Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Guide

Everything you Need to Know about Vung Tau and Con Dao Island

An old port, Vung Tau has been the premier beach resort in southern Vietnam for most of the 20th Century, and was the first area of Vietnam to become a popular vacation and health destination for tourists.

The 16 Con Dao Islands (Côn Đảo), make up an archipelago which contains a National Park, but the main island was also once the site of a French-run prison for Vietnamese involved in the independence movement. Con Dao's beaches are generally shaded with evergreen trees, and the islands also boast lush forests. They are located about 230km from Ho Chi Minh City and 180km Southeast of Vung Tau.

Where to Stay in Vung Tau - Vung Tau Hotels

Vung Tau hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Five Stars resorts such as Ho Tram Osaka Resort or Anoasis Beach Resort, to budget accommodation like Cap Saint Jacques Hotel or Rex Hotel Vung Tau, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for.

Tours in Vung Tau and Con Dao Island

Vung Tau and the Con Dao Islands have a lot to offer to those who love outdoor activities and are very active (think diving, golfing, fishing, trekking, sightseeing and more). Or if you want to have a good city break and do nothing but laze on the beaches, eat well (lots of seafood) and lead the Good Life for a few days.
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Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Acttractions

It would seem a paradox but Vung Tau gains a lot from being the biggest crude oil extraction centre of Vietnam. As a result it has a more able infrastructure compared with many cities in the country and it's easy to get around and see the many sights. For the historic Con Dao Island, one should not miss. (Read More)

Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Activities

Vung Tau is the first-choice seaside resort for the well-to-do in Vietnam. Many claim that it is the perfect getaway from the city and there is indeed a lot to do there. Options include swimming, snorkeling, watching dog racing as well as enjoying its golf course. On Con Dao, the fun can start with a sightseeing trip on the back of a motorbike. It is the best a way to see the real island. (Read More)

Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Restaurants

Since the offshore oil industry started near Vung Tau, the city has undergone rapid changes and nowhere more so than near the ‘Russian village’ where many Russian oil specialists and their families settled. Vung Tau has a fair few ocean-fresh seafood restaurants mostly al fresco and with reasonable prices, not only along the beaches but everywhere in town. (Read More)

Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Nightlife

Vung Tau is a lot more commercialized compared to the Con Dao Islands and there's a lot more to do in the mainland town. This is partly because this area was used as a rest & recreation destination for American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Later on when Vung Tau became the centre of the oil business in the country, many Russians came to work in (Read More)

Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Shopping

Not only is it a tourist centre, Vung Tau also has the biggest offshore oil fields in Vietnam and its shopping choices reflect the town's cosmopolitan nature. Though it might not be the best place in Vietnam to shop for souvenirs, what the town has by way of shopping is quite interesting. (Read More)

Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. (Read More)

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