Further afield
Other islands in the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea worth the detour — Con Dao, Nam Du, Tho Chu and Diep Son.
Con Dao Travel Guide: History & Beaches
A guide to the Con Dao islands: the prison history, the beaches, turtles and national park, when to go, where…
Can Gio: Mangroves, Monkey Island & Seafood
Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City's coastal mangrove reserve: Monkey Island and the Rung Sac base, the beaches…
Con Dao Sea Turtles: Nesting Season & Tours
Watching sea turtles nest and hatch on Con Dao: the season, Bay Canh island, the national park's night and…
Diep Son Island: Vietnam's Road in the Sea
Đảo Điệp Sơn
Diep Son in Van Phong Bay, Khanh Hoa: the sandbar 'road in the sea' between islets, when the tide uncovers…
Ha Tien: Visiting from
Hà Tiên
Ha Tien, the border town across the water from Phu Quoc: Thach Dong cave, Mui Nai beach, the Mac Cuu tombs…
Hiking in Con Dao: Trails & Viewpoints
Hiking on Con Dao: self-guided national park trails to Ong Dung and the Holy Cave, the park's guided treks…
How To Get To Con Dao Islands
No direct flight links Phu Quoc and Con Dao. How to connect through Ho Chi Minh City, plus the flights and…
Nam Du Island Vietnam
Discover dao Nam Du Island, 21 amazing islands off the coast of An Giang Province. This is the ultimate…
Snorkeling in Con Dao: Spots, Season & Trips
Where to snorkel in Con Dao: Ong Dung, Dam Trau, Bay Canh and the offshore islands, the calm-sea season, and…
Tho Chu Islands
Tho Chu, about 100 km southwest of Phu Quoc, became its own special zone in 2025. The fast ferry running…
First time?
Our planning guide covers visas, the best time to visit, how to get here and which part of the island fits your kind of trip.
