PHU QUOC · 3 DAYS
Starfish
Beach · Cable Car · Vinpearl Safari · Sunset Sanato
3 days / 2 nights
Starfish Beach
World’s longest cable car
Vinpearl Safari
Best: Nov–Mar (dry)
Getting there: Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) has direct flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and international destinations (Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur). Ferries from Rach Gia and Ha Tien also available.
North island exploration · rent motorbike (150k/day) or hire car
Morning & Afternoon
- 8:30 – Breakfast at hotel, rent motorbike or book tour
- 9:30 – Ride north to Rach Vem (Starfish Beach)
- 10:30 – Arrive Starfish Beach, walk among starfish (do not remove from water)
- 11:30 – Relax, swim, or kayak
- 12:30 – Lunch at local seafood spot (fresh squid, crab)
- 14:00 – Visit Ganh Dau Cape (views of Cambodia)
- 15:30 – Return south, stop at pepper farm or fish sauce factory
Evening
- 17:00 – Explore Grand World (Venice-style canals, street shows)
- 19:00 – Dinner at Grand World (many restaurant options)
- 20:30 – Phu Quoc Night Market (Duong Dong) – souvenirs, street food
- 22:00 – Return to hotel
Pro tip: Starfish Beach starfish are protected – please don’t touch them or take them out of the water. Best visited on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Cable car: 20 min each way · Hon Thom island: 3-4 hours
Morning & Afternoon
- 8:30 – Breakfast, transfer to An Thoi cable car station
- 9:00 – Take world’s longest over-sea cable car (7.9km) to Hon Thom
- 9:30 – Arrive Hon Thom, explore Sun World amusement park
- 10:30 – Beach time, water sports, or relax
- 12:30 – Lunch on Hon Thom (buffet or à la carte)
- 14:00 – Continue exploring, aquarium, or cable car back
Evening
- 16:00 – Return to mainland (last cable car ~5pm)
- 17:00 – Transfer to Sunset Sanato beach
- 17:30 – Sunset Sanato (sculptures, sunset views, photo spots)
- 19:00 – Dinner at nearby seafood restaurant
- 20:30 – Free evening or explore Duong Dong nightlife
Pro tip: Book cable car tickets online in advance (around 500k VND). Sunset Sanato charges entrance fee (100k) but includes drink. Arrive before 5pm for best light.
Safari: half-day · farms: 1-2 hours
Morning
- 8:00 – Breakfast, check out hotel (store luggage if needed)
- 8:30 – Transfer to Vinpearl Safari (largest open zoo in Vietnam)
- 9:00 – Safari tour (predator train, herbivore zone)
- 11:00 – Animal shows, feeding experiences
- 12:00 – Lunch at Safari or nearby
Afternoon & Departure
- 13:30 – Visit local pepper farm (learn about cultivation)
- 14:30 – Fish sauce factory tour (traditional production)
- 15:30 – Pearl farm (optional) or last-minute souvenir shopping
- 16:30 – Transfer to airport or ferry
- 18:00+ – Depart Phu Quoc
Pro tip: Vinpearf Safari is best in morning when animals are active. Buy combo tickets (Vinpearl Land + Safari) for discount. Pepper farms often give free tastings – buy directly for best price.
Phu Quoc must-eat specialties
Ghẹ Hàm Ninh (crab): Famous local crab – steamed or with tamarind
Còi biên mai (penis fish): Local delicacy – grilled or stir-fried
Nhum biển (sea urchin): Grilled with onion and peanuts
Bún quậy: Stirred noodle soup with fish balls – unique to Phu Quoc
Tiêu Phú Quốc (pepper): Famous Kampot-style pepper
Nước mắm (fish sauce): World-renowned fish sauce
Hải sản nướng: Grilled seafood everywhere
Best seafood: Ham Ninh fishing village, Duong Dong Night Market, or beachfront restaurants along Tran Hung Dao.
Phu Quoc essentials
Cable Car: 500k VND (return) · Safari: 650k VND
Motorbike rental: 150k/day · petrol: 50k/day
Pack: Light clothes, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen
Camera: Sunset Sanato and cable car are iconic
Cash: ATMs in Duong Dong, but many places accept card
Sun protection: High SPF, hat – tropical sun is strong
Insect repellent: Essential for evenings
Rain gear: Sudden showers possible even in dry season
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