Get
Vietnam visa online now to be able to visit Con Dao Island
Get
Vietnam visa online to visit Con Dao Island an archipelago of forested hills, intact sandy beaches, enormous coral reefs, as well as hidden lagoons.
What to do in Con Dao Island
When it comes to Con Dao island, it is quite familiar with an image of a prison island where political prisoners were gruesomely put to the torture during the French colonial era. Many remnants of this shocking past spread across the island are still today on display. Although the place holds several sorrowful memories about the war, it has been still attracted a number of tourists every year who wish to learn more about Vietnamese history and savor a peaceful getaway away from the city’s chaotic vibe.
1/ Watch turtle laying eggs
Con Dao is the spot in the country not only where visitors can see Sea Turtles coming to nest, but it is also where these species have full National Park protection. In the breeding season (from April to September) every year, thousands of female turtles will move to sandy beaches and lay eggs at high tide during the night. It takes about an exhausting 2 or 3 hours for them to dig, lay, and cover their nest before coming back to the ocean. To witness this unique sight in own-eyes, you should record time when tortoises dig nest.
2/ Pay a visit to Con Dao prison
Con Dao Prison was built in 1861 by a number of French colonists with the aim of imprisoning those who were trusted to be dangerous to the colonist government. So, many Vietnamese ranking leaders were also jailed here. You are advised to stop by Dao museum where a lot of relics related to the island’s magnanimous past have been remained. Your eyebrows will be raised by ancient objects and documents dating back to the period of French domination. However, the must-see site in this prison you should not miss is “tiger’s cages,” where prisoners suffered from agony by several unbelievable methods. The prison was closed after the reunion of the country and just opened fto the public later.
3/ Enjoy the water world by scuba diving and snorkeling
Con Dao wins people’s heart as one of the best destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling in Vietnam! Thanks to the depths for recreational diving, you are freely able to discover the amazing variety of the underwater life. While immersing yourself in the marine world, you may encounter green or hawksbill turtles, cobia, giant barracuda, batfish, whale shark, and a host of tropical reef fish. You may choose to snorkel on your own or book a tour. In general, the price for a snorkeling tour with necessary equipment included is more than 500.000 VND per tourist.
But firstly, let’s obtain the approval letter of your online visa Vietnam to enter the country.
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2/ Pay the visa fee
3/ Get the visa approval letter
4/ Get visa stamp at the airport
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