Phu Quoc

Vietnam's Pearl Island — pristine beaches, coral reefs, and the finest sunsets in Southeast Asia

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Long Beach in Phu Quoc from 7 nights

Group tours

Ready-made holiday programmes in Phu Quoc with flights, transfers, and beachfront accommodation. Beach, romantic, and family tours for every budget.

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Sunset in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc VIP

Bespoke tours

A private beachfront villa with a pool, a personal guide, a yacht at sunset — a Phu Quoc holiday entirely tailored to your wishes.

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The central square of Phu Quoc service

Additional services

Insurance, visa support, vehicle rental, dive centres, and restaurants — full support throughout your island holiday.

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Diving in the crystal-clear waters of Phu Quoc popular

Excursions

Southern islands and snorkelling, the cable car to Hon Thom, VinWonders, pearl farms, and sunsets by kayak.

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Long Beach in Phu Quoc from 7 nights

Group tours

Ready-made programmes with flights, hotels, and a holiday on the beaches of Phu Quoc.

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Sunset in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc VIP

Bespoke tours

A beachfront villa, a sunset yacht — a personal holiday tailored to you.

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The central square of Phu Quoc service

Additional services

Insurance, visas, dive centres, and transfers — full support.

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Diving in the crystal-clear waters of Phu Quoc popular

Excursions

Southern islands, the cable car, VinWonders, and the pearl farms.

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About Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island, situated in the Gulf of Thailand 45 km from the Cambodian coast. The island covers 574 sq km — comparable in size to Singapore. The dazzling white-sand Bai Sao Beach regularly features in global rankings of the world's finest beaches, and the national park of tropical forest covers more than 70% of the territory and has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In 2021, Phu Quoc was granted city status and is rapidly developing into a world-class resort destination.

The island is renowned for producing Vietnam's finest fish sauce (nước mắm) — barrels aged for up to 15 months can be seen on factory tours. The pearl farms produce top-grade saltwater pearls. Sunset Town is a district of Italian-style architecture with a promenade that offers some of the finest sunsets in Southeast Asia. The 7,899-metre cable car — the longest over-sea cableway in the world — links the island to Hon Thom.

AMIST tour operator provides full support throughout your trip — charter flights, transfers, accommodation in the finest hotels and beachfront villas. Russian citizens enjoy visa-free entry for up to 45 days. On the island, the VinWonders theme park and Vinpearl Safari operate — the latter being Vietnam's only open-range zoo. The AMIST team will tailor a programme for a beach holiday, diving, a romantic getaway, or a family break.

Fishing boats off the shores of Phu Quoc — the island's traditional trade
45 days visa-free
10–12 h flight
+25…+33 °C year-round
VND (₫) VND
−4 hours from Sakhalin

When to Visit Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc has a tropical monsoon climate. The best time is from November to March: the dry season, ideal for beach holidays and diving. From June to October is the rainy season, but brief showers do not interfere with your holiday.

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How to get there

There are no direct flights from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Convenient routes — via Moscow, Vladivostok, or Ho Chi Minh City. Total travel time 10–12 hours.

  • Airport — Phu Quoc (PQC), international, receiving flights from many cities
  • AMIST arranges charter flights in high season
  • Scheduled flights: Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, Bamboo Airways

Phu Quoc Airport is located 10 km from Duong Dong — the island's main town. The journey takes 15 minutes.

  • Taxi — counters in the arrivals hall, fixed fares
  • Grab — fixed-fare app
  • AMIST transfer — meet-and-greet and transfer included in the package tour

Phu Quoc is a large island, with the main attractions scattered across its territory:

  • Grab — taxi and motorbike with fixed pricing
  • Scooter rental — from 150,000 VND/day, the most popular option
  • Island taxi — for trips to the further beaches
  • Boats — for travel between the southern islands

Interesting Facts About Phu Quoc

15 fascinating facts about Vietnam's Pearl Island

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The longest over-sea cableway

The Phu Quoc cable car stretches for 7,899 metres — a world record for over-sea cableways. It connects the island with Hon Thom, with a height difference of 174 metres. The cabins hold up to 30 people, and the journey takes 15 minutes high above the turquoise sea.

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Bai Sao Beach

Dazzling white sand, clear water, and a gentle entry into the sea. Bai Sao regularly features in global rankings of Asia's finest beaches. Located on the south-east of the island, it is sheltered from the winds by a mountain range.

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Nước mắm fish sauce

Phu Quoc produces Vietnam's finest fish sauce. Anchovies are fermented in wooden barrels for up to 15 months. The island has more than 80 factories, with the largest open for tours — the aroma leaves a lasting impression.

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Pearl Island

Phu Quoc's marine farms cultivate top-grade pearls. The process takes 2–5 years from nucleus implantation to a finished pearl. Tours showcase the full production cycle, and the shops offer jewellery at factory prices.

05

UNESCO National Park

Over 70% of the island is covered by tropical rainforest. Phu Quoc National Park has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Walking trails lead through the jungle to waterfalls and mountain streams with natural pools.

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Sunset Town

An Italian-style district on the western coast, complete with a promenade, the "Kiss Bridge", and the cable-car station. Every evening, hundreds gather here to witness one of the finest sunsets in Southeast Asia.

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VinWonders — Vietnam's Disneyland

A theme park spanning 50 hectares, with a water park, roller coasters, interactive shows, and evening performances. The park is divided into six themed zones, each a separate world of adventure.

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Vinpearl Safari

Vietnam's only open-range zoo. More than 3,000 animals from 150 species from around the world. The safari bus passes through zones with giraffes, zebras, and lions. A separate area houses a petting zoo for children.

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Phu Quoc Ridgebacks

One of just a few dog breeds in the world with a ridge of fur along the back. The Phu Quoc Ridgeback is a local symbol and a source of pride. A kennel operates on the island where you can see both puppies and adult dogs.

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Diving at the An Thoi archipelago

The coral reefs of the 15-island archipelago are the finest dive sites in southern Vietnam. Sea turtles, reef sharks, water visibility up to 15 metres. Dive centres offer PADI certification for beginners.

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Pepper plantations

Phu Quoc produces Vietnam's finest black pepper. The harvest runs from February to July. On a tour, you can taste fresh green pepper straight from the vine — the flavour is strikingly different from anything you'd buy in a shop.

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Duong Dong night market

Hundreds of stalls with grilled seafood, Vietnamese pho soup, and tropical fruits. Spiny lobsters, crabs, and scallops are cooked before your eyes over open flames. Prices are many times lower than in the restaurants.

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Da Ban Stream

A cascade of natural pools among granite boulders deep in the tropical jungle. Locals come here to bathe in the heat — the water is cool and crystal clear. The path to the stream winds through picturesque forest.

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Phu Quoc Prison

A historical memorial of the Vietnam War — one of the few surviving prisoner-of-war camps. A museum with wax figures relates the harsh conditions of confinement. Admission is free.

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West-coast sunsets

Phu Quoc is considered the finest spot in Vietnam for watching sunsets. The sun sets directly into the Gulf of Thailand, painting the sky in shades of orange and purple. The best vantage points are Sunset Town and Long Beach.

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Tours to Phu Quoc

The Pearl Island — Bai Sao beaches, diving at coral reefs, and Vietnam's finest sunsets

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Day-trip programmes — islands, diving, pearl farms, and the night market

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What our travellers say

★★★★★

Bai Sao is paradise on earth — we'd never seen sand so white or water so clean anywhere else. And the sunsets at Long Beach every evening are like a free show. AMIST chose us a hotel right on the shore, with a terrace overlooking the sea. The perfect holiday!

Viktoria and Pavel M. "Classic Phu Quoc", January 2026
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The children simply didn't want to leave — VinWonders with its water park overshadowed even the beach. And on safari, our youngest saw a giraffe up close and is still talking about it. The AMIST manager picked us a family room with a kitchen — extremely convenient with children.

The Kuznetsov family "Family Phu Quoc", February 2026
★★★★★

We flew out for our wedding anniversary — and it was the best gift we could have given each other. A villa with a pool, candlelit dinner on the beach, kayaking at sunset — everything like a film. Thank you AMIST for organising every detail; we simply enjoyed ourselves.

Anna R. "Romantic Phu Quoc", December 2025
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As a seasoned diver, I have to say: the An Thoi reefs are among the finest in Southeast Asia. We saw a turtle, a moray eel, and a school of barracuda. The water is crystal clear, with visibility up to 15 metres. AMIST had arranged things with the island's best dive centre — the equipment is new and the guide highly experienced.

Sergey L. "Diving Phu Quoc", November 2025
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Our third trip with AMIST — and every time everything is at the highest level. We've been to Nha Trang, Da Nang, and now Phu Quoc. The managers remember our preferences and every time suggest something new. Phu Quoc has become our favourite — we're already planning a fourth trip!

Olga and Vladimir T. Long-standing clients, March 2026
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