Phu Quoc Island is Vietnam’s largest island and a tropical paradise in the Gulf of Thailand. This guide covers everything international visitors need.
1. Visa
Phu Quoc grants visa-free entry for up to 30 days to citizens of all countries (since 2014), as long as you fly directly to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) and don’t travel to mainland Vietnam.
2. Getting there
- Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) — direct flights from Hanoi, Saigon, Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore
- Airport is 10 km from Duong Dong (main town), 30 km from Bai Sao Beach
- Taxi from airport: ~$10-15 to Duong Dong, ~$10-15 to Bai Sao
3. Currency & payment
- Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). $1 ≈ 25,000đ
- Major resorts accept Visa/Mastercard
- Beach clubs, restaurants prefer cash
- ATMs at airport and Duong Dong (max 2-3M VND per withdrawal)
4. Top experiences
- Bai Sao Beach — voted top 10 beaches in the world by Lonely Planet
- Hon Thom Cable Car — world’s longest (8 km), $30/adult
- Sunset cruise with Paghera Yacht
- Local cuisine at Ganh Ngon Restaurant
- Night market in Duong Dong — fresh seafood
5. Estimated costs (per person/day)
| Budget level | USD/day | VND/day |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | $30-50 | 750k-1.2M |
| Mid-range | $80-150 | 2M-3.7M |
| Luxury | $300+ | 7.5M+ |
6. Best time to visit
November to April — dry season, sunny, calm sea. May to October — rainy season but mornings often sunny, prices 20-30% lower.
7. Useful Vietnamese phrases
- Hello — Xin chào (sin chow)
- Thank you — Cảm ơn (gahm un)
- How much? — Bao nhiêu? (bow new)
- Too expensive — Đắt quá (dat kwa)
- Delicious — Ngon (ngon)
8. Book experiences online
SAO PHU QUOC offers English-language booking for beach passes, cabanas, glamping, and yacht tours at our booking page. Pay via VNPay (accepts Visa/Mastercard) or bank transfer.
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