Phu Quoc: Kayaking, Starfish Beach & Bee Farm Day Trip
The River Gets Quiet Once You're in the Kayak
You're picked up from your Duong Dong hotel, taste honey at a working bee farm, paddle a quiet river through mangrove forest, walk among century-old trees on the edge of Cambodia, and spend free time swimming with starfish at a village beach. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel by 4 p.m., or request a stop at Grand World on the way back.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Kayaking, beach, and sightseeing tour
- Pick up from hotel or office
- Visit Bee Farm and taste honey
- Kayak on Cua Can River
- Walk forest trail in National Park
- Lunch and swim at Starfish Beach
- See border view with Cambodia
- Option to stop at Grand World Center
- Return to hotel by 16:00
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup from central Duong Dong, kayak rental on the Cua Can River, a visit to a working bee farm with honey tasting, a walk through the national park forest, lunch at a local restaurant in Rach Vem Village, free time to swim and explore Starfish Beach, bottled water throughout, and air-conditioned transport back to your hotel by 4 p.m.
Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday 08:00 08:30
- Thursday and Friday 08:30
- Saturday 08:00
Last departure this season: 10 Feb 2027
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Operated by John's Tours Phu Quoc
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The experience
You'll notice the pickup time is tight (8:15 to 8:30 from your hotel in central Duong Dong or from John's Tours office), which means the morning doesn't drag. The van collects you early enough that the Cua Can River still feels empty when you arrive, just a few other kayaks scattered along the bank and the sound of water moving under mangrove roots. Your guide hands you a paddle and points you toward the current. The river is narrow, the trees are old, and there's almost no one else there.
Before the kayaking, though, you stop at the Bee Farm on the way out of town. It's a working operation, not a tourist theater. They're actually making honey, and you taste it straight, which tastes nothing like the supermarket version. The farm closes Wednesdays, so that's worth knowing if you're planning the week. After that, the day opens up: you paddle the Cua Can for as long as the guide lets you, watching the river life happen around you instead of at you. Egrets, fishing nets, the occasional boat moving slowly past. Then you head inland through the national park, walking a forest trail with trees that have been standing for a century, and somewhere in there the guide points out the border: Cambodia is on the other side, visible through the trees.
Lunch happens in Rach Vem Village, a fishing community where you eat at a local restaurant and then have free time to swim at Starfish Beach. The starfish are real and small and everywhere in the shallow water. You can wade around, take photos, or just sit on the sand. The beach isn't crowded because most tours don't stop here long enough. By 16:00 you're back at your hotel, or if you want, the guide can drop you at Grand World Entertainment Theme Center on the way. You'd need to arrange your own return from there, but it's an option if your afternoon isn't finished.
The whole thing runs about eight hours. You get the kayak, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport included. If you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available. Just mention it when you book.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the quieter side of Phu Quoc without renting a motorbike or arranging stops yourself: the fixed schedule and included transport handle all the logistics, leaving you free to paddle, swim, and eat without planning the route.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Vietnamese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What time does the tour start and end?
Pickup is between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. from your hotel in central Duong Dong or John's Tours office. Return is at 4 p.m.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included at a local restaurant in Rach Vem Village. You also have free time after eating to swim and explore the beach.
When is the Bee Farm closed?
The Bee Farm is closed every Wednesday and on specific dates in February 2026 (1st, 16th–19th). Check the calendar before booking.
What's included in the tour price?
Kayak rental, bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle transport, and lunch are included. Entry fees to attractions are covered, but Grand World Entertainment Theme Center entrance is paid separately if you choose that stop.
Can I swim at Starfish Beach?
Yes. You have free time at Starfish Beach in Rach Vem Village to swim, wade, and explore. The starfish are in the shallow water.
What if I want to stop at Grand World on the way back?
You can ask your guide to drop you there instead of at your hotel. You'll need to arrange your own return transport from Grand World, or check the Vinpearl shuttle bus schedule.
How long is the kayaking portion?
The exact duration depends on the group and river conditions, but kayaking on the Cua Can River is one of the main activities of the day. The total tour is about 8 hours.
Phu Quoc: Kayaking, Starfish Beach & Bee Farm Day Trip
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