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Half Day Historical Discovery of Con Dao Island private Tour 1
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Half Day Historical Discovery of Con Dao Island private Tour

By Authentic SAPA
Price is S$165 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Choosing a historical tour of Con Dao is not just a journey—it’s a heartfelt passage into the sacred memories of a nation. Once known as the “Hell on Earth,” this island now stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and the unyielding spirit for freedom. Every step through Phu Hai Prison, the infamous Tiger Cages, and to the memorial of heroine Vo Thi Sau stirs deep emotions, evoking pride and gratitude. A historical tour of Con Dao allows you to truly feel, understand, and engrave the indomitable spirit of past generations into your heart.

Activity location

  • Bảo tàng Côn Đảo
    • 2 Đường Nguyễn Huệ
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bảo tàng Côn Đảo
    • 2 Đường Nguyễn Huệ
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Half Day Historical Discovery of Con Dao Island private Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 13:30
Price details
S$165.26 x 1 AdultS$165.26
Total
Price is S$165.26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    English Speaking guide
  • Exclusions
    other personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Holiday Surcharge

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Con Dao Islands (Pass by)

In the morning or afternoon our car will pick you up at lobby your hotel in Con Dao town. then starting historical trip

Bảo tàng Côn Đảo

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Con Dao Museum offers a fascinating insight into the island’s history through artefacts, photographs, and exhibits that highlight the resilience and sacrifices of Vietnamese revolutionaries. A must-visit destination for history lovers.

Island Chief Palace

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The Governor’s Palace (Dinh Chúa Đảo) is a historic landmark that once served as the residence of Con Dao’s colonial governors. Featuring French colonial architecture, the site displays artefacts and photographs that reveal the island’s prison history and offers visitors a deeper understanding of Con Dao’s past.

Phu Hai Prison

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Phu Hai Prison, the French and American Tiger Cages, and the Cow Shed Isolation Area to learn about Con Dao’s prison history and the enduring spirit of Vietnamese political prisoners.

Vo Thi Sau Monument

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Vo Thi Sau’s Grave – A Symbol of Courage and Patriotism in Con Dao Located within Hang Duong Cemetery, the grave of national heroine Vo Thi Sau is one of the most sacred sites in Con Dao. Vo Thi Sau was a young revolutionary who was executed by the French colonialists in 1952 at the age of 19 for her involvement in the resistance movement. Her final resting place has become not only a historical landmark but also a spiritual destination where locals and visitors come to pay tribute. Many believe in her spiritual presence and visit to pray for peace, health, and good fortune. At night, her grave glows with offerings of candles and flowers, creating a solemn yet touching atmosphere. Then our car will take you back your hotel

Location

Activity location

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    Bảo tàng Côn Đảo
    • 2 Đường Nguyễn Huệ
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Bảo tàng Côn Đảo
    • 2 Đường Nguyễn Huệ
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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