How to get to Phu Quoc?

If the people living in Northern Vietnam take pride in Ha Long Bay, one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World, then those down the South of Vietnam are also proud to offer both national and international tourists a name, a real-life heaven on Earth for sure, which is Phu Quoc Island. Having been listed as the number one choice when you desperately pine for breaking free out of the vicious circle of everyday life, Phu Quoc will, by no means, fail you.

By Motorbike or Car

The distance between Saigon and Phu Quoc Island, in total, is in the vicinity of 390km. Driving your own motorbike or car might take up to 10 hours and a half without stopping by.

1. Take the Võ Văn Kiệt route, then take the ramp on the left onto Xa lộ Đại Hàn/QL1A.
2. Keep right to continue toward HCMC – Trung Lương and then onto ĐCT HCMC- Trung Lương/ĐCT01.
3. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto DT878.
4. Turn right onto QL1A.
5. Take the ramp to Sa Đéc.
6. Merge onto Cầu Cái Đôi/QL80.
7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Đại lộ Hùng Vương/QL80 heading to Vàm Cống.
8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on QL80 heading to Phà Vàm Cống.
9. Take the Phà Vàm Cống ferry to Tp. Long Xuyên.
10. Follow QL91 to TL941 in Bình Hòa.
11. Continue on TL941. Take ĐT955B to Cầu/QL1N in Tri Tôn.
12. Follow QL1N to Tô Châu, Thị xã Hà Tiên.
13. Continue to Hà Tiên – Đá Chồng/Phà Hà Tiên – Phú Quốc.
14. Take the Hà Tiên – Đá Chồng/Phà Hà Tiên – Phú Quốc ferry to Phu Quoc Island. 

By Fast Boat

One of the most trustworthy companies specifically cater to the needs of the tourism industry out there is Superdong, which supplies high-quality fast boat services from Ha Tien or Rach Gia to Phu Quoc Island. Note that during rainy seasons, often from May to October, bad weather and rough seas might coerce the boat companies to cancel their services.

All fast boats have an ability to carry motorbikes, yet there are not so many slots (maximum 15 slots); hence, it is judicious to book in advance. Your passport and license plate number are needed to make a reservation on deck. Also be particularly careful with the baggage handlers who sometimes take unfair advantage to overcharge tourists on board.

Website: http://superdong.com.vn/dich-vu/

By Car Ferry

Car ferry is much bigger and run much more slowlier than a fast boat and there is only one company known as “Thanh Thoi” that provides the service from Ha Tien Port to Phu Quoc. Car ferry is designed to serve both commercial and travel sectors; therefore, it has enough room for manifold types of transportation, for instance, trucks, coaches, cars, motorbikes, etc. Again you still need a passport and license plate number to procure a slot for your vehicle if traveling on two wheels. Tickets are sold at the port piers or at miscellaneous hotels in Ha Tien. So generally there is no need for you to book in advance.

Website: http://thanhthoi.vn/

By plane

It is greatly recommended that travelers take flights as this is the quickest and the most convenient way to get to Phu Quoc Island. Such domestic airlines as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, and Vietjet Air offer direct flights from Saigon to Phu Quoc at the price of roughly $35; however, you had better check the prices and the deals on their original websites since prices fluctuate from time to time. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the point of arrival which is Phu Quoc International Airport in Duong Dong town, which is 10 minutes away from Long Beach (Bai Dai). Airport pick-up services are managed by a majority of hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc, make sure you keep an eye on their websites or tell the travel agents to keep you informed of the latest updates.

During peak seasons, Tet holiday, for example, tourists should book their tickets as early as possible because tickets can be sold out in the blink of an eye.