Top 9 Useful Tips for Traveling to Phu Quoc

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1. How to get to Phu Quoc?

2. Where to Stay?

3. Modes of Transportation on the Island

4. Delight in Local Cuisine

5. Explore Which Tourist Attractions?

6. Important Reminders

7. What to Buy as Souvenirs?

8. Experiences to Try When Traveling to Phu Quoc

9. Best Time to Visit

1. How to get to Phu Quoc?

If you are in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby provinces, you can travel to Phu Quoc by bus, plane, or motorbike. If you are in Hanoi and nearby provinces, you can travel by plane or, if you prefer the bus, go to Ho Chi Minh City first and then take a bus to Phu Quoc.

Here is a detailed guide for you:
- By plane: Currently, there are 2 airlines operating flights to Phu Quoc, namely Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Jetstar:

+ Route from Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc: takes about 60 minutes.

+ Route Hanoi - Phu Quoc: 2 hours 05 minutes.

+ Route Can Tho - Phu Quoc: takes about 55 minutes.

+ Route Rach Gia - Phu Quoc: takes about 25 minutes.
- By high-speed boat:
+ From Rach Gia - Phu Quoc: currently, this route has 3 ferry companies operating from 7:20 am to 3:00 pm, with a travel time of 2.5 hours and ticket prices ranging from 240,000 to 330,000 VND/way.

+ From Ha Tien to Phu Quoc: There are two ferry companies operating from 6:00 am to 3:15 pm, with ticket prices ranging from 200,000 to 350,000 VND/way.
- By bus to Phu Quoc: if you want to go to Phu Quoc by bus, you have to take a bus to Rach Gia (from Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia by bus takes about 6 hours). Then, you will take a high-speed boat to Phu Quoc as instructed above.

Traveling by Bus

Traveling by Plane

2. Where to Stay?

Here are some conveniently located and affordable hotels and guesthouses in Phu Quoc for your reference:

- Famiana Resort: Ap Cua Ap, Duong To Commune, Bai Dai, Phu Quoc, phone number: 0297 3983 366; price per night 1,890,000 VND.
- Orange Resort: 85/5, Tran Hung Dao, Bai Dai, Phu Quoc, phone number: 0297 3846 139; price per night 1,252,000 VND.
- Phu Nghia Guesthouse: 30/04, To Street, Phu Quoc, price per night 260,000 to 460,000 VND.
- Lang Cau Homestay: Tran Hung Dao, Bai Dai, Phu Quoc, price per night 200,000 to 400,000 VND.
- Davi Phu Quoc Guesthouse: Tran Hung Dao, Bai Dai, Phu Quoc, price per night 401,000 VND.
In addition, there are many more budget-friendly guesthouses and hotels you can consider.

Famiana Resort

Orange Resort

3. Modes of Transportation on the Island

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When exploring Phu Quoc, you have various options for transportation:

- Bicycles: Rent a bicycle from hotels or resorts if you want to leisurely explore the beautiful landscapes of Phu Quoc.
- Jeep: Contact travel companies or tour offices if you prefer exploring in a jeep.
- Motorbikes: Explore the gem island on your own motorbike or rent one locally.
- Taxi: Contact taxi companies in Phu Quoc, such as Mai Linh, Taxi Hoang Long Phu Quoc, or Taxi Sasco Phu Quoc.
- Boats and Ferries: Rent boats or ferries to enjoy the sea, fishing, or squid fishing.
- Walking: If you want to slowly breathe in the fresh air and discover the beauty of Phu Quoc, walking is also a great option! Call

Traveling by motorbike

Explore by Bicycle

4. Delight in Local Cuisine

When in Phu Quoc, don't miss out on exquisite dishes such as anchovy salad, Ham Ninh razor clam, Jumping snail, Grilled cuttlefish eggs, Pufferfish, Phu Quoc sea urchin, Grilled grouper, Grilled porcupine fish, Phu Quoc sea cucumber, Steamed Phu Quoc peppercorn chicken, and more. The seafood delights of Phu Quoc are incredibly diverse, fresh, and will leave a lasting impression on every traveler.

Anchovy Salad

Ham Ninh Razor Clam

5. Explore Which Tourist Attractions?

When visiting Phu Quoc, travelers will find great excitement exploring numerous tourist spots:

- Northern Island:
+ Pepper Garden
+ Nguyen Trung Truc Temple
+ Ganh Dau Cape
+ Hon Thom Island
+ Sunset at Dinh Cau
+ Tranh Stream
+ Da Ban Stream
+ Con Giong Stream
+ Bai Dai Beach
+ Coi Nguon Museum

- Eastern and Southern Island:
+ Phu Quoc Prison.
+ Sao Beach
+ Ham Ninh Fishing Village
+ Khem Beach
+ Traditional Fish Sauce Production House.

Above are 15 prominent tourist destinations in Phu Quoc, inviting travelers to explore the beauty of the Pearl Island!

Dinh Cau Cape

Sao Beach

6. Important Reminders

When traveling in Phu Quoc, visitors should take note of the following:- Prepare a Phu Quoc tourist map.- Avoid swimming in the sea during midday.- Thoroughly check the quality of pearl products.- Only visit permitted areas, avoiding restricted or unauthorized zones.- Carry the address and phone number of the hotel/guesthouse for necessary communication.

Avoid entering restricted areas

Phu Quoc Tourist Map

7. What to Buy as Souvenirs?

When visiting Phu Quoc Island, tourists can not only admire the beauty and savor the local cuisine but also indulge in shopping for meaningful gifts:

- Wild Sim Wine: Mentioning Phu Quoc without talking about sim wine would be incomplete. Sim wine, made from ripe sim fruits, offers a captivating flavor distinct from other types of wine. It aids digestion and relieves fatigue, making it a medicinal tonic.
- Phu Quoc Fish Sauce: Renowned for its rich and intoxicating flavor, Phu Quoc's anchovy fish sauce is a must-try.
- Phu Quoc Green Peppercorns: Known as the 'Kingdom of Green Peppercorns,' Phu Quoc boasts extensive pepper plantations. Visitors often buy these peppercorns as gifts due to their firm, spicy, and aromatic characteristics.
- Dried Seafood: When in Phu Quoc, besides relishing fresh seafood, tourists can also purchase a variety of high-quality dried seafood.

pepper fields

wild sim wine

8. Experiences to Try When Traveling to Phu Quoc

For a memorable and complete journey of 'youth,' don't forget to try the following experiences:

Night Squid Fishing: For convenience and safety, it's best to join a tour for this exciting activity. The tour costs around 300k/person, from 5 pm to 9 pm, including hotel pick-up, fishing equipment, transportation by a large boat, and a light dinner on board.
Snorkeling to See Coral Reefs: Phu Quoc is a rare place that still preserves natural coral reefs, untouched and vibrant. You don't necessarily need to dive deep; snorkeling near the surface is enough to satisfy you. Consider joining a fishing and snorkeling tour at Mong Tay Island, May Rut, or Dam Ngang.
Watch the Sunset: Another super exciting experience you must try in Phu Quoc is watching the sunset. Being an island quite far from the mainland, the sunset experience here is much more complete than in other tourist destinations. To watch the sunset, you can head to Truong Beach or Dinh Cau.

Sunset at Dinh Cau

9. Best Time to Visit

Being a tropical island near the equator and located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc exhibits distinct climatic features, with two main seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. As the gateway to welcome the Southwest monsoon, the island experiences high humidity during the rainy season (ranging from 85 to 90%). In contrast, during the dry season, it is influenced by the Northeast monsoon, causing temperatures to rise in April and May.

Therefore, the best time to visit the Pearl Island is during the dry season, from late October to March of the following year, possibly extending to May with favorable weather. During this period, Phu Quoc enjoys less rain, calm sea waves, and cool temperatures, making it ideal for travel and relaxation.

Phu Quoc Beach during the rainy season

The dry season is the ideal time for traveling to the Pearl Island

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