Bảy Cạnh is the second-largest island in the Côn Đảo archipelago and one of Vietnam’s most important sea turtle nesting sites. On this overnight tour, you’ll explore mangrove ecosystems, swim and snorkel in clear waters, and join National Park rangers for the magical — and carefully regulated — experience of watching mother sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. You may also help relocate eggs to a protected hatchery and release baby turtles into the sea at dawn.
1:00 PM – Pickup from your Con Dao hotel and transfer to Côn Sơn Port.
~3:00 PM – Speedboat to Bảy Cạnh Island (approximately 20 minutes). Arrive at Bờ Đập Beach — a peaceful, pristine area surrounded by nature. Relax, swim, or snorkel in the clear water.
Walk along a scenic path to the Bảy Cạnh ranger station, learning about the unique mangrove forest ecosystem and its role in coastal biodiversity conservation.
6:00 PM – Dinner prepared on the island. A simple, satisfying meal in the quiet of nature.
7:00 PM – Evening wildlife walk with the National Park rangers into the mangrove forest to observe tank crabs. Then: the turtle nesting briefing. Rangers explain all rules and guidelines to ensure turtles are undisturbed. Wait patiently for the moment mother turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Assist rangers in carefully relocating eggs to the protected hatchery. Experience the emotional moment of releasing baby turtles into the sea.
Meals: Dinner
6:00 AM – Speedboat back to Côn Sơn Port, watching the sunrise over the ocean.
~7:00 AM – Tour ends at the port. Return to your hotel with unforgettable memories.
Departure: 1:00 PM from your Con Dao hotel
Tour ends approximately 7:00 AM the following morning
Sea turtle nesting is a natural phenomenon — sightings are not guaranteed but historically very reliable in season
Strict no-flash photography rules during turtle nesting
Children under 9: contact for pricing
Please inform us of any allergy concerns