SPIRITUAL & HERITAGE
Côn Đảo Prison Relics – Half Day with a Storyteller
Walk through the prison camps, the "tiger cages" and the historic pier, and hear about more than a century of prisons on the island.
- Historical commentary
- The main relic sites
- Half day, morning or afternoon
Côn Đảo Prison Relics – Half Day with a Storyteller
Trip information
Tour overview
- Duration
- Half day (about 3.5 hours)
- Morning 07:30 or afternoon 13:30
- Transport
- Tour car
- Pickup at hotels in town
- Pick-up
- Hotels in Côn Sơn town
- Best season
- All year
- Sites are covered, fine on rainy days
- Tour style
- Shared group every day
- Private group: book 1 day ahead
Highlights
- Hear about more than 100 years of the Côn Đảo prisons (1862–1975)
- See the French-era and American-era tiger cages
- Stand on Pier 914
Clear prices
Tour prices
Unit: VND / guest
| Group | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shared group | VND 450,000 | Morning and afternoon departures |
| Private group of 4 | VND 650,000 | Choose your time and pace |
Includes car, guide, entry tickets for the listed sites and bottled water.
A Half day (about 3.5 hours) experience
Itinerary
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DAY 01
Day 01: Tracing the Côn Đảo prisons
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07:30
Pickup at your hotel. -
Governor's House
Visit the home and office of the island governors and get an overview of the prison system. -
The camps
Visit Phú Hải Camp, the oldest of the camps.
Walk through the French-era and American-era tiger cages and hear about the conditions in each period. -
Pier 914
Stop at Pier 914, built by the forced labor of prisoners.
If time allows, visit the Côn Đảo Museum. -
11:00
Drive back to your hotel.
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Travel with peace of mind
What is included & policies
Included
- Car transfers within town
- Guide
- Entry tickets for the listed sites
- Bottled water
- Travel insurance as required
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks not listed
Children policy
| Children under 6 | Free (sharing with parents) |
|---|---|
| Children aged 6 to 11 | 70% of the tour price |
| Aged 12 and over | 100% of the tour price, as adults |
Changes and cancellations
Please tell us about a date change or cancellation as early as possible before departure. Fees depend on when you tell us and on costs already booked (ferry, flight, room). Our staff will explain any fee before confirming.
Weather
When the port authority stops ferries or boats, or a flight is canceled because of weather, we move your date or refund the services you have not used.
Be prepared
Important notes
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Dress
Dress modestly inside the relic sites and exhibition rooms. -
Young children
Some exhibits show images of prison conditions. Parents may want to consider this with young children.
TRUSTED LOCAL OPERATOR
Our promise as a local operator
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On the island, in person
Our operations team, boats and guides are all on Côn Đảo, so we control safety and service quality ourselves.
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Respect for nature
We guide guests to keep their distance from turtles and wildlife, use no flash and never touch the coral.
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Flexible with the weather
When the port authority stops boats because of bad weather, we move your date or refund you clearly.
Questions about Côn Đảo Prison Relics – Half Day with a Storyteller
Is this tour suitable for students?
Yes, especially for middle and high school students. The guide can keep the story short and clear for the age of your group.
Can I combine this with the Hàng Dương night visit?
Yes. Many groups visit the relics in the morning or afternoon and Hàng Dương in the evening of the same day. Just add a note to your request.
START YOUR JOURNEY
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