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New tour on offer to Con Dao Island, Vung Tau
Con Dao, or Dao Ngoc (Pearl Island), lies in the
East Sea about 97 nautical miles from Vung Tau City. Endowed with smooth beaches
shaded by evergreen trees, fresh air, clear blue waters, primitive forests and
abundant wildlife, Con Dao is drawing tourists these days with fishing and squid
fishing services.
Con Dao has 20 nice sandy beaches, mountains and primitive forests that create a
poetic landscape. White sand dunes slope gently to the sea, luring tourists not
only to swim, play with the waves and discover the beauty of the coral reefs
with scuba diving, but also to fish for squid. In war time, the island was used
as a political prison.
From now until December 31, Saigontourist Travel Service Company and Vasco
Airlines are offering an attractive three-day tour called ‘Con Dao’s memory
itinerary’ for VND2.925 million. This tour departs on Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday. For seasoned tourists and former prisoners of Con Dao, the price is
VND2.525 million.
The tour visits Co Ong and Lo Voi villages, Hang Keo and Hang Duong cemeteries,
the local museum, Phu Hai and Phu Son prisons to offer a glimpse of Vietnamese
history. The tour also hits Dam Trau and Bai Nhat beaches, striking in their
pristine condition, Ben Dam Wharf and Da Trang Beach with its white rocks.
Accommodations on this tour are at the Saigon-Con Dao Resort. This facility was
inaugurated in June and boasts 82 luxury rooms, fine restaurants and an
entertainment area. Tourists can also stay in a 31 room villa which was
renovated on the basis of 19th century villas used as the living and working
quarters for French colonial officials.
Located in the center of the island, Con Dao Resort is charming with its
riverside road embracing the sunny, blue coast. The villas feature ocean-views
and are covered in shade from dense green groves.
The tour also includes local seafood specialties and European, Asian and
Vietnamese cuisine.
Saigontourist Travel Service is at 49 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, HCMC, tel:
3827 9279.
Source: VietNamNet/SGT |
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