Snorkeling in Phu Quoc: Private South Island Tour with Sao Beach

A private car and guide mean you set the pace at each stop instead of watching the clock.

A private full-day tour of South Phu Quoc with hotel pickup from Duong Dong Town, visiting Sao Beach for snorkeling and swimming, Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm, local sim wine and fish sauce production facilities, Suoi Tranh waterfall, Ho Quoc Pagoda, and Sunset Town. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, lunch and bottled water included, and choose which stops matter most to you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore South Phu Quoc Island

• Hotel lobby pickup in Duong Dong
• Visit Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm
• Taste Phu Quoc Sim Wine
• Explore Suoi Tranh natural stream
• Tour Phu Quoc fish sauce production
• Visit Hộ Quốc Pagoda
• Explore Phu Quoc Prison museum
• Relax at Sao Beach
• Enjoy sunset at Sunset Town

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your hotel lobby in Duong Dong Town and moves through South Phu Quoc at your own rhythm. Sao Beach is the centerpiece: fine white sand and clear turquoise water where you snorkel, swim, and eat fresh seafood at beachfront eateries. The rest of the day branches into what interests you: Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm for a hands-on look at pearl farming and jewelry; Phu Quoc Sim Wine tasting, made from wild sim fruit using generations-old methods; a tour of fish sauce production to understand how the island's most famous export gets made; Suoi Tranh waterfall, where you can swim in the stream surrounded by forest; Ho Quoc Pagoda, a large monastery on a hilltop overlooking the sea; and Sunset Town on the western coast to watch the day end.

The private format means no fixed itinerary. You decide which stops fit your interests and how long to spend at each one. An English-speaking guide travels with you the whole day, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the driving between sites. Lunch is included, and the operator will prepare vegetarian meals if you request them in advance. Bottled water comes with you throughout the day.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• English and Vietnamese-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in Duong Dong Town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Authentic Travel VIETNAM

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Duong Dong means you don't need a car or arrange separate transport between sites. The private format works best if you want to linger at Sao Beach for snorkeling without feeling rushed, or skip stops that don't appeal to you and spend more time on the ones that do.

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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). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I snorkel at Sao Beach if I've never done it before?

Sao Beach is a snorkeling spot with clear turquoise water and fine sand, suitable for swimmers of all levels. The beach is wide and calm, and you can rent or bring your own gear. The guide can advise on conditions and safe areas to enter the water.

What is Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm and what do visitors actually do there?

Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm is a working pearl farm where you tour the farming process hands-on, see how pearls are cultivated, and browse pearl jewelry for purchase. It's one of Phu Quoc's renowned destinations for high-quality pearls and offers insight into the local pearl industry.

How does the private tour work if I'm staying in a hotel in Duong Dong?

The driver picks you up at your hotel lobby in Duong Dong Town in the morning and returns you there at the end of the day. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, so there's no need to arrange separate transport between stops.

What is Phu Quoc Sim Wine and will I get to taste it?

Sim wine is a famous Phu Quoc specialty made from ripe wild sim fruit, with a sweet, slightly tart flavor. The tour includes a tasting stop where you can sample the wine and learn about its traditional production methods passed down through generations.

Is there a fish sauce factory visit, and what does that involve?

Yes, you visit a Phu Quoc fish sauce production facility to tour how the sauce is made from fresh anchovies and salt through traditional fermentation lasting several months. You'll taste authentic fish sauce and understand why Phu Quoc's version is prized in Vietnamese and global cuisine.