Explore southern Phu Quoc by private car: ride the world’s longest sea-crossing cable car, relax on Bai Khem’s white sand, visit Coconut Prison and a pearl farm with a local guide. This fully customizable 6–8 hour tour pairs cultural history with beach time.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step from an air-conditioned vehicle onto sand that still holds the warm shape of the tide; the sea stretches a flat, impatient blue and the long cable car line cuts like a deliberate spine toward Hon Thom. South Phu Quoc is immediate—beaches that demand bare feet, a pagoda whose bells count slow afternoons, and a prison site whose concrete walls keep the island’s harder stories.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—mostly short walks and transfers; minimal exertion required
Wildlife
History
Coconut Prison (Phu Quoc Prison) was a central detention site during the Indochina period and holds interpretive exhibits documenting wartime incarceration.
Conservation
Phu Quoc’s reefs and beaches face pressure from tourism; support operators who limit single-use plastics and respect coral by not anchoring on reef flats.
Reserve your spot on the Private South Phu Quoc Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Time your cable car ride
Book the cable car for morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and heavy mid-day crowds, and to get cleaner light for photos.
Respect sacred sites
Dress modestly for Ho Quoc Pagoda—shoulders and knees covered—and remove shoes where required.
Hydration and sun protection
Carry a refillable water bottle and high-SPF sunscreen; tropical sun and humidity dehydrate quickly.
Cash for small purchases
Bring some Vietnamese dong for local markets, snacks, and small entrance fees where cards aren’t accepted.
Sun hat and sunglasses
Protects you from strong tropical sun during cable car rides and beach stops.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Refillable water keeps you hydrated beyond the single 500ml provided.
Comfortable slip-on shoes or sandals
Easy to remove at pagodas and comfortable on sand and pavement.
Light rain shell or poncho
Quick protection against sudden tropical downpours during the wet season.
summer