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Phu Quoc Island Vietnam Travel information

Phu Quoc is an island with something for everyone – fantastic beaches, unspoiled forests and a flourishing marine life in transparent blue green waters. Although still under-developed there are plans for major hotel and resort expansion on the island.

In one day, visitors can experience the culture of Vietnam at the local market in the morning, relax on a remote and stunning beach in the afternoon, enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks at one of the restaurants and enjoy accommodation at the variety of hotels and resorts on this superb island getaway. Open year round with a peak season from November to March, Phu Quoc is becoming well known for stunning beaches, untouched natural environment, the easy going and relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, and fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling.

The majority of Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to National Park and protected marine environment, providing a memorable experience, with plenty of exciting activities and places to visit to keep you and the family entertained during your stay.

Places of interest

An Thoi Islands and Hon Thom Fishing Village

Off the southern tip of the main island (30 minutes by boat from An Thoi), the 15 islands of An Thoi abound with scenic beaches, azure waters, colorful coral reefs and colonies of fish. Several of the islands are uninhabited and pristine whilst on some of the others a host of leisure activities awaits you including swimming, snorkeling and fishing. Don’t fail to stop at a fishing village in Hon Thom to see the locals’ daily chores and experience their friendliness.

White Sandy Beach

First-time visitors to Phu Quoc are often surprised at its sugary-white beaches and crystal-clear water. The most spectacular beaches are along the western coast and southern tip of the island. Not far from the main town there are private beaches with cozy hideaways that are perfect for the family holiday.

Phu Quoc Natural Reserve

Established in 1986 and later expanded to a total area of 37,000 ha, Phu Quoc Natural Reserve with diverse flora and fauna covers mainly the mountainous northern part of the island. There are over 900 tree species of which 19 newly-found species were first recorded in Vietnam. The forest is home to many types of birds and small mammals (flying squirrels, sloth-monkeys). Trekking through the park should be done in the dry season only.