Making the most of Phu Quoc
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Phú Quốc is a large, tropical Vietnamese island lying off Cambodia's coast and accessible only from Vietnam. Set in the Gulf of Thailand, it is 45 km west of Ha Tien on the Vietnamese mainland and 15 km south of Cambodia's coastline. Phú Quôc is encircled by some of Vietnam's most beautiful beaches and offers the country's finest seafood. Rapid development is transforming the island as high-rise resorts and other visitor facilities appear throughout it.
Getting around
Explore the luxuriant rainforests, waterfalls and walking trails of Phu Quoc National Park, a protected part of the island.
Tour a fish sauce factory to discover how the island's famous fish sauce is produced.
Money
Vietnam uses the dong (d?ng, VND) as its national currency. U.S. dollars are also widely accepted; for small sums, the customary rate is 16000 dong to US$1.