Private Phu Quoc tour with Hon Thom cable car and Sao Beach

Cable car to an island, a white-sand beach, a pagoda and a hilltop sunset

A private guided tour of Phu Quoc island combining a cable car ride to Hon Thom island, stops at Sao Beach for swimming, Phu Quoc Prison (Coconut Prison), Ho Quoc Pagoda and a pearl workshop, ending with sunset drinks at Chuon Chuon sky bar overlooking Duong Dong town. The tour runs 4 to 6 hours, includes Vietnamese lunch, a local English-speaking guide, bottled water and round-trip private transfer from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Phu Quoc South and Hon Thom

• Cable car trip to Hon Thom island
• Visit Phu Quoc Coconut Prison
• Swim and relax at Sao Beach
• Visit Ho Quoc Pagoda with ocean view
• Tour pearl processing workshop
• Enjoy sunset drinks at Chuon Chuon sky bar

The experience

What makes this tour different is the cable car: it's the opening move, lifting you from Phu Quoc island across the water to Hon Thom, one of the largest offshore islands in the area. The ride itself is the first stop, not a footnote. You get the crossing and the views that come with it before the day unfolds on land.

After you return from Hon Thom, the tour moves through the island's layered history and landscape. Phu Quoc Prison (also called Coconut Prison) sits next, a war-era site where a local guide walks you through what the space was and what it meant. Then comes Sao Beach, where you swim and rest on white sand. Ho Quoc Pagoda follows: the operator calls it the most beautiful pagoda on the island, positioned for ocean views. A pearl workshop shows the process of extracting pearls from oysters, a working detail most visitors don't see elsewhere. The day closes at Chuon Chuon sky bar, a hilltop spot with panoramic views over Duong Dong town. You watch the sunset from there and order drinks at your own cost.

Round-trip private transfer picks you up from your hotel and brings you back. Lunch is Vietnamese food, with a vegetarian option if you request it ahead. You'll have bottled water throughout, and a local guide who speaks English. The whole day sits between 4 and 6 hours, so it doesn't consume your entire itinerary.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transfer from your hotel.
• round-trip cable car tickets to Hon Thom island.
• Vietnamese lunch with a vegetarian option on request.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• local English-speaking guide.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Truly Vietnam Travel

Is this one for you?The tour runs 4 to 6 hours of moderate activity (cable car, beach swimming, walking through historical and cultural sites, and a hilltop bar), so it suits a half-day pace without early starts or strenuous hiking. Private transfer means no shared transport or meeting points. The guide is yours alone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 4 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.

What is Phu Quoc Prison and why is it on this tour?

Phu Quoc Prison, also known as Coconut Prison, is a war-era site on the island. The guide takes you through the space and its history during the Vietnam War, giving context to a significant part of the island's past.

Can I swim at Sao Beach, or is it just a photo stop?

Sao Beach is a swimming stop. You get time to enter the water and rest on the white sand. It's not a drive-by visit.

What does the pearl workshop involve?

The workshop demonstrates how pearls are extracted from oysters. It's a working process you observe, not a sales pitch or a hands-on activity.

Is the sunset bar included, or do I pay extra for drinks?

The tour ends at Chuon Chuon sky bar on the hilltop, where you watch the sunset over Duong Dong town. Drinks are at your own cost. The location and the time are included.

Does the cable car to Hon Thom go both ways, or do I stay on the island?

The cable car is round-trip. You ride out to Hon Thom island and return to Phu Quoc before continuing to the other stops on the tour.