PHU QUOC

Situated in Kien Giang Province, Phu Quoc island is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, renowned for its breathtaking beach, vibrant underwater world, and verdant woodland, this place has become a vital location for the one who seeking a flawless balance between excitement and tranquility.
Beyond the snow-white beaches with ice cream-soft sand, Phu Quoc offers a wide range of luxury resorts, chic restaurants, and comforting spa treatments. Traditional villages, sacred temples and pagodas, spacious green parks can also please even a perfectly picky traveler.
Phu Quoc tourism is strongly invested in transportation infrastructure and accommodation. There are many direct flights from domestic and international are set up to Phu Quoc, hundreds of large resorts are built to serve visitors.
At Phu Quoc there are officially four main areas: the center (Duong Dong town), the southern, northern and eastern areas. Whatever the itinerary, it will take at least 2 days to get a hang of the island.

HIGHLIGHT & IMPRESSION:

DESTINATION:

VinWonders Phu Quoc: The top-rated amusement park in Vietnam that attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists each year. The exciting activities and the colorful life of thousand of sea creatures here will bring you an unprecedented entertaining experience in your Phu Quoc trip
Vin Safari Phu Quoc: Vietnam’s largest wildlife conservation park. Nestled in Bai Dai, the Northwest coast of Phu Quoc Island, Vinpearl Safari Park, boasting to be Vietnam’s largest zoological park, conserve abundant indigenous and exotic flora and fauna, provide tourists an opportunity to get closer to adorable wild friends in activities.
Grand World Phu Quoc – The sleepless city: an entertainment and shopping complex belonging to Phu Quoc United Center. Tourists will be impressed with a wide range of eye-catching colorful buildings with non-stop vibrant festivals and parties.
Cau Temple – the 300-year-old temple in Phu Quoc island: a famous religious site owns a unique location of a majestic rock edge overlooking the ocean. Consider as the symbol of Phu Quoc, this place is visited by fishermen who come to pray before embarking o fishing excursions.

*NOTE: Should dress long clothes from shoulders to knees when visiting Cau Temple.

Fish sauce manufacture village: Distributed in Duong Dong town and An Thoi town along river, when visiting here, tourists will be heard a story about fish sauce production process and have a look at a storage containing large vats from which the sauce flow into smaller one and then plastic containers to bottling process.
Black pepper garden – Explore the land of the finest pepper in Vietnam: Famous for its peel, hard seeds, spicy and strong taste, the people here have maintained pepper cultivation for many years. It’s very important not only for economic purposes but also for cultural and tourism purposes.
Ho Quoc pagoda: known as Truc Lam Ho Quoc Monastery, this is the largest temple in Phu Quoc which attracts a lot of visitors because of forests and the sea surround it.
Phu Quoc prison: a must-visit historical relic in Phu Quoc, the island’s most prominent historic site, attracting thousands of domestic and international tourists annually.

*NOTE: not recommendation for children and people who are afraid of war topic.

Hon Thom island: a small island located in the An Thoi islands (at the south of Phu Quoc). This island is not only famous for its poetic beauty but also is one of the most famous tourist destinations for both domestic and international tourists because of its unspoiled natural beauty, with green coconut groves, white sandy beaches and clear blue water

ACTIVITIES:

Diving & snorkeling: one of the most popular activities to do in Phu Quoc. Nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc offers an array of vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and crystal-clear waters that beckon adventurers to explore.
Phu Quoc night market: an attractive destination tourists should not miss when travelling to this beautiful tropical island. Here you can enjoy the local cuisine, comfortably shop and eat, immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Phu Quoc at night.
Travel to Hon Thom island by cable car: the modern transportation with an extremely quick way of getting to Hon Thom in only 15 minutes. With the length of 8km, the Phu Quoc cable car route is the longest non-stop three-way cable car in the world recognized by Guinness World Records.

SUGGESTION

Dry season lasts from November to March, the weather is sunny, little rain and a pleasant climate. This season is the most suitable time to travel to Phu Quoc.
Rainy season: From July to October, easy to appear with moderate and heavy rains.
Hot season: April to June

Phu Quoc international airport: located on Long Beach’s south side, about 9km from Duong Dong town. There are several flights a day from HCMC and HN.

Ferry: when the weather permits, ferries can be an option. Go at least once a day from Ha Tien (1.5 hours) and Rach Gia (2.5 hours) to Phu Quoc and vice versa. Most passengers take the Superdong fast boat, which is efficient, orderly, air-conditioned, and pleasant.

*NOTE:

Check the ferry schedule in advance and arrive at the terminal with plenty of time to spare, just in case.
Book your ferry tickets in advance during peak travel seasons.
The weather may affect the ferry service, be prepared for possible delays or cancellations due to rough seas.
Bring along all necessary travel document, including identification papers.
Consider taking medication if you are phone to motion sickness.
Bring cash with you as there are no ATMs available on board and some shops on the islands may not accept cards.
Taxi: available outside Phu Quoc international airport, as well as prominent resorts and places of interest on the island.
Bicycle: rent a bicycle is offered by most hotels and resorts on the island for around US$ 1.00 per day or free depending on the hotel and resort.