About 185km south of Vung Tau and 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, the 16 islands of the Con Dao Archipelago are emerging as one of Vietnam’s new destinations. Once home to a most feared prison, Con Dao is now metamorphosing into a laid back island getaway with colonial buildings, alluring beaches and challenging treks in the rugged hills of the national park. Co Dao Islands with pristine beaches welcome divers, trekkers and beach bums.
