Vietnam Travel

Con Dao tour 3 days

Destination: Con Dao

Highlights: Visit the Island of Time with her breathtaking sceneries and original nature and be intrigued by the valuable history of itself. Con Dao, called Poulo Condore by Western sailors, housed a large and brutal prison for political convicts before 1975. A lot of Vietnamese hero was here during the wartime with French people. This area is far from the land, which makes it a difficult place for prisoners to escape.

Details Itinerary:

Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City/Vung Tau/Con Dao (B, L, D, G)

In the early morning, you'll be driven to Vung Tau airport for a short helicopter flight to Con Dao (on Monday, Thursday and Saturday). On arrival at Co Ong airport, you'll be picked up and transfer to a hotel. In the afternoon, you'll visit Con Dao Townlet by bus along the seaside towards Ben Dam port and have time to relax at An Hai beach. Your overnight will be in Con Dao.

Con Dao, called Poulo Condore by Western sailors, housed a large and brutal prison for political convicts before 1975. A lot of Vietnamese hero was here during the wartime with French people. This area is far from the land to make sure that prisoner couldn�t escape.

Day 2: Con Dao (B, L, D, G)

Cluster of wild islets surrounded by emerald tranquil waters, Con Dao is home to a number of species of sea turtle and dugong. Escorted by a park ranger, take a full-day boat ride to Bay Canh Islet and Cau Islet, their natural habitat. Picnic lunch of seafood is arranged on board. Enjoy snorkeling and sunbathing on primitive beaches. You'll spend the night in Con Dao.

Day 3: Con Dao/Vung Tau/Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G)

The morning programme features historical sites in town such as the Con Dao Museum and Tiger Cages - the most notorious former prison. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a helicopter flight. On arrival to Vung Tau, you'll transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.

Prices per person in US$:

Number of people	2	3-5	6-9	10-15	Single Supplement
Prices	559	518	479	449

Valid until December 31, 2007

Prices include:

Breakfast and sharing accommodation in twin or double room.
Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
Return helicopter ticket: Vung Tau � Con Dao, including domestic airport taxes.
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
Boat trip as in the programme.
Fishing and diving method as above.
The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
Lunch and dinners, as specified, in the best local restaurants.
Government taxes