Vietnam’s largest island, known for pristine beaches, a night market, and traditional fish sauce production.

Why Visit Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc sits in the Gulf of Thailand rather than mainland Vietnam, and its relatively recent tourism development has preserved long stretches of pristine beach alongside a still active traditional fish sauce industry that has supplied Vietnamese cuisine for over two centuries.

Top Experiences

  • Sao Beach: A powder white sand beach with calm, clear water, regularly ranked among the best in Vietnam.
  • Phu Quoc Night Market: A lively evening market for fresh seafood, street food, and local crafts.
  • Fish sauce factory tours: Visits to traditional producers of nuoc mam, Vietnam’s signature fish sauce, made on the island for over two centuries.
  • Phu Quoc cable car: One of the world’s longest cable car routes, connecting the mainland to nearby An Thoi islands.

Book these experiences and more through guided tours from Phu Quoc.

[Phu Quoc] Private Speedboat & Short-Snorkel: South Hidden Reefs

[Phu Quoc] Private Speedboat & Short-Snorkel: South Hidden Reefs

★ 5.0 (27)
From USD 99
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Cycling Through Phu Quoc Rural Village

Cycling Through Phu Quoc Rural Village

★ 5.0 (24)
From USD 51.42
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Private North Phu Quoc Tour: Starfish Beach, Kayak & Pepper Farm

Private North Phu Quoc Tour: Starfish Beach, Kayak & Pepper Farm

★ 5.0 (17)
From USD 88
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Food Tour By Bicycle In Phu Quoc

Food Tour By Bicycle In Phu Quoc

★ 5.0 (13)
From USD 43.51
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Phu Quoc: Discovery Snorkeling Tour with Island BBQ (Max 12 pax)

Phu Quoc: Discovery Snorkeling Tour with Island BBQ (Max 12 pax)

★ 5.0 (13)
From USD 59.86
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[PRIVATE CHARTER] SEA-KAYAKING along HALF-MOON BAY & SUNSET DRIFTING & DINNER

[PRIVATE CHARTER] SEA-KAYAKING along HALF-MOON BAY & SUNSET DRIFTING & DINNER

★ 5.0 (10)
From USD 119
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Practical Tips

  • Sao Beach is best visited in the morning before day trip crowds arrive from resorts.
  • Fish sauce factory tours offer a strong, distinctive smell, come prepared.
  • The cable car to An Thoi offers panoramic views over the surrounding islands and sea.

FAQ

What is Phu Quoc known for?
Pristine beaches, traditional fish sauce production, and one of the world’s longest cable car routes.

Is Phu Quoc part of mainland Vietnam?
No, it is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, closer to Cambodia than to mainland Vietnam geographically.

What is nuoc mam?
Vietnam’s signature fish sauce, traditionally produced on Phu Quoc for over two centuries using time honored methods.