Watch Sea Turtles Nesting in Con Dao Tour
Spend a tranquil and unforgettable night on Bay Canh Island, one of Con Dao’s most vital sea turtle nesting sites. From May to October, visitors have the rare chance to witness green turtles (Chelonia mydas) coming ashore to nest under the moonlight. Alongside this mesmerizing experience, explore the lush mangroves where “Tank Crabs” (Cardisoma canifex) prowl through the mudflats in search of prey.
Itinerary, day by day
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15:30 – Pick-up at the harbor
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16:00 – Arrive at Bay Canh Island. Enjoy snorkeling and explore the mangrove forest, home to the unique "Tank Crabs" (Cardisoma canifex)
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17:30 – Dinner on the island
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19:00 – Night walk through the mangrove to observe tank crabs hunting. Afterwards, wait quietly for the sea turtles to arrive with the high tide and witness them nesting and laying eggs.
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06:00 – If hatchlings are present, watch baby turtles being released into the sea
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07:00 – Return to the harbor – End of tour
What's included
Included
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Speedboat transfers
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National park entrance fee
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Dinner
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Mineral water
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Hammock for resting overnight on Bay Canh Island
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Professional tour guide
Not included
Meals at attractions
Good to know
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Do not hunt or gather any marine or forest resources
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Fishing is strictly prohibited in coral reef zones
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Please refrain from bringing plastic bags on board
Age pricing
| Traveller | Age | Rate per person | Sleeping arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (parents pay any entrance fees) | 0 to 2 years | No charge | No extra bed |
| Child sharing parents' bed | 3 to 10 years | $70 · 68% of the adult fare | No extra bed |
| Child in own single bed | 3 to 10 years | $89 · 86% of the adult fare | Extra bed |
| Child sharing a twin room with one adult | 3 to 10 years | $103 · 100% of the adult fare | Own bed in a twin room |
| Child 11 and over (adult fare) | 11 years and over | $103 · 100% of the adult fare | As an adult |
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