| CON DAO ISLAND |
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THE BEST DIVING IN VIETNAM
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The Con Dao Archipelago
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The World Wide Fund for Nature has been active in protecting sea turtles and dugong. Since 1995, more than 300,000 baby turtles have been released to the sea and nearly 1,000 mature turtles have been tagged.
Con Dao has significant value for many types of conservation and eco-friendly tourism development. Five-star PADI scuba diving is available through Rainbow Divers; the Islands’ only dive operator, as there are many outstanding dive sites offering sightings of dolphins, turtles, sharks, rays, bumphead parrotfish and dugong as well as a wide range of other species. 
There are no taxis on the islands, and virtually no ‘xe oms’ (motorbike taxis). However, it’s easy to hire a small motorbike to get around the island. Prices are somewhat higher than on the mainland.
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The diveboat is purpose-built for upto 20 divers. Diving is possible every day, subject to a minimum of 2 divers. Single divetrips will be surcharged. The boat usually departs at 7.30am after breakfast at your hotel. Water & fruit is complimentary on board, but please ask your Hotel to prepare a ‘snack-box’ if you wish to eat something more during the trip. We do however usually return in time for lunch.|
Dive Options / Prices
DAILY DIVE BOAT TRIPS (minimum 2 divers. Surcharges apply for less than 2.) (Diving is best between March October) |
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1 Dive
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2 Dive
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3 Dive
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4 Dive
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$60
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$90
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$125
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$175
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| Prices: (Diving is available between March October) |
Cost (USD)
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| Night dive (Boat, with Divemaster) min 2 divers |
$60
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| Discover scuba diving (1 dives) from the boat 1/2 dives |
$60/90
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| Scuba review - Beach with Divemaster |
$55
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| Beach diving options day dive/night dive |
$35/45
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| PADI 5 STAR COURSES | |
| PADI Open Water Course (3 - 4 days) |
$350
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| PADI Adventure Dive |
$75 each
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| PADI Advanced Course (2-3 days) |
$375
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| PADI Rescue Course (3 - 4 days) |
$400
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| PADI Emergency First Response |
$150
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| PADI Specialities from |
$125+
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| PADI Divemaster Course (2 - 12 weeks) |
$1,250
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| PADI Assistant Instructor (6 days) |
$750
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| PADI Instructor (6 days) |
$750
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| ALL PADI COURSES INCLUDE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL PADI MANUALS & MATERIALS (excluding AI & OWSI) If you are intending to take a PADI course during your trip, please download and check through the medical questionnaire. If you answer yes to any of the questions, please visit your doctor and obtain medical clearance before arriving. |
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