Phu Quoc things to do: 14 places and 4–5 day itineraries
Phu Quoc splits into four areas: the north (VinWonders, Safari, Grand World), Duong Dong on the west coast, Ham Ninh on the east, and An Thoi in the south (Hon Thom cable car, Sunset Town). Plan one area per day.
Itineraries
4 days
Day 1 · Duong Dong
Long Beach (Bai Truong)Dinh Cau ShrineDuong Dong night market
Day 2 · An Thoi (south)
Phu Quoc Prison (Coconut Tree Prison)Hon Thom cable car · Sun World Hon ThomSunset Town
Day 3 · North
Vinpearl Safari Phu QuocVinWonders Phu QuocGrand World Phu Quoc
Day 4 · Duong Dong, departure
5 days
Day 1 · Duong Dong
Long Beach (Bai Truong)Dinh Cau ShrineDuong Dong night market
Day 2 · An Thoi (south)
Day 3 · East and south coast
Ham Ninh fishing villageSao BeachPhu Quoc Prison (Coconut Tree Prison)
Day 4 · North
Vinpearl Safari Phu QuocVinWonders Phu QuocGrand World Phu Quoc
Day 5 · North coast, departure
Things to do 14
VinWonders Phu Quoc
Theme park with zones including European Avenue, Fantasy World, the Typhoon World water park and The Sea Shell aquarium.
- Time needed
- most of a day
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
Semi-open-range wildlife park in the north of the island. The official site lists a bird show at 10:00.
- Hours
- 09:00–16:00 daily (official site)
- Time needed
- about 3–4 hours
Grand World Phu Quoc
Entertainment and shopping complex. Evening shows listed on the official site: The Quintessence of Vietnam (20:15–21:00), lantern release (21:00–21:10), Charm of Venice (21:30–21:55) and a laser show (22:45–22:50).
- Time needed
- about 3 hours in the evening
Ganh Dau Beach
Tree-lined beach in the far north that Vietnam's tourism board describes as away from the crowds.
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
Phu Quoc National Park
Forest park established in 2001, covering 336.57 km² of the island's north. Much of the island is also part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve (since 2006).
- Time needed
- half a day
Long Beach (Bai Truong)
West-coast beach that runs about 20 km, facing the sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours at sunset
Dinh Cau Shrine
Small shrine on the rocks at the mouth of the Duong Dong river, a local landmark.
- Time needed
- about 30 minutes
Duong Dong night market
Evening market in Duong Dong near Dinh Cau, with seafood stalls and souvenir shops.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
Fish sauce factory
Phu Quoc is known for fish sauce; the tourism board recommends touring a factory to see how it is made.
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
Ham Ninh fishing village
Traditional fishing village on the east coast. Seafood is served at floating restaurants, often with local black pepper.
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
Hon Thom cable car · Sun World Hon Thom
Cable car from An Thoi out to Hon Thom island, where Sun World runs a park with rides and dining.
- Hours
- Park 09:30–17:00; the operator notes hours may change
- Time needed
- half a day to a full day
Sunset Town
Seaside town development at An Thoi. Sun World stages the evening Symphony of the Sea show here on a 200-metre stage with jet skis and fireworks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours in the evening
Phu Quoc Prison (Coconut Tree Prison)
Former prison camp used 1949–1975, now a museum ranked as a special national historical relic.
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
Sao Beach
Sandy beach on the southeast coast, one of the island's best-known swimming spots.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
Good to know
- The north (VinWonders, Safari, Grand World) and the south (Hon Thom, Sunset Town) are at opposite ends of the island; avoid doing both on one day.
- Vinpearl Safari closes at 16:00 and VinWonders at 19:30 per the official site, so do the Safari first.
- Grand World's shows start from 20:15; plan dinner nearby.
- Sun World says Hon Thom hours may change; check the official site on the day.
- Hours and prices here were checked on 2026-09-29 and can change.
FAQ
How many days do I need in Phu Quoc?
Four days covers the north, the south and Duong Dong once each. Five days adds the east coast and a slower north-coast day.
Can I do VinWonders and Vinpearl Safari on the same day?
Both are in the north. Official hours are 09:00–16:00 for the Safari and 09:00–19:30 for VinWonders, so Safari in the morning and VinWonders in the afternoon fits.
Where does the Hon Thom cable car leave from?
From An Thoi at the southern tip of the island. Sun World lists park hours of 09:30–17:00 and notes they may change.
What time are the Grand World shows?
The official site lists The Quintessence of Vietnam at 20:15, the lantern release at 21:00, Charm of Venice at 21:30 and a laser show at 22:45, daily.