Turtle Nesting Tour in Con Dao
Baby Turtle Release

Bay Canh Island

Join us for an epic overnight adventure! Witness turtle nesting, meet island wildlife, and enjoy stargazing on Bay Canh Island

Description

Embark on a rare overnight eco-adventure to Bay Canh Island — Vietnam’s most important sea turtle nesting site. Sleep under the stars, witness mother turtles lay their eggs, release hatchlings at dawn, and explore the island’s wild beauty. Led by expert guides with professional cameras and drones, this experience is equal parts nature, conservation, and unforgettable magic. Available only a few months each year — Book early!

Experience Con Dao’s sea turtle conservation journey from nesting turtles and protected hatcheries to unforgettable baby turtle releases with Con Dao Dive Center.

Itinerary & Highlights
DAY 1
3:00 PM
Departure
Meet at the Tourist Pier. Enjoy a scenic 30–45 minute boat ride to Bay Canh Island.
Arrival & Setup
Take a short walk through the forest. Settle into two-person tents with air mattresses, mosquito nets, and fans.
Tent accommodation on Bay Canh Island during the Turtle Laying Eggs Adventure in Con Dao with Con Dao Dive Center.
Simple but comfortable island tent accommodation on Bay Canh Island during the Turtle Laying Eggs Adventure. Photo by Con Dao Dive Center.
Sunset & Relaxation
Unwind on the beachside deck, enjoy the sunset, or stargaze after dark.
5:00 PM
Turtle Conservation Talk
Learn how turtles nest, conservation efforts from forest rangers, and fascinating turtle facts.
7:00 PM
Night Wildlife Walk
Explore the island’s mangrove ecosystem with headlamps. Spot crabs, lizards, and maybe even monitor lizards.
Dinner (Before or After Night Walk)
Enjoy dinner at the island restaurant. Meals are not included; please bring cash.
Stargazing
If the sky is clear, enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars and the Milky Way.
🐢 Turtle Nesting Experience
Rest in your tent while the guide monitors turtle activity. If nesting begins, you’ll be gently woken to witness the egg-laying process.
DAY 2
Sunrise Viewing
Wake early to watch a beautiful sunrise. Our guide brings professional cameras and drones to capture the moment.
7:00 AM
🐢 Baby Turtle Release
Guests will be given a small basket of hatchlings by park rangers to release into the sea.
Return Before Breakfast
Head back to Con Dao before 8:00 AM.
What’s Included

✔️  Round-trip boat transfer

✔️  Tent accommodation (2 guests per tent)

✔️  Headlamp for night wildlife walk

✔️  Guided wildlife walk, turtle nesting, sunrise, and hatchling release

✔️  Turtle conservation education session

✔️  Access to scenic sunset deck

✔️  National park entrance fees and conservation support

✔️  Vietnamese, English or German-speaking guide to capture your moments

✔️  Photos and videos shared with you free of charge

What’s NOT Included

❌  Insect repellent

❌  Personal care items

❌  Meals (dinner, supper)

    Important Information

⚠️  Arrive at the pier by 2:45 PM

⚠️  Wear comfortable trail shoes

⚠️  Follow National Park rules (gentle steps and low volume)

⚠️  Cameras and Phones must be set to No Flash

⚠️  Beach access is only permitted with park rangers

⚠️  Toilets are available on the island

⚠️  Bring cash for meals and drinks

⚠️  Recommended: mosquito repellent, long clothing, comfortable sleepwear

⚠️  Children under 15 participate (must be accompanied by an adult) 

⚠️  Early booking is recommended due to limited capacity 

Booking

Reserve your Turtle Experience Tour   👉 Complete the Booking Form Here

 📄 Please send a passport photo for harbor registration. 

📱 Questions or special requests, message Sim directly on WhatsApp: +84 975 947 685  

Experience the wonder of turtles, the beauty of the stars, and the serenity of sunrise on Vietnam’s remote island paradise.

VIP Private Package
Group Size Price (VND)
2 guests 6,500,000 VND/ guest
3 guests 4,700,000 VND/ guest
4 guests 3,900,000 VND/ guest
5 – 6 guests 3,500,000 VND/ guest
7 – 8 guests 3,200,000 VND/ guest
Includes a private guide, personal attention, and guaranteed hatchling release experience with Premium Host - Kallee, who is knowledgeable, professional, child-friendly, and fluent in English, German, and Vietnamese. Includes a private guide, personal attention, and guaranteed hatchling release experience with Premium Host – Ms. Kallee Thu Huong, who is knowledgeable, professional, child-friendly, and fluent in Vietnamese, English and German.

Every Turtle Experience Tour creates different memories. Explore more real moments from our Turtle Laying Eggs Adventure, baby turtle releases, and Con Dao wildlife experiences in the Con Dao Dive Center Gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Till now, Con Dao is connected to mainland by flights and passenger boats. There is no Ferry. All equipments, spare parts, fuel, food… must be transported by cargo boats which is quite pricy.
Con Dao is well reserved which makes renting and food more expensive than main land and other islands.
Very few late night entertaining possibility also makes our staff bored (and therefore it’s kind of hard and expensive to recruit).

We don’t offer hotel pick-up because the town in Con Dao is very small. The Tourist Pier is 15-20 minutes from most hotels.
Round trip transfer for
– Six Senses can be arranged with an extra fee of 400,000VND for a 4 seater and 800,000VND for a 16 seater.
– Poulo Condor or Orsen can be arranged with an extra fee of 600,000VND for a 4 seater and 1,000,000VND for a 16 seater.

We will meet you at 7.45AM at the TOURIST PIER https://maps.app.goo.gl/VzqssW88JDBpNCSN9
Our team will wear Con Dao Dive Center rash guards https://divecondao.com/shop-t-shirt/

Lunch is not included in the trip as our trip only takes half a day. We do have refreshment onboard (fruits, chocolate, snacks, drinking water).

Do you have other trips?
We can offer Shore Dives and Night Dives.

You can consider to do Shore Dives.

Book Now

Con Dao Dive Center
🏝️ Booking Office: Tran Phu Street, Zone 2, Con Dao Island
📱 WhatsApp / Zalo: +84 975 947 685
📧 Email: booking@divecondao.com
🕒 Working Hours: 07:30 AM – 08:30 PM
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