Phú Quốc Island served as a base for French missionary Pigneau de Behaine from the 1760-80s, and at one time he provided shelter here for Prince Nguyen Anh (later Emperor Gia Long) when he was being hunted by the Tay Son Dynasty. Fourty three rooms and villas spread around a pool and French style colonial main building. Fourteen stylish, high quality thatched villas dotted around immaculate gardens on the beach fully equiped with sunloungers. The one bed villas are better value at USA$165 low season and $250 high season. The journey is pleasant and smooth during the low season but is often beset by jarring waves during the high season; hotel staff can advise you of ocean conditions. However, the drive there can be expensive but you can try to get a free pickup from your hotel. Attractions, shopping, entertainment and nightlife are just minutes away while Phu Quoc International Airport is just 15 minutes drive from the hotel. There are about 17 daily flights between Phu Quoc International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) on Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines (ticketed through Vietnam Airlines), VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways.
Phú Quốc (pronounce: foo kwuck) is a large tropical island off the coast of Cambodia, though is part of, and only accessible from, Vietnam. At some point they serve a freshly-made Vietnamese family style lunch– since these are large boats, the kitchen is big enough to cook a real meal. In the far north corner you are able to see Cambodia and the vietnamese mainland. The prettiest beach on the island is Sao Beach at the southeastern corner of the island, a couple of kilometers north of An Thoi, with a restaurant/cafe and sun-bathing facilities. The southern islands tour may include less time on water, but more time on land (e.g. at the various pearl, fish sauce, or souvenir shops) as well as popular tourist stops like Sao (Starfish) Beach and/or the former prisons. For a full day and a given itinerary you make a flat deal, e.g. 650000 ($35) round one of the halves of the island, which may be what you would end up with also if the meter was running. The taxi driver will earn around 20,000 to 30,000 VND commission per person for each pearl shop he brings you to, which may affect your price. Shortly after departure from Rach Gia a women will walk by with a booklet in her hand screaming something in Vietnamese only.
10am-2am. English speaking staff will provide a friendly atmosphere, great music and any advice you want about how best to enjoy your time in Phu Quoc. 11:00. Nice staff, very friendly owners, and one of the cheaper resorts. There are nice quiet beaches at the westernmost shores of the island, and the road east from Ganh Dau goes through dense forests. Since it’s a small island, there’s no discernible difference in quality between different taxi companies. Make sure you arrange for transportation as well– this is not always included with a private tour. There is the northern coastline or southern islands tour. In April 2016, much of the northern part of the island was a construction site, with worker’s camp at numerous locations. Camp down at La Veranda and you might not emerge. A golf area is planned as well as a casino in the north. Given you pay for petrol, it can work out a little more than a half or full day’s hire of a taxi, but well worth it. Contact the hotel for more information. Night market, Dương Đông, Phú Quốc (west of the city, near the lighthouse). Phú Quốc is a very mountainous and densely forested Island of 1320 sq km; it is 48 km in length from south to north and has a population of approx.
Phú Quốc has a severe domestic waste problem, every single beach is littered with plastic waste of originating from the island itself and from tourist boats. The Phú Quốc Pearl Farm is about 10 kilometers away, and they have a cafe/restaurant and a shop selling pearl products. There are pearl farms on the western side of the island south of Dương Đông. The hotel’s beachfront location offers ready access to lightly toasted sand and picture-perfect waters of the island. Ganesh is probably the only Indian restaurant on the island. They should put on extra flights closer to the time. The next modern hospital is in Rach Gia. Price is really fair and food is really good: fresh and tasty. We are all made up of energy. The energy flowing through our body nourishes organs and cells, keeping our physical system healthy and strong. Run by a German-Vietnamese couple, this cafe offers traditional German style dark bread and rolls. Be aware you need a vietnamese driving license. Mother and son cook together. You can also buy pepper products to bring home as souvenirs, to impress your friends and relatives. The trail is a moderately interesting walk: you can hear birds and insects, but don’t expect to see much wildlife.
