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Island Escape

Phu Quoc

The sea, the sunset and nowhere to be.

10.23° N, 103.97° EVietnam

Introducing Phu Quoc

Vietnam's largest island: long sunset beaches, clear water in the south and slow days by the sea.

Phu Quoc sits in the Gulf of Thailand, closer to the Cambodian coast than to Vietnam's big cities. The west coast faces the sunset along Long Beach, the east has calmer sands such as Sao Beach, and the southern tip looks out on the An Thoi islands, a scatter of small islets with clear water for snorkeling.

The island has grown quickly, and resorts and a sea-crossing cable car are now part of the picture. Its older character is still easy to find. Fishing boats unload at Ham Ninh, pepper vines grow in neat rows inland, and the smell of fish sauce drifts from wooden barrel houses. Much of the north is protected forest within the national park.

The island has grown quickly, and resorts and a sea-crossing cable car are now part of the picture.
Phu Quoc · Island Escape
Leaning coconut palms and a rope swing on white sand as the sun sits low over the sea, Phu Quoc
Sao Beach, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, Vietnam

Why go

Reasons to go

  1. 01

    Proper beach time

    Soft sand, warm water and resorts that make it easy to rest after a busy trip through the mainland.

  2. 02

    Islands and snorkeling

    Boat trips from An Thoi reach small islands with coral and clear water in the dry season.

  3. 03

    Local flavors

    Phu Quoc fish sauce, black pepper and seafood grilled to order at the night market in Duong Dong.

Things to do

What to do in Phu Quoc

  1. 01

    The Hon Thom cable car

    Ride high over the sea and the fishing boats of An Thoi to Hon Thom island.

  2. 02

    Snorkeling the An Thoi islands

    Spend a day on the water hopping between small islands, with lunch served on board.

  3. 03

    Sunset on the west coast

    Watch the sun drop into the Gulf of Thailand from a beach bar on Long Beach.

  4. 04

    Pepper farms and fish sauce houses

    See how the island's best-known products are grown and made, then taste them where they are produced.

Before you go

The practical details

November to April is Phu Quoc's dry season, with calm seas and clear skies. May to October brings rain and rougher water, especially on the west coast.

Best time to visit

Nov–AprDry season
Sunny and calm, ideal for swimming, snorkeling and boat trips. December to February is the busiest period.
May–OctWet season
Heavier rain, stronger winds and choppier seas on the west coast. Quieter and greener, with dry spells between the showers.

Getting there

By air
Phu Quoc International Airport has frequent flights from Ho Chi Minh City, taking about an hour, plus routes from Hanoi and some international cities.
By boat
Fast ferries run from Rach Gia and Ha Tien on the mainland, weather permitting.

Local tips

  • 01Plan boat and snorkeling trips for the dry season. They can be cancelled when the sea is rough.
  • 02In the wet season, the east coast around Sao Beach is usually more sheltered than Long Beach.
  • 03Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash vest for snorkeling. The midday sun is strong all year.
  • 04The island is bigger than it looks. Getting from the north to the southern tip can take over an hour.

Good to know

Visiting Phu Quoc

Do I need a visa for Phu Quoc?

Foreign visitors flying straight into Phu Quoc from abroad may be eligible for a visa exemption for short stays. If you arrive through mainland Vietnam, standard Vietnamese visa rules apply. Check the current rules before you travel.

How many days should I spend on Phu Quoc?

Two or three nights gives time for an island boat trip, a sunset or two and some real rest. Longer stays suit travelers ending a busy itinerary.

Is Phu Quoc worth visiting in the rainy season?

It can be. Rain often comes in bursts with dry spells between. Boat trips and swimming on the west coast are the most affected.

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