Vietnam - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 252

Arguably the best all-round beach, Bai Dam Trau is a secluded cove at the southern end of
the island. Other options include tiny Bai Nhat , though it's exposed only during low tide.
Bai Loi Voi is another possibility.

Activities
Con Dao offers the most pristine marine environment in the country. Diving is poss-ible
year-round, but for ideal conditions and good visibility, January to June is considered the
best time.
There are lots of treks around Con Son Island, as much of the interior remains heavily
forested. It's necessary to take a national park guide (180,000d to 300,000d) when ventur-
ing into the forest. Trekking destin-ations include Bamboo Lagoon (Dam Tre), Ong Dung Bay
and So Ray .

Dive! Dive! Dive!
( 064-383 0701; www.dive-condao.com ; Ð Nguyen Hue; 8am-9pm) An experienced,
conservation-minded American-run operation, offering both PADI and SSI courses. Two
dives are US$160 and snorkelling tours cost US$40 (including equipment).

DIVING

Sleeping & Eating

GUESTHOUSE $

Nha Nghi Thanh Xuan
( 064-383 0261; 44 Ð Ton Duc Thang; r 350,000-450,000d; ) Painted in marine blue, this
guesthouse has rooms with good mattresses and duvets; the upstairs rooms are light and
airy. The owners speak little or no English.

Hai Nga Mini Hotel
( 064-363 0308; 7 Ð Tran Phu; r 400,000-600,000d; ) A good option for sharers, some
rooms here sleep up to five people, and all have air-con. Run by a friendly family who can
speak some English and German.

HOTEL $

Con Dao Sea Cabanas
( 064-383 1555; www.condaoseacabanas.com/en ; Ð Nguyen Duc Thuan; r 650,000-750,000d;
) Well worth considering, these two rows of cute A-frame bungalows enjoy a nice position

HOTEL $$