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A journey to the azure seas, white sands, and golden sunshine of Phu Quoc is the perfect choice for your summer vacation. Check out the ultimate detailed itinerary for Phu Quoc below.
Ultimate Detailed Travel Itinerary for Phu Quoc
WHEN TO VISIT PHU QUOC?
– The best time to visit Phu Quoc is from October to February of the following year. This is when Phu Quoc is at its most beautiful, with less rain and comfortable climate.
HOW TO GET TO PHU QUOC?
This time, I managed to grab a great deal on Vietnam Airlines tickets, just over 1.4 million VND for a round trip from Hanoi, and the flight times are perfect. (A tip when booking flights is to always try to choose a morning departure and an afternoon return flight to maximize your time for activities).
TRANSPORTATION IN PHU QUOC?
– Taxi: I opted for a taxi this time also because I coincidentally rode with a very friendly and helpful driver (Mr. Dương – 035 9928 126). You can contact him if you need transportation in Phu Quoc.
– Motorbike: This is the top choice if you are an adventurous traveler and have good health on your trip to Phu Quoc. Rental prices range from 120,000-150,000 VND per day, depending on the type of bike. You can easily book one at your hotel/homestay for convenient pickup and drop-off. The roads in Phu Quoc are relatively easy to navigate.
WHERE TO STAY IN PHU QUOC?
– There are plenty of accommodation options in Phu Quoc including hotels, resorts, and homestays. This time, I stayed at two places I liked: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach (Truong Beach) and Sunset Beach Resort & Spa (Duong Dong Town).
WHERE TO EXPLORE IN PHU QUOC?
– Vinpearl Safari: The highlight of the Safari adventure is exploring the wild animal area. Get up close and personal with the natural habitats of various wild animals such as lions, tigers, hippos, and giraffes. Don't forget to experience feeding the elephants and giraffes. Safari also offers animal shows at 10am and 2pm. Remember to check the show schedule in advance to fully enjoy all activities. Entrance fee: 50k/person.
– VinWonder: Located right next to Vinpearl Safari, VinWonder features Disneyland-inspired designs with grand castle-like buildings and magnificent musical fountain shows at night. It's perfect for thrill-seekers, photo enthusiasts, and food lovers with its variety of dining options including KFC, Lotteria, and buffets at reasonable prices. Admission: 750k/person.
– Rach Vem Fishing Village – Mui Ham Rong: Rach Vem during the bioluminescent season from November to February. Rach Vem fishing village features numerous stilt houses and wooden bridges over the sea, offering a plethora of seafood stalls similar to those in Ham Ninh fishing village. Enjoy fresh and affordable seafood delicacies here.
– Phu Quoc Night Market (Duong Dong town center): This is the most bustling and vibrant spot in Phu Quoc at night. The night market offers a wide range of delicious street food: 30-flavor peanuts, grilled seafood starting from $20-25, coconut jelly, and sapodilla coconut ice cream. The market is open from 5pm to 11pm.
– Ngoc Ha Pepper Farm: Phu Quoc has many pepper farms, but Ngoc Ha Pepper Farm is the closest to the city center. You can buy green pepper, black pepper, lemon salted peppers, and more directly from the farm as gifts for your loved ones.
– Dương Đông Market: This market is located in the center of Duong Dong town, offering a wide variety of fresh seafood at affordable prices. Besides seafood, you can also find many dried goods, specialty cakes, sim wine, making it perfect for souvenir shopping.
– Chuồn Chuồn Bistro & Bar: This is a high-rise café where you can enjoy a different perspective of Phu Quoc. Chuồn Chuồn offers both food and beverages at reasonable prices. Best visited in the morning or afternoon to take in the panoramic view of Phu Quoc.
– Ocsen Beach Bar & Club / Ocvan Kitchen & Beach Bar: Located along Tran Hung Dao Street, these café and bars boast some of the most beautiful sunset views in Phu Quoc.
– Ham Ninh Fishing Village: During this trip, we dined at Bé Ghẹ restaurant and indulged in some must-try dishes, especially the geoduck. The geoduck here comes in various sizes, ranging from 400-600k/kg. Besides geoduck, we also ordered sea snails (600k/kg), garlic-fried mantis shrimp (800k/kg), and grilled squid with chili salt (350k/kg).
– Hon Thom Cable Car: To reach Hon Thom, head to the An Thoi Station, where you can purchase cable car or boat/canoe tickets to Hon Thom. Once there, you can partake in activities such as beach bathing, kayaking, water motorcycling, coral reef diving (at Ky Lan Cape), or adrenaline-pumping rides at Sun World Hon Thom Water Park – known as Vietnam's largest entertainment water park. Ticket prices range from 600-800k per person (inclusive of admission and dining).
– 4 Island Tour: Opting for the 4 Island Tour service priced at 950k per person, inclusive of transportation, visits to pearl farming facilities, one-way cable car ride to Hon Thom, snorkeling/photo session with a SUP board, swing/flycam at small islands, lunch, coral reef diving, one-way canoe ride, and Sunset Beach Sanato (admission fee of 100k self-arranged).
– Sao Beach: Dubbed as one of Phu Quoc's most beautiful beaches, located approximately 25km from Duong Dong town, towards the southern part of the island. The road to Sao Beach is easier to navigate than Rach Vem, so if you're up for it, you can easily travel by motorbike.
WHAT TO EAT IN PHU QUOC?
– Kiến Xây Stir-fried Vermicelli (28 Bach Dang Street): Priced at 50-70k per bowl, it's a must-try dish for any traveler visiting Phu Quoc.
– Ut Luom's Trumpet Shell Noodle (87 30/4 Street): Priced at 30-40k per bowl. Can be enjoyed as a breakfast spot, only open from 6-10am.
– Be Ghe Restaurant in Ham Ninh Fishing Village: You should try the steamed geoduck, garlic-fried mantis shrimp, grilled sea snails with garlic, sea cucumbers, and mackerel salad... The food is delicious, service is prompt, and the restaurant is decorated in a rustic style.
– Ra Khoi Seafood Restaurant: Fresh, clean seafood dishes, prepared well.
– Crab House Restaurant (Phu Quoc Night Market): The plus point is the spacious, beautifully decorated venue. The sauce is delicious, perfect with bread, potatoes, and corn.
– Quan's Beef Hotpot (100 Tran Hung Dao)
– Fresh Fruit Juice (along Tran Hung Dao Street): Priced at 30-40k per glass
– Oyster Noc (Night Market)
– Ocsen Beach Bar (118 Tran Hung Dao), Ocvan Kitchen & Beach Bar (60 Tran Hung Dao), Chuon Chuon Bistro, Sunset Sanato: These coffee shops offer beautiful sunset views in Phu Quoc.
– Ink360 InterContinental Phu Quoc: A bar with an extremely stunning view, overlooking Phu Quoc's sunset from above. In the evening, there's a lively DJ playing music. Drink prices start from 170k upwards.
WHAT TO BUY IN PHU QUOC?
You can stop by to buy fish sauce, fresh peppercorns, sim wine, Chow Chow 30 flavors, thot not cakes, fresh and dried seafood at Dương Đông market... to bring back as gifts for your family and friends.
By Nguyễn Hoàng Linh
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourMarch 22, 2021
