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Dugong, another rare marine mammal, can also be seen in the region. About 80% of the islands belongs to the Con Dao National Park, which is responsible for preserving some of the most important sea turtle nesting grounds on the planet.

The place is also full of exotic wildlife such as bow-fingered gecko and the black giant squirrel. Con Son, the largest island in the chain, is famous for its secluded beaches, beautiful hikes, diving adventures and mesmerizing coastal roads. This isolated group of islands used to host the undesirables and political prisoners during the French rule and during the American-backed regime, but is now beginning to attract travelers from all over the world because of its breathtaking natural beauty.

Visiting the Con Dao Islands is among the top things to do in Vietnam. Tickets allow entrances to the many temples, historic buildings and museums across town. Ticket boots are scattered around town selling a carnet of 5 tickets for a total of 120000 VN (less than $6 USD) that can be used during the course of 10 days.

One of the best things to do in Hoi An in order to visit the city is getting the tourist tickets. Cabins on the boat are quite nice - two beds and a private bathroom with hot water, and a huge window to admire the view from the comfort of the bed. Meals are consumed on the boat and they are usually delicious (and abundant).

They include activities such as fishing, kayaking around the islets, hiking and visiting the many caves that make Ha Long Bay one of the top Vietnam tourist spots, tai chi classes, biking on the islands (one of the most fun things to do in Vietnam), seeing the sunrise (if the weather is nice), and even cooking classes. Tours of Ha Long Bay normally leave in the early morning from Hanoi (about 5 hours away by car) and consist of a night (or more) on a boat and (for multi-day tours) one on one of the many islands (either Cat Ba or Bai Tu Long, sleeping in bungalows or home-stays). The cave and Chua Trong temple are gorgeous, illuminated by natural and candle light, and the view from the cable car breathtaking, making this one of the most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam.

We opted to walk up and then take the cable car on the way down, but it was so humid that day that the ground was completely slippery - so much so that we regretted walking. To reach the Chua Trong temple and cave, there's either a footpath or the cable car. There are several temples in the area, all interesting and full of people praying.

I would surely love to go back to this incredible country and do more of the incredible things to do in travel vietnam, explore more of Vietnam tourist spots and even go off the beaten path. Yet, I got a good feel for the places I have seen. There are too many places to visit in Vietnam to cover them all in such a short time.

Having only spent 15 days in Vietnam, I don't feel I am an expert at all. It all goes to show that I am an unsuccessful backpacker, I suppose. We both received the same poor service, but it would have been more bearable had we known that the tour was a real steal.

It is four times cheaper - the same tour we bought costed us $160 USD per person, whereas people who bought it locally paid no more than $35 USD.