VinWonders Phu Quoc
The island's biggest theme park, on the northwest coast at Bai Dai, with rides, a water park, an aquarium zone and shows. Tickets come alone or combined with the neighbouring safari park.
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Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc is Vietnam's island getaway: a warm, green teardrop in the Gulf of Thailand with long sunset beaches, a national park, fishing villages and a night market that comes alive at dusk.
This guide plans the island properly. It covers the Hon Thom cable car, island-hopping and snorkelling in the An Thoi archipelago, sea walking and a first scuba dive, the VinWonders theme park and Vinpearl Safari, the Grand World canals and Teddy Bear Museum, Sunset Town with Kiss Bridge and the Kiss of the Sea show, the Duong Dong night market and Dinh Cau temple, a street food tour and a cooking class, Sao Beach, the Phu Quoc Prison museum, and quieter northern days with Starfish Beach, the Cua Can River, forest trekking and a jeep tour. Then it matches you to a hotel, from a design-led resort on Khem Beach to family resorts on Long Beach, a theme-park base at Bai Dai and a quiet bungalow stay at Ong Lang, and it plans around the dry season from about November to April and the wetter months that follow.
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VinWonders Phu Quoc
The island's biggest theme park, on the northwest coast at Bai Dai, with rides, a water park, an aquarium zone and shows. Tickets come alone or combined with the neighbouring safari park.
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
A large open-range safari park on the northwest coast where you ride through enclosures by bus, then walk to the zoo areas. A strong half-day for families and animal lovers.
Hon Thom Cable Car and Sun World Nature Park
A record-length cable car that glides from An Thoi across the sea to Hon Thom island and its beach park. A highlight for views, easy to add to a boat day.
Three-Island Hopping and Snorkelling in the An Thoi Archipelago
A full day by boat around the small islands off Phu Quoc's southern tip, with snorkelling stops, beach time and lunch. The classic Phu Quoc day out in the dry season.
Things to do in Phu Quoc
Hand-picked: every experience here has strong traveler reviews and a verified booking link.
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
A large open-range safari park on the northwest coast where you ride through enclosures by bus, then walk to the zoo areas. A strong half-day for families and animal lovers.
Grand World Phu Quoc and the Teddy Bear Museum
A themed evening district of canals, gondola-style boats, shops, restaurants and the Teddy Bear Museum, built for strolling after dark. Easy, photogenic and especially good with children.
Hon Thom Cable Car and Sun World Nature Park
A record-length cable car that glides from An Thoi across the sea to Hon Thom island and its beach park. A highlight for views, easy to add to a boat day.
Sea Walking and Scuba at Hon Thom
Walk on the sea floor in a helmet or try a first scuba dive off Hon Thom. No swimming skill is needed for the sea walk, which makes it a good family add-on to the cable car day.
Three-Island Hopping and Snorkelling in the An Thoi Archipelago
A full day by boat around the small islands off Phu Quoc's southern tip, with snorkelling stops, beach time and lunch. The classic Phu Quoc day out in the dry season.
Four-Island Tour with the Hon Thom Cable Car
A full day that links the southern islands by boat with a ride on the Hon Thom cable car. The most efficient way to see the south coast in one go.
Discover Scuba Diving off Phu Quoc
A first dive with an instructor, no certification needed, over the reefs around the southern islands. Equipment, briefing and boat transfer are part of the experience.
Northern Phu Quoc: Starfish Beach, Rach Vem and Kayaking
A day in the quiet north with a kayak paddle, Rach Vem fishing village and Starfish Beach. Less polished than the south and a good contrast to the resort strip.
Phu Quoc National Park and Cua Can River
Forest, mangrove and river scenery in the national park that covers much of the island's north, reached on a guided full-day trip. The best nature day on the island.
Jungle Trekking and Da Ngon Waterfall
A guided trek through the island's forested interior to a waterfall and swimming spot. For visitors who want to move more than a beach day allows.
Duong Dong Night Market and Dinh Cau Rock Temple
The evening heart of Duong Dong, a seafood and snack market beside the harbour and the small Dinh Cau temple on the rocks. Cheap, lively and a first-night essential.
Where to stay
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort and Spa
Khem Beach
A design-led luxury resort on Khem Beach in the southeast, themed as a fictional old university. For splurge stays, honeymoons and design lovers.
Check rates →InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
Long Beach
A large, stylish beachfront resort on the west coast's Long Beach, with sunset views, big pools and a strong spa. A luxury base for couples and families.
Check rates →SOL by Melia Phu Quoc
West Coast Beach
A family-minded beach resort on the west coast with pools, kids activities and an easy-going, all-day-resort feel. A strong mid-to-upper pick for children and groups.
Check rates →Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island
Cua Lap
A stylish, villa-like resort on the northwest coast near Cua Lap, with a quiet beach and a calm, upscale mood. Good for couples and a slower pace.
Check rates →Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc
Long Beach
A well-equipped beachfront resort on the west coast with pools, restaurants and a polished international style. A dependable upper-midrange choice.
Check rates →La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery
Duong Dong Coast
A French-colonial-style boutique resort on the beach just outside Duong Dong, with a romantic mood and an easy ride to the night market.
Check rates →Novotel Phu Quoc Resort
West Coast Beach
A comfortable, family-friendly beach resort on the west coast with pools, restaurants and a relaxed atmosphere. Good value for the level of facilities.
Check rates →Vinpearl Resort and Spa Phu Quoc
Bai Dai
A large beach resort at Bai Dai beside VinWonders and the safari park. The practical pick for families who plan to spend their days at the theme parks.
Check rates →Chen Sea Resort and Spa Phu Quoc
Ong Lang
A small, laid-back beach resort at Ong Lang on the northwest coast, with bungalow-style rooms and a quiet shoreline. For slow days and good value.
Check rates →Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
Long Beach
A large international-brand resort on Long Beach with a sweeping beachfront, big pools and a strong breakfast. A solid choice for families and groups.
Check rates →Phu Quoc guides
First Time in Phu Quoc: What to Book, Where to Go and How Many Days
A practical first-timer plan for Phu Quoc: the island's three coasts, the must-do boat day, the cable car, the night market, how to get around and how long to stay.
Where to Stay in Phu Quoc: Long Beach, Khem Beach, Bai Dai or the Quiet North
A guide to Phu Quoc's main areas, from Long Beach and Duong Dong to Khem Beach, Bai Dai and Ong Lang, with the trade-offs on transfers, beaches and nightlife.
Phu Quoc in Three Days: A Balanced Itinerary for Islands, Sights and Evenings
A three-day Phu Quoc itinerary that combines a boat day, the cable car, the south coast, the night market and an optional day in the north, with weather alternatives.
Eating and Drinking in Phu Quoc: Seafood, Fish Sauce, Pepper and Night Markets
What to eat on Phu Quoc, from grilled seafood and sea urchin to fish sauce, pepper and noodle dishes, with advice on the night market, tours, classes and ordering by weight.
Best Time to Visit Phu Quoc: Dry Season, Wet Season and Sea Conditions
When to visit Phu Quoc, with the dry and wet seasons explained, how sea conditions affect boat trips and the cable car, and what to do on rainy days.
Phu Quoc Islands and Boat Trips: Snorkelling, Diving, Fishing and Sunset Cruises
A guide to boat days from Phu Quoc, including three- and four-island hopping, snorkelling, discover scuba, sea walking, squid fishing and how to choose a safe, good-value trip.
