Phu Quoc is called the island of "99 mountains" because of its many sandstone chains gradually descending from the north to the south. The longest one is Ham Ninh which stretches for 30 km along the eastern edge with its highest peak called Mt. Chua (603m).

Phu Quoc Island once was a unknown small Island in the south of Vietnam. With its perfect relaxation spot with forested mountains and white sandy beaches, Phu Quoc is becoming popular but still remain the most hidden beach of Vietnam. Stay at the Saigon Phu Quoc and enjoy seafood, cocktails by the pool bar or on private balconies while watching the sunset over the ocean, the only place in Vietnam where this is possible.

You can simply laze on beautiful sandy beach or swim and snorkel in clear crystal waters teeming with many species of marine life which are set against the colourful coral gardens. Off the beach you get on a bike to explore the nearby fishing village and make fun with waving kids on road sides. An ideal way of spending your last afternoon in Phu Quoc is to relax in a bar by beachfront while watching sunset over the ocean.

Traveling Phu Quoc Island, spend your vacation on the place you never feel regret.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

1. Getting there & away

Boat

Numerous companies operate speedy hydrofoils that sail between Rach Gia and Phu Quoc. Boats leave the mainland daily between 7am and 8.30am, and return from Phu Quoc between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Ticket prices for the 2½-hour journey range from 150, 000 to 200, 000d for adults, and 70, 000 to 90, 000d for children. Tickets must be purchased in advance – though you can usually find a seat by booking as little as 30 minutes ahead. There are no fast boats going between Ha Tien and Phu Quoc, though dodgy wooden market boats also make the journey.

Hydrofoil companies include Super Dong (Rach Gia 077-878 475, Phu Quoc 077-980 111), Duong Dong Express (Rach Gia 077-879 765, Phu Quoc 077-990 747) and Hai Au (Rach Gia 077-879 455, Phu Quoc 077-990 555). All have offices by the dock in Rach Gia and in Phu Quoc – both by the An Thoi dock and in Duong Dong. Most travel agents can book passage.

All passenger ferries departing and arriving at Phu Quoc use the port of An Thoi on the southern tip of the island.

Air

Vietnam Airlines has four flights daily between HCMC and Duong Dong, Phu Quoc’s main town.

A popular round trip between HCMC and Phu Quoc is to travel overland through the Mekong Delta, taking a ferry to the island from Rach Gia and, when you’re finally tanned and rested, taking the short one-hour flight (US$35) back to HCMC.