What are the best things to do in Con Dao?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Con Dao, Vietnam. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Why visit Con Dao
Travel guide for Con Dao, Vietnam — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Con Dao is a stop in Vietnam, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 30–90 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Budget
Con Dao trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 30–90
per person / day
Luxury
USD 105–170+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Con Dao, Vietnam. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Con Dao
Estimated total (USD)
$1,760
≈ $880 per person · $251 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $55/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Con Dao mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 30–90 · luxury 105–170+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Noodle Shop
Phuong Han
Tri Ky
Bar200
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
A.T.C. Resort
Seatravel Con Dao Resort
National Park Guesthouse
Saigon Con Dao
Six Senses
In pictures
Con Dao gallery
Photos: [Tycho] talk , http://shansov.net, Defense Mapping Agency — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Con Dao travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Con Dao?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Con Dao?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Con Dao, depending on how many day trips you want in Vietnam.
Where should I stay in Con Dao?
Popular stays in Con Dao include A.T.C. Resort, Seatravel Con Dao Resort, National Park Guesthouse. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Con Dao cost?
On the ground in Con Dao (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 30–90, and luxury about 105–170+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Con Dao, Vietnam. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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