Phu Quoc: Sim Wine, Pepper Farm & Hon Mot Snorkeling with BBQ

The sound of the grill hitting the sand: a Phu Quoc day that tastes like lunch

You get picked up from your hotel, ride through Phu Quoc's countryside to taste Sim wine and pepper at their source, buy fresh seafood at a local market, then cook and eat lunch together on Hon Mot beach while snorkeling the coral nearby. A bee farm visit rounds out the afternoon before the driver returns you to your hotel. All transportation, entry fees, three beers and the beachside meal are included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phu Quoc countryside and beach tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Ride through countryside roads
• Visit Sim wine-making factory
• Visit pepper farm and taste products
• Explore local market for lunch supplies
• Ride through national park and villages
• Snorkel, swim, fish, and cook at Hon Mot beach
• Visit bee farm to learn about honey
• Return to meeting point and hotel drop-off

The experience

The motorbike engine cuts through the quiet of the countryside roads in Phu Quoc, and you're already moving through something that doesn't feel like a tour. It feels like being let in. After pickup from your hotel, the day opens with a ride through the kind of landscape most visitors never see: pepper farms where the vines climb in neat rows, a Sim wine factory where the purple myrtle wine tastes sharp and clean, and the kind of local market where the seafood is still wet and the vendors know exactly what's going into your lunch. You're not watching this happen. You're buying it, tasting it, choosing it.

Then comes the part that changes the day. At Hon Mot beach (a stretch of sand that hasn't been developed into a resort). You and your guide cook the lunch you bought together. The grill goes down on the beach. The fish goes on. The pepper you tasted at the farm hours earlier gets ground over everything, and suddenly the whole morning makes sense. Between bites, there's time to snorkel the coral just offshore, or swim, or fish if you want to. The beach stays quiet. Three beers are included. After that it's a dollar a bottle, which is fair. The pace here isn't rushed. You eat when the food is ready, not when the schedule says so.

On the way back, there's one more stop: a bee farm where the locals show you how they extract honey and the other products that come from the hives. It's a small thing, but by then you've seen enough of how Phu Quoc actually works (the countryside, the farms, the market, the beach) that it lands differently. The ride back to the meeting point takes you through the national park and past villages where the day's rhythm finally slows down. You're back at your hotel around 5pm, which means the whole thing fits inside a single afternoon without feeling compressed.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private transportation throughout the day.
• entry to the Sim wine factory with wine tasting.
• pepper farm visit with tasting.
• local market visit to buy seafood and ingredients.
• ride through Phu Quoc national park and local villages.
• snorkeling, swimming, fishing and coral viewing at Hon Mot beach.
• collaborative beachside BBQ lunch using ingredients you selected.
• bee farm visit.
• three beers.
• all fees and taxes.
• motorbike, helmets and water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Phu Quoc Discovery

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see how Phu Quoc actually works (farms, markets, local food) without arranging transport, entry fees or figuring out lunch yourself. The private motorbike and the beachside cooking are what make a full countryside loop and a real meal possible in a single afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): 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.

How long is the full day?

Around 8 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with the return to your hotel around 5pm.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, all entry fees and taxes, three beers, the beachside BBQ lunch you cook together, motorbike, helmets, and water.

Can I snorkel if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Snorkeling at Hon Mot is optional. You can swim, fish, or stay on the beach while others snorkel. The time there is flexible.

What if I want more than three beers?

Additional beers cost 1 USD each, paid on the day.

Is the bee farm visit educational or just a quick stop?

It's a working bee farm where locals show you how they extract honey and make other products: more of a working visit than a formal tour.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel. Helmets and water are provided.