
Mar – Sep
Stay from
$35
Articles
19
Coordinates
8.69°N
106.61°E
Aerial view of a secluded tropical coastline with lush forests, clear blue water, and floating houses.
↑ Aerial view of a secluded tropical coastline with lush forests, clear blue water, and floating houses.Photo · Valeria Drozdova · Pexels
01Overview02When to go03What to do04Where to eat05Getting there
01.

Overview — what Côn Đảo is, in one screen.

Côn Đảo is one of southern vietnam's most iconic destinations. Known for pristine beaches · turtle nesting · history, it draws travelers looking for beach and island experiences.

Best visited between Mar – Sep when the weather is most favorable and crowds are manageable. Accommodation starts from $35/night for guesthouses and homestays.

This guide collects 19 independent articles — destinations within Côn Đảo, where locals eat, transport options, and tested itineraries you can follow.

Quick facts
Region
Southern Vietnam
Best time
Mar – Sep
Stay from
$35
Travel style
Beach, Island, Nature
Articles
19 guides
Coordinates
8.69°N · 106.61°E
02.

Best time to visit — month by month.

Jan
★★★
Feb
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Mar
★★★★
Apr
★★★★
May
★★★
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
★★★
Oct
★★★★
Nov
★★★★
Dec
★★★★
PoorBest time
03.

What to do in Côn Đảo — top experiences.

All Côn Đảo guides →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
01 · Destinations

Bai Dam Trau, Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide to Saigon's Best Island Beach

6 minRead guide →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
02 · Destinations

Hon Bay Canh: A Traveler's Guide to Con Dao's Turtle Island

6 minRead guide →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
03 · Destinations

Hang Duong Cemetery on Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide

6 minRead guide →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
04 · Destinations

Con Dao Prison: A Traveler's Guide to Vietnam's Most Sobering Historical Site

6 minRead guide →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
05 · Destinations

Vinh Dam Tre, Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide to the Mangrove Lagoon

6 minRead guide →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
06 · Destinations

Mo Vo Thi Sau on Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide

6 minRead guide →
05.

Getting to Côn Đảo — your options.

Option 01

Domestic flight

From
Sài Gòn / Hà Nội
Travel time
1–2 hr
Cost
$25–80
Option 02

Motorbike rental

From
Sài Gòn
Travel time
8–12 hr
Cost
120k/day + fuel
Option 03

Private car + driver

From
Sài Gòn
Travel time
6–8 hr
Cost
2.5–4M VND
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Read more about Côn Đảo — independent guides.

All 10 →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
01 · Destinations

Bai Dam Trau, Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide to Saigon's Best Island Beach

Bai Dam Trau is a quiet crescent beach on Con Dao with clear water, no hawkers, and planes landing right overhead. Here's what you need to know before going.

Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
02 · Destinations

Hon Bay Canh: A Traveler's Guide to Con Dao's Turtle Island

Hon Bay Canh is where sea turtles nest on empty beaches and coral reefs sit minutes from shore. Here's everything you need to plan a trip.

Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
03 · Destinations

Hang Duong Cemetery on Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide

Hang Duong Cemetery on Con Dao is Vietnam's largest wartime burial ground. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and what most visitors get wrong.

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