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Best Things to Do in Phu Quoc, Travel Tips & Costs for Your Island Adventure
Oct
🌴 First Time in Phu Quoc? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
If you’re visiting Phu Quoc Island for the first time, get ready for a tropical paradise filled with beaches, island adventures, and incredible food. In this guide, we’ll share the best things to do in Phu Quoc, how to plan your trip, when to go, and how much it really costs to enjoy Vietnam’s most famous island.
🕐 When Is the Best Time to Visit Phu Quoc?
- Dry season (November–April): Perfect for sunshine, beach activities, snorkeling, and cable car rides.
- Rainy season (May–October): Still good for travel, but expect short tropical rains — fewer tourists and lower hotel prices!
👉 Tip: If you love festivals, visit around December to February when Phu Quoc is most lively and beautiful.
⏰ How Many Days Should You Stay in Phu Quoc?
For first-time visitors, 3 to 4 days is ideal.
- Day 1: Visit the North Island — explore VinWonders Phu Quoc, Vinpearl Safari, and Grand World for shopping and entertainment.
- Day 2: Go on a three-island snorkeling tour, then head to Sunset Town for the Kiss of the Sea Show.
- Day 3: Take the Hon Thom Cable Car and relax on Sao Beach before heading home.
✈️ How to Get to Phu Quoc
If you’re coming from overseas, you have two main options:
- Fly directly to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) – available from several Asian cities.
- Transit via Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, then take a short domestic flight (about 1 hour).
From the airport, it’s easy to reach your hotel by taxi, hotel shuttle, or free VinBus/SunBus if you stay in those areas.
🍽️ What to Eat in Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc is famous for its seafood, pepper, and fish sauce — but here are some must-try dishes for foreign travelers:
- Bún Quậy (stirred noodle soup) – a local specialty.
- Seafood BBQ – fresh squid, prawns, and crab right by the beach.
- Vietnamese Coffee – strong, sweet, and perfect for mornings.
- Tropical fruits – try dragon fruit, mango, and rambutan.
💰 Estimated Travel Costs in Phu Quoc
| Item | Average Price (VND) | USD Equivalent | Recommend for lower cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from airport → Duong Dong | 200,000đ | $7.60 | Free Bus available. Check. |
| Taxi from Duong Dong → VinWonders | 350,000đ | $13.30 | Free Bus available. Check. |
| Taxi from Duong Dong → Sunset Town | 280,000đ | $10.60 | Free Bus available. Check. |
| 3-island snorkeling tour with lunch | 734,000đ | $28 | reduce price when you book with vivuphuquoc |
| Cable car to Hon Thom (adult ticket) | 750,000đ | $28.50 | reduce price when you book with vivuphuquoc |
| Cable car (child under 1.4m) | 600,000đ | $22.80 | reduce price when you book with vivuphuquoc |
| Basic room for two | 500,000đ | $20 | |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | 150,000đ – 200,000đ | $5.70 | |
| Seafood meal | 250,000đ | $9.50 | |
| Cocktail at beach club | 180,000đ | $6.80 | |
| Local beer | 40,000đ | $1.50 | |
| VinWonder | 950,000đ | $35.8 | reduce price when you book with vivuphuquoc |
| Safari | 750,000đ | $20.54 | reduce price when you book with vivuphuquoc |
💡 Tip: Budget travelers can enjoy Phu Quoc comfortably for $40–60/day, while mid-range travelers spend about $80–120/day.
🌅 Best Things to Do in Phu Quoc
- Ride the world’s longest sea cable car to Hon Thom.
- Visit VinWonders and Vinpearl Safari for fun and wildlife.
- Watch the Kiss of the Sea Show at Sunset Town.
- Relax at Sao Beach or Khem Beach.
- Try an island-hopping tour to discover coral reefs and clear blue waters.
- Enjoy night markets, local food, and tropical cocktails.
❤️ Final Thoughts
Your first time in Phu Quoc will be full of sunshine, sea breeze, and smiles. Whether you love beaches, adventures, or just a peaceful escape, Phu Quoc offers it all. Plan your trip smartly, explore both the North and South islands, and you’ll understand why it’s called Vietnam’s Pearl Island.
