Experience of traveling to Con Co Island, Quang Tri

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08:49 - 22.01.2026

When it comes to Quang Tri tourism, we cannot miss Con Co Island – the outpost island known as the “green pearl” in the middle of the ocean. Once a heroic military island, today Con Co welcomes visitors with its wild beauty, rich marine ecosystem and heroic historical stories. Currently, with its wild beauty, Con Co is an attractive destination for summer tourism in Quang Tri. Many tourists from other provinces have chosen to travel to Quang Tri or Quang Binh to combine visiting Con Co Island.

If you are planning to explore this unique island, save the detailed Con Co Island travel guide from Quang Binh Travel below to have the most complete trip.

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Where is Con Co Island?

Con Co Island is an island district of Quang Tri province, located about 15 nautical miles (nearly 28 km) from Cua Viet port. With an area of ​​just over 2.3 km², this island has an important strategic position and was once a symbol of resilience during the war.

Wild Grass Island tourism attracts tourists
Wild Grass Island tourism attracts tourists

The island was formed from volcanic activity, creating a diverse ecosystem with primeval forests and especially coral reefs that are among the most beautiful in Vietnam.

What is the best season to travel to Con Co Island?

The best time to explore Con Co Island is in the summer, from April to August every year. At this time, the weather is sunny, the sea is calm, the waves are gentle, very convenient for moving to the island and participating in outdoor activities such as swimming, diving to see coral.

You should avoid going during the stormy season (around September to November) because the sea is rough and boats often cannot leave port.

Directions to Con Co Island

Để ra được đảo, bạn cần di chuyển đến tỉnh Quảng Trị trước, sau đó đi tàu cao tốc từ đất liền. Rất nhiều phương tiện đến Quảng Trị mà bạn có thể lựa chọn. Chúng tôi khuyên bạn nên đến Quảng Trị ngủ 1 đêm tại các nhà nghỉ, khách sạn, Resort Cửa Việt, hôm sau thoải mái đến Cồn Cỏ được thuận lợi hơn.

Để đến được Đảo Cồn Cỏ du khách phải đi tàu cao tốc Chính nghĩa hoặc tàu của huyện đội Cồn Cỏ để ra đảo. Thời gian ra Đảo tầm 60 phút từ khi tàu xuất phát từ Biển Cửa Việt. Đây cũng là cảng biển duy nhất đón khách ra đảo Cồn Cỏ.

Tàu cao tốc: Tàu Greenlines DP C5 là phương tiện chính phục vụ du khách.
Thời gian di chuyển: Khoảng 1 giờ 15 phút.
Giá vé (tham khảo): Khoảng 250.000 VNĐ/người/lượt.
Lưu ý: Tàu chỉ chạy khi có đủ số lượng khách và thời tiết thuận lợi. Bạn nên liên hệ trước với cảng vụ hoặc các đơn vị du lịch Quảng Bình hoặc công ty du lịch Quảng Trị để kiểm tra lịch tàu và đặt vé.

Means of transport to Quang Tri

Coach: High-quality coaches such as Hoang Long, Quang Luyen, Hoa Hong (from Hanoi) or Duc Trang, Quang Loc (from Saigon) all have routes to Dong Ha City, Quang Tri. Then, visitors rent a Quang Tri car to go to Cua Viet beach to take a train to the Island. Train: Dong Ha Station is a major stop on the North-South railway line, very convenient if you like to experience the train.

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Máy bay: Bạn có thể bay đến sân bay Đồng Hới (Quảng Trị) hoặc sân bay Phú Bài (Huế), sau đó bắt xe khách hoặc taxi đến TP. Đông Hà (khoảng 1.5 – 2 tiếng).

Electric car moving on Con Co island
Electric car moving on Con Co island

Where to stay on Con Co Island?

Because it has just been put into tourism exploitation, the accommodation system on the island is still quite simple and limited. The main options include:

Guest house of Con Co district
Guest house of Con Co district

Nhà khách huyện đội: Chủ yếu là nhà khách của Ủy ban Huyện, Huyện ủy hoặc Ban chỉ huy Quân sự. Số lượng phòng có hạn (khoảng 50 phòng) nên bạn cần đặt trước, đặc biệt là vào cuối tuần.

Homestay: Một vài hộ dân đã bắt đầu mở homestay để phục vụ du khách, mang đến trải nghiệm gần gũi hơn. Lựa chọn homestay cũng là giải pháp hay cho du khách để tìm hiểu về cuộc sống của người dân Cồn Cỏ, giao lưu với bà con địa phương tại đây.

Homestay Cồn Cỏ
Homestay Cồn Cỏ

Cắm trại: Đây là lựa chọn tuyệt vời cho những ai yêu thích phiêu lưu. Bạn có thể cắm trại qua đêm tại khu vực Bến Tranh để tận hưởng không khí trong lành của biển cả.

What to do on Con Co Island? 7 check-in spots not to be missed

Exploring Con Co Island is a journey back to wild nature and glorious history. Not much has been built, mainly wild nature brings peaceful beauty to visitors when coming here. Below are the experiences you should try when traveling to Con Co Island. Usually these experiences are included in the 2 days 1 night Con Co tours.

Check in at Con Co flagpole
Check in at Con Co flagpole
  • Snorkeling: This is a must-try activity when coming to Con Co. With more than 109 species of coral, including rare red and black corals listed in the Red Book, the underwater world here will overwhelm you.
  • Ben Tranh: The most beautiful beach on the island with fine white sand and clear water that allows you to see the bottom. This is also an ideal place for camping and organizing BBQ parties by the beach.
  • Ben Nghe: This place has an ancient coral reef, creating a majestic scene when the waves crash against the cliffs. A beautiful “virtual living” location.
  • Con Co Lighthouse: From the top of the lighthouse, you can take in the panoramic view of the green island in the middle of the vast sea and sky.
  • National Flagpole: The 38.8m tall structure stands tall, symbolizing Vietnam’s sacred sovereignty over its seas and islands.
  • Thai Van A Traditional Room and Observatory: Come here to listen to stories about the heroic history of the army and people on the island, and learn more about the hero Thai Van A who bravely stayed on the observatory to point out artillery.
  • Explore the primeval forest: Walk through the forest trails to discover rich flora and feel the fresh air.
Picking seaweed on the island
Picking seaweed on the island

Enjoy the specialties of Con Co Island

Seafood on the island is extremely fresh and simply prepared to retain its natural sweetness.

Snail dishes: Moon snails, cone snails, and mound snails… are boiled with lemongrass or stir-fried with spicy spices, at very affordable prices.
Sea cucumber: Known as the “ginseng of the sea”, sea cucumber is a high-class, nutritious dish.
Sea grapes: This type of seaweed is naturally harvested, is a refreshing dish and is rich in minerals.

Fresh seafood on Con Co Island is freshly caught.
Fresh seafood on Con Co Island is freshly caught.


Note about Stone Crab: Stone crab used to be a delicacy but is now on the list of strictly protected due to the risk of extinction. Therefore, to travel responsibly, you should not eat or buy stone crab.

What to buy as gifts from Con Co Island?

Con Co seafood is famous for being fresh and delicious, you can buy it as gifts for relatives and family.

Dried seafood: One-sun-dried squid, dried fish…
Gynostemma pentaphyllum herbal tea: A healthy herb.
Wild ginseng: A precious specialty of the island’s mountains and forests.

Important notes when traveling to Con Co Island

Check the weather carefully before going and contact to book train tickets in advance to confirm the schedule.
Prepare necessary personal items: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, medicine, swimsuit…
Bring a spare charger because the electricity on the island may be unstable.
Save fresh water because this is a valuable resource on the island.
Always be aware of protecting the environment, do not litter to preserve the pristine beauty of the “green island”.

Bạn có thể liên hệ qua công ty Du lịch Quảng Bình hoặc công ty Du lịch Quảng Trị để đặt tour được chu đáo. Bạn cũng có thể tìm hiểu thêm về Đặc khu cồn Cỏ để có thêm nhiều thông tin.

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