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Côn Sơn Island Travel Guide

Vietnam\"s most pristine island — coral reefs, clear waters and zero crowds

Côn Sơn (Côn Đảo) is Vietnam\"s most beautiful and least-visited island — with pristine coral reefs, white sand beaches, sea turtle nesting and a poignant history.

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Country
Vietnam (South China Sea)
Best Time to Visit
February–September
Currency
VND (₫)
Language
Vietnamese
Visa
E-visa available for most nationalities (90 days). Visa-free for some ASEAN nationals.
Did You Know?

Con Dao\"s prisons, used by French colonialists and later South Vietnamese forces, are historically significant memorials. The island also hosts one of Asia\"s most important sea turtle conservation programmes.

Top Highlights

Con Dao National ParkDam Trau BeachSea Turtle NestingCoral Reef SnorkellingHistorical PrisonOng Dung BeachNight Diving

Why Visit Côn Sơn Island?

Con Dao has some of the best-preserved coral reefs in Southeast Asia and Vietnam\"s most significant sea turtle nesting grounds. It\"s dramatically less crowded than Phu Quoc or Nha Trang.

Getting There

Fly from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Con Dao (VCS) — 45-minute flight. Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways serve the route.

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