Where to stay in Con Dao during Tet?

Con Dao is famous for its pristine beaches, the most pristine in Vietnam. The resort paradise attracts tourists thanks to its beautiful scenery and long-standing historical value.

Con Dao, also known as Con Lon or Con Son, has been honored many times as one of the most mysterious and beautiful islands in the world. With an area of ​​76 km2, Con Dao is now considered a "tourist paradise" because of its wild, natural and rich beauty, and its gentle and hospitable people.

Coming here, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the cool blue water, participate in many interesting activities such as diving to see coral, fishing, exploring the primeval forest...

Round trip airfare at 3.3 million VND

Tourists can come to Con Dao all year round by plane or speedboat to relax and explore nature.

Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways offer many direct flights to Con Dao from major cities, so tourists have many options. According to a survey by reporters, airfares to Con Dao from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during Tet increased compared to normal days, around 3.3-5.7 million VND.

Specifically, tourists depart on February 1 (the first day of the lunar calendar) from TP LakeWillBrightand Hanoi will pay 1.5 million VND and 2.8 million VND respectively for economy class tickets. Return tickets on February 4 will cost 1.7 million VND and 2.9 million VND.

Airfare will increase by several hundred thousand dong if you intend to depart on February 3 (the third day of the lunar calendar).

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Regarding water transport, you can choose a regular boat or a speedboat. Regular boats depart at 5pm from Cat Lo port (Vung Tau) and arrive in Con Dao at 5am the next day. Speedboats take about 2.5 hours to reach Con Dao. Superdong boats run the Soc Trang - Con Dao route, departing from Tran De port (Soc Trang) at 8am or 1pm every day.

When having fun on the island, you can call a taxi or rent a private motorbike for 100,000-120,000 VND/day.

Con Dao has nice weather at the beginning of the year

The climate in Con Dao is pleasant almost all year round, making it suitable for tourism. From March to September, it rains but only lasts about an hour, and the sea is calm.

During the Lunar New Year, which falls during the monsoon season, speedboat and canoe operations may be limited due to rough seas in Con Son Bay. However, sightseeing activities on the island remain safe.sure.

On the other hand, Dam Trau beach is where visitors can fully enjoy the pristine sea space with bamboo groves, forests... From here, you can admire the planes at close range. If you intend to swim in the sea, you should wear a life jacket to ensure safety during the monsoon season.

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In addition, below are some interesting experiences you can refer to during your Lunar New Year trip:

- Con Dao prison is chosen by many tourists as a place to visit.

- Nhat Beach attracts tourists by its rare wild beauty. The smooth, flat sand beach only appears for a few hours a day when the tide is low.

- Van Son Tu, also known as Nui Mot Pagoda, is a spiritual place for local people. The pagoda's architecture has strong Asian Buddhist features, mainly worshiping Buddha and Bodhisattvas.

- Many tourists come to Con Dao with the purpose of visiting and burning incense at the grave of Vo Thi Sau at midnight.

Accommodations with vacancies

Currently, tourists only have a few options for staying in Con Dao at mid-range prices. Due to the long holiday, many people plan their trips and book rooms early, so it is difficult to avoid the situation of full rooms.

To enjoy a luxurious, private vacation, you should refer to Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa (5.4-13.7 million VND/night/room) and The Secret Con Dao (4-10 million VND/night/room).

- Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa offers a poetic, romantic setting and a peaceful space in the middle of the green forest. The 4-star resort stands out with its classic design, surrounded by a cool green garden.

- The biggest advantage of The Secret Con Dao compared to other accommodations is its location near the town center, convenient for traveling. The hotel was renovated from an old villa nearly 100 years old with preserved heritage architecture.

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At a cheaper price range, Tan Son Nhat Con Dao Resort (1.9-2.4 million VND/night/room), ConSon Bluesea (1.5-2 million VND/night/room)... are reasonable choices.

- Many tourists commented that the space at Tan Son Nhat Con Dao Resort is spacious, convenient, and has airport pick-up service. The downside here is that there are many mosquitoes and the breakfast menu has few dishes.

- Con Son Blue Sea Hotel is located in the center of Con Dao town, a few steps from the beach. The hotel has 45 rooms fully equipped with modern facilities. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the cool water of the infinity pool on the roof.

According to Zing