Luxury Con Dao Island Holidays

The Con Dao Islands make up a dreamy archipelago off the southeastern coast of Vietnam. A stay in Con Son, the main island, known for its unspoiled white-sand beaches, aquamarine waters, and colourful coral reefs, is where you'll see your Robinson Crusoe fantasies come to life. Luxury holidays in the Con Dao Islands promise a unique adventure.

There are 16 islets that make up the Con Dao archipelago and national park, with Con Son functioning as its main - and only inhabited - island. Secluded from the rest of the mainland, this exclusive destination has scores of expansive white-sand beaches, emerald forests, vast tracts of protected waters where you can dive, snorkel and swim.

The islet of Con Son was previously a prison colony run by the French - and learning about the people who were imprisoned here by visiting the prison cells and Con Dao Museum is a moving and eye-opening experience. Elsewhere in the main town you will find lovely restaurants, cute boutiques, and the resilient, friendly people of these islands. Then explore the fishing villages, and glorious bays and beaches, such as Bai An Hai Beach, Nhat Beach, and Mui Ca Map for sugary white sands, and translucent waters.

With most of the islands have been established as home to a marine and national park, island-hopping is pretty much a required activity here. Hire a private boat, and discover the underwater world of Con Dao, and see gentle dugongs, magnificent stringrays, and shy moray eels. Make sure you go to Hon Bay Canh Island, as this islet is where you'll be in with the best chance of seeing sea turtles nesting.