Turtle Nesting
Baby Turtle Release
in Con Dao

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!

A green sea turtle lays eggs under red conservation lights on Bay Canh Island during the Turtle Nesting Tour.

The Experience

Your Accommodation (Tent or Room)

 

Gallery

Turtle Nesting

Eggs & Hatchlings 

Conservation & Team 

Island, Milky Way and Sunset in Con Dao 

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.
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 or room 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

icon Round-trip boat transfer

icon Tent accommodation (2 guests per tent)

icon Headlamp for night wildlife walk

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

icon Turtle conservation education session

icon Access to scenic sunset deck

icon National park entrance fees and conservation support

icon Vietnamese, English or German-speaking guide

icon Photos and videos shared with you free of charge

🎁 Complimentary Turtle Experience Gifts

Each guest will receive:

  • 1 complimentary Con Dao Dive Center short-sleeve rash guard
  • 1 complimentary CDDC multifunctional buff 😊

Perfect for:

  • Sun protection during boat trips & beach activities ☀️
  • Snorkeling, swimming & outdoor adventures 🌊
  • A memorable souvenir from your Con Dao turtle experience 🐢
Guest wearing CDDC buff during Turtle Experience Tour in Con Dao Con Dao Dive Center buff gift for Turtle Experience Tour guests Con Dao Dive Center short sleeve rash guard complimentary gift
What’s NOT Included

icon Insect repellent

icon Personal care items

icon 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.

What makes our Turtle Experience Tour special

Kallee Thu Hương is a certified tour guide fluent in Vietnamese, English, and German. She will personally host and assist you throughout the experience.

She is a knowledgeable and experienced local host with a great sense of humor, helping create a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere during the tour.

Most of our guests for this experience are international travelers, so Kallee also helps ensure smooth communication and more personalized support throughout the trip.

Unlike larger group-style tours, our experience focuses on:

  • Smaller groups
  • Smoother communication
  • More personal interaction
  • Educational storytelling
  • Comfort and atmosphere

Kallee Thu Huong hosting Turtle Experience Tour in Con Dao

Kallee Thu Huong portrait at Con Dao Turtle Experience Tour

This experience also includes:

  • Relaxing beach stargazing ✨
  • Fresh fruit plate and drinks 🍉
  • Wildlife checklist card as a souvenir of the experience 🐢

Wildlife checklist card souvenir from Con Dao Turtle Experience Tour

Fresh tropical fruit plate during Con Dao Turtle Experience Tour

✨ Beach Stargazing Experience

Far away from city lights, Bay Canh Island offers peaceful nights under a sky filled with stars.
After the wildlife walk and turtle monitoring, guests can relax on the quiet beach, listen to the ocean waves, and enjoy one of the darkest night skies in Con Dao National Park.

Using stargazing apps, our guide can also help guests identify constellations, visible planets, and sometimes even the Milky Way during clear weather conditions ✨

Moon and Cancer constellation during beach stargazing at Bay Canh Island

Exploring the Cancer constellation, Moon, and Jupiter during beach stargazing on Bay Canh Island ✨

Beach stargazing relaxation during Turtle Experience Tour at Bay Canh Island

Using stargazing apps to identify Aquarius, Saturn, and visible planets during the Turtle Experience Tour ✨

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
Best value for groups of 5+ guests. Private departures and custom group arrangements are available upon request 😊

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.

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).

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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