Get in Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc Island has long become an attractive destination in Vietnam, not only to domestic but also to foreign tourists. Therefore, the transportation systems has been improved much to satisfy all the need of transport. To get to Phu Quoc, the travelers can choose plain or boat.

By plane

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) on one of four or five daily Vietnam Airlines flights or from Rach Gia which has two flights per day.

By boat

There are ferries and hydrofoils between Phu Quoc to Rach Gia, Ha Tien and Hon Chong. You may be told by tour agents that the fast boats are full, but if you go to the dock where the boats depart you may have the opportunity to buy tickets from street sellers.

Depending on the season, you may not find taxis on arrival in Phu Quoc, though there will likely be a few motos. Minibus ply to the two main towns, but tickets are sold on the boat and sell out before arrival. Transfer can also be arranged through your hotel.

Get around

Walking

One of the joys of the top-rated Long Beach accommodation options is that everything is so accessible. Base yourself at Mai House or the Tropicana and you can walk to everything and happily fill a three or four day holiday doing nothing at all. Camp down at La Veranda and you might not emerge. If/when you are ready to venture forth, then do it right….

Moto’s/ Scooter

There’s no doubt about it, if you’re young enough (at heart anyway) you’ve got to try seeing some of Phu Quoc on a motor scooter. They can be hired from your hotel/resort. There is no paperwork, no insurance and no deposits. You negotiate if you break or lose your bike. There is a request that you refill with fuel when you finish. Roads are mostly red dirt and full of pot holes. So there you have it, not entirely safe, but an awful lot of fun. Note: don’t fret too much if you run out of petrol or get a flat tyre. You’ll be amazed how fast a local will stop to help you. Puncture repair men are plentiful on the island and will leap at the chance to come to your aid for a small fee. If you do found yourself in a bit of strife with your rental, there's a few repair shop on the island that will mend your bike at a cheaper price than it is to pay for damages from the hirer. Depending on the severity of the damage, it could save you a lot of money.

Jeeps

After a moto, your next best option is a Jeep with driver. 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.

Taxi

Taxis are plentiful for Long Beach but can be a tiresome delay further a field. Booking them by the day is often a better bet. They’re more expensive than you might be used to in Saigon.

Boat

Saigon Phu Quoc Resort have their own large boat you can charter from Long Beach. Otherwise all resorts run tours with charter boats. Cost varies depending on number of passengers.